Richard Gant Movies
Salt-and-pepper-haired, frequently mustachioed African-American character player Richard Gant tackled supporting roles in a plethora of Hollywood A-list features during the 1980s and '90s. Among other efforts, his resumé from that period includes Suspect (1987), Rocky V (1990), Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993), and CB4: The Movie (1993). Gant continued his big-screen roles through the tail end of that decade and well into the 2000s, but also achieved substantial recognition and audience identification on the small screen, with a regular role as Sgt. Bill Dornan on Steven Bochco's hit cop drama NYPD Blue. Gant later appeared memorably as the livery stable owner Hostetler on the HBO Western drama Deadwood, and joined the cast of long-running soap opera General Hospital as Dr. Russell Ford in 2007. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide- 2005
Alma (Molly Parker) proposes the formation of a bank in Deadwood, with Sol (John Hawkes) as chief officer. She also has a bout of morning sickness in the presence of Sol and Ellsworth (Jim Beaver). When Sol reports the news to Seth (Timothy Olyphant), he's less than thrilled. Merrick (Jeffrey Jones) gives a very informative tour of the camp to Mary Stokes (Carla Bianchi), the new schoolteacher. When Ellsworth approaches Trixie (Paula Malcomson) to discuss Alma's predicament, she proposes an interesting solution. Al (Ian McShane), feeling stronger, holds meetings with several prominent people in camp. Trixie tells him about the bank. E.B. (William Sanderson) reluctantly tells him about the apparent partnership between Cy (Powers Boothe), Wolcott (Garret Dillahunt), and Jarry (Stephen Tobolowsky). Miss Isringhausen (Sarah Paulson) tells him the fascinating story of how Alma admitted to hiring Al to kill her husband. Al quickly recognizes that Isringhausen is working for the Pinkerton Agency. They want to pay Al to implicate Alma in Brom's death, after which they'll let him escape with their money. He asks for some time to think about it. Al also meets with Lee (Philip Moon) in an effort to gauge how much "juice" he's got. Steve (Michael Harney), angry at Seth for stopping him from tarring and feathering the innocent Fields (Franklyn Ajaye), plans his own unique form of vengeance involving the sheriff's horse. Jarry is angry at Cy because Cy didn't protect him from the angry mob. Merrick pays a price for his refusal to print Jarry's notice. Cy, perhaps realizing his advantage has slipped a bit, makes insinuations to Wolcott about his reputedly violent dealings with the whores. When Cy threatens to inform Wolcott's employer, George Hearst, Wolcott is provoked to take drastic action. ~ Josh Ralske, All Movie Guide
An incarcerated father is forced to stand by and watch as his two young sons struggle to survive on the streets in a gritty urban drama starring Clifton Powell and Sean Blakemore. Ali Dean is a failed father, and now he will bear witness as his failure threatens to turn into an endless cycle of violence and poor decision making. Though Ali's son Tariq shows much promise as an emerging pugilist, Cesar falls on the wrong side of the law after becoming involved with the local drug trade. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Clifton Powell, Dominic Daniel, (more)
- 2003
The Charmed Ones summon a witch doctor (Richard Gant) to rid their manor of troublesome ghosts. Through a misunderstanding, the doctor concludes that the girls are bad witches, whereupon he places a hex on them, imbuing all three of them with potentially dangerous obsessions. The result: Paige (Rose McGowan) goes into "Fatal Attraction" mode to break up the engagement of her ex-boyfriend Glen (Jesse Woodrow) and his current sweetie, Jessica (Erin Bartlett); Piper (Holly Marie Combs) becomes the "neat freak" to end all neat freaks; and Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) is willing to commit mayhem to force her newspaper-columnist rival to treat her with respect. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Brian Krause, Julian McMahon, (more)
- 2002
Unbeknownst to her husband, Jonathan (John Schneider), Martha Kent (Annette O'Toole) has asked for help from her father (George Coe) to help pay off the Kent farm's ever mounting debts -- thereby setting up the first-ever meeting between Clark Kent (Tom Welling) and his grandfather, with whom Jonathan has always had a strained relationship. Elsewhere, the boyfriends of a girl named Krissy (Maggie Lawson) have a disturbing habit of aging rapidly in her presence; and Lana Lang (Kristin Kreuk) unearths a startling secret about her late mother and her "real" father. Originally filmed for Smallville's first season, this episode was not seen until well into season two. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
In his efforts to help his ex-wife, Katie (Debra Monk), and his former colleague Dornan (Richard Gant) in their separate struggles with alcohol, Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) appears to be playing favorites. Cohen (Michael B. Silver) tries to gather more evidence against Malcolm Cullinen, in hopes of solving the murders of both Mike Roberts and Dolores Mayo. And having split up with Cohen, Jill (Andrea Thompson) is most receptive to the attentions of Sorenson (Rick Schroder). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
The recently demoted Dornan (Richard Gant) returns to the 15th in search of a stash of illegal weapons. This leads to a racial-political crisis, culminating in interdepartmental ill will and a gunshot wound for Lt. Fancy (James McDaniel). On another front, a mother positively identifies the body of her daughter, found in a ditch -- but this turns out to be part of an elaborate scam when the "dead" girl shows up very much alive. And, in her continuing efforts to console herself to Bobby Simone's death, Diane (Kim Delaney) pays a visit to Henry (Willie Garson), unofficial caretaker of Bobby's pigeons. Former recurring actor Bill Brochtrup becomes a regular in the role of gay Anti-Crime Unit assistant John Irvin. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) has been plagued with nightmares involving his own father and his sometimes colleague Sgt. Dornan (Richard Gant). Sorenson (Rick Schroder) must determine if the police officer who shot a drug dealer acted properly. Ex-cop Gotelli (Carmine Caridi) solicits the squad's help investigating a shady insurance client -- who promptly turns up dead. And as the episode hastens to its conclusion, there is the disturbing possibility that Sipowicz will fall off the wagon. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
When Sylvia dies from her gunshot wounds, the squad worries that the grieving Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) will go off the deep end. Indeed, Sipowicz shows signs of complete withdrawal, save for his tender loving care of Theo (Austin Majors), the child Sylvia bore him. Back at the Cullinen trial, it is revealed that the assassin targeted the wrong person, and that the attempted hit was masterminded by a heretofore unsuspected third party. And John Irvin (Bill Brochtrup), whose insistence that the death of Dolores Mayo be avenged began the chain of events leading to the courtroom tragedy, feels personally responsible for the whole mess. Dennis Franz won an Emmy award for his performance in this, the last episode of NYPD Blue's sixth season. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
The first teaming of Danny Sorenson (Rick Schroder) and Diane Russell (Kim Delaney) is not an easy one for Diane, who still hasn't gotten over the loss of Danny's predecessor, Bobby Simone. Her grief has resulted in profound depression, and may lead her back into her old drinking habits. In other developments, the squad forms a protective circle around Jill Kirkendall's (Andrea Thompson) young son, Kyle (Courtland Mead), who has witnessed a stabbing. While still pursuing the old Suarez murder case, Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) and Sylvia (Sharon Lawrence) discover that the original informant against Suarez may have actually been the guilty party, and both Greg (Gordon Clapp) and John (Bill Brochtrup) worry that their judgment may be clouded by their affections. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1999
Sipowicz (Dennis Franz), Costas (Sharon Lawrence), and Dornan (Richard Gant) close in on the murderer who framed Suarez -- and who is dying of leukemia. A case involving retired cops who appear to have gone bad results in friction between the squad, the Internal Affairs Bureau, and the FBI. Medavoy (Gordon Clapp) worries that he might get in trouble for accepting a gift of free Chinese food. And the still-grieving Diane (Kim Delaney) meets the wife of the man whose heart was donated to the late Bobby Simone. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1998
The victims of a robbery-homicide turn out to be two old friends of Detective Danny Sorenson (Rick Schroder). While helping Sorenson investigate this incident, Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) also lobbies to reopen the Suarez murder case -- which hits a snag when Suarez is killed in prison. Elsewhere, John (Bill Brochtrup) fills in for PAA Dolores Mayo (Lola Glaudini), who hasn't been showing up for work lately. Later, while investigating a killing at a strip club, Diane (Kim Delaney) and Jill (Andrea Thompson) are surprised to find Dolores among the club's patrons. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1998
Rick Schroder joins the cast of NYPD Blue as Detective Danny Sorenson, the replacement for the late Bobby Simone. Making his entrance as everyone -- including the heartbroken Diane Russell (Kim Delaney) -- is painfully adjusting to Bobby's death, Danny plunges into the thick of things by investigating a drive-by shooting, which has already led to the shooting of the shooters. Perhaps understandably, Diane resents Danny's involvement in what would have been Bobby's case, but the show must go on. Meanwhile, Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) is approached by Sylvia Costas (Sharon Lawrence), who wants to reopen a murder case in which a man named Suarez may have been unjustly convicted. Unfortunately, this requires Andy to renew an unpleasant acquaintance with Sgt. Bill Dornan (Richard Gant), the cop originally assigned to the Suarez case. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1998
Carol Hathaway (Julianna Margulies) and Lynette Evans (Penny Johnson Jerald) try to dissuade a wounded street-gang member (Jermaine Montell) from escaping the ER to seek out vengeance. On a more personal note, Carol thinks she may be pregnant with Ross' (George Clooney) baby. Elsewhere, the apparently clueless Lucy (Kellie Martin) again incurs the wrath of Carter (Noah Wyle). Corday (Alex Kingston) has second thoughts about interning when she is ordered around by Romano (Paul McCrane). And Weaver (Laura Innes) is a candidate for the office of emergency-medicine chief. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
On the eve of near-future Northern Ireland's first general election, well-marketed reformer Michael Brinn (Robert Lindsay), a shoo-in for prime minister, has newspaper columnist Dan Starkey's dander up. Working the election beat alongside visiting Boston Globe writer Charles Parker (Richard Gant), Starkey (David Thewlis) watches his pointed barbs slide off Brinn's Teflon-coated backside. Drowning his troubles in drink in a Belfast park, Starkey invites beautiful art student Margaret (Laura Fraser) to a friend's party, unaware of her ties to both the IRA and to Brinn's political party. When Starkey's wife (Laine Megaw) catches him canoodling with Margaret, she kicks Starkey out and he ends up in Margaret's bed. When the girl turns up mortally wounded a mere day later, mouthing the words "divorcing Jack" just before her death rattle, Starkey finds himself a suspect in the murder. Donning a ridiculous wig and going on the lam, he must fend off a nationwide manhunt while tracing the connection between Margaret's death and the upcoming election. Shown at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival, this British/French co-production marked director David Caffrey's feature debut. Irish writer Colin Bateman adapted his own novel, one of several to feature Starkey as a protagonist. ~ Brian J. Dillard, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- David Thewlis, Rachel Griffiths, (more)
- 1997
The "thing" of the title is a strange skin condition on a delicate part of Ross' anatomy. While Ross (David Schwimmer) consults Phoebe's herbalist, Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) is torn between two boyfriends with similar qualifications but vastly different professions. And Monica (Courteney Cox) wonders if Pete (Jon Favreau) is getting serious...even as Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) calmly begins planning Monica's wedding. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1997
This Babylon 5 episodes takes its title from the name of the series' fourth-season saga. The world of Proxima 3 is the battleground for a crucial confrontation between Captain Sheridan and Earth President Clark. Meanwhile, Londo hopes to arrange a joint effort between the Centauri and the Narn to resist the vainglorious Clark. But to do this, Londo needs the cooperation of the understandably recalcitrant G'Kar. Written by J. Michael Straczynski, "No Surrender, No Retreat" made its US television debut during the week of May 26, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1997
Garibaldi hatches a scheme to capture Sheridan, using the Captain's father as bait. Pharameutical baron William Edgars (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) then startles Garibaldi by explaining his true motivations. And Lyta agonizes about the future of Telepaths. Written by . Michael Straczynski, "The Face of the Enemy" first aired during the week of June 9, 1997. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)
- 1996
Monica (Roma Downey) assumes the guise of a journalist, assigned to interview teenage death-row inmate Luther (DeAundre Dixon) while Tess (Della Reese) provides moral support to Luther's mother Valerie (Debbie Allen) and brother Sam (Robert Ri'chard). Through her visit with Luther, Monica is harrassed by another condemned prisoner named Willis (Carl Lumbly)--who turns out to be Luther's father! With time running out, Monica must find a way to melt Willis' hardened heart. . .and Tess, who had previously failed with Willis, must prevent young Sam from following in his father's and brother's footsteps. Former O.J. Simpson prosecutor Christopher Darden appears as an inner-city pastor. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1996
Who would want to decapitate a kindly professor? That's what Simone (Jimmy Smits) and Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) are determined to find out. Sipowicz is also anxious to learn the secret being withheld from him by his son Andy Jr. (Michael DeLuise), who is supposed to be in the Air Force. And Martinez (Nicholas Turturro) arouses the ire of Adrianne (Justine Miceli) when he tries to help a former porn star (Vanessa del Rio) who has been getting threatening phone calls. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1995
As the Sipowicz-Costas nuptuals approach, Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) expresses a desire to get married quickly in a Maryland civil service, while Sylvia Costas (Sharon Lawrence) wants a big, fat Greek Orthodox Wedding. Back on the job, Sipowicz and Simone (Jimmy Smits) investigate an execution-style multiple slaying at an upstate restaurant. And in the midst of a rape investigation, Martinez (Nicholas Turturro) expresses jealousy when his partner Lesniak (Justine Miceli) is reunited with her high-school friend Paul (Tom Verica), who happens to be the doctor tending to the elderly rape victim. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Robin Wirkus (Debrah Farentino) is upset by the terms of her late husband's will, which will provide for Kelly (David Caruso) so long as he keeps an eye on Robin. Elsewhere, the discovery of the "wrong" corpse leads to a murder conspiracy involving a hotelier and a concierge. And Sipowicz's (Dennis Franz) teenaged son, Andy Jr. (Michael DeLuise), faces a drug charge. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
This sci-fi made-for-television movie tells the story of a man battling a high-tech building security system. Paul Reiser stars as Tony Minot, a new employee at security-conscious building. When Tony accidentally damages his key-card at home and later runs it through the system at work, he unwittingly sets the computer on a destructive path. ~ Bernadette McCallion, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Paul Reiser, Susan Norman, (more)
- 1993
In the conclusion of a two-part story, a stressed-out Joe (Tim Daly) has completely dropped out of sight, leaving Brian (Steven Weber) to manage Sandpiper Air all by himself. Eventually Joe's whereabouts are discovered, and after much coercion he is persuaded to return to Nantucket. By this time, however, Brian has become quite comfortable in the role of Sandpiper's head man, and is reluctant to relinquish control to brother Joe. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Unique among the many made-for-TV dramas about spousal abuse--most of which are about women victimized by men--Men Don't Tell dramatizes the true story of a loving husband who is terrorized by the violent behavior of his wife. Ed MacAffrey (Peter Strauss) has long endured the physical and emotional abuse heaped upon him by his neurotic wife Laura (Judith Light), not only because he loves her and is concerned over the welfare of his daughter, but also because men are traditionally regarded as weaklings if they allow themselves to be battered by their wives. Even worse, after one of Laura's destructive tantrums brings the attention of the police, Ed is suspected of being the aggressor! Finally, Laura goes too far and Ed tries to defend himself--whereupon Laura crashes through the front window of her home and is rendered comatose, and Ed is arrested for attempted murder. Although the ending of the story could be considered positive and upbeat, it is painfully clear that there are many issues that will never be resolved. First telecast by CBS on May 14, 1993, Men Don't Tell was never rebroadcast on over-the-air television, reportedly because it incurred the wrath of several women's groups. However, the film has since been shown a number of times on cable's Lifetime channel. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1992
No sooner has he finished the screenplay for his own spy novel The Little Dutch Boy than Will Forrest (Scott Bryce) is sued for plagiarism. In order to clear her husband's name, Corky (Faith Ford) must read portions of her own diary in court. Unfortunately, what Corky has written in private bids fair to publicly expose the innumerable flaws in the "perfect" Sherwood-Forrest marriage. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
