Michael Cavanaugh

Michael Cavanaugh

1942-11-21 New York City, New York, USA 59 Credits

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August Creek

August Creek

2017

as Roger

5.3
Acting

A young widow returns home for the first time in three years to help prepare her sister’s wedding. She is forced to confront her past, including the m...

Rules Don't Apply

Rules Don't Apply

2016

as Methodist Minister

5.7
Acting

It's Hollywood, 1958. Small town beauty queen and devout Baptist virgin Marla Mabrey, under contract to the infamous Howard Hughes, arrives in Los Ang...

Moonlight Serenade

Moonlight Serenade

2009

as Beretsky

5.2
Acting

A jazz musician performs alongside a coat check girl with a beautiful voice in this musical drama from director Giancarlo Tallarico. By day Nate earns...

Live!

Live!

2007

as Wilken

5.5
Acting

A mockumentary following an ambitious TV network executive trying to produce a controversial reality show where contestants play Russian Roulette.

All the King's Men

All the King's Men

2006

as Mr. Peyton

5.8
Acting

The story of an idealist's rise to power in the world of Louisiana politics and the corruption that leads to his ultimate downfall. Based on the 1946 ...

Down the P.C.H.

2006

as Michael O'Hara

2.5
Acting

After serving a two-year prison sentence for alleged drug dealing, 26-year-old Garrett realizes his famous parents have all but disowned him. He is de...

Holes

Holes

2003

as Judge Austin Gorg

6.9
Acting

A wrongfully convicted boy is sent to a brutal desert detention camp where he must dig holes in order to build character. What he doesn't know is that...

Red Dragon

Red Dragon

2002

as Forensic Dentist

7.0
Acting

Former FBI Agent Will Graham, who was once almost killed by the savage Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter, now has no choice but to face him again, as it ...

Ablaze

Ablaze

2002

as Chief Sam Davis

3.3
Acting

The owner of a gigantic oil refinery decides to burn the place down for insurance purposes, only to create a giant fireball that endangers the lives o...

Collateral Damage

Collateral Damage

2002

as Chairman Paul Devereaux

5.8
Acting

Firefighter Gordon Brewer is plunged into the complex and dangerous world of international terrorism after he loses his wife and child in a bombing cr...

Stranded

Stranded

2002

as Admiral Ferrell

4.3
Acting

The Russian space station Avma is disintegrating, and an international team of scientists is sent to the dying station to salvage valuable technology ...

Epoch

Epoch

2001

as Williams

4.7
Acting

Disaster strikes as a specialised team of investigators struggle to find out the truth about a strange monolith which sends out an intercontinental si...

Raptor

Raptor

2001

as Colonel Vandamar

3.9
Acting

When a series of unexplained vicious animal attacks strikes his community, Sheriff Jim Tanner and his assistant Barbara trace them back to a Dr. Hyde,...

Midnight Vendetta

Midnight Vendetta

2001

as Ian McMillan

4.5
Acting

Seeking revenge for her husband's death, Ann ingratiates herself with the Garretts under the guise of a caring housekeeper. Once she gains their trust...

Warden of Red Rock

Warden of Red Rock

2001

as Sen. Paul Townsend

5.2
Acting

In 1910, John Flinders is warden of Red Rock Territorial Prison, in Arizona. When a condemned man's last request brings Flinders into contact with the...

When Billie Beat Bobby

When Billie Beat Bobby

2001

as Brother John

5.5
Acting

The historic 1973 tennis match between middle-aged champion Bobby Riggs and young feminist Billie Jean King.

Dancing in September

Dancing in September

2001

as Harbor

6.5
Acting

A black female TV producer struggles in Hollywood.

Militia

Militia

2000

as Col. Jim Donaman

4.0
Acting

When deadly anthrax missiles are stolen by a militia, ATF agent Ethan Carter must go undercover and join the group to save the country from disaster.

Escape Under Pressure

Escape Under Pressure

2000

as Captain

5.1
Acting

A luxury cruise liner is requisitioned by the Greek government in an attempt to give safe passage to national treasures worth millions of pounds. The ...

The Haunting

The Haunting

1999

as Dr. Malcolm Keogh

5.5
Acting

Dr. David Marrow invites three distinct individuals to the eerie and isolated Hill House to be subjects for a sleep disorder study. The unfortunate gu...

In Dreams

In Dreams

1999

as Judge (voice)

5.4
Acting

A suburban housewife learns that she has psychic connections to a serial killer, and can predict this person's motives through her dreams.

Black Thunder

Black Thunder

1998

as Barnes

4.2
Acting

When the top secret prototype of the Nova Stealth fighter has been stolen, the Pentagon launches big alarm; the plane shouldn't come into hostile hand...

FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue

FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue

1998

Editor

5.7

Pips wants to see more of the outside world. Batty arrives in a panic, announcing that two human poachers are right behind him. Poachers show up with ...

Operation Cobra

Operation Cobra

1997

as Victor Grayson

4.6
Acting

When Interpol officer Kyle Connors, Don "The Dragon" Wilson, watches his partner die in an explosion, he swears he'll hunt down the killer. Yanked of ...

Crash Dive

Crash Dive

1997

as Captain Lange

5.1
Acting

The crew of the nuclear submarine USS Ulysses rescues supposed victims of a boat disaster, but the victims turn out to be terrorists intent on capturi...

Strategic Command

Strategic Command

1997

as Vice President Charles Baker

4.9
Acting

Rick Harding is a former Marines officer, now working in the FBI as a chemical weapons designer. While packing up for the night, a group of armed sold...

Night Hunter

Night Hunter

1996

as Roy Ward

4.6
Acting

Jack Cutter is the last in long line of vampire hunters. After killing few vampires in one L.A. restaurant, he is chased both by police and by other v...

Eye of the Stalker

Eye of the Stalker

1995

as Judge Warren Curtis

7.2
Acting

A judge finds that the law is no help when her daughter becomes the object of a college professor's dangerous and terrifying obsession. Inspired by ac...

Illegal in Blue

Illegal in Blue

1995

as Lt. Lyle

3.4
Acting

A cop taking personal leave after he witnesses money stolen from the police property room becomes involved with a beautiful singer who may have killed...

A Passion to Kill

A Passion to Kill

1994

as Robinson

4.1
Acting

A psychiatrist gets involved with his best friend's wife who may be a murderer.

Tonya & Nancy: The Inside Story

Tonya & Nancy: The Inside Story

1994

as Evy Scotvold

10.0
Acting

Based on the true story of Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan, rivals for the USA Olympic Ice Skating team. When Kerrigan is savagely attacked, people b...

Donato and Daughter

Donato and Daughter

1993

as Vinnie Stellino

5.7
Acting

Though emotionally estranged, a father and daughter team of Los Angeles police detectives must work together to stop a serial killer. Along the way, t...

Prophet of Evil: The Ervil LeBaron Story

Prophet of Evil: The Ervil LeBaron Story

1993

5.3
Acting

The take-down of an infamous leader of a small polygamous Mormon fundamentalist group, who ordered assassinations of his opponents.

Somebody's Daughter

Somebody's Daughter

1992

as Aarons

1.0
Acting

A stripper and her bodyguard become involved in a murder.

To the Moon, Alice

1991

as Policeman

Acting

A homeless family of three sleeps on a TV production stage, by day looking for a job. One day somebody finds them.

Marilyn and Me

Marilyn and Me

1991

as Walter Winchell

6.1
Acting

Aspiring writer Robert Slatzer befriends Norma Jean Baker in 1946, the year she becomes Marilyn Monroe.

Full Fathom Five

Full Fathom Five

1990

as Garvin

2.0
Acting

Adapted from the bestselling novel. Navy Captain Peter Mackenzie is sent on his toughest assignment when the Soviet nuclear sub KIROV is stolen and th...

People Like Us

People Like Us

1990

as Michael Jordan

4.3
Acting

When a wealthy scriptwriter and socialite's daughter is murdered, he feels let down by the courts, and so decides to use his powerful position to enab...

Two to Tango

Two to Tango

1989

as Dean Boyle

1.5
Acting

Jim Conrad, a reluctant hitman, is ordered to Buenos Aires to complete one last contract. The task becomes complicated when the intended victim proves...

Street of Dreams

Street of Dreams

1988

as Lt. Marcus

3.0
Acting

The film follows a laid-back private investigator Kyd Thomas who gets thrust into Hollywood's world of crime after he meets Laura Cassidy. Laura is a ...

Promised a Miracle

Promised a Miracle

1988

3.0
Acting

True story of a couple charged with manslaughter when their rejection of modern medicine in favor of religion to treat their diabetic child resulted i...

Second Serve

Second Serve

1986

as Gene Scott

5.4
Acting

Fact-based story about tennis pro Renee Richards, whose player status was challenged in 1976 when it was revealed that she was a trans woman. Flashbac...

Final Jeopardy

Final Jeopardy

1985

as Garage Attendant

6.1
Acting

A small-town couple find themselves stranded in an unfamiliar, and unfriendly, big city. Weaving in and out of the proceedings are a bunch of murderou...

11th Victim

11th Victim

1984

as Steve

2.7
Acting

A news anchorwoman from the Midwest comes to Hollywood to learn the truth about the death of her sister, the 11th victim of a killer preying on aspiri...

Night Partners

Night Partners

1983

as Roy Henderson

7.0
Acting

Elizabeth and Lauren are two Bakersfield housewives who volunteer to help the local police by working with crime victims to help catch criminals.

For Love and Honor

For Love and Honor

1983

as Pelham

10.0
Acting

A military drama set on a Texas base focuses on the ups and downs of young paratroopers, who, while they're gearing up for possible combat assignments...

Heart Like a Wheel

Heart Like a Wheel

1983

as NHRA Boss

5.6
Acting

Shirley Muldowney is determined to be a top-fuel drag racer, although no woman has ever raced them before. Despite the high risks of this kind of raci...

Forced Vengeance

Forced Vengeance

1982

as Stan Raimondi

5.4
Acting

A casino security guard is forced into violence from when the Hong Kong mob threatens his friends.

Comeback

Comeback

1982

as Manager

Acting

A once-famous blues singer whose career has taken a downturn tries to get back on top.

Miracle on Ice

Miracle on Ice

1981

as George

6.3
Acting

The story of the 1980 United States Olympic hockey players, a group of amateurs from around the country who were whipped into a cohesive unit by contr...

Any Which Way You Can

Any Which Way You Can

1980

as Patrick Scarfe

5.8
Acting

Philo takes part in a bare knuckle fight – as he does – to make more money than he can earn from his car repair business. He decides to retire, but wh...

Gideon's Trumpet

Gideon's Trumpet

1980

as Stocker

6.2
Acting

True story of Clarence Gideon's fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This landmark case led to the Supreme Court's decision whic...

Belle Starr

Belle Starr

1980

as Jesse James

6.0
Acting

Belle Star is a bandit with an itch to ride with the outlaw legends, the James gang, the Youngers and the Dalton boys.

Portrait of a Stripper

Portrait of a Stripper

1979

as Steve Vector

2.5
Acting

A young widow, supporting herself and her pre-teen son by performing as a nightclub dancer, finds the place turned into a strip joint and learns that ...

The Lady in Red

The Lady in Red

1979

as Undercover Cop

5.7
Acting

A farm girl's life turns upside down after she moves to Chicago and becomes trapped in a vicious cycle of prostitution and crime.

The Gauntlet

The Gauntlet

1977

as Feyderspiel

6.6
Acting

Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to...

Heroes

Heroes

1977

as Peanuts

6.1
Acting

A Vietnam veteran suffering from post traumatic stress disorder breaks out of a VA hospital and goes on a road trip with a sympathetic traveler to fin...

Over-Under Sideways-Down

Over-Under Sideways-Down

1977

as Rich

Acting

A dramatic feature from Cine Manifest, Over-Under, Sideways-Down explores the politics of everyday life in America. The film centers on a working-clas...

The Enforcer

The Enforcer

1976

as Lalo

6.7
Acting

Dirty Harry Callahan returns again, this time saddled with a rookie female partner. Together, they must stop a terrorist group consisting of angry Vie...