George Ede

The World According to Garp -- Robin Williams plays John Irving's quirky everyman, a wistful writer wrestling with our screwloose modern age.

Al Pacino's classic portrayal of Frank Serpico established him as one of today's most versatile actors. "Serpico" was based on the true story of a New York policeman who discovers that honesty is not expected to be part of his job. He endures scorn and mistreatment from his fellow cops while attempting to perform his job with integrity. The character of Serpico, combining the best elements of the Establishment and counter-culture, is a tour-de-force for Pacino. The film is a breathtaking suspense story and a fascinating character study as well as a memorable statement about government's inherent flaws.

Robin Williams plays John Irving's quirky everyman, a wistful writer wrestling with our screw-loose modern age. Award-winning performances by Glen Close and John Lithgow.

Robin Williams plays John Irving's quirky everyman, a wistful writer wrestling with our screwloose modern age. Award-winning performances by Glen Close and John Lithgow.