Cinematography: Gerald Hirschfeld

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Dan O'Herlihy · Henry Fonda · Walter Matthau · Fritz Weaver

Synopsis Fail-Safe (1964) presents a gripping narrative where a glitch in the Pentagon's strategic command system results in a mistaken directive being dispatched to a B-58 squadron during a routine training exercise, commanding the bombers to exceed their fail-safe boundary. Upon...

Direction Mel Brooks

Cast Gene Wilder · Peter Boyle · Marty Feldman · Cloris Leachman

Synopsis Young Frankenstein (1974) follows the journey of a brilliant American scientist, who is the grandson of the notorious Victor Frankenstein. Determined to dispel the rumors of his family's madness, he accepts an invitation to his ancestral home in Transylvania. There,...

Direction Larry Peerce

Cast Martin Sheen · Tony Musante · Beau Bridges · Thelma Ritter

Synopsis The Incident (1967) follows the harrowing experience of passengers on a New York subway train who find themselves at the mercy of two menacing teenage delinquents. Despite being outnumbered, the young troublemakers exploit the passengers' reluctance to unite and their...

Direction Richard Benjamin

Cast Peter O'Toole · Mark Linn-Baker · Jessica Harper · Joseph Bologna

Synopsis My Favorite Year (1982) follows the story of Benjy Stone, a young and enthusiastic junior writer for a highly-rated variety/comedy show set in the mid-1950s. During this era, television was a burgeoning medium with rules still being defined. The show's...

Direction Frank Perry

Cast Barbara Hershey · Richard Thomas · Bruce Davison · Catherine Burns

Synopsis Last Summer (1969) unfolds during a sweltering summer on Long Island, where three young individuals—a young woman and two young men—develop an intense bond, creating a unique and complex dynamic. As their relationship deepens, an outsider, perceived as uncool, attempts...

Direction Joseph Lerner

Cast Zachary Scott · Faye Emerson · Mary Boland · Sam Levene

Synopsis Guilty Bystander (1950) follows the journey of a former law enforcement officer who has turned to alcoholism and now works as a house detective in a rundown hotel in a seedy neighborhood. When his son is abducted, he navigates the...

Direction Frank Perry

Cast Richard Benjamin · Frank Langella · Carrie Snodgress · Lorraine Cullen

Synopsis Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970) follows the life of Tina Balser, a discontented housewife and mother residing in New York. She is married to Jonathan, a self-important lawyer who frequently belittles her in front of their children, finding fault...

Direction Larry Peerce

Cast Richard Benjamin · Ali MacGraw · Jack Klugman · Nan Martin

Synopsis Goodbye, Columbus (1969) follows the story of Neil Klugman, a young man employed at a public library in New York, residing with his Jewish aunt rather than his parents in Arizona. Brenda Patimkin, a college student, enjoys a comfortable life...

Direction Ossie Davis

Cast Godfrey Cambridge · Raymond St. Jacques · Calvin Lockhart · Judy Pace

Synopsis Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) follows the story of Rev. Deke O'Malley, a charismatic figure who promises the residents of Harlem a better life by investing in his company and moving to Africa. However, seasoned detectives Gravedigger and Coffin are...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast James Mason · Robert Preston · Beau Bridges · Ronald Weyand

Synopsis Child's Play (1972) unfolds within the prestigious walls of an elite boys' academy, where a newly appointed physical education instructor finds himself entangled in a bitter rivalry between two seasoned educators. As he delves deeper into the school's dynamics, he...

Direction Frank Perry

Cast Stacy Keach · Faye Dunaway · Harris Yulin · Michael Witney

Synopsis Doc (1971) presents a reimagined account of the infamous outlaws Wyatt Earp (Harris Yulin) and Doc Holliday (Stacy Keach), focusing on the legendary gunfight at the OK Corral. This film offers a fresh perspective on the classic tale, blending historical...

Direction Alan Johnson

Cast Mel Brooks · Anne Bancroft · Tim Matheson · Charles Durning

Synopsis To Be or Not to Be (1983) follows the story of a struggling Polish actor who is navigating his career during the tumultuous period of World War II. As the war encroaches on his life, he finds himself dealing with...

Direction Elliot Silverstein

Cast James Brolin · Kathleen Lloyd · John Marley · Ronny Cox

Synopsis The Car (1977) follows a chilling tale that begins when two teenage cyclists are brutally murdered by an enigmatic black car while traversing the desert near the quaint town of Santa Ynez. The car then strikes again, hitting a hitchhiker...

Direction Herbert Ross

Cast Candice Bergen · Peter Boyle · James Caan · Marcia Rodd

Synopsis T.R. Baskin (1971) follows the journey of a young woman who, brimming with optimism, sets out for Chicago. Her aspirations are multifaceted: she seeks not only romantic connections and thrilling experiences but also a meaningful and rewarding professional path.

Direction Larry Peerce

Cast Charlton Heston · John Cassavetes · Martin Balsam · Beau Bridges

Synopsis Two-Minute Warning (1976) follows the chilling tale of a deranged individual equipped with a hunting rifle who embarks on a deadly shooting rampage. The lone gunman is relentlessly pursued by law enforcement and a specialized SWAT team. The thrilling climax...

Direction Richard Quine

Cast Twiggy · Michael Witney · Eugene Roche · Dirk Benedict

Synopsis W (1974) follows the unsettling journey of a young woman who finds herself in a state of constant fear and paranoia. As she navigates her daily life, she begins to question whether she is genuinely being pursued by her former...

Direction Robert Clouse

Cast Yul Brynner · Max von Sydow · Joanna Miles · William Smith

Synopsis The Ultimate Warrior (1975) presents a grim vision of the future where humanity faces more than just the threat of nuclear annihilation. In the year 2012, New York City lies in ruins, and a weary survivor discovers a new purpose...

Direction Harley Cokeliss

Cast Burt Reynolds · Cliff Robertson · Kenneth McMillan · Cynthia Gibb

Synopsis Malone (1987) follows the journey of a former CIA assassin who is desperately trying to escape his troubled past. When he stumbles upon a quiet small town, he quickly realizes that leaving his old life behind is easier said than...

Direction Bryan Forbes · Edouard Molinaro · Dino Risi · Gene Wilder

Cast Roger Moore · Lino Ventura · Ugo Tognazzi · Gene Wilder

Synopsis Sunday Lovers (1980) is a comedic film that presents a collection of four distinct narratives, each set in a different country: England, France, the USA, and Italy. The movie is a lighthearted exploration of romantic and sexual escapades, offering a...

Direction John G. Avildsen

Cast John Belushi · Dan Aykroyd · Cathy Moriarty · Kathryn Walker

Synopsis Neighbors (1981) follows the Keeses, portrayed by John Belushi and Kathleen Walker, as they reside in a peaceful, middle-class suburban area where tranquility reigns. However, their new neighbors, Ramona and Vic, played by Dan Aykroyd and Cathy Moriarty, turn out...