Cast: Diane Baker

Direction Jonathan Demme

Cast Jodie Foster · Anthony Hopkins · Scott Glenn · Ted Levine

Synopsis The Silence of the Lambs (1991) follows Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster), a driven FBI trainee who seeks the assistance of the brilliant yet deranged former psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) to apprehend a brutal serial killer known as "Buffalo...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Tippi Hedren · Sean Connery · Diane Baker · Martin Gabel

Synopsis Marnie (1964) follows the story of a cunning and calculating woman named Marnie Edgar, who is known for her chilling demeanor and her penchant for theft. Utilizing her charm and allure, she infiltrates the lives of her employers, steals from...

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Paul Newman · Edward G. Robinson · Elke Sommer · Anna Lee

Direction George Stevens

Cast Millie Perkins · Joseph Schildkraut · Shelley Winters · Richard Beymer

Synopsis The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) unfolds the harrowing tale inspired by Anne Frank's personal journal and the theatrical adaptation that followed. Set in the Netherlands under Nazi rule, Otto Frank and his family are compelled to seek refuge due...

Direction Elie Chouraqui

Cast Andie MacDowell · Elias Koteas · Brendan Gleeson · Adrien Brody

Synopsis Harrison's Flowers (2000) centers around Harrison Lloyd, a renowned photojournalist who has earned the prestigious Pulitzer Prize. His family, particularly his wife, is causing him to struggle to focus on his work while he is in dangerous war zones. He...

Direction Henry Levin

Cast Pat Boone · James Mason · Diane Baker · Arlene Dahl

Synopsis Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959) follows the daring adventure of Professor Lindenbrook and his courageous team as they embark on a perilous voyage to the heart of the Earth. Their journey begins with a descent into a...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Gregory Peck · Diane Baker · Walter Matthau · Kevin McCarthy

Synopsis Mirage (1965) follows an accountant in New York City who, after a power outage, finds his memory in disarray. He struggles to recall basic details about his job and discovers that familiar locations no longer exist. Convinced he is suffering...

Direction Jeffrey Schwarz

Cast Diane Baker · Roger Corman · Jonathan Demme · Jodie Foster

Synopsis Inside the Labyrinth: The Making of 'The Silence of the Lambs' (2001) offers an exclusive glimpse into the creation of this acclaimed thriller, timed to celebrate its tenth anniversary. The documentary features conversations with lead actor Anthony Hopkins and other...

Direction William Castle

Cast Joan Crawford · Diane Baker · Leif Erickson · Howard St. John

Synopsis Strait-Jacket (1964) follows the story of Lucy Harbin, who has spent two decades in a mental institution after a violent outburst involving an axe, which resulted in the deaths of her husband and his lover. Her young daughter, Carol, was...

Direction Don Sharp

Cast Jenny Seagrove · Barry Bostwick · Deborah Kerr · Diane Baker

Synopsis A Woman of Substance (TV Miniseries) (1984) follows the extraordinary journey of Emma Harte, who transitions from a humble kitchen maid in the early 1900s to a formidable businesswoman and grandmother by the 1980s. Emma's story begins with a modest...

Direction Patrick McGoohan

Cast Peter Falk · Robert Vaughn · Wilfrid Hyde-White · John Dehner

Synopsis Columbo: Last Salute to the Commodore (TV) (1976) follows the story of Charlie Clay, who manages the shipbuilding enterprise inherited from his father-in-law, Commodore Swanson. When Commodore Swanson is found dead, the astute Lt. Columbo is called in to investigate...

Direction Virgil W. Vogel · Don Medford · Jesse Hibbs · William Hale

Cast Efrem Zimbalist Jr. · Philip Abbott · Marvin Miller · William Reynolds

Synopsis The F.B.I. (TV Series) (1965) aired from 1965 to 1974, spanning 241 episodes. This series delved into authentic FBI case files, with Inspector Lewis Erskine, portrayed by Efrem Zimbalist Jr., leading the investigations alongside various colleagues throughout the years.

Direction Laurent Bouzereau

Cast Tippi Hedren · Diane Baker · Louise Latham · Alfred Hitchcock

Synopsis The Trouble with Marnie (2000) is an engaging hour-long documentary that delves into the creation of Alfred Hitchcock's "Marnie." The film combines contemporary interviews with surviving cast and crew members, along with a rich collection of film clips, production shots,...

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast Richard Egan · Ralph Richardson · Diane Baker · Barry Coe

Synopsis The 300 Spartans (1962) presents a largely accurate account of Spartan King Leonidas' leadership of a minuscule Greek force, comprising 300 of his personal bodyguards from Sparta, against an overwhelmingly larger invading Persian army. The extraordinary bravery displayed by those...

Direction Jean Negulesco

Cast Hope Lange · Stephen Boyd · Suzy Parker · Martha Hyer

Synopsis The Best of Everything (1959) follows the lives of young women navigating the challenges of career and love in the competitive world of a New York publishing house. Amanda Farrow, a sharp-tongued and disillusioned editor, struggles with a disappointing romantic...

Direction Martin Ritt

Cast Richard Beymer · Diane Baker · Corinne Calvet · Fred Clark

Direction Jeffrey Schwarz

Cast Diane Baker · Robert Bloch · William Castle · Joan Crawford

Synopsis Battle-Axe: The Making of 'Strait-Jacket' (S) (2002) delves into the creation of the iconic 1964 horror and suspense film featuring Joan Crawford as a recently released axe-murderer from a mental institution. The documentary offers a retrospective glimpse into the filmmaking...

Direction Daniel Petrie

Cast Susan Hayward · Michael Craig · Diane Baker · Edward Judd

Synopsis Stolen Hours (1963) follows the story of Laura, a woman who is concerned about her health. Mike, a renowned racing driver and her former lover, is anxious about her well-being. He cleverly arranges for her to undergo a medical examination,...

Direction Edward Zwick

Cast Denzel Washington · Meg Ryan · Lou Diamond Phillips · Scott Glenn

Synopsis Courage Under Fire (1996) centers around Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Serling, portrayed by Denzel Washington, who is tasked with examining the credentials of the late Captain Karen Walden, played by Meg Ryan, following the 1991 Gulf War. Walden has been put...

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Horst Buchholz · José Ferrer · Valerie Gearon · Don Borisenko

Synopsis Nine Hours to Rama (1963) explores the life of Nathuram Godse, the individual responsible for the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The film delves into the meticulous planning that led to the tragic event. Through a sequence of flashbacks, it unveils...