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Strother Martin Filmography

ActorBORN 1919KOKOMO68 FILMS IN DB

StrotherMartin

Known for Acting · Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Steve Martin: A Wild and Crazy Guy

68
FILMS IN DB
$1,043
TOTAL VALUE
34
PRICED
$31
AVG VALUE
DVD
BEST FORMAT
💎
RAREST RELEASE
Drum Beat
~$107 · DVD · 1954
📈
MOST VALUABLE
The Secret of Nikola Tesla
$31 · Est. market value

BIOGRAPHY

Strother Martin’s distinctively raspy voice and inimitable sneer left an indelible mark on Hollywood, making him a perennial favorite among physical media collectors. His ability to embody both slimy villains and pathetic small-timers ensured a memorable performance, even in minor roles. Collectors frequently seek out titles featuring Martin not just for his iconic contributions but also for the overall caliber of the films he graced, which often represent peak moments in American cinema. Martin truly shines in films that have become cornerstones of many home video libraries. His chilling delivery of "What we've got here is failure to communicate" as the Captain in 1967's *Cool Hand Luke* is legendary, and a vital reason many pursue definitive Blu-ray and 4K releases of this classic. He was a frequent and welcome presence in Sam Peckinpah’s gritty Westerns, delivering standout performances in 1969's *The Wild Bunch* and *Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid* that continue to resonate with collectors valuing cinematic craftsmanship. Even his earlier work, such as *The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance* (1962), solidifies his status as a character actor par excellence, assuring his films remain highly collectible.

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