Cast: Dick Van Patten

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Cliff Robertson · Claire Bloom · Lilia Skala · Leon Janney

Synopsis Charly (1968) is a captivating drama helmed by Ralph Nelson, adapted from Daniel Keyes' novel "Flowers for Algernon." The narrative revolves around a developmentally delayed adult who undergoes a transformative brain operation, leading to an abrupt intellectual maturation. This unique...

Direction Michael Crichton

Cast Yul Brynner · Richard Benjamin · James Brolin · Norman Bartold

Synopsis Westworld (1973) is a science fiction thriller set in a futuristic amusement park designed for affluent tourists seeking to indulge in their wildest dreams. The park employs advanced androids to cater to every desire, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in...

Direction Brodie Ransom

Cast Mel Brooks · Bill Pullman · Dick Van Patten · George Wyner

Synopsis Spaceballs: The Documentary (2005) offers an insightful retrospective on the creation of the beloved comedy film "Spaceballs." This documentary, included as a special feature on the "Spaceballs: The Special Edition DVD," brings together the cast and crew to share their...

Direction Mel Brooks

Cast Mel Brooks · Madeline Kahn · Cloris Leachman · Harvey Korman

Synopsis High Anxiety (1977) follows the story of Richard Thorndyke, a psychiatrist who is terrified of heights, played by Mel Brooks. After taking over as the new chief of the Institute for the Very Very Nervous, Thorndyke finds himself in a...

Direction Mel Brooks

Cast Mel Brooks · John Candy · Rick Moranis · Bill Pullman

Synopsis Spaceballs (1987) follows the intergalactic escapades of President Skroob from the planet Spaceball, who dispatches Lord Dark Helmet on a mission to pilfer the vast air reserves of Planet Druidia to refill their own dwindling supplies. The fate of Druidia...

Direction George Englund

Cast John Rubinstein · Patricia Quinn · Don Johnson · Dick Van Patten

Synopsis Zachariah (1971) follows the adventures of a group of musicians, Country Joe and the Fish, who moonlight as a bumbling gang of outlaws known as "the Crackers." These robbers, more skilled with their instruments than their guns, are on a...

Direction Gary Nelson

Cast Barbara Harris · Jodie Foster · John Astin · Patsy Kelly

Synopsis Freaky Friday (1976) presents a timeless comedy where the roles of a mother and daughter are unexpectedly swapped. The story unfolds on the eerie Friday the 13th, when the adventurous and spirited Annabel (Jodie Foster) and her uptight mother, Ellen...

Direction Mel Brooks

Cast Cary Elwes · Richard Lewis · Roger Rees · Amy Yasbeck

Synopsis Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) presents a comedic twist on the classic tale of Robin Hood. The narrative begins with the tyrannical Prince John exploiting the people while the noble King Richard is absent on the Crusades. Robin Hood,...

Direction Jack Bender

Cast Shari Belafonte · LeVar Burton · Jonelle Allen · Jonna Lee

Synopsis The Midnight Hour (TV) (1985) follows a group of friends—Phil, Mitch, Vinnie, Mary, and Melissa—who inadvertently awaken Melissa's distant ancestor, Lucinda, a powerful witch. Lucinda, seeking vengeance, resurrects the deceased to carry out her malevolent plans. The friends find an...

Direction William Blinn · Harry Harris · Irving J. Moore · Jack Bender

Cast Dick Van Patten · Diana Hyland · Betty Buckley · Grant Goodeve

Synopsis Eight Is Enough (TV Series) (1977) is a beloved family sitcom that aired from 1977 to 1981, spanning 5 seasons and 112 episodes. The show revolves around the Bradford family, headed by Tom, a columnist for a Sacramento newspaper, and...

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Dean Jones · Tim Conway · Suzanne Pleshette · Keenan Wynn

Synopsis The Shaggy D.A. (1976) follows Wilby Daniels, a man with a unique challenge. With the encouragement of his loving family, Wilby sets his sights on the District Attorney position, aiming to replace the corrupt John Slade. However, his plans are...

Direction Vincent McEveety

Cast Kurt Russell · Eve Arden · Cesar Romero · Dick Van Patten

Synopsis The Strongest Man in the World (1975) follows the adventures of Dexter Riley and his companions, who stumble upon a peculiar discovery. While experimenting, they find that a unique chemical, when combined with a specific cereal, grants individuals brief but...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Tami Erin · David Seaman · Cory Crow · Eileen Brennan

Synopsis The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988) follows the spirited Pippi Longstocking as she finds herself marooned with her horse, Old Man, and her pet monkey, Mr. Neilson, after a fierce storm sweeps her father's ship away. She settles into...

Direction Douglas S. Cramer · Aaron Spelling · Richard Kinon · Roger Duchowny

Cast Gavin MacLeod · Bernie Kopell · Fred Grandy · Ted Lange

Synopsis The Love Boat (TV Series) (1977) is a beloved television series that aired from 1977 to 1986, spanning 10 seasons and 249 episodes. The show follows the adventures of passengers who embark on romantic journeys aboard a luxurious cruise ship,...

Direction Jim Wynorski

Cast Corey Haim · Alan Thicke · Dick Van Patten · Jeff Kober

Synopsis Demolition High (1996) follows a tense scenario where a high school is seized by a group of terrorists, with Luther at the helm. The students, now hostages, must rely on their own resourcefulness to avert catastrophe. Among them, Lenny emerges...

Direction Larry Hagman

Cast Robert Walker Jr. · Gwynne Gilford · Richard Stahl · Richard Webb

Synopsis Beware! The Blob (1972) follows a chilling tale where a technician retrieves a frozen sample of the infamous Blob from the icy North Pole. Tragically, his spouse inadvertently thaws the creature, unleashing a wave of terror upon the local community....

Direction Neal Israel

Cast Keith Gordon · Wallace Langham · George Clooney · Dana Hill

Synopsis Combat Academy (TV) (1986) follows the story of two young individuals, Maxwell and Perry, who find themselves compelled to attend a rigorous military institution after pushing the boundaries of acceptable behavior. The narrative delves into their experiences as they navigate...

Direction John Shepphird

Cast Shelley Long · Stacy Keach · Robert Hays · Dick Van Patten

Synopsis The Santa Trap (TV) (2002) follows the Emerson family as they struggle to embrace the holiday spirit in their new, warm home. Determined to prove Santa Claus's existence to her skeptical brother, 10-year-old Judy Emerson devises a plan and successfully...

Direction Mark Warren · Lee Bernhardi · Dick Harwood · Hal Alexander

Cast Ernest Thomas · Haywood Nelson · Danielle Spencer · Fred Berry

Synopsis What's Happening!! (TV Series) (1976) is a beloved sitcom that aired from 1976 to 1979, spanning three seasons and 65 episodes. The show follows the lives of three young African American friends as they navigate the complexities of adolescence in...

Direction Rosemary Rodriguez

Cast Mariette Hartley · Barbara Bain · George Hamilton · Valerie Perrine

Synopsis Silver Skies (2016) follows a unique ensemble of senior citizens whose tranquil existence is disrupted when their cherished residential building is abruptly put up for sale. This unexpected turn of events forces them to confront their fears and insecurities, leading...