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Jeff’s Top Five James Caan Movies

By Jeff Kurkjian
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 22: James Caan speaks onstage during the 50th Anniversary celebration of "Godfather" at Paramount Pictures Studios on February 22, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

Legendary actor James Caan passed away at the age of 82. His family

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6.

The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.

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— James Caan (@James_Caan) July 7, 2022">released a statement saying the following:

”It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

In fact, celebrities around the world are singing the late actor’s praises including Adam Sandler.

Also, one of my personal favorite actresses, Kathy Bates.

https://twitter.com/MsKathyBates/status/1545129197772845056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

An amazing filmmaker, Rob Reiner, also chimed in.

So as a celebration of the life and career of James Caan, I came up with my top five favorite movies in order.

  • 5) El Dorado

    Despite being over 50 years old, this movie is an absolute classic. The cast is crazy talented with John Wayne, Ed Asner and James Caan, so much talent!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0tl4jAk5fg

  • 4) Honeymoon In Vegas

    James Caan stars with Nicolas Cage in this “comedy” with Sarah Jessica Parker as the romantic interest. I highly recommend this film (not just because I lived in Vegas for four years).

  • 3) Misery

    Starring alongside Kathy Bates (see her tweet above), this is an amazing adaptation of a legendary Stephen King book.

  • 2) Elf

    You had to know this one would be on the list, Elf is one of the best holiday movies of all time. James Caan so beautifully portrays Will Ferrell’s Scrooge-like father that turns into a Christmas-believer!

  • 1) The Godfather

    This should be a no-brainer. Widely known by many as their greatest movie of all time, The Godfather will forever transcend time as one of the greatest.

    Here’s one of my favorite clips from that movie with James Caan.

If there’s one missing on the list, make sure to let us know on social, @925XTU!

Jeff Kurkjian is the newest member of The Andie Summers Show on 92.5 XTU. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram to get to know him a bit better!

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