Cast: John Gavin

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


Psycho

1960 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Anthony Perkins · Janet Leigh · John Gavin · Vera Miles

Synopsis Psycho (1960) follows the story of Marion Crane, a disillusioned office worker who decides to take a chance at a better life. On a Friday, she is tasked with depositing $40,000 in the bank. Seeing an opportunity to escape her...

8.4

106K votes

8.4

106K votes

Spartacus

1960 · Movie · 196 min. · United States

Direction Stanley Kubrick

Cast Kirk Douglas · Tony Curtis · Laurence Olivier · Peter Ustinov

Synopsis Spartacus (1960) follows the gripping tale of a defiant slave, Spartacus, portrayed by Kirk Douglas, who ignites a fierce uprising against the corrupt Roman Empire. Inspired by Howard Fast's novel of the same name, the film delves into the historical...

8.0

68K votes

8.0

68K votes

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast John Gavin · Liselotte Pulver · Jock Mahoney · Keenan Wynn

Synopsis A Time to Love and a Time to Die (1958) follows a group of German soldiers stationed on the Russian front during 1944, who are deeply affected by the brutal realities of war. When Private Ernst Graeber finally receives his...

7.6

2K votes

7.6

2K votes

Imitation of Life

1959 · Movie · 124 min. · United States

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast Lana Turner · John Gavin · Susan Kohner · Sandra Dee

Synopsis Imitation of Life (1959) follows the intertwined lives of Lora Meredith, an ambitious actress, and Annie Johnson, a homeless black woman, who cross paths at Coney Island and eventually share a modest apartment. Each woman grapples with the challenges of...

7.6

8K votes

7.6

8K votes

Midnight Lace

1960 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction David Miller

Cast Doris Day · Rex Harrison · John Gavin · Myrna Loy

Synopsis Midnight Lace (1960) follows Kit Preston, who, along with her husband Anthony, has been unable to enjoy a proper honeymoon due to Anthony's demanding business. Kit's life takes a chilling turn when she hears an unsettling voice in the fog...

6.4

1K votes

6.4

1K votes

Direction George Roy Hill

Cast Julie Andrews · James Fox · Mary Tyler Moore · Carol Channing

Synopsis Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) is set in 1922 New York City, where Millie Dillmount and Miss Dorothy Brown reside at the Priscilla Hotel for Single Young Ladies, managed by Mrs. Meers. Miss Dorothy, a naive and old-fashioned girl from a...

6.3

459 votes

6.3

459 votes

Pedro Páramo

1967 · Movie · 104 min. · Mexico

Direction Carlos Velo

Cast John Gavin · Ignacio López Tarso · Pilar Pellicer · Julissa

Synopsis Pedro Páramo (1967) follows the journey of Juan Preciado, a humble farmer who embarks on a quest to find his father, Pedro Páramo, as per his mother's dying wish. Along the way, he encounters another man who reveals himself to...

6.2

228 votes

6.2

228 votes

Back Street

1961 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction David Miller

Cast Susan Hayward · John Gavin · Vera Miles · Charles Drake

Synopsis Back Street (1961) follows the story of Rae Smith, an aspiring fashion designer who crosses paths with the charming Marine, Paul Saxon, during his journey home from World War II. Despite an immediate connection, Paul departs without Rae, who later...

6.0

139 votes

6.0

139 votes

Direction Bryan Forbes

Cast Katharine Hepburn · Paul Henreid · Oskar Homolka · Yul Brynner

Synopsis The Madwoman of Chaillot (1969) is an adaptation of Jean Giraudoux's renowned play, featuring a star-studded international cast. However, the film's execution fails to fully capitalize on the talents of its celebrated actors. The narrative centers around the highly eccentric...

5.8

210 votes

5.8

210 votes

Jennifer

1978 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Brice Mack

Cast Lisa Pelikan · Bert Convy · Nina Foch · Amy Johnston

Synopsis Jennifer (1978) follows the journey of Jennifer Baylor, a destitute, red-haired young woman from West Virginia, who possesses an extraordinary ability to control and communicate with snakes. After a tragic incident involving the preacher's son when she was seven, Jennifer...

5.4

62 votes

5.4

62 votes

Quantez

1957 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction Harry Keller

Cast Fred MacMurray · Dorothy Malone · James Barton · Sydney Chaplin

Synopsis Quantez (1957) follows a group of outlaws as they embark on a perilous journey towards the Mexican border, encountering unforeseen challenges and resistance along their treacherous path.

5.3

109 votes

5.3

109 votes

Raw Edge

1956 · Movie · 76 min. · United States

Direction John Sherwood

Cast Rory Calhoun · Yvonne De Carlo · Mara Corday · Neville Brand

Synopsis Raw Edge (1956) unfolds in the untamed Oregon territory of 1842, where influential figure Gerald Montgomery imposes a brutal rule: any unmarried woman is fair game for the first man to claim her. The narrative begins with the lynching of...

5.2

103 votes

5.2

103 votes

Murder for Sale

1968 · Movie · 91 min. · Italy

Direction Renzo Cerrato · Jean-Pierre Desagnat · André Hunebelle

Cast John Gavin · Margaret Lee · Curd Jürgens · Luciana Paluzzi

Synopsis Murder for Sale (1968) follows the thrilling escapades of a top-secret agent, OSS 117, dispatched by the American Secret Service to delve into a series of political assassinations that have eluded local law enforcement. Disguised as the notorious killer 'William...

4.3

30 votes

4.3

30 votes

House of Shadows

1976 · Movie · 93 min. · Argentina

Direction Ricardo Wullicher

Cast Leonor Manso · Yvonne De Carlo · John Gavin · Mecha Ortiz

Synopsis House of Shadows (1976) follows the journey of Audrey as she delves into the mysteries of a long-forgotten murder that took place 23 years prior within the eerie confines of a gloomy mansion. Her quest involves the search for the...

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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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Four Girls in Town

1957 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Jack Sher

Cast George Nader · Julie Adams · Sydney Chaplin · Marianne Koch

Synopsis Four Girls in Town (1957) follows the journey of four aspiring actresses, hailing from different corners of the globe, as they are summoned to the glamorous world of Hollywood. Each of these young talents is vying for the coveted lead...

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Destry (TV Series)

1964 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Gene Nelson · Frank Baur · John Florea · Earl Bellamy

Cast John Gavin · Ken Mayer · Bill Coontz · John Astin

Synopsis Destry (TV Series) (1964) follows the journey of Harrison Destry, the offspring of the renowned lawman Tom Destry. After serving as a sheriff, Harrison was unjustly convicted and imprisoned. Now, he travels the land in search of those responsible for...

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Direction Ralph Senensky

Cast Burl Ives · Katy Kurtzman · John Gavin · Marlyn Mason

Synopsis The New Adventures of Heidi (1978) follows the journey of Heidi as she bids farewell to the picturesque mountains of Switzerland and embarks on an exciting adventure to the bustling metropolis of New York City. This heartwarming tale captures Heidi's...

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