James Tolkanscreen performanceJames Tolkan plays Strickland in Back to the Future Part II.
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FILM POSTER · Back to the Future Part IIBack to the Future Part II
Strickland
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Strickland appears in Back to the Future Part II (1989), portrayed by James Tolkan. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 1989 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Strickland on screen
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Film guide · 1 film · 1989Main sequence runtime: 1h 48m
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- 01Start hereBack to the Future Part II
1989 · 1h 48m
Portrayed by James Tolkan · screen performanceJames Tolkan's portrayal of Strickland in Back to the Future Part II gives viewers a spoiler-free way to understand this screen version of the character.
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James Tolkanscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Strickland
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