Michael Douglas’ career in 10 cult photos

May 16, 2023

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Michael Douglas' career in 10 cult photos

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Michael Douglas will receive a special Palme d’or at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. The legendary American actor, 50 years of career, shot more than 80 films. Back to the cult images of his filmography.

He will receive a special Palme d’or at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival to honor his entire career. American actor Michael Douglas, Hollywood legend, has made more than 80 films and won around ten awards in his 50-year career. A look back at some key images from his cult filmography.

Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner in "In pursuit of the green diamond" by Robert Zemeckis in 1984, adventure film and one of the first big roles of the American actor. (20TH CENTURY FOX / ARCHIVES OF THE 7TH ART) — Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner in “The Hunt for the Green Diamond” by Robert Zemeckis in 1984, an adventure film and one of the American actor’s first major roles. (20TH CENTURY FOX / ARCHIVES OF THE 7TH ART)

Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner in 1985 on film "The Nile Diamond" by Lewis Teague. In this sequel to "In pursuit of the green diamond", Michael Douglas finds his character of Jack Colton, embarked this time on an adventure through Egypt. (ARCHIVES OF THE 7TH ART) — Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner in 1985 on the film “The Diamond of the Nile” by Lewis Teague. In this sequel to “In Pursuit of the Green Diamond”, Michael Douglas finds his character of Jack Colton, embarked this time on an adventure through Egypt. (ARCHIVES OF THE 7TH ART)

Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen in 1987 in the film "Wall Street" by Oliver Stone. Cult role of the American actor, it earned him the Oscar and the Golden Globe for best actor that year. (ARCHIVES OF THE 7TH ART) — Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen in 1987 in Oliver Stone’s “Wall Street”. Cult role of the American actor, it earned him the Oscar and the Golden Globe for best actor that year. (ARCHIVES OF THE 7TH ART)

Michael Douglas in 1989 on the set of the film "black rain" by Ridley Scott. In this detective film, Michael Douglas plays Nick Conklin, an agent responsible for finding an escaped Japanese prisoner. (ARCHIVES OF THE 7TH ART) — Michael Douglas in 1989 on the set of Ridley Scott’s film “Black Rain”. In this detective film, Michael Douglas plays Nick Conklin, an agent responsible for finding an escaped Japanese prisoner. (ARCHIVES OF THE 7TH ART)

In 1989, Michael Douglas reunited with Lana Turner in "The War of the Roses" by Danny DeVito. Huge success, it will earn the American actor a nomination for the Golden Globe for best actor. (ARCHIVES OF THE 7TH ART) — In 1989, Michael Douglas reunited with Lana Turner in Danny DeVito’s “War of the Roses”. Huge success, it will earn the American actor a nomination for the Golden Globe for best actor. (ARCHIVES OF THE 7TH ART)

Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone in 1992 in the film "Basic Instinct", directed by Paul Verhoeven. Again, Douglas plays a policeman, responsible for investigating a novelist, played by Sharon Stone, accused of having killed her lover. (SUNSET BOULEVARD / CORBIS HISTORIC) — Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone in 1992 in the film “Basic Instinct”, directed by Paul Verhoeven. Again, Douglas plays a policeman, responsible for investigating a novelist, played by Sharon Stone, accused of having killed her lover. (SUNSET BOULEVARD / CORBIS HISTORIC)

In 1994, Michael Douglas turns "Harassment" by Barry Levinson, a film in which he plays a character accused of sexual harassment by his boss. (PHOTO ARCHIVE / MOVIEPIX) — In 1994, Michael Douglas filmed “Harassment” by Barry Levinson, a film in which he played a character accused of sexual harassment by his boss. (PHOTO ARCHIVE / MOVIEPIX)

Among the emblematic roles of Michael Douglas, one finds that of the president of the United States in "The President and Miss Wade" by Bob Reiner in 1995. A performance that earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. (PHOTO12.COM - CINEMA COLLECTION) — Among the emblematic roles of Michael Douglas, we find that of the president of the United States in “The President and Miss Wade” by Bob Reiner in 1995. A performance which earned him a nomination for the Golden Globe for best actor. (PHOTO12.COM – CINEMA COLLECTION)

Michae Douglas starred with Sean Penn in "The Game" by David Fincher in 1997, a film in which he plays a wealthy businessman confronted with his younger brother, a former drug addict. (ARCHIVES OF THE 7TH ART) — Michae Douglas played with Sean Penn in David Fincher’s “The Game” in 1997, a film in which he plays a wealthy businessman confronted by his younger brother, an ex-drug addict. (ARCHIVES OF THE 7TH ART)

Michael Douglas and Paul Rudd in "Ant-Man", by Peyton Reed, made in 2018. The American actor is back in the Marvel universe for the second time, three years after playing Dr. Hank Pym in the first film. (MARVEL STUDIOS / ARCHIVES OF THE 7TH ART) — Michael Douglas and Paul Rudd in “Ant Man”, by Peyton Reed, produced in 2018. The American actor finds the Marvel universe there for the second time, three years after playing Dr. Hank Pym in the first film. (MARVEL STUDIOS / ARCHIVES OF THE 7TH ART)

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