Cast: Yaphet Kotto

Direction Michael Roemer

Cast Ivan Dixon · Abbey Lincoln · Julius Harris · Gloria Foster

Synopsis Nothing But a Man (1964) follows the journey of Duff Anderson, a man born in Birmingham who moves to a small town to work on the railroad after leaving his young son with a nanny. There, he encounters and is...

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Sigourney Weaver · John Hurt · Yaphet Kotto · Tom Skerritt

Synopsis Alien (1979) follows the crew of the commercial towing vessel Nostromo as they intercept a mysterious transmission from a distant, uncharted planet while en route to Earth. Compelled to investigate, the crew descends onto the planet's surface, where they encounter...

Direction Paul Attanasio · Kenneth Fink · Alan Taylor · Nick Gomez

Cast Richard Belzer · Clark Johnson · Yaphet Kotto · Kyle Secor

Synopsis Homicide: Life on the Street (TV Series) (1993) delves into the gritty world of a Baltimore police homicide unit as they tackle a series of brutal and complex crimes. The show offers a raw and unfiltered look at the detectives'...

Direction Charles de Lauzirika

Cast Bolaji Badejo · Martin Bower · Gordon Carroll · Veronica Cartwright

Synopsis The Beast Within: The Making of 'Alien' (2003) offers horror and science fiction enthusiasts an exclusive behind-the-scenes journey into the creation of "Alien," the chilling masterpiece that follows a spaceship crew's desperate struggle against a gruesome creature stalking them. The...

Direction Stuart Rosenberg

Cast Robert Redford · Yaphet Kotto · Jane Alexander · Morgan Freeman

Synopsis Brubaker (1980) follows the story of a new warden who infiltrates a prison by posing as an inmate. During his undercover stint, he uncovers widespread corruption and illicit activities orchestrated by the guards and prison officials. Once his true identity...

Direction Paul Schrader

Cast Richard Pryor · Harvey Keitel · Yaphet Kotto · Ed Begley Jr.

Synopsis Blue Collar (1978) follows the story of three disgruntled automotive factory employees, Zeke, Jerry, and Smokey, who grow increasingly frustrated with their working conditions and the ineffectiveness of their labor union. Realizing that their union offers little more support than...

Direction Martin Brest

Cast Robert De Niro · Charles Grodin · Yaphet Kotto · John Ashton

Synopsis Midnight Run (1988) follows the story of Jack Walsh, a jaded former cop who now works as a bounty hunter. He is presented with a lucrative offer of $100,000 to transport Jonathan "the Duke" Mardukas, a mild-mannered accountant, from New...

Direction Steve Mitchell

Cast Martin Scorsese · Tara Reid · Eric Roberts · Traci Lords

Synopsis King Cohen: The Wild World of Filmmaker Larry Cohen (2016) delves into the extraordinary journey and diverse filmography of the innovative director Larry Cohen. This comprehensive documentary explores Cohen's unique approach to filmmaking, highlighting his distinctive style and the impact...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Robert Mitchum · Dean Martin · Roddy McDowall · Inger Stevens

Synopsis Five Card Stud (5 Card Stud) (1968) is a gripping western murder mystery adapted from Ray Gaulden's novel. The story unfolds in a small Colorado town where a man is caught cheating during a poker game and is swiftly lynched....

Direction William Wyler

Cast Lee J. Cobb · Anthony Zerbe · Roscoe Lee Browne · Lola Falana

Direction Norman Jewison

Cast Steve McQueen · Faye Dunaway · Paul Burke · Jack Weston

Synopsis The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) follows a group of four men executing a bold daytime heist at a bank, disposing of the cash in a trash can before dispersing. Thomas Crown (McQueen), a prosperous and affluent businessman, arrives in his...

Direction Isaac Julien

Cast Jim Brown · Larry Cohen · Tamara Dobson · Ron Finley

Synopsis Baadasssss Cinema (TV) (2002) delves into the rich history of the "blaxploitation" genre through a compelling mix of film clips and insightful interviews. Director Isaac Julien masterfully weaves together archival footage and expert commentary to explore the cultural significance and...

Direction Jonathan Kaplan

Cast Isaac Hayes · Yaphet Kotto · Alan Weeks · Annazette Chase

Synopsis Truck Turner (1974) follows the story of a skilled bounty hunter, Truck, who is hired to locate and apprehend a man known as Gator. Alongside his partner, Truck successfully tracks down Gator, leading to a thrilling pursuit that ultimately results...

Direction Barry Shear

Cast Anthony Quinn · Yaphet Kotto · Anthony Franciosa · Paul Benjamin

Synopsis Across 110th Street (1972) follows the intense pursuit of two seasoned New York City law enforcement officers as they track down a group of inexperienced criminals. These amateurs are attempting to pull off a daring heist targeting the Mafia, which...

Direction Christopher Crowe

Cast Yaphet Kotto · Cristina Raines · Steve Eastin · Larry McCormick

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Prisoners (TV) (1985) follows the tense narrative of a suburban housewife who forms an unexpected bond with an escaped convict. The story unfolds as the housewife's ordinary life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters the fugitive,...

Direction Guy Hamilton

Cast Roger Moore · Yaphet Kotto · Jane Seymour · Clifton James

Synopsis Live and Let Die (1973) follows the iconic spy, James Bond, as he is dispatched to the bustling city of New York to unravel a series of enigmatic assassinations of British agents. His investigation leads him to the notorious Mr....

Direction Paul Michael Glaser

Cast Arnold Schwarzenegger · Maria Conchita Alonso · Yaphet Kotto · Jesse Ventura

Synopsis The Running Man (1987) follows the harrowing journey of a man who has been unjustly imprisoned. He is forced to participate in a deadly, televised contest where he must navigate a series of lethal challenges to stay alive. The film...

Direction Peter Hyams

Cast Michael Douglas · Hal Holbrook · Yaphet Kotto · Sharon Gless

Synopsis The Star Chamber (1983) follows Judge Michael Douglas, who, frustrated by the constant release of dangerous criminals due to legal technicalities, accepts an offer from his senior colleague, Hal Holbrook, to join a clandestine group known as "The Star Chamber."...

Direction Irvin Kershner

Cast Peter Finch · Martin Balsam · Horst Buchholz · John Saxon

Synopsis Raid on Entebbe (TV) (1976) is the second installment in a collection of thrilling dramas that delves into the audacious Israeli commando operation at Entebbe Airport in Uganda. This gripping television film meticulously portrays the high-stakes mission, showcasing the bravery...

Direction Steve Carver

Cast Ken Norton · Warren Oates · Isela Vega · Pam Grier

Synopsis Drum (1976) unfolds in the antebellum South, where a powerful plantation owner seeks a strong and virile slave to father his future workforce. Meanwhile, the white women of the plantation harbor their own desires, complicating the dynamics of power and...