Richard Crystal

Acting

Freshness: Jan 27, 2026

7Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Richard Crystal reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: TV Movie

The majority of Richard Crystal's filmography leans towards the TV Movie genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Richard Crystal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Ambush Murders, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Richard Crystal Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard Crystal's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

The Ambush Murders: An African-American political activist is wrongfully imprisoned for killing two white policemen; he is unwary of yet ano

The Ambush Murders

1982•TV Movie

★6.5

Fun with Dick and Jane (1977) movie poster

★6.5

Fun with Dick and Jane: When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation.

Fun with Dick and Jane

1977•Comedy

★6.0

The Ordeal of Patty Hearst (1979) movie poster

★6.0

The Ordeal of Patty Hearst: The story of the kidnapping of newspaper heiress Patty Hearst by members of a radical guerrilla organization, as seen by

The Ordeal of Patty Hearst

1979•Crime

★5.8

★5.8

Blue Sunshine: At a party, someone goes insane and murders three women. Falsely accused of the brutal killings, Jerry is on the run. Mo

Blue Sunshine

1977•Sci-Fi

★5.3

★5.3

The Big Bus: A nuclear-powered bus is making its maiden non-stop trip from New York to Denver. The journey is plagued by disasters du

The Big Bus

1976•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Richard Crystal.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1982	The Ambush Murders	Desk Sergeant	Super Hit	Similar →
1980	Portrait of an Escort	Vice Detective	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Ordeal of Patty Hearst	Seaman	Average	Similar →
1978	More Than Friends	Assistant Director	Flop	Similar →
1977	Blue Sunshine	Frannie Scott	Average	Similar →
1977	Fun with Dick and Jane	Motel Manager	Hit	Similar →
1976	The Big Bus	Bus Passenger	Flop	Similar →

Richard Crystal - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Crystal?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Crystal is "The Ambush Murders" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Richard Crystal acted in?

Richard Crystal has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Crystal?

Other notable films include "Fun with Dick and Jane", "The Ordeal of Patty Hearst", and "Blue Sunshine".