Cast: George Chakiris

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring George Chakiris. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


West Side Story

1961 · Movie · 151 min. · United States

Direction Robert Wise · Jerome Robbins

Cast Natalie Wood · Richard Beymer · George Chakiris · Russ Tamblyn

Synopsis West Side Story (1961) is a timeless romantic musical that reimagines the classic tale of "Romeo and Juliet." Set against the backdrop of a turf war between two rival teenage gangs in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen, the story unfolds with a...

7.3

44K votes

7.3

44K votes

Thriller (TV Series)

1973 · Series · 75 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Bill Hays · John Cooper · Peter Jefferies · Robert Tronson

Cast Barbara Feldon · Robert Powell · Linda Thorson · Mary Wimbush

Synopsis Thriller (TV Series) (1973) is a collection of standalone episodes, each presenting a unique narrative with its own set of characters. The series is renowned for its diverse range of thrilling stories, spanning from eerie supernatural tales to gripping, earthbound...

7.2

95 votes

7.2

95 votes

The Young Girls of Rochefort

1967 · Movie · 125 min. · France

Direction Jacques Demy

Cast Catherine Deneuve · Françoise Dorléac · Danielle Darrieux · George Chakiris

Synopsis The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967) unfolds in the charming coastal town of Rochefort, where the enchanting musical twins Delphine (Catherine Deneuve) and Solange Garnier (Françoise Dorléac) reside. The sisters dedicate their time to teaching music and dance to the...

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7.2

1K votes

7.2

1K votes

Is Paris Burning?

1966 · Movie · 175 min. · France

Direction René Clément

Cast Jean-Paul Belmondo · Charles Boyer · Leslie Caron · Jean-Pierre Cassel

Synopsis Is Paris Burning? (1966) is set in August 1944, as the French and Allied forces approach the French capital. Hitler commands one of his generals to maintain control of Paris or face the consequences of its destruction. Following the brutal...

6.9

2K votes

6.9

2K votes

Bebo's Girl

1963 · Movie · 106 min. · Italy

Direction Luigi Comencini

Cast Claudia Cardinale · George Chakiris · Marc Michel · Dany París

Synopsis Bebo's Girl (1963) unfolds in a quaint Italian village during the 1940s, centering around a woman (portrayed by Claudia Cardinale) who develops deep feelings for a mysterious man (George Chakiris). The man, it is revealed, had taken the life of...

6.6

76 votes

6.6

76 votes

The Young Girls Turn 25

1993 · Documentary · 64 min. · France

Direction Agnès Varda

Cast Jacques Demy · Mag Bodard · George Chakiris · Danielle Darrieux

Synopsis The Young Girls Turn 25 (1993) is a 1993 French documentary that delves into the enduring legacy of Jacques Demy's 1967 musical film "The Young Girls of Rochefort." The documentary explores the impact and influence of Demy's work, who was...

6.3

55 votes

6.3

55 votes

The Great Caruso

1951 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Mario Lanza · Ann Blyth · Dorothy Kirsten · Jarmila Novotna

Synopsis The Great Caruso (1951) follows the life of the renowned tenor Enrico Caruso, born in 1873 and passing away in 1921. The narrative begins in his hometown of Naples, where he is deeply in love with Musetta. Later, his affections...

5.8

216 votes

5.8

216 votes

633 Squadron

1964 · Movie · 95 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Walter Grauman

Cast Cliff Robertson · George Chakiris · Maria Perschy · Harry Andrews

Synopsis 633 Squadron (1964) follows a group of elite British pilots who have consistently achieved remarkable victories. However, their streak of good fortune takes a dramatic turn when they are tasked with a perilous mission: destroying a heavily fortified German heavy...

5.6

358 votes

5.6

358 votes

5.4

437 votes

Diamond Head

1963 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Guy Green

Cast Charlton Heston · Yvette Mimieux · George Chakiris · France Nuyen

Synopsis Diamond Head (1963) follows the tumultuous life of a powerful pineapple plantation owner, portrayed by Charlton Heston, whose oppressive behavior threatens to destroy his family. Set against the lush backdrop of Hawaii, the film delves into the complex dynamics of...

5.4

304 votes

5.4

304 votes

The High Bright Sun

1964 · Movie · 114 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Ralph Thomas

Cast Dirk Bogarde · George Chakiris · Susan Strasberg · Denholm Elliott

Synopsis The High Bright Sun (1964) unfolds in 1957, as Juno (Susan Strasberg), an American archaeology student, travels to Cyprus and resides with the family of her father's close friend, Dr. Andros (Joseph Furst). Juno becomes an eyewitness to a violent...

5.2

65 votes

5.2

65 votes

5.0

142 votes

The Day the Hot Line Got Hot

1968 · Movie · 100 min. · France

Direction Etienne Périer

Cast Robert Taylor · Charles Boyer · George Chakiris · Marie Dubois

Synopsis The Day the Hot Line Got Hot (1968) revolves around the most clandestine telephone connection, the "Hot Line" that directly links the leaders of the United States and Moscow. A cunning double agent infiltrates and steals this ultra-secret phone number,...

4.7

30 votes

4.7

30 votes

Not to Forget

2021 · Movie · 81 min. · United States

Direction Valerio Zanoli

Cast Karen Grassle · Louis Gossett Jr. · Tatum O'Neal · Cloris Leachman

Synopsis Not to Forget (2021) follows the journey of a self-absorbed young adult who, after a history of minor cons, finds himself tasked with caring for his grandmother who is battling Alzheimer's. As he delves deeper into her life, he uncovers...

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Pale Blood

1990 · Movie · 93 min. · Hong Kong

Direction V.V. Dachin Hsu · Michael W. Leighton

Cast George Chakiris · Wings Hauser · Pamela Ludwig · Diana Frank

Synopsis Pale Blood (1990) centers around a charismatic impostor who poses as a vampire, leaving a trail of murdered women in his wake. His actions inadvertently draw the attention of a genuine vampire, who is compelled to intervene. The real vampire...

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The Girl Swappers

1962 · Movie · 89 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Freddie Francis

Cast George Chakiris · Janette Scott · Alfred Lynch · Jocelyn Lane

Synopsis The Girl Swappers (1962) follows the thrilling escapades of an American airman based in the United Kingdom who inadvertently assaults his commanding officer. Mistaking his actions for a fatal incident, the airman flees with a young woman by his side....

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Direction Waris Hussein

Cast Rosemary Harris · Marina McConnell · Lewis Fiander · Jonathan Newth

Synopsis Notorious Woman (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1974) is a 1974 BBC television production that spans 7 episodes. This miniseries delves into the life of the renowned French author George Sand, who lived from 1804 to 1876.

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Sharon In Scarlet

1968 · Movie · 114 min. · Spain

Direction Germán Lorente

Cast Beba Loncar · George Chakiris · Sonia Bruno · Patty Shepard

Synopsis Sharon In Scarlet (1968) follows the journey of an American journalist who travels to Spain to reconnect with his former girlfriend, who has since risen to stardom as a celebrated actress. As they rekindle their romantic feelings, the demands of...

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Not rated

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