Butler, Gerard 1969-
Overview
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296
works in
1,562
publications in
11
languages and
49,835
library holdings
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Genres: |
Drama
Action and adventure films
Film adaptations
Comedy films
Animated films
History
Children's films
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Romantic comedy films
War films
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Actor, Performer, vac, Author, Singer, Producer, fmp, Other
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Classifications: |
PN1997.2,
791.4372 |
Most widely held works about
Gerard Butler
Most widely held works by
Gerard Butler
300 by Zack Snyder (
visu
)
100
editions published
between
2006
and
2016
in
7
languages
and held by
3,487
libraries
worldwide
In the Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BC, an alliance of Greek city-states fought the invading Persian army in the mountain pass of Thermopylae. Vastly outnumbered, the Greeks held back the enemy in one of the most famous last stands of history. Persian King Xerxes lead an Army of well over 100,000 men to Greece and was confronted by 300 Spartans, 700 Thespians and other Slave soldiers. Xerxes waited many days for King Leonidas to surrender or withdraw. When the Greeks did not leave, Xerxes was left with no option and he moved forward. The battle lasted for about 3 days and after which all 300 Spartans were killed. The Spartan defeat would not have happened if not for a local shepherd, named Ephialtes, who defected to the Persians and informed Xerxes of a separate path through Thermopylae, which the Persians could use to outflank the Greeks
How to train your dragon by Chris Sanders (
visu
)
61
editions published
between
2010
and
2016
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
3,290
libraries
worldwide
Hiccup is a Viking teenager who aspires to hunt dragons, but doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. His world gets turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view
How to train your dragon 2 by Jay Baruchel (
visu
)
34
editions published
between
2014
and
2015
in
English
and held by
2,484
libraries
worldwide
While Astrid, Snotlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races, Hiccup and Toothless journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds. When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace
Nim's island by Jodie Foster (
visu
)
35
editions published
between
2007
and
2013
in
4
languages
and held by
2,469
libraries
worldwide
"Nim Rusoe lives on a deserted island with her scientist father Jack and her best friends: Selkie, a sea lion; Fred, a bearded dragon lizard; and Galileo, a plucky pelican. But when Jack goes missing at sea and the island is 'invaded,' Nim reaches out via e-mail to the adventurous author of her favorite books, and together, each discovers what it takes to truly become the hero of your own life story"--Container
Olympus has fallen by Gerard Butler (
visu
)
53
editions published
between
2013
and
2014
in
4
languages
and held by
2,094
libraries
worldwide
When the president is kidnapped by a terrorist who seizes control of the White House (Secret Service Code: Olympus), disgraced former presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team rushes to respond, they must rely on Banning's insider knowledge to save the president and prevent an even greater catastrophe
P.S.I Love You by Richard LaGravenese (
visu
)
47
editions published
between
2001
and
2013
in
5
languages
and held by
1,965
libraries
worldwide
Holly Kennedy is beautiful, smart and married to the love of her life, a passionate, funny, and impetuous Irishman named Gerry. So when his life is taken by an illness, it takes the life out of Holly. Nobody knows Holly better than Gerry, so it's a good thing he planned ahead. Before he died, Gerry wrote Holly a series of letters that will guide her, not only through her grief, but in rediscovering herself. The first message arrives on Holly's 30th birthday in the form of a cake and a tape recording from Gerry. In the weeks and months that follow, more letters from Gerry are delivered in surprising ways, each sending her on a new adventure and each signing off in the same way - P.S.I Love You. Holly's mother and best friends begin to worry that Gerry's letters are keeping Holly tied to the past, but in fact, each letter is pushing her further into a new future
London has fallen by Babak Najafi (
visu
)
40
editions published
in
2016
in
English and German
and held by
1,897
libraries
worldwide
After the British Prime Minister passes away under mysterious circumstances, his funeral is a must-attend event for leaders of the western world. However, what starts out as the most protected event on Earth turns into a deadly plot to kill the world's most powerful leaders and unleash a terrifying vision of the future. Only three people have any hope of stopping it: the President of the United States, his formidable Secret Service head, and an English MI-6 agent who rightly trusts no one
Lara Croft, Tomb Raider by Simon West (
visu
)
50
editions published
between
2003
and
2016
in
6
languages
and held by
1,694
libraries
worldwide
Archaeologist and explorer extrodinaire Lara Croft journeys to a temple, in Greece, sunken underwater that leads to a sphere that contains the mythical Pandora's Box, only to have it stolen from her by Chen Lo, the leader of a Chinese crime syndicate, who's in league with a villain named Reiss who wants to use the Box as a doomsday weapon. Facing her greatest challenges yet, the intrepid tomb raider pursues Lo, in order to get her hands back on Pandora's Box, and fulfill the desire of the Queen
The bounty hunter by Andy Tennant (
visu
)
27
editions published
in
2010
in
3
languages
and held by
1,584
libraries
worldwide
Milo, a down-on-his-luck bounty hunter, gets his dream job when he is assigned to track down his bail-jumping ex-wife, reporter Nicole. He thinks it's an easy payday, until she gives him the slip to chase a lead on a murder cover-up. Milo soon realizes that nothing is ever simple with him and Nicole. As the two continue to one-up each other, they find themselves on the run for their lives. If they thought their promise to love, honor, and obey was tough, staying alive will be a lot tougher!
Gods of Egypt by Alex Proyas (
visu
)
30
editions published
in
2016
in
4
languages
and held by
1,580
libraries
worldwide
In this spectacular action-adventure inspired by the classic mythology of Egypt, the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero undertakes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. In order to succeed, he must enlist the help of the powerful god Horus in an unlikely alliance against Set, the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt's throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict
Coriolanus by William Shakespeare (
visu
)
50
editions published
between
2010
and
2015
in
3
languages
and held by
1,573
libraries
worldwide
Caius Martius 'Coriolanus' is a feared and revered Roman general, suddenly pitted against his own city and fellow citizens. Rebelling against the power-hungry designs of his manipulative mother and rejected by his own people, Coriolanus incites a riot that expels him from Rome. The banished hero joins forces with his sworn enemy Tullus Aufidius to extract his revenge and determine his destiny
Law abiding citizen by F. Gary Gray (
visu
)
39
editions published
between
2009
and
2013
in
English
and held by
1,518
libraries
worldwide
Clyde Shelton is an upstanding family man whose wife and daughter are brutally murdered during a home invasion. When the killers are caught, Nick Rice, a hotshot young Philadelphia prosecutor, is assigned to the case. Over his objections, Nick is forced by his boss to offer one of the suspects a light sentence in exchange for testifying against his accomplice. Fast forward ten years. The man who got away with murder is found dead and Clyde Shelton admits his guilt. Then he issues a warning to Nick: either fix the flawed justice system, or key players in the trial will die
The ugly truth by Robert Luketic (
visu
)
25
editions published
between
2009
and
2010
in
3
languages
and held by
1,469
libraries
worldwide
The search for 'Mr. Right' has left Abby, a romantically challenged morning show producer, hopelessly single. She receives an eye-opening education when she gets teamed up with Mike, a hardcore TV personality, who wants to prove his theories on what makes men tick by helping her find true love. The unexpected results may surprise them both
Timeline by Michael Crichton (
visu
)
30
editions published
between
2003
and
2017
in
5
languages
and held by
1,302
libraries
worldwide
A group of present-day archeology students are stunned to discover a handwritten plea for help dated April 2, 1357 ... from their own professor. He's been blasted back in time to the 14th century. To rescue him, they must travel back and survive one of the most violent battles in world history--and make it back to the 21st century alive
Playing for keeps by Gerard Butler (
visu
)
29
editions published
between
2012
and
2013
in
4
languages
and held by
1,301
libraries
worldwide
A former sports star who's fallen on hard times starts coaching his son's soccer team as a way to get his life together. His attempts to become an adult are met with challenges from the attractive soccer moms who pursue him at every turn
Chasing Mavericks
(
visu
)
32
editions published
between
2012
and
2013
in
5
languages
and held by
1,242
libraries
worldwide
"When 15-year-old Jay Moriarty (Weston) discovers that the mythical Mavericks surf break is real, he reaches out to local surfing legend Frosty Hesson (Butler) to train him to ride it. What begins as a mentorship turns into an extraordinary bond that transforms both their lives, as Jay and Frosty learn valuable lessons about conquering fear in pursuit of your dreams"--Container
Gamer by Mark Neveldine (
visu
)
51
editions published
between
2009
and
2013
in
4
languages
and held by
1,175
libraries
worldwide
Kable is the superstar and cult hero of the ultraviolent Slayers. Kable is controlled by Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory each week. Taken from his family, imprisoned, and forced to fight against his will, the modern-day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the game, free his family, regain his identity, and save mankind from this ruthless technology
Reign of fire by Gregg Chabot (
visu
)
11
editions published
between
2002
and
2007
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
1,039
libraries
worldwide
In present day London dragons awake. Fast forward 20 years, to a world devastated by their destruction. Fire Chief Quinn, is responsible for warding off the beasts and keeping a community alive in what's left of the world. Into their midst comes a hotshot American, Van Zan, who says he has a way to destroy the beasts and save mankind
RocknRolla by Guy Ritchie (
visu
)
38
editions published
between
2008
and
2012
in
7
languages
and held by
1,018
libraries
worldwide
In London, a real-estate scam puts millions of pounds up for grabs. This attracts some of the city's scrappiest tough guys, along with its more established underworld types. All are looking to get rich quick. While the city's seasoned criminals vie for the cash, an unexpected player -- a drugged out rock 'n' roller presumed to be dead is very much alive. He has the multi-million dollar prize fall, literally, into his hands
The phantom of the opera by Rupert Julian (
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2005
in
Italian
and held by
1
library
worldwide
Christine Daae ha grandi doti canore, ma tutto quello che è riuscita ad ottenere finora è un posto come ballerina di fila al Teatro dell'Opera. Christine ha però dalla sua parte un misterioso 'Angelo della Musica', un compositore sfigurato che vive nei sotterranei del teatro e che spaventa con ogni mezzo cantanti e ballerini della compagnia, convinti che si tratti di un fantasma. L'occasione per Christine arriva quando la primadonna Carlotta abbandona le prove generali. Le viene affidato il ruolo della protagonista e la sera della prima riscuote un enorme successo. Dalla sua esibizione rimane incantato anche il ricco proprietario del teatro, il Visconte de Chagny, che si innamora, ricambiato, di Christine. La relazione amorosa tra i due scatena le ire la feroce gelosia del Fantasma che decide di rapire la bella cantante e di portarla nei sotterranei per tenerla con sé per sempre
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Ahern, Cecelia, Antiquities Archaeologists Battles Bounty hunters Boys California China Civilization Coriolanus, Cnaeus Marcius Criminal justice, Administration of Croft, Lara (Fictitious character) Divorced people Dragons Egypt England--London Families Fathers and sons Fugitives from justice Funeral rites and ceremonies Generals Gods, Egyptian Great Britain.--MI6 Greece Greece--Thermopylae Grief in women Kidnapping Last letters before death Leonidas,--King of Sparta, Love-letters Man-woman relationships Messenian Wars (Greece : 735-460 B.C.) Miller, Frank, Murder--Investigation Murder victims' families New York (State)--New York Organized crime Pennsylvania--Philadelphia Presidents Revenge Rome (Empire) Scandinavia Tactics Terrorists Thermopylae, Battle of (Greece : 480 B.C.) United States United States.--Secret Service Vikings Widows Xerxes--I,--King of Persia,
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Alternative Names
Butler, Gerald 1969- Butler, Gerard Butler, Gerard James. Butler, Gerard James 1969- Butler, Gerry 1969- Cerard Batler Djerard Batler Džerard Batler Džerards Batlers Gerard Butler acteur britannique Gerard Butler actor, cantante, abogado y productor de cine británico Gerard Butler actor i cantant escocès Gerard Butler aktor szkocki Gerard Butler attore britannico Gerard Butler Brits acteur Gerard Butler pemeran laki-laki asal Britania Raya Gerard Butler schottischer Schauspieler Gerard Butler Scottish actor Gerard Butler skót színész Τζεράρντ Μπάτλερ Джерард Батлер шотландский киноактёр Джерард Бътлър Жерард Батлер Џерард Батлер Ջերարդ Բաթլեր ג'רארד באטלר ג'רארד באטלר שחקן סקוטי جرارد باتلر جيرارد بتلر جیرارد بوتلەر دجەرارد باتلەر जेरार्ड बट्लर ജെറാർഡ് ബട്ട്ലർ เจอราร์ด บัตเลอร์ ჯერარდ ბათლერი 제라드 버틀러 ジェラルド・バトラー 傑拉德·巴特勒 杰瑞德·巴特勒 謝拉·畢拿
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