Statham, Jason 1972-

Overview

Works:	86 works in 242 publications in 9 languages and 18,569 library holdings
Genres:	Feature films
Roles:	Actor, Performer, Narrator
Classifications:	pn1997.2, 791.4372

Publication Timeline

1990 |

|2020

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Publications about Jason Statham

Publications by Jason Statham

Most widely held works about Jason Statham

Jason Statham by Len Brown ( Book )
Jason Statham : taking stock by Len Brown ( Book )

Most widely held works by Jason Statham

The Italian job ( Visual )
6 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 1,361 libraries worldwide
Charlie, the mastermind of a Venice heist, is overseen by John, a lifelong criminal. But the thieves are ruthlessly double-crossed by one of their own, Steve. In order to get their stolen gold bars back, Charlie enlists John's reluctant safecracking-prodigy daughter, Stella. But Steve proves himself to be one step ahead of them, and Charlie finds that he'll have to make some daring last-minute changes to their plan by creating the largest traffic jam in Los Angeles' history.

Gnomeo & Juliet ( Visual )
7 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,331 libraries worldwide
Caught up in a feud between neighbors, Gnomeo and Juliet must overcome as many obstacles as their namesakes. But with flamboyant pink flamingoes and epic lawnmower races, can this young couple find lasting happiness?

The bank job ( Visual )
12 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 1,176 libraries worldwide
A small-time crook takes on a bank heist when an old friend offers him an inside track to the vault. Along with his hastily assembled team of low-rung criminals, Terry finds himself in deep. The group becomes the target of ruthless mobsters, the police, government officials at the highest level, and even the royal family. Based on the true story of a British princess and a sex scandal.

The expendables ( Visual )
4 editions published in 2010 in English and Chinese and held by 1,132 libraries worldwide
The Expendables are a tight-knit team of skilled combat vets turned mercenaries. Hired by a powerful covert operator, the team jets off to a small South American country to overthrow a ruthless dictator. Once there, they find themselves caught in a deadly web of deceit and betrayal. Using every weapon at their disposal, they set out to save the innocent and punish the guilty in this blistering action-packed thriller.

Cellular ( Visual )
4 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and Multiple languages and held by 939 libraries worldwide
A random wrong number to his cell phone sends Ryan into a highstakes race against time to save a woman's life. With no knowledge of Jessica Martin other than her hushed, panicked voice on the other end of the tenuous cell phone connection, Ryan is quickly thrown into a world of deception and murder on his frantic search to find and save her. Jessica's life is in his hands, but what is waiting for him on the other side of the line, and how much will it cost him to find out the truth?

Transporter 3 ( Visual )
12 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 922 libraries worldwide
Valentina is the kidnapped daughter of a Ukranian government official. Frank Martin is given an offer he cannot refuse and ends up putting on his driving gloves to deliver Valentina from Marseilles to Odessa on the Black Sea. En route, he has to deal with the thugs who want to intercept Valentina's safe delivery. On top of that, he cannot let his personal feelings get in the way of his dangerous objective.

The mechanic ( Visual )
3 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 853 libraries worldwide
"Arthur Bishop ... is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets-- and Bishop is the best in the business. But when his mentor and close friend Harry ... is murdered, Bishop is intent on exacting revenge. His mission grows complicated when Harry's son Steve ... approaches him with the same vengeful goal. But while in pursuit of their ultimate mark, deceptions threaten to surface and those hired to fix problems become problems themselves"--Container.

Transporter 2 ( Visual )
10 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 845 libraries worldwide
Ex-Special Forces operative Frank Martin, aka "The Transporter," is now retired from his chosen profession of moving dangerous goods with no questions asked. He now makes a living driving for a wealthy family in Miami, Florida. But when their young son is abducted, Frank must use his battle-tested combat skills to save the boy and thwart the kidnapper's nefarious master plan.

Crank ( Visual )
11 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and Russian and held by 823 libraries worldwide
Chev Chelios is a professional assassin working for the West Coast crime syndicate. Chev is planning to quit the crime syndicate so he can spend more time with his girlfriend Eve. But for Chev, things go very bad when he learns he has been injected with a poison called "The Beijing Cocktail" by his rival Verona. The poison will kill Chev if his heart rate drops. Chev has to protect Eve and he sets out to find answers as well as exacting revenge on those who have betrayed him, all before the poison kills him.

Lock, stock and two smoking barrels ( Visual )
11 editions published between 1998 and 2010 in English and held by 718 libraries worldwide
A streetwise charmer who loses his friends' money in a rigged game comes up with a plan to make everything come out right, but ends up in a comedy of errors.

Crank 2 high voltage ( Visual )
5 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 664 libraries worldwide
Chev Chelios returns to track down a ruthless Chinese mobster who has stolen his most prized possession: his heart. As he hunts down his enemy in Los Angeles, his battery-operated ticker requires regular jolts of electricity in order to work. Chev is determined to get his real heart back and wreak vengeance on whoever stole it.

Death race ( Visual )
5 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 661 libraries worldwide
Private corporations run most of the prisons across the U.S. for profit. Jensen Ames is framed for his wife's murder on the same day that the steel mill he works at closes. Ames is sent to prison where he is coerced by Hennessey, the sadistic prison warden, to drive a Ford Mustang and become known as the famous masked driver, Frankenstein. She tells Ames that she knows his baby was left in foster care, but that prisoners are freed upon winning five Death Races. Since he will take on the mask of the legendary Frankenstein, who had 4 wins at the time of his death, he will only need to win one race. It's a race to the finish and only the winner survives.

War ( Visual )
4 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and held by 631 libraries worldwide
After his partner is murdered by the assassin Rogue, FBI agent Jack Crawford's thirst for vengeance clouds his judgment, and as the violence escalates, he finds himself involved in the conflict between two rival Asian gangs.

In the name of the king a Dungeon Siege tale ( Visual )
3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 595 libraries worldwide
When a bloodthirsty legion of half-man/half-beast Krugs rampages through his village, one man picks up a sword and undertakes a quest of vengeance and honor. Haunted by the memory of his son's death and the kidnapping of his wife by the Krugs, Farmer ignites a duty-call for others to join his crusade to stop the campaign of terror waged by an evil sorcerer whose ruthless quest for the crown could spell doom for the entire Kingdom.

The one ( Visual )
9 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and held by 563 libraries worldwide
Sometimes, the difference between good and evil is only a matter of degrees. Officer Yulaw is on the trail of a diabolical mirror image of himself that has escaped from a parallel universe. Each time he kills his likeness he grows stronger and more powerful. Now, he is the only one standing in his way of becoming "the one."

The transporter ( Visual )
3 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 550 libraries worldwide
Frank is the best at what he does -- transporting dangerous or illegal goods. His latest shipment, a beautiful young woman, brings deadly complications to his delivery plans. He must kick into overdrive and fight to save his cargo, and his life.

Snatch ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 532 libraries worldwide
"A diamond heist gone haywire launches gangster, bookies and a dog on a rollicking ride through the rugged world of bare-knuckle boxing in search of the missing stone"--Container.

The transporter ( Visual )
12 editions published between 2002 and 2009 in English and German and held by 502 libraries worldwide
Frank is the best at what he does -- transporting dangerous or illegal goods. His latest shipment, a beautiful young woman, brings deadly complications to his delivery plans. He must kick into overdrive and fight to save his cargo, and his life.

Snatch ( Visual )
9 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and held by 474 libraries worldwide
"A diamond heist gone haywire launches gangster, bookies and a dog on a rollicking ride through the rugged world of bare-knuckle boxing in search of the missing stone"--Container.

Revolver ( Visual )
5 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and Multiple languages and held by 328 libraries worldwide
Jake Green is a grifter who vows revenge against Macha, the ferocious crime boss who sent him to prison. After taking Macha down in a game of chance, Macha puts out a hit on Jake. Caught between a gun and a hard place, Jake finds himself protected by two vicious loan sharks who make him an offer he can't refuse.