Cast: John Alderson

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


The Molly Maguires

1970 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Martin Ritt

Cast Sean Connery · Richard Harris · Samantha Eggar · Frank Finlay

Synopsis The Molly Maguires (1970) is a gripping drama that, despite its initial box-office struggles, has since been recognized for its powerful political themes. The film boasts an exceptional cast and crew, including the dynamic pairing of Sean Connery and Richard...

6.8

1K votes

6.8

1K votes

No Name on the Bullet

1959 · Movie · 77 min. · United States

Direction Jack Arnold

Cast Audie Murphy · Joan Evans · Charles Drake · Virginia Grey

Synopsis No Name on the Bullet (1959) follows the arrival of the enigmatic and composed John Gant in the small town of Lordsburg. Gant, a seasoned assassin, brings an air of mystery and tension with him, as the townsfolk are uncertain...

6.6

233 votes

6.6

233 votes

Evil Under the Sun

1982 · Movie · 111 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Guy Hamilton

Cast Peter Ustinov · Jane Birkin · Colin Blakely · Nicholas Clay

Synopsis Evil Under the Sun (1982) follows the renowned detective Hercule Poirot as he is enlisted by an insurance firm to probe a peculiar case. Initially, he is tasked with examining the body of a deceased woman discovered on a desolate...

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes

The Hook

1963 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction George Seaton

Cast Kirk Douglas · Robert Walker Jr. · Nick Adams · Nehemiah Persoff

Synopsis The Hook (1963) is a wartime drama directed by George Seaton that centers around three American soldiers serving on a neutral Finnish ship during the Korean War. The story revolves around the seasoned Sgt. P.J. Briscoe, portrayed by Kirk Douglas,...

6.3

223 votes

6.3

223 votes

Against All Flags

1952 · Movie · 83 min. · United States

Direction George Sherman

Cast Errol Flynn · Maureen O'Hara · Anthony Quinn · Mildred Natwick

Synopsis Against All Flags (1952) is set in the year 1700, where the pirate havens of Madagascar disrupt the lucrative India trade. A British naval officer, Brian Hawke, deliberately gets himself demoted, flogged, and marooned to infiltrate the pirate stronghold. Once...

6.2

847 votes

6.2

847 votes

Candleshoe

1977 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction Norman Tokar

Cast David Niven · Helen Hayes · Jodie Foster · Leo McKern

Synopsis Candleshoe (1977) follows the tale of a petty criminal, Harry Bundage, who uncovers that the historic manor where Lady St. Edmund resides, along with several children and her loyal butler (Priory), is the hiding spot for a vast, hidden treasure....

5.8

143 votes

5.8

143 votes

South Sea Woman

1953 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Arthur Lubin

Cast Burt Lancaster · Virginia Mayo · Chuck Connors · Arthur Shields

Synopsis South Sea Woman (1953) follows the trial of Marine Sergeant James O'Hearn at the San Diego Marine base, where he faces serious charges including desertion, theft, scandalous conduct, and destruction of property during wartime. O'Hearn remains silent, neither testifying nor...

5.6

81 votes

5.6

81 votes

Riders of the Storm

1986 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Maurice Phillips

Cast Dennis Hopper · Michael J. Pollard · Eugene Lipinski · Bruce Boa

Synopsis Riders of the Storm (1986) follows a band of Vietnam veterans who, from the cockpit of a B-29 bomber, disrupt television broadcasts to thwart the political aspirations of Mrs. Westinghouse. She is a prominent figure vying for a Senate seat,...

5.2

99 votes

5.2

99 votes

The Barbarians

1960 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast Jack Palance · Milly Vitale · Deirdre Sullivan · Austin Willis

Synopsis The Barbarians (1960) follows the journey of Revak, a prince from the small island of Penda, whose life takes a dramatic turn when the Carthaginian fleet raids his homeland, enslaving the surviving men, including Revak himself. After a tumultuous voyage...

4.5

69 votes

4.5

69 votes

Double Trouble

1967 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Elvis Presley · Annette Day · John Williams · Yvonne Romain

Synopsis Double Trouble (1967) follows the journey of a talented singer, Gut Lambert, as he embarks on a European tour. Throughout his travels, he finds himself in the midst of a whirlwind of intrigue and danger. Two alluring women, a pair...

4.5

81 votes

4.5

81 votes

The Scarlet Coat

1955 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction John Sturges

Cast Cornel Wilde · Michael Wilding · George Sanders · Anne Francis

Synopsis The Scarlet Coat (1955) is set in 1780 during the American Revolution, where the British are making significant gains. The colonists' most formidable defense is the fort at West Point, led by General Benedict Arnold. American intelligence officer Major John...

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Boots and Saddles (TV Series)

1957 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction William J. Hole Jr. · Bernard L. Kowalski · Robert A. Cinader

Cast John Pickard · Patrick McVey · Dave Willock · Gardner McKay

Synopsis Boots and Saddles (TV Series) (1957) follows the gripping narrative of the American 5th Cavalry, based at Fort Lowell in the Arizona Territory during the 1870s. The soldiers at Fort Lowell encountered numerous challenges and trials during their service in...

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Spoilers of the Forest

1957 · Movie · 68 min. · United States

Direction Joseph Kane

Cast Rod Cameron · Vera Ralston · Ray Collins · Hillary Brooke

Synopsis Spoilers of the Forest (1957) follows the tale of a powerful lumber baron (Ray Collins) whose ambitious foreman (Rod Cameron) sets his sights on a wealthy Montana landowner (Vera Ralston) who possesses a vast estate of 64,000 acres, inherited from...

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High Air (TV)

1956 · Movie · 30 min. · United States

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast William Bendix · Dennis Hopper · John Alderson · Leo Gordon

Synopsis High Air (TV) (1956) follows the tense narrative of a father and his estranged son, both employed as tunnel workers in the bustling city of New York. Their strained relationship is put to the test when a perilous tunnel collapse...

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Romanoff and Juliet

1961 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction Peter Ustinov

Cast Peter Ustinov · Sandra Dee · John Gavin · Akim Tamiroff

Synopsis Romanoff and Juliet (1961) presents a Cold War twist on the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet, set in a fictional Central European nation governed by the multifaceted Peter Ustinov, who also directs and stars in the film. The narrative...

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Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend

1957 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Richard L. Bare

Cast Randolph Scott · James Craig · Angie Dickinson · Dani Crayne

Synopsis Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend (1957) follows a group of recently discharged army veterans who are en route to one of their brother's ranch in the West. Upon their arrival, they are met with a tragic surprise as the ranch comes...

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Top of the Heap

1972 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Christopher St. John

Cast Christopher St. John · Paula Kelly · Florence St. Peter · Leonard Kuras

Synopsis Top of the Heap (1972) is a captivating black exploitation film that intertwines the gritty reality of police work with a series of imaginative fantasies. The protagonist, St. John, one of the few African American officers on the force, navigates...

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The Last Stagecoach West

1957 · Movie · 67 min. · United States

Direction Joseph Kane

Cast Jim Davis · Mary Castle · Victor Jory · Lee Van Cleef

Synopsis The Last Stagecoach West (1957) unfolds in Cedar City, where the arrival of the railroad signals the demise of the stagecoach era, as the government awards the mail contract to the swiftest mode of transportation. McCord, the former stagecoach owner,...

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Adventures in Paradise (TV Series)

1959 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction James Michener · Felix E. Feist · Joseph Lejtes · Robert Florey

Cast Gardner McKay · James Holden · Guy Stockwell · Lani Kai

Synopsis Adventures in Paradise (TV Series) (1959) follows the thrilling escapades of Adam Troy, a former American soldier who chose to remain in the Pacific region after the Korean War. Serving as the captain of the schooner "Tiki III," Troy navigates...

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Texas John Slaughter

1958 · Movie · 74 min. · United States

Direction Harry Keller · James Neilson

Cast Tom Tryon · Robert Middleton · Norma Moore · Harry Carey Jr.

Synopsis Texas John Slaughter (1958) follows the adventures of John Slaughter in the year 1870, as he enters the town of Friotown and swiftly dispatches two dangerous gunmen. Despite being offered a position with the Texas Rangers, Slaughter initially declines. However,...

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