John G. Avildsen Movies

An introverted nerd and a violent jock vie for the attentions of a cheerleader.

John G. Avildsen pays tribute to cinematographer James Crabe.

A bored housewife starts hanging out in Greenwich Village and gets involved with pot-smoking hippies and an Italian filmmaker.

A businessman's professional struggles begin to conflict with his personal life over the course of two days.

A struggling writer dumps a pregnant dancer for a well-off socialite. Later, he realizes his true feelings and opts to make amends.

John G. Avildsen has only recently cemented his reputation as the "king of the underdogs," owing to his having directed both Rocky (1976) and The...

Roger Pitman is a petty thief who makes a deal with the police to use bait money to trap other criminals. But when he gets the cash, Roger can't...