Cast: Shirley Knight

Direction James L. Brooks

Cast Jack Nicholson · Helen Hunt · Greg Kinnear · Cuba Gooding Jr.

Synopsis As Good As It Gets (1997) centers around Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson), a misanthropic romance novelist living in New York City, who is plagued by obsessive-compulsive disorder and a sharp, biting tongue. Melvin's daily routine includes a heart-clogging breakfast at...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Paul Newman · Geraldine Page · Ed Begley · Shirley Knight

Synopsis Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) follows the story of Chance Wayne, portrayed by Paul Newman, a charming and ambitious man who has left his small-town roots behind to pursue stardom in Hollywood. Alongside him is Alexandra Del Lago, a faded...

Direction Val Guest · John Hough · Peter Sasdy · Gabrielle Beaumont

Cast Dirk Benedict · Jenny Seagrove · Deborah Raffin · Mary Crosby

Synopsis Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (TV Series) (1984) was a brief but captivating anthology television series produced by Hammer Studios, reminiscent of the format later adopted by Masters of Horror. The series featured thirteen standalone films, each ranging from...

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Shirley Knight · James Caan · Robert Duvall · Tom Aldredge

Synopsis The Rain People (1969) follows Natalie Ravenna (Shirley Knight), a Long Island housewife who, upon learning of her pregnancy, feels overwhelmed and decides to embark on a journey of self-discovery. She leaves her home and husband, seeking a different path...

Direction Anthony Harvey

Cast Shirley Knight · Al Freeman Jr. · Frank Lieberman · Robert Calvert

Synopsis Dutchman (1967) follows the story of a chance encounter on a New York City subway. Lula, a provocative white woman, enters a subway car and takes a seat next to Clay, an elegantly dressed black man who is the sole...

Direction Mick Jackson

Cast James Woods · Henry Thomas · Mercedes Ruehl · Lolita Davidovich

Synopsis Indictment: The McMartin Trial (TV) (1995) delves into the tumultuous lives of the McMartin family, who find themselves at the center of a storm when they are accused of grave child molestation charges. Operating a preschool for young children, the...

Direction Michael Sloan · Richard Lindheim · Alan Metzger · Tobe Hooper

Cast Edward Woodward · Keith Szarabajka · Robert Lansing · Mark Margolis

Synopsis The Equalizer (TV Series) (1985) follows the journey of Robert McCall, a formidable and straightforward private investigator who established his own agency after departing from a mysterious government organization. McCall dedicates his skills to assisting individuals whose issues are overlooked...

Direction Richard Lester

Cast Richard Harris · Anthony Hopkins · Omar Sharif · David Hemmings

Synopsis Juggernaut (1974) follows a mysterious individual who is terrorizing a maritime corporation by threatening to detonate explosives on their opulent transatlantic vessel, the "Britannic," which is currently at sea with 1,200 passengers. The perpetrator demands a £500,000 ransom, threatening to...

Direction Richard Lester

Cast Julie Christie · George C. Scott · Richard Chamberlain · Arthur Hill

Synopsis Petulia (1968) centers around a complex love triangle. A dedicated physician, who is already married, finds himself deeply drawn to a vibrant and free-spirited young woman. This woman is unhappily married to a wealthy but cruel husband. The story unfolds...

Direction Nancy Savoca · Cher

Cast Demi Moore · Shirley Knight · Catherine Keener · Sissy Spacek

Synopsis If These Walls Could Talk (TV) (1996) presents a series of interconnected narratives set within the same residence, each featuring different inhabitants and spanning a period of over four decades. The film explores the lives of various women as they...

Direction Delbert Mann

Cast Robert Preston · Dorothy McGuire · Eve Arden · Angela Lansbury

Synopsis The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) is set in Oklahoma during the 1920s and follows the story of Rubin Flood, a traveling salesman who faces financial ruin when his company goes under. This economic hardship exacerbates the...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Candice Bergen · Joan Hackett · Elizabeth Hartman · Shirley Knight

Direction Edward Dein · Alvin Ganzer · Paul Landres · André De Toth

Cast Connie Stevens · Robert Conrad · Poncie Ponce · Anthony Eisley

Synopsis Hawaiian Eye (TV Series) (1959) aired from 1959 to 1963, comprising 134 episodes. The show was set against the stunning backdrop of Honolulu, Hawaii, and revolved around the investigations of Hawaiian Eye Private Investigations. The series focused on the adventures...

Direction William A. Graham

Cast William Holden · Shirley Knight · Franco Nero · Richard Basehart

Direction Jesse Peretz

Cast Paul Rudd · Zooey Deschanel · Elizabeth Banks · Emily Mortimer

Synopsis Our Idiot Brother (2011) follows Ned, an eternally optimistic individual who continually finds himself in unfortunate circumstances. Whether it's being tricked into selling marijuana to an officer in uniform, being left by his girlfriend, or losing custody of his cherished...

Direction Rebecca Miller

Cast Robin Wright · Keanu Reeves · Julianne Moore · Winona Ryder

Synopsis The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009) follows the journey of Pippa Lee (Robin Wright Penn), a woman in her prime, who is a devoted wife, mother, and hostess. Married to the renowned publisher Herb Lee (Alan Arkin), who is...

Direction Antonio Tibaldi

Cast Ryan Phillippe · Nastassja Kinski · John Savage · Shirley Knight

Synopsis Little Boy Blue (1997) follows the life of Jimmy West, a young man residing in the heart of Texas, as he navigates through a tumultuous journey towards normalcy and happiness within a deeply troubled family. Jimmy's struggles are exacerbated by...

Direction A.D. Calvo

Cast Brendan Fehr · Chad Lindberg · Tania Raymonde · Beatrice Rosen

Synopsis The Haunting of Amelia (2008) follows a young man, played by Brendan Fehr, who has been stuck in a state of grief for a decade after the tragic loss of his high school sweetheart. His life takes an unexpected turn...

Direction Callie Khouri

Cast Sandra Bullock · Ellen Burstyn · Fionnula Flanagan · James Garner

Direction Irwin Allen

Cast Michael Caine · Karl Malden · Sally Field · Telly Savalas

Synopsis Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979) follows a group of daring individuals who embark on a perilous journey back to the capsized vessel, driven by the allure of a hidden treasure.