James Caan


James Caan, Jewish movie star known for tough guy roles, dead at 82

Caan, who died Wednesday at 82, staked out rare ground in Hollywood as a Jew known for blockbuster tough guy roles.

James Caan stands under casino lights in a scene from the 1974 film "The Gambler."

James Caan stars as Israeli pig farmer in 'Holy Lands'

Directed by Amanda Sthers, it explores the life of a Jewish former cardiologist who decides to spend his retirement as a pig farmer in Nazareth.

James Caan in "Holy Lands"