Cast: Farley Granger

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast James Stewart · John Dall · Farley Granger · Cedric Hardwicke

Synopsis Rope (1948) follows the story of Brandon and Philip, two ambitious young men residing in a New York apartment. Believing themselves to be intellectually superior, they target their friend David Kentley for murder. Using a rope, they strangle David and...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Farley Granger · Ruth Roman · Robert Walker · Leo G. Carroll

Synopsis Strangers on a Train (1951) follows the story of Guy Haines, a renowned tennis player traveling from Washington D.C., who crosses paths with Bruno Anthony, a charismatic and manipulative individual. Their initial meeting on a train evolves into a series...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Cathy O'Donnell · Farley Granger · Howard Da Silva · Jay C. Flippen

Synopsis They Live by Night (1948) follows the journey of a trio of escapees from a Mississippi state prison farm during the 1930s. The youngest among them, 23-year-old Bowie, has spent the past seven years behind bars and yearns to either...

Direction Rob Epstein · Jeffrey Friedman

Cast Lily Tomlin · Tony Curtis · Whoopi Goldberg · Harvey Fierstein

Synopsis The Celluloid Closet (1995) delves into the intricate portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in Hollywood cinema throughout the 20th century, drawing from the insightful book by Vito Russo. Narrated by Lily Tomlin, with script contributions from Armistead Maupin, this documentary meticulously...

Direction Luchino Visconti

Cast Alida Valli · Farley Granger · Massimo Girotti · Rina Morelli

Synopsis Senso (The Wanton Countess) (1954) is set in Venice during the spring of 1866, amidst a burgeoning underground rebellion against Austrian rule in Italy. The story revolves around the married Countess Livia Serpieri (Alida Valli), who witnesses her cousin's arrest...

Direction Irving Reis

Cast David Niven · Teresa Wright · Evelyn Keyes · Farley Granger

Synopsis Enchantment (1948) follows the story of Uncle Rollo, who retires to his childhood home, consumed by memories of his lost love, Lark. Seeking solitude in his final days, he is interrupted by the arrival of his niece and the blossoming...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Farley Granger · Cathy O'Donnell · James Craig · Paul Kelly

Synopsis Side Street (1950) follows Joe Norson, a humble mailman with a loving, expectant wife, Ellen. In a fleeting moment of weakness, Joe takes $30,000 from a pair of merciless blackmailers, who have no qualms about committing murder. After a few...

Direction Henry Hathaway · Howard Hawks · Henry King · Henry Koster

Cast Fred Allen · Anne Baxter · Jeanne Crain · Farley Granger

Synopsis O. Henry's Full House (1952) is a compilation film that unites five esteemed directors and a stellar ensemble cast to adapt several tales by the renowned American writer O. Henry for the big screen. In "The Cop and the Anthem,"...

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Ray Milland · Farley Granger · Joan Collins · Glenda Farrell

Synopsis The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing (1955) presents the life story of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw through a comprehensive biopic lens, courtesy of 20th Century Fox. With Evelyn Nesbit Thaw herself acting as a technical advisor, the film portrays the...

Direction Vincente Minnelli · Gottfried Reinhardt

Cast Pier Angeli · Ethel Barrymore · Leslie Caron · Kirk Douglas

Synopsis The Story of Three Loves (1953) presents a trio of intertwined tales of love and self-discovery. The initial narrative revolves around Paula, a gifted dancer whose life is intrinsically linked to her art. However, a heart condition poses a grave...

Direction Enzo Barboni

Cast Terence Hill · Bud Spencer · Farley Granger · Elena Pedemonte

Synopsis They Call Me Trinity (1970) follows the journey of a wandering gunslinger who arrives in a small town where his sibling holds the position of sheriff. Unbeknownst to the townsfolk, the sheriff is an impostor who has taken the role...

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Dana Andrews · Farley Granger · Joan Evans · Robert Keith

Synopsis Edge of Doom (1950) follows the tragic tale of a destitute and isolated young man, portrayed by Farley Granger, who is compelled to commit a heinous act. The catalyst for his actions is the refusal of a priest to grant...

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Dana Andrews · Dorothy McGuire · Farley Granger · Peggy Dow

Synopsis I Want You (1951) unfolds in a typical middle-American town during the year 1950, as Cold War anxieties start to rise and young men are increasingly concerned about the draft board and military deferments. The narrative shifts dramatically with the...

Direction Charles Vidor

Cast Danny Kaye · Farley Granger · Zizi Jeanmaire · Joseph Walsh

Synopsis Hans Christian Andersen (1952) presents a whimsical and imaginative portrayal of the renowned Danish storyteller's life, blending fact and fiction. The film weaves together several of Andersen's beloved tales, including a captivating ballet performance of "The Little Mermaid." This cinematic...

Direction Maxwell Shane

Cast Farley Granger · Anthony Quinn · Anne Bancroft · Peter Graves

Synopsis The Naked Street (1955) follows the story of Roselle, the mischievous yet endearing younger sibling of notorious gangster Phil "Regal." Roselle finds herself in a delicate situation after becoming pregnant by Nick Branda, a criminal who is slated to face...

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast Anne Baxter · Dana Andrews · Walter Huston · Walter Brennan

Synopsis The North Star (1943) vividly depicts the valiant struggle of the Russian people as they courageously resist the invading Nazi forces during World War II. The film captures the harsh realities and brutalities endured by the Russians, showcasing their resilience...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Yul Brynner · Henry Fonda · Dirk Bogarde · Philippe Noiret

Synopsis The Serpent (1973) follows the story of a Soviet spy, Vlassov, portrayed by Yul Brynner, who seeks asylum in France and subsequently defects. He is then swiftly transported to the United States, where Allan Davies, played by Henry Fonda, takes...

Direction Massimo Dallamano

Cast Giovanna Ralli · Claudio Cassinelli · Mario Adorf · Franco Fabrizi

Synopsis What Have They Done to Your Daughters? (Coed Murders) (1974) follows law enforcement officers as they delve into the mysterious death of a young teenage girl, initially presumed to be a suicide. As they dig deeper, they unravel a disturbing...

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast Dana Andrews · Richard Conte · Farley Granger · Kevin O'Shea

Synopsis The Purple Heart (1944) follows a group of American aviators who, four months after the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, participate in the inaugural U.S. air retaliation mission against Japan. Their journey takes a dramatic turn when their plane crash-lands,...

Direction Roberto Bianchi Montero

Cast Farley Granger · Sylva Koscina · Silvano Tranquilli · Chris Avram

Synopsis So Sweet, So Dead (1972) follows the chilling tale of a cunning serial killer who targets unfaithful wives. The killer meticulously leaves behind incriminating photographs at each crime scene, adding a layer of psychological terror to the investigation. As the...