Cast: John Hodiak

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Tallulah Bankhead · John Hodiak · William Bendix · Hume Cronyn

Synopsis Lifeboat (1944) unfolds in the tumultuous waters of the Atlantic during World War II, where a fierce battle between a merchant ship and a German U-boat results in both vessels sinking. The survivors from the ship, a diverse group including...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Van Johnson · John Hodiak · Ricardo Montalban · George Murphy

Synopsis Battleground (1949) unfolds in December 1944, as the Nazis launch a desperate counteroffensive in the Ardennes Forest, marking their final significant push of World War II. This pivotal moment, known as the Battle of the Bulge, sees the US Army's...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Clark Gable · Ricardo Montalban · John Hodiak · Adolphe Menjou

Synopsis Across the Wide Missouri (1951) follows the adventures of Flint Mitchell, a seasoned beaver trapper navigating the untamed wilderness of Montana and Idaho during the 1830s. Alongside other trappers, Flint ventures into these uncharted territories, seeking valuable pelts. In a...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Clark Gable · Lana Turner · Anne Baxter · John Hodiak

Synopsis Homecoming (1948) follows the journey of Dr. Lee Johnson, a man whose decision to join the Army medical corps during World War II is more about societal expectations than genuine patriotism. On his first day, he encounters 'Snapshot,' a spirited...

Direction John Sturges

Cast Spencer Tracy · Pat O'Brien · Diana Lynn · John Hodiak

Synopsis The People Against O'Hara (1951) follows the story of James Curtayne, portrayed by Spencer Tracy, who has stepped away from his legal career but is compelled to return to the courtroom to defend John O'Hara, played by James Arness, who...

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast John Hodiak · Nancy Guild · Lloyd Nolan · Richard Conte

Synopsis Somewhere in the Night (1946) follows the journey of George Taylor, a man who returns from World War II with a severe case of amnesia. Upon arriving back in his hometown of Los Angeles, he embarks on a quest to...

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Robert Taylor · Ava Gardner · Charles Laughton · Vincent Price

Synopsis The Bribe (1949) follows federal agent Rigby as he investigates the theft of aircraft engines on a tropical island in Central America. His primary suspect is Hintten, and his wife, Elizabeth, a captivating cafe singer, adds a layer of intrigue....

Direction Sam Wood

Cast Robert Taylor · John Hodiak · Arlene Dahl · Jean Hagen

Synopsis Ambush (1950) follows the journey of a scout, portrayed by Robert Taylor, and his captain, played by John Hodiak, as they embark on a perilous mission. Accompanying them is a lieutenant, Don Taylor, who finds himself entangled in a complex...

Direction Joseph H. Lewis

Cast Hedy Lamarr · John Hodiak · James Craig · George Macready

Synopsis A Lady Without Passport (1950) follows the post-World War II era, where individuals attempt to enter the U.S. clandestinely with the aid of a human smuggling operation led by Palinov (George Macready). U.S. Immigration agent Peter Karczag (John Hodiak) is...

Direction Sam Wood

Cast Clark Gable · Walter Pidgeon · Van Johnson · Brian Donlevy

Synopsis Command Decision (1948) follows a group of high-ranking Army officers as they grapple with a critical choice during World War II. The film delves into the intense deliberations surrounding a strategic bombing mission targeting German factories responsible for manufacturing advanced...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Cathy O'Donnell · Greer Garson · John Hodiak · Leo Genn

Synopsis The Miniver Story (1950) follows the Miniver family as they navigate the challenges of post-World War II Britain. With the war's end, the family faces ongoing shortages and escalating internal conflicts, striving to maintain their unity amidst the turmoil.

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Glenn Ford · Dorothy McGuire · Arthur Kennedy · John Hodiak

Synopsis Trial (1955) unfolds the narrative of a contentious murder case involving a Mexican youth charged with the killing of a Caucasian girl. The legal proceedings take a complex turn when a duplicitous lawyer, portrayed by Arthur Kennedy, takes on the...

Direction Henry King

Cast Gene Tierney · John Hodiak · William Bendix · Glenn Langan

Direction George Sidney

Cast Judy Garland · John Hodiak · Ray Bolger · Angela Lansbury

Synopsis The Harvey Girls (1946) is a delightful musical that follows the romantic escapades of the Harvey Girls, a group of waitresses working for the renowned Old West Harvey Restaurant chain. Their refined manners and polite demeanor bring a touch of...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Spencer Tracy · James Stewart · Sydney Greenstreet · Valentina Cortese

Synopsis Malaya (1949) follows the story of a resourceful journalist, Royer, who devises a daring scheme to secure rubber from the Japanese during wartime. He persuades government authorities to support his plan, which involves a risky operation to extract the valuable...

Direction Lewis Allen

Cast John Hodiak · Lizabeth Scott · Burt Lancaster · Wendell Corey

Synopsis Desert Fury (1947) follows the story of a young woman who finds herself entangled with a notorious criminal, much to the dismay of those around her. Set against the backdrop of a bustling Nevada casino, the narrative unfolds as the...

Direction Jules Dassin

Cast Lucille Ball · John Hodiak · Lloyd Nolan · Hugo Haas

Synopsis Two Smart People (1946) follows Ace Connors (John Hodiak), a cunning trickster who has cleverly concealed half a million dollars in bonds within a cookbook. His attempt to sell a phony oil investment to Dwight Chadwick (Lloyd Corrigan) at a...

Direction William Castle

Cast John Hodiak · Robert Stack · Joy Page · Rico Alaniz

Synopsis Conquest of Cochise (1953) follows the tense narrative of a cavalry officer tasked with maintaining peace amidst escalating tensions. The story unfolds as the influential Native American leader Cochise is manipulated into initiating a conflict. The officer's mission is to...

Direction Fred F. Sears

Cast John Hodiak · John Derek · David Brian · María Elena Marqués

Synopsis Ambush at Tomahawk Gap (1953) follows the story of four recently freed convicts who venture back to the desolate Tomahawk Gap, a place now devoid of life, to recover a hidden stash of stolen cash. Their journey takes a perilous...

Direction Gerald Mayer

Cast Walter Pidgeon · John Hodiak · Audrey Totter · Paula Raymond

Synopsis The Sellout (1952) follows the story of Haven D. Allridge, a tenacious editor of a big-city newspaper, who embarks on a mission to expose the corrupt practices of small-town sheriff Burke. When Allridge is unexpectedly silenced through intimidation, state's attorney...