Direction: Steve Sekely

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


Hollow Triumph

1948 · Movie · 83 min. · United States

Direction Steve Sekely · Paul Henreid

Cast Paul Henreid · Joan Bennett · Eduard Franz · Leslie Brooks

Synopsis Hollow Triumph (1948) follows the story of John Muller (Paul Henreid), a former medical student turned mastermind criminal, who orchestrates a heist that takes an unexpected turn. Pursued relentlessly by the ruthless gambler Rocky Stansyck, Muller finds himself in a...

6.6

544 votes

6.6

544 votes

Direction Steve Sekely · Freddie Francis

Cast Howard Keel · Janette Scott · Nicole Maurey · Kieron Moore

Synopsis The Day of the Triffids (1962) follows a catastrophic meteor shower that wreaks havoc on Earth's ecosystem, leaving those who witnessed it blind and unleashing carnivorous plants. As these voracious flora rapidly proliferate, a seafarer with intact vision and a...

5.5

496 votes

5.5

496 votes

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast John Carradine · Robert Lowery · Gale Storm · Veda Ann Borg

Synopsis Revenge of the Zombies (1943) follows the journey of Scott Warrington and his private investigator, Larry Adams, as they venture to a secluded, ancient mansion nestled deep within a Louisiana swamp. Their mission is to meet Scott's brother-in-law, who has...

4.4

45 votes

4.4

45 votes

Furia roja

1951 · Movie · 101 min. · Mexico

Direction Steve Sekely · Víctor Urruchúa

Cast Arturo de Córdova · Emilia Guiú · Sara Montiel · Felipe de Alba

Synopsis Furia roja (1951) follows the journey of a southern lady and her mother as they escape the turmoil of the Civil War by relocating to their properties in Mexico. Rather than discovering the tranquility and security they sought, they become...

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Blonde Savage

1947 · Movie · 62 min. · United States

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Leif Erickson · Gale Sherwood · Veda Ann Borg · Douglass Dumbrille

Synopsis Blonde Savage (1947) follows the story of Mark Harper (Douglass Dumbrille), the owner of a diamond mine, who enlists the help of pilot Steve Blake (Leif Erickson) and his companion Hoppy Owens (Frank Jenks) to locate a concealed jungle settlement....

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Women in Bondage

1943 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Gail Patrick · Nancy Kelly · William Henry · Tala Birell

Synopsis Women in Bondage (1943) follows Margot Bracken as she journeys back to her native Germany after an extended absence, only to find her homeland's women subjected to a harsh and oppressive regime. Toni Hall, another central figure, is barred from...

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Egy lány elindul

1937 · Movie · 81 min. · Hungary

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Lili Berky · Gyula Csortos · Gyula Gózon · Gerö Mály

Synopsis Egy lány elindul (1937) follows the story of Janka, a young woman from a destitute aristocratic family. To secure employment for her parents at a rural estate, she adopts the persona of a carefree and superficial wealthy young lady.

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The Fabulous Suzanne

1946 · Movie · 71 min. · United States

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Barbara Britton · Rudy Vallee · Otto Kruger · Richard Denning

Synopsis The Fabulous Suzanne (1946) follows the journey of Suzanne, a waitress who discovers a foolproof strategy for success at the racetrack. Later, when she inherits a substantial fortune from a restaurant patron, she applies the same method to her investments....

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Café Moszkva

1936 · Movie · 67 min. · Hungary

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Anna Tõkés · Gyula Csortos · Ferenc Kiss · Lajos Vértes

Synopsis Café Moszkva (1936) unfolds in the tumultuous city of Lemberg (Lvov) during the Great War, where Hungarian forces seize control. Veryusha, the spouse of Russian General Suharov, seeks refuge in a local establishment, posing as a 'chansonette'. She desperately pleads...

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Kenner

1968 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Jim Brown · Madlyn Rhue · Robert Coote · Ricky Cordell

Synopsis Kenner (1968) follows the journey of an American man who ventures to India with a singular mission: to seek retribution for the murder of his business partner. However, as he navigates the complexities of his quest, he encounters unexpected emotions...

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Rákóczi induló

1933 · Movie · 94 min. · Hungary

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Pál Jávor · Margit Dajka · Ferenc Kiss · Gyula Csortos

Synopsis Rákóczi induló (1933) follows the tale of a young Hussar captain who is instantly smitten with an elegant blonde woman. The twist in the story unfolds as he discovers that the woman he has fallen for is actually the sibling...

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Cartouche

1955 · Movie · 85 min. · Italy

Direction Steve Sekely · Gianni Vernuccio

Cast Richard Basehart · Patricia Roc · Massimo Serato · Akim Tamiroff

Synopsis Cartouche (1955) follows the journey of Jacques de Maudy, a nobleman's son who comes back to France with a mission to prove his innocence after being falsely accused of a crime. Navigating through the perilous traps laid out for him,...

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Waterfront

1944 · Movie · 68 min. · United States

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast John Carradine · J. Carrol Naish · Maris Wrixon · Edwin Maxwell

Synopsis Waterfront (1944) follows the tense narrative of a covert Nazi operative masquerading as an eye doctor on the bustling San Francisco waterfront. The story unfolds when this spy realizes that his crucial code book, containing the identities of his fellow...

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A 111-es

1938 · Movie · 80 min. · Hungary

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Mária Lázár · Jenö Törzs · Pál Jávor · Gyula Csortos

Synopsis A 111-es (1938) follows the tale of Count Sandor Vajk, who cruelly dismisses his former lover, Olga Komarowska, leading to her tragic demise. Driven by a desire for vengeance, Joe Selfridge, a skilled magician, embarks on a mission to bring...

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Stronghold

1951 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Veronica Lake · Zachary Scott · Arturo de Córdova · Irene Ajay

Synopsis Stronghold (1951) is set in the tumultuous landscape of 1850s Mexico, where a captivating narrative unfolds around a wealthy and attractive mine owner. The story takes a dramatic turn when this influential figure is abducted by a notorious bandit leader....

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Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Jean Parker · Lionel Atwill · Douglas Fowley · Marcia Mae Jones

Synopsis Lady in the Death House (1944) follows the gripping tale of a young woman sentenced to death for allegedly killing a man who was extorting her family. Despite her insistence that she was set up, she finds herself on death...

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Két fogoly

1938 · Movie · 81 min. · Hungary

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Gizi Bajor · Pál Jávor · Irén Ágay · Gábor Rajnay

Synopsis Két fogoly (1938) follows the story of Paul Javor, who finds himself incarcerated in a Siberian Russian camp, separated from his wife, Gizi Bajor. Before Javor's imprisonment, Gizi, known for her striking beauty and lively spirit, seeks companionship from other...

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Aviator Rouletabille

1932 · Movie · 82 min. · France

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Roland Toutain · Léon Belières · Germaine Aussey · Théa Dory

Synopsis Aviator Rouletabille (1932) follows the thrilling escapades of Rouletabille, who cuts short his leisure time in Hungary to confront a menacing group of air pirates. Joining forces with his superior, Sainclair, and the daughter of Budapest's chief of police, Rouletabille...

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Lovagias ügy

1937 · Movie · 78 min. · Hungary

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Zita Perczel · Imre Ráday · Gyula Kabos · Ella Gombaszögi

Synopsis Lovagias ügy (1937) follows the intertwined lives of Gyula Kabes and Imre Raday, colleagues at the same factory. When Kabes unexpectedly resigns, Raday visits Kabes' home to extend his apologies and encounters Zita Perczel, Kabes' attractive daughter. Raday, captivated by...

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