Direction: Lawrence Dobkin

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Lawrence Dobkin. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction Roy Huggins · Jerry Hopper · Walter Grauman · Alexander Singer

Cast David Janssen · Barry Morse · William Conrad · Paul Birch

Synopsis The Fugitive (TV Series) (1963) follows the gripping journey of Dr. Richard Kimble, a dedicated pediatrician from Indiana, who is wrongfully accused and convicted of his wife's murder. Despite his claims of innocence, Kimble is sentenced to life in prison....

7.0

1K votes

7.0

1K votes

Direction Ezra Stone · Norman Abbott · Joseph Pevney · Earl Bellamy

Cast Fred Gwynne · Yvonne De Carlo · Al Lewis · Beverley Owen

Synopsis The Munsters (TV Series) (1964) aired from 1964 to 1966, spanning 2 seasons and 70 episodes. The story unfolds at 1313 Mockingbird Lane in Mockingbird Heights, where a peculiar family resides in a cobweb-covered, musty gothic mansion. This family, while...

6.7

10K votes

6.7

10K votes

Direction Boris Sagal · Richard Irving · William Witney · John English

Cast Darren McGavin · Bart Burns · Vito Scotti · Johnny Seven

Synopsis Mike Hammer (TV Series) (1956) follows the thrilling escapades of Mickey Spillane's iconic private investigator, Mike Hammer, over the course of 78 episodes from 1956 to 1959. Known for his tough demeanor and quick wit, Hammer navigates the gritty underworld...

6.5

28 votes

6.5

28 votes

Direction Stephen J. Cannell · Roy Huggins · William Wiard · Lawrence Doheny

Cast James Garner · Lindsay Wagner · William Smith · Nita Talbot

Synopsis The Rockford Files (TV Series) (1974) is a captivating television series that aired from 1974 to 1980, spanning 123 episodes. The show centers around Jim Rockford, a former convict who has reinvented himself as a private investigator. Known for his...

6.5

57 votes

6.5

57 votes

Direction Joseph H. Lewis · Arnold Laven · Arthur H. Nadel · Gene Nelson

Cast Chuck Connors · Johnny Crawford · Paul Fix · Bill Quinn

Synopsis The Rifleman (TV Series) (1958) follows the thrilling escapades of a frontier rancher who is renowned for his exceptional marksmanship with a specially modified Winchester rifle. Set in the untamed landscapes of the American West, the series delves into the...

6.1

94 votes

6.1

94 votes

Cannon (TV Series)

1971 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Jimmy Sangster · E. Arthur Kean · George McCowan · Lawrence Dobkin

Cast William Conrad · Patrick Culliton · Tom Pittman · Charles Bateman

Synopsis Cannon (TV Series) (1971) follows the thrilling exploits of Frank Cannon, a former police officer known for his robust build, distinctive voice, and refined palate for fine dining. After leaving the force, Cannon transitions into the role of a high-end...

5.9

135 votes

5.9

135 votes

Vega$ (TV Series)

1978 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Michael Mann · Don Chaffey · Cliff Bole · Lawrence Dobkin

Cast Robert Urich · Bart Braverman · Phyllis Davis · Naomi Stevens

Synopsis Vega$ (TV Series) (1978) follows the adventures of Dan Tanna, a seasoned private investigator navigating the vibrant and often treacherous streets of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city, known for its dazzling casinos and neon lights, presents a dual nature: it...

5.9

41 votes

5.9

41 votes

Direction Jack Arnold · Leslie Goodwins · Gary Nelson · Jerry Hopper

Cast Bob Denver · Alan Hale Jr. · Jim Backus · Natalie Schafer

Synopsis Gilligan's Island (TV Series) (1964) was a beloved American television sitcom that aired from 1964 to 1967, spanning three seasons and 98 episodes. Produced by United Artists Television, the series chronicled the humorous escapades of seven individuals stranded on a...

5.7

290 votes

5.7

290 votes

Direction Earl Hamner Jr. · Harry Harris · Philip Leacock · Ralph Waite

Cast Jon Walmsley · Eric Scott · Kami Cotler · Earl Hamner Jr.

Synopsis The Waltons (TV Series) (1972) spans nine seasons and 213 episodes, chronicling the life of the Walton family in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia during the Great Depression. The family's modest livelihood is derived from their sawmill on Walton's...

5.7

87 votes

5.7

87 votes

Direction Walter Grauman · Michael Caffey · Kenneth Gilbert · Leslie H. Martinson

Cast Buddy Ebsen · Lee Meriwether · John Carter · Mark Shera

Synopsis Barnaby Jones (TV Series) (1973) follows the story of a seasoned detective who emerges from retirement to pursue the killer of his son. Joined by Betty, his son's widow, they carry on the legacy of their detective agency in the...

5.5

42 votes

5.5

42 votes

Direction Gene Levitt · Earl Bellamy · Leslie H. Martinson · Philip Leacock

Cast Ricardo Montalban · Hervé Villechaize · Carol Lynley · Phyllis Davis

Synopsis Fantasy Island (TV Series) (1978) follows the adventures of guests who arrive at an extraordinary island retreat where their deepest desires are brought to life. However, these wishes often unfold in surprising and unpredictable ways, leading to a mix of...

5.1

378 votes

5.1

378 votes

Dallas (TV Series)

1978 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction David Jacobs · Leonard Katzman · Michael Preece · Irving J. Moore

Cast Barbara Bel Geddes · Jim Davis · Patrick Duffy · Linda Gray

Synopsis Dallas (TV Series) (1978) is a long-running television drama that aired from 1978 to 1991, spanning 14 seasons and 357 episodes. The narrative centers around the affluent Ewing family, who reside in a grand mansion at the expansive South Fork...

5.1

4K votes

5.1

4K votes

Custer (TV Series)

1967 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Laslo Benedek · Lawrence Dobkin · Leo Penn · Herschel Daugherty

Cast Wayne Maunder · Slim Pickens · Robert F. Simon · Peter Palmér

Synopsis Custer (TV Series) (1967) follows the journey of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer as he assumes command of the 7th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Hays, Kansas, in the year 1868, post-Civil War. Custer's regiment is a diverse group composed of...

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Banyon (TV Series)

1971 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Ed Adamson · Ralph Senensky · Daniel Petrie · Marvin J. Chomsky

Cast Robert Forster · Joan Blondell · Richard Jaeckel · Julie Gregg

Synopsis Banyon (TV Series) (1971) is a captivating television series that aired from 1971 to 1973, spanning 15 episodes. The show delves into the thrilling escapades of Miles Banyon, a private investigator navigating the gritty underbelly of 1930s Los Angeles. Each...

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Direction Stuart Rosenberg · Sydney Pollack · Ron Winston · David Butler

Cast Bob Hope · Jack Weston · Jack Kelly · Ricardo Montalban

Synopsis The Chrysler Theatre (TV Series) (1963) was a popular American anthology series that aired from 1963 to 1967, spanning four seasons and 107 episodes. Hosted by the renowned comedian Bob Hope, the show offered a mix of dramatic and comedic...

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Not rated