Cast: Burgess Meredith

Direction Rod Serling · John Brahm · Douglas Heyes · Buzz Kulik

Cast Rod Serling · Burgess Meredith · Vaughn Taylor · Jack Klugman

Synopsis The Twilight Zone (TV Series) (1959) is a classic anthology series that aired from 1959 to 1964, spanning 5 seasons and 156 episodes. Created by Rod Serling, this iconic show delves into the lives of everyday people who unexpectedly encounter...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Walter Pidgeon · Don Murray · Charles Laughton · Henry Fonda

Synopsis Advise & Consent (1962) delves into the political intricacies surrounding the nomination of Robert Leffingwell for the position of Secretary of State. Before his appointment can be finalized, Leffingwell must undergo a rigorous Senate investigation to assess his qualifications. At...

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Kirk Douglas · Henry Fonda · Warren Oates · Hume Cronyn

Synopsis There Was a Crooked Man (1970) follows the exploits of Paris Pitman, Jr. (Kirk Douglas), a notorious armed robber and murderer, who orchestrates a daring prison escape with his fellow inmates from a uniquely run jail. The prison, overseen by...

Direction John Brahm

Cast Burgess Meredith · Vaughn Taylor · Jacqueline deWit · Lela Bliss

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: Time Enough at Last (TV) (1959) follows the story of Henry Bemis, a man with an insatiable love for reading. His passion, however, is constantly thwarted by his demanding job and his domineering wife, who disapproves of...

Direction John G. Avildsen

Cast Sylvester Stallone · Talia Shire · Burt Young · Carl Weathers

Synopsis Rocky (1976) follows the journey of Rocky Balboa, a struggling boxer from Philadelphia who earns a living working in a meat-packing plant and fighting in local matches. His life takes a dramatic turn when the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo...

Direction Joe Dante

Cast Burgess Meredith · Kathleen Quinlan · Jeremy Licht · Kevin McCarthy

Synopsis It's a Good Life (S) (1983) follows a teacher who, after witnessing a group of men harassing a young boy, decides to offer him a ride home. Upon arriving at his residence, she quickly notices that his family's behavior is...

Direction Phil Joanou

Cast Sean Penn · Robin Wright · Gary Oldman · Ed Harris

Synopsis State of Grace (1990) follows Terry Noonan (Sean Penn) as he comes back to New York's Hell's Kitchen after a decade away, only to discover that his former stomping grounds, filled with dimly lit bars and Irish-American mobsters, is now...

Direction Rod Serling · Jeannot Szwarc · Jeff Corey · Gene R. Kearney

Cast Rod Serling · John Astin · Geraldine Page · Vincent Price

Synopsis Night Gallery (TV Series) (1969) presented a unique blend of horror and fantasy, with Rod Serling serving as the host and narrator. Set in an art gallery, Serling introduced each episode by unveiling paintings created by artist Tom Wright, which...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Tom Tryon · John Huston · Romy Schneider · Patrick O'Neal

Synopsis The Cardinal (1963) follows the journey of an Irish American clergyman whose unwavering dedication to social causes propels him through a complex web of ecclesiastical politics, ultimately elevating him to the prestigious position of Cardinal. Spanning multiple continents, this sweeping...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Merle Oberon · Melvyn Douglas · Burgess Meredith · Alan Mowbray

Synopsis That Uncertain Feeling (1941) follows Larry Baker (Melvyn Douglas), a man content with his professional life and marriage, unaware that his wife, Jill (Merle Oberon), is deeply unhappy and craving more attention. In an attempt to provoke a reaction from...

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast Burgess Meredith · Betty Field · Lon Chaney Jr. · Charles Bickford

Synopsis Of Mice and Men (1939) follows the journey of George Milton and Lennie Small, two itinerant laborers navigating the harsh realities of the 1930s Great Depression. Lennie, who possesses a mental disability, relies heavily on George for guidance and protection....

Direction Fielder Cook

Cast Henry Fonda · Joanne Woodward · Jason Robards · Charles Bickford

Synopsis A Big Hand For the Little Lady (1966) follows the journey of an unsuspecting traveler who finds himself entangled in a high-stakes poker game in Laredo. The game is played among the wealthiest individuals in the region, and the traveler's...

Direction John Schlesinger

Cast Donald Sutherland · Karen Black · William Atherton · Burgess Meredith

Synopsis The Day of the Locust (1975) follows Tod Hackett, a recent Yale graduate, as he pursues a career as an art director in the bustling world of late 1930s Hollywood. His aspirations are soon overshadowed by his fascination with Faye,...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Paulette Goddard · Hurd Hatfield · Francis Lederer · Burgess Meredith

Synopsis The Diary of a Chambermaid (1946) follows Celestine, a chambermaid who takes up a new position in the countryside at the Lanlaire estate. She aims to leverage her charm to captivate a wealthy man, but her initial target, Mr. Lanlaire,...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast John Wayne · Kirk Douglas · Patricia Neal · Tom Tryon

Synopsis In Harm's Way (1965) presents a sweeping narrative of the infamous Pearl Harbor bombing, offering a vivid portrayal of the surprise assault on the naval base and the intense, dramatic events that unfolded behind the scenes. The film follows a...

Direction Elliot Silverstein

Cast Burgess Meredith · Fritz Weaver · Josip Elic · Harry Fleer

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: The Obsolete Man (TV) (1961) is set in a dystopian future where a librarian is deemed unnecessary by the ruling government. As a result, he is condemned to face capital punishment. The story delves into themes of...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Robert Mitchum · Burgess Meredith · Freddie Steele · Wally Cassell

Synopsis Story of G.I. Joe (1945) follows the journey of war correspondent Ernie Pyle as he embeds with Company C, 18th Infantry, chronicling their battles across North Africa during World War II. Pyle develops a deep understanding of the soldiers' lives,...

Direction Ralph Senensky

Cast Robert Sterling · Burgess Meredith · Pat Crowley · Ray Teal

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: Printer's Devil (TV) (1963) follows the tale of a desperate newspaper editor who, in a moment of desperation, makes a pact with the Devil to save his struggling publication. The editor, believing he has struck a favorable...

Direction Desmond Davis

Cast Harry Hamlin · Laurence Olivier · Judi Bowker · Claire Bloom

Synopsis Clash of the Titans (1981) presents a retelling of the legendary Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda, featuring a stellar ensemble cast. Perseus embarks on a heroic journey to earn the right to wed his beloved Andromeda and fulfill his...

Direction David Lowell Rich

Cast Lana Turner · John Forsythe · Ricardo Montalban · Burgess Meredith

Synopsis Madame X (1966) centers around a woman married to a prosperous socialite who faces a tragic turn of events when a man she had been romantically involved with dies accidentally. To shield her husband and their infant child from scandal,...