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Which of these actors starred in a film about this old retired director, who gets haunted by his past as a result of a debilitating illness and finds a friend in someone who works for him?

Ian McKellan. Ian McKellan did Shakespeare in England before branching out to other things and getting fame in the states with movies such as 'Gods and Monsters, which was the movie I was refering to in the question. Actually Brendon Fraser co-starred with Ian McKellan in this movie.

Who starred in a show about a spaceship that explores new worlds, and played a character who was French?

Patrick Stewart. Patrick Stewart was a Shakespearean actor in England for about 25 years before getting his role in 'Star Trek'.

This person has played the part of a doctor in the middle of the Amazon, an author who only wrote one book, an archeologist's father, and an old crook who hooks up with a young and pretty crook.

Sean Connery. Some facts about Sean Connery: Was offered by Brian DePalma the role of 'Robert Elliott' in 'Dressed to Kill' (1980) and was enthusiastic about it, but declined on account of previously acquired commitments. In 1953, he entered the Mr. Universe contest, finishing third in the tall man's division. He was voted PEOPLE's 'Sexiest Man Alive' in 1989.

Which actor over 55 started out in a sci-fi franchise, but ended up as an A-level actor, who has gotten parts in A budget films?

Harrison Ford. Harrison Ford's character in 'Star Wars' was spoofed by Bill Pullman in the film, 'Spaceballs'.

What was the name of the movie where Sean Connery stars and it involves a submarine and the Cold War?

The Hunt For Red October. Alec Baldwin co-starred with Connery in the movie 'Red October'. Here's some trivia on the film: Kevin Costner was originally cast as Jack Ryan. Klaus Maria Brandauer was originally cast as Marko Ramius.