Cast: Stanley Adams

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Anthony Quinn · Jackie Gleason · Mickey Rooney · Julie Harris

Synopsis Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) follows the story of Mountain Rivera, a boxer whose career is nearing its end after a devastating knockout by Cassius Clay in the seventh round. With a left eye on the brink of permanent damage,...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Steve McQueen · Karl Malden · Brian Keith · Arthur Kennedy

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Sidney Poitier · Lilia Skala · Lisa Mann · Isa Crino

Synopsis Lilies of the Field (1963) Sidney Poitier delivers a memorable performance in this heartwarming 1963 film, which earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor. Directed with sensitivity and restraint by Ralph Nelson, the movie is adapted from a novel...

Direction Ted Post

Cast John Dehner · Stanley Adams · J. Pat O'Malley · Norman Leavitt

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: Mr. Garrity and the Graves (TV) (1964) follows the arrival of Mr. Garrity in a small town, where he presents an extraordinary offer: to bring back the deceased and reunite them with their grieving families. His benevolent...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast John Wayne · Stewart Granger · Capucine · Ernie Kovacs

Synopsis North to Alaska (1960) is set in the year 1900 and follows the story of partners George Pratt and Sam McCord, who have struck gold in Nome, Alaska. George's heart is set on marrying his French fiancée Jenny, who has...

Direction Norman Z. McLeod

Cast Buster Keaton · Stanley Adams · James Flavin · Gil Lamb

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: Once Upon a Time (TV) (1961) follows the extraordinary journey of Janitor Woodrow Mulligan, who is unexpectedly transported from the year 1890 to 1962. This remarkable voyage is facilitated by a time helmet provided by his employer,...

Direction Stanley Kramer

Cast Vivien Leigh · Simone Signoret · Oskar Werner · José Ferrer

Synopsis Ship of Fools (1965) follows a diverse group of passengers aboard a German ocean liner as it departs from Mexico en route to Bremerhaven, Germany, in 1931, just before the outbreak of World War II. The film, adapted from Katherine...

Direction Frank Tuttle

Cast Alan Ladd · Edward G. Robinson · Joanne Dru · William Demarest

Synopsis Hell on Frisco Bay (1955) follows the story of Steve Rollins, a former police officer who, after spending five years behind bars, is released on parole. Driven by a desire for justice, Rollins embarks on a mission to track down...

Direction Charles Marquis Warren

Cast Joel McCrea · Barbara Stanwyck · Earl Holliman · Edward Andrews

Direction Jack Arnold · Leslie Goodwins · Gary Nelson · Jerry Hopper

Cast Bob Denver · Alan Hale Jr. · Jim Backus · Natalie Schafer

Synopsis Gilligan's Island (TV Series) (1964) was a beloved American television sitcom that aired from 1964 to 1967, spanning three seasons and 98 episodes. Produced by United Artists Television, the series chronicled the humorous escapades of seven individuals stranded on a...

Direction Bretaigne Windust

Cast Van Johnson · Claude Rains · Lori Nelson · Jim Backus

Synopsis The Pied Piper of Hamelin (TV) (1957) begins with the enigmatic Piper (Van Johnson) captivating a disabled boy, Paul, with his enchanting melody, "In the Hall of the Mountain King." Paul shares his encounter with his best friend and schoolteacher,...

Direction Philip Leacock

Cast Alan Ladd · Rod Steiger · Michael Callan · Dolores Dorn

Synopsis 13 West Street (1962) follows the gripping tale of an aerospace engineer, portrayed by Alan Ladd, who disregards the warnings of a determined policeman, played by Rod Steiger. The engineer embarks on a perilous mission to track down and confront...

Direction Dan Curtis

Cast Roy Thinnes · Don Porter · Angie Dickinson · Claude Akins

Synopsis The Norliss Tapes (TV) (1973) follows a newspaper publisher who becomes engrossed in the personal recordings of missing investigative journalist David Norliss. The tapes chronicle Norliss' probe into a mysterious case involving a recently widowed woman whose deceased husband appears...

Direction Robert D. Webb

Cast Ken Scott · Dave King · Leticia Roman · John Richardson

Synopsis Pirates of Tortuga (1961) follows the daring exploits of privateer Bart (Ken Scott) and his trio of intrepid companions as they embark on a covert mission to dismantle the reign of Morgan the Pirate (Robert Stephens), who rules from the...

Direction Norman Abbott · Larry Peerce

Cast Forrest Tucker · Larry Storch · Bob Burns · Lou Scheimer

Synopsis The Ghost Busters (TV Series) (1975) follows the thrilling adventures of a dynamic duo and their unusual companion, a pet gorilla, as they embark on a mission to track down and confront supernatural entities. With a blend of humor and...

Direction John Peyser · Don Weis · John Brahm · William Witney

Cast Earl Holliman · Andrew Prine · Slim Pickens · Ray Teal

Synopsis Wide Country (TV Series) (1962) follows the story of Mitch Guthrie, a skilled and renowned bronco rider in the rodeo circuit. Mitch's life takes a challenging turn when he finds himself responsible for his younger sibling, Andy. Determined to protect...

Direction George Sherman

Cast Dick Shawn · Diane Baker · Barry Coe · John Van Dreelen

Synopsis The Wizard of Baghdad (1960) follows the tale of a once-powerful genie who, after a series of blunders, is stripped of his magical abilities and banished to the bustling city of Baghdad. Given one final opportunity to redeem himself, he...

Direction Ralph Levy · Coby Ruskin · Greg Garrison

Cast Bob Newhart · Suzanne Pleshette · Marcia Wallace · Peter Bonerz

Synopsis The Bob Newhart Show (TV Series) (1961) refers to two distinct television series, both featuring the renowned comedian Bob Newhart. The more widely recognized of the two is a sitcom produced by MTM Enterprises, which aired on CBS from September...

Direction Ed Adamson · Ralph Senensky · Daniel Petrie · Marvin J. Chomsky

Cast Robert Forster · Joan Blondell · Richard Jaeckel · Julie Gregg

Synopsis Banyon (TV Series) (1971) is a captivating television series that aired from 1971 to 1973, spanning 15 episodes. The show delves into the thrilling escapades of Miles Banyon, a private investigator navigating the gritty underbelly of 1930s Los Angeles. Each...

Direction Stuart Rosenberg · Sydney Pollack · Ron Winston · David Butler

Cast Bob Hope · Jack Weston · Jack Kelly · Ricardo Montalban

Synopsis The Chrysler Theatre (TV Series) (1963) was a popular American anthology series that aired from 1963 to 1967, spanning four seasons and 107 episodes. Hosted by the renowned comedian Bob Hope, the show offered a mix of dramatic and comedic...