Films with Gerald Butler in the title role always attract the attention of the public and show good performance during the rental. And this is not surprising, because the actor is considered one of the most top and sought-after celebrities of our time.
What can be said about Gerald Butler and films with his participation? In his career, a man tried not to embarrass himself with any framework and tried to act in a wide variety of genres, whether it be horrors, dramas, action films or romantic comedies. Currently, Gerald focuses mainly on action films and plays brave fighters who save the world from various threats. However, here and there, in his track record, work skips in other genres. For example, recently he was engaged in the voice acting of the cartoon "How to Train Your Dragon 3", where he gave his voice to one of the main characters.
But let's go back a little in time and remember what roles we loved this talented actor for. We offer a look at the best films with Gerald Butler and follow the success of his film career.
"Dracula 2000" (Dracula 2000, 2000)
Surely some contemporary viewers have at least once asked the question, “In which films did Gerald Butler act before he became world famous?”. Here, for example, is one of his early works, in which the actor tried on the role of the main vampire of mass culture. "Dracula 2000" is the story of how a group of short-sighted bandits decided to rob an antique store and, without suspecting it, brought Dracula himself to life. The film is also another interpretation of the story of the fictional evil hunter Van Helsing. It was he who once was able to imprison Dracula in a special coffin and save humanity from a nightmare.
The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
In 2004, Joel Schumacher, along with the famous composer Andrew L. Webber, released another film adaptation of the cult musical and the novel of the same name by the French writer Gaston Leroux. The role of the Phantom of the Opera went to the talented Gerald Butler, who personally performed all his musical parts. The plot of the film completely repeats the events of the musical.
The young opera singer Christine begins to hear a mysterious voice coming from the bowels of the Paris Opera. Despite the fact that the girl is afraid of who the owner of this voice may actually be, it is difficult for her to cope with a strange attraction. At first, the Phantom of the Opera only watches Christine from the side and helps her to reveal her angelic voice, but soon feelings of unrequited love begin to boil in him, which lead to dire consequences.
300 Spartans (300, 2006)
Perhaps one of the most popular films starring Gerald Butler. The events of the picture unfold in the 5th century BC, during the reign of the Persian king Xerxes and his conquests in Greece. The Persians meet the main resistance in Sparta, where free and courageous Spartans live under the leadership of Tsar Leonid (Gerald Butler).
He is not going to betray his independence and challenges the arrogant Xerxes. Despite the fact that under the command of Leonid are only 300 Spartans, their strength and strong spirit are able to withstand even the many thousands of Persian army.
"PS I Love You" (PS I Love You, 2007)
The next film starring Gerald Butler tells the love story of the spouses Holly and Jerry. Every day, the couple thanks fate for bringing them together. However, one fine day, Jerry passes away, and Holly realizes with horror that she is unable to survive this tragedy. It seems that nothing will return the girl to her former peace, until one day a note “from the other world” falls into her hands. Soon, notes begin to arrive one after another, each of them written in Jerry's handwriting. Reading these messages, Holly finds the strength to reconcile with the loss and find his inner peace.
The Law Abiding Citizen (Law Abiding Citizen, 2009)
An exciting crime thriller in which Gerald Butler played the role of Clyde Shelton - a decent person and an exemplary family man, faced with lawlessness and corrupt justice. When Shelton’s loved ones are attacked, and police help is completely useless, the man decides to take matters into his own hands. Soon, from a law-abiding citizen, he turns into a cruel punisher who kills everyone who is involved in the tragedy of his family.
The Conquerors of the Waves (Chasing Mavericks, 2012)
Wave Survivors is a great sports drama with starring Johnny West and Gerald Butler. The film was shot based on a real story that happened with a young and talented California surfer named Jay Moriarty. Conquering giant waves is not an easy task. Only real kings of surfing can cope with the Mavericks - the height of such a wave usually reaches 25 meters.
An athlete named Hesson (Gerald Butler) more than once managed to pacify the water element, but he did not share his secret with anyone. The man has long since retired from surfing, as he promised his lover that he will no longer endanger his life. But everything changes with the advent of a young and bold Jay. A talented surfer intends to conquer the California “Mavericks”, and for this he needs the help of Hesson.
A few additional films starring Gerald Butler that we would like to mention as worthy of mention: Lara Croft and the Cradle of Life (2003), Rock and Roll (2008), Nim Island (2008), "Gamer (2008)," The Man Like Hot Cakes "(2012)," The Fall of Olympus "(2013)," The Hunter from Wall Street "(2016).