10 Times Supporting Actors Stole The Spotlight of The Leads

To have a movie with the highest quality possible, a lot of different details must be included in it. This comprises the screenplay, the cinematography, the direction, and most definitely the performances. There is a reason why we tend to remember the performers in a movie more than the people who were in charge of the camera. There are many times when supporting actors steal the male lead's stage. 
The actor who performs the best, though, may not always have the largest name on the billboard. After leaving the theater, we've all had those times where we find ourselves bragging more about the supporting actor or actress than the main character. Today, we mention 10 times when supporting actors stole the spotlight of the leads.

#1 The Silence Of The Lambs - Anthony Hopkins

All of us have been tormented by the infamous Dr. Lecter. The portrayal of Sir Anthony Hopkins' role as a menacing cannibal genius who is always one step ahead of everyone else is astounding. He was a professional psychiatrist who occasionally had some fairly unusual patients before serving his jail sentence in the movie. Hopkins's self-assurance and improvisational skills are not only astounding but simply magnificent. He never had chats like the ones he has with Clarice.

#2 The Dark Knight - Heath Ledger

The popularity of this sequel is no coincidence. The notorious Joker played by Heath Ledger is the reason this film is rated so highly on practically every movie review website. Mark Hamill, Jack Nicholson, and Cesar Romero are just a few actors who have played the part. Nobody has, however, shown the real evil that the Joker is capable of. We're kept in such anticipation from the beginning to the end since we don't know what will happen to anyone onscreen. Ledger allegedly spent six weeks alone in a hotel room "to get inside the mind of the Joker,". He studied the original writings while sequestered, tried out several Joker voicings, and kept a notebook.

#3 My Cousin Vinny - Marisa Tomei

We had to mention her somehow. It's impossible to express the enthusiasm, humor, and attitude Marisa Tomei offers to My Cousin Vinny. In this movie, two buddies stop at a roadside grocery and mistakenly steal a can of tuna, which leads to their incarceration. The two, who are initially baffled and terrified by the interrogations, quickly come to terms with the fact that they are being held responsible for a murder that occurred at the market that very day.

#4 Schindler’s List - Ralph Fiennes

We can all agree that portraying the Holocaust in a movie is one of the toughest assignments there is, and it's not something every director would want to do. When he released Schindler's List in 1993, Steven Spielberg raised the bar significantly. We can't help but respect every tiny detail that went into creating this masterpiece since the movie's material is so real and brutal in nature. Excellent acting is one of these crucial elements. It goes without saying that Liam Neeson excels in his role as Oskar Schindler. The actor that makes our hands sweat the most is Ralph Fiennes as the demonic Amon Goeth. His commitment to the role is admirable and perhaps a little frightening.

#5 No Country For Old Men - Javier Bardem

"Call it," For some of us who have seen the Coen brothers' 2007 film No Country for Old Men, these lines will never be exactly the same. This mind-boggling film features an outstanding cast, each of whom shines in their own part.
But there's a good reason Javier Bardem was chosen to play the bad guy. It's amazing how he can make us react to his acts with utter shock. Bardem puts on a performance that the audience can't get out of their heads after leaving the theater, from his deep voice to his soulless eyes.

#6 The Godfather Part II - Robert De Niro

De Niro's ability to bring sheer genius to Francis Ford Coppola's sequel definitely serves as a reminder to everyone of why he is the finest. The Godfather Part II goes way back in time to demonstrate to the viewers how Don Corleone broke new ground inside the Mafia and gradually ascended to the top. Two points of view are presented in the film for the audience's enjoyment. While young Vito Corleone learns the ins and outs of early 1900s New York City, Michael (Al Pacino) gets caught up in his own personal problems on one end of the story. Coppola is also unafraid to discuss the unpleasant aspects of immigration and the hardships that many people faced when they traveled to a new nation.

#7 Inglourious Basterds - Christoph Waltz

Waltz plays a Nazi who searches for Jews who haven't yet been sent to concentration camps. We can see right away that he is, regrettably, better than average at his job and never leaves without telling the truth.
Despite the fact that the movie is supposed to take place in France more than 70 years ago, Hans Landa's terrifying speech and passion are still able to make the audience shiver. It is clear that Mr. Waltz is an outstanding actor in this film. Not only that, but he also received an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor as a result of his work on this 2009 smash.

#8 The Graduate - Anne Bancroft

Almost all young boys' first love was for Anne Bancroft, a.k.a. "Mrs. Robinson," back in the day. She was stunning and alluring, but her greatest accomplishment was being a brilliant performer in Dustin Hoffman's role in Mike Nichols' legendary film The Graduate. This early discovery of gold altered our collective perceptions of our friend's mother.
Hoffman unquestionably gives off the impression of being the "innocent" fresh college graduate who is supposed to be looking for his future. But there's little question that when Anne Bancroft appears on screen, her incessant taunting and distractions are what make us grin. Unexpectedly, Hoffman and Bancroft were just around six years apart in age. The viewer is seduced by Bancroft's sensuous techniques if there is one thing that can be said with confidence about this movie.

#9 The Usual Suspects - Kevin Spacey

It's hard to identify a movie in which Kevin Spacey doesn't excel. Fans of Kevin Spacey saw Bryan Singer's The Usual Suspects to be a game-changer, blowing itself well out of the water. The "plot twist" style of contemporary movie endings was reinvented by this criminal thriller, which unquestionably merits many viewings. Verbal Kint, a lone survivor and eyewitness to a horrific assault, describes what happened to the police in detail.
The actor Kevin Spacey was always intended to play Verbal Kint, according to movie trivia. Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, and Kevin Pollak are among the cast members, but Kevin Spacey is the star of this 1995 film.

#10 Goodfellas - Joe Pesci

In this 1990s classic, Joe Pesci stands out not for his terrible appearance but rather for the character he adopts, which inspires fear and horror in those around him. Fun fact: Joe Pesci gave one of the Academy Awards' shortest acceptance speeches ever. It's my honor, thank you. He stood at the platform and addressed the crowd immediately.