Cast: James Brown

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Jack Lemmon · Shirley MacLaine · Lou Jacobi · Bruce Yarnell

Synopsis Irma la Douce (1963) follows the tale of Nestor Patou (Jack Lemmon), a dedicated but naive policeman who stumbles upon a bustling street of prostitutes in a lively Parisian district. After reporting the women to his corrupt superior, who turns...

Direction Leon Gast

Cast Muhammad Ali · George Foreman · Don King · James Brown

Synopsis When We Were Kings (1996) transports viewers to 1974, when legendary boxers Muhammad Ali and George Foreman journeyed to the fledgling and politically tumultuous African nation of Zaire for a historic world heavyweight championship bout dubbed the "Rumble in the...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast John Lund · Brian Donlevy · Audrey Totter · Joan Leslie

Synopsis Woman They Almost Lynched (1953) follows the intertwined lives of Kate Quantrill (Audrey Totter), the spouse of the notorious Confederate raider Quantrill (Brian Donlevy), and Sally Maris (Joan Leslie), the innocent sister of Kate's former flame, saloon owner Bitteroot Bill...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Judy Garland · James Mason · Jack Carson · Charles Bickford

Synopsis A Star Is Born (1954) follows the story of Norman Maine, a once-renowned actor whose fame is fading. One evening, he accidentally interrupts the performance of aspiring singer Esther Blodgett. Their initial encounter leads to a blossoming friendship that eventually...

Direction Alex Gibney

Cast James Brown

Synopsis Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (TV) (2014) delves into the extraordinary musical journey of the legendary James Brown, commencing with his breakthrough hit single, "Please, Please, Please," which captivated audiences in 1956. The documentary explores the pivotal moments...

Direction John Landis

Cast Dan Aykroyd · John Belushi · Henry Gibson · Carrie Fisher

Synopsis The Blues Brothers (1980) follows the escapades of Jake and Elwood Blues, who reunite after Jake's release from prison. They return to the orphanage where they were raised, only to find it on the brink of closure due to unpaid...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Errol Flynn · James Brown · William Prince · George Tobias

Synopsis Objective Burma! (1945) follows a team of soldiers who are dropped into the heart of Japanese-controlled Burma, tasked with a perilous and vital assignment: to find and destroy a crucial radar installation. The soldiers successfully complete their mission, but upon...

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast Boris Karloff · Tim O'Kelly · Nancy Hsueh · Peter Bogdanovich

Synopsis Targets (1968) unfolds with a narrative inspired by the chilling 1966 Texas Tower sniper incident involving Charles Whitman. The film features Boris Karloff as Byron Orlock, a veteran horror actor who finds himself typecast in low-budget drive-in movies. Unlike his...

Direction Leo McCarey

Cast Bing Crosby · Barry Fitzgerald · Rise Stevens · Gene Lockhart

Synopsis Going My Way (1944) introduces a fresh-faced priest, Father O'Malley, who arrives at a parish led by the seasoned Father Fitzgibbon. Father O'Malley's youthful energy and modern approach initially clash with Father Fitzgibbon's traditional methods, creating a dynamic that evolves...

Direction Deborah Riley Draper

Cast James Brown

Synopsis James Brown: Say It Loud (2024) delves into the enduring impact of the Godfather of Soul, featuring insights from friends, family, collaborators, and protégés. The documentary showcases his iconic music catalog and unveils previously unseen archival footage, offering a fresh...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast John Ridgely · Gig Young · Arthur Kennedy · Charles Drake

Synopsis Air Force (1943) follows the journey of the Mary Ann, a B-17 Flying Fortress, as it embarks on a standard training mission from California to Hawaii on December 6, 1941. During the flight, the crew receives shocking news about the...

Direction Bruce Weber

Cast Robert Mitchum · John Mitchum · Benicio del Toro · Clint Eastwood

Synopsis Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast (2018) delves into the life and legacy of iconic actor Robert Mitchum, as captured by photographer and filmmaker Bruce Weber in the late 1990s. The documentary began when Weber persuaded Mitchum to participate in...

Direction David Lowell Rich · Arthur Hiller · Tom Gries · George Sherman

Cast Martin Milner · George Maharis · Glenn Corbett · Elizabeth MacRae

Synopsis Route 66 (TV Series) (1960) follows the adventures of two young men as they traverse the United States in a Corvette sports car. The series aired weekly on CBS from 1960 to 1964. Martin Milner portrayed Tod Stiles, while George...

Direction Tony Scott

Cast Clive Owen · James Brown · Gary Oldman · Danny Trejo

Synopsis The Hire: Beat The Devil (S) (2002) follows the story of a skilled driver who is hired by the legendary James Brown. Brown seeks to renegotiate a pact he made with the Devil in 1954, where he traded his soul...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast John Wayne · John Agar · Adele Mara · Forrest Tucker

Synopsis Sands of Iwo Jima (1949) follows the journey of John Marion Stryker, a seasoned Marine and stern rifle squad leader. In 1943, he is tasked with training a new group of recruits, which includes three veterans and an old adversary...

Direction André De Toth

Cast Randolph Scott · Lex Barker · Phyllis Kirk · Charles McGraw

Synopsis Thunder Over the Plains (1953) is set in the tumultuous era of post-Civil War Texas, where an army captain is tasked with a challenging mission. He must navigate the tense landscape and maintain harmony between two opposing groups: the struggling,...

Direction Ray Enright · Raoul Walsh

Cast Errol Flynn · Alexis Smith · S.Z. Sakall · Douglas Kennedy

Direction Sylvester Stallone

Cast Sylvester Stallone · Talia Shire · Burt Young · Carl Weathers

Synopsis Rocky IV (1985) follows the story of Rocky Balboa, who is deeply affected by the tragic death of his friend Apollo Creed during a high-stakes boxing match against the formidable Russian boxer, Ivan Drago. Rocky feels a profound sense of...

Direction Stuart Heisler

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Eleanor Parker · Raymond Massey · Richard Whorf

Synopsis Chain Lightning (1950) follows the journey of a daring World War II bomber pilot who, after the war, turns to a life of thrilling aerial stunts as a barnstormer. His reckless behavior leads him to become a renowned test pilot,...

Direction Edward H. Griffith

Cast William Holden · Eddie Bracken · Robert Benchley · Susan Hayward

Synopsis Young and Willing (1943) follows a group of ambitious but penniless actors who pool their resources to share an apartment and support each other financially. Norman Reese (William Holden), the group's leader, enforces a strict no-romance policy until they achieve...