Direction: Anatole Litvak

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Burt Lancaster · Ann Richards · Wendell Corey

Synopsis Sorry, Wrong Number (1948) follows the story of Leona Stevenson, a woman who is ill and confined to her bed. One evening, as she awaits her husband's return, she picks up the phone and inadvertently eavesdrops on a conversation between...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Peter O'Toole · Omar Sharif · Tom Courtenay · Donald Pleasence

Synopsis The Night of the Generals (1966) unfolds in 1942, as a Polish prostitute and German spy is brutally murdered in Warsaw. The investigation leads to three high-ranking German Generals, each with a potential motive. Major Grau (Omar Sharif), a tenacious...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Olivia de Havilland · Leo Genn · Mark Stevens · Celeste Holm

Synopsis The Snake Pit (1948) is a gripping and intense drama that delves into the complexities of mental illness, featuring Olivia de Havilland's remarkable, Oscar-nominated portrayal of Virginia, a newlywed grappling with an emerging psychosis. This 1948 film, adapted from Mary...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast James Cagney · Ann Sheridan · Anthony Quinn · Frank Craven

Synopsis City for Conquest (1940) follows the journey of Danny Kenny, a truck driver portrayed by James Cagney, who ventures into the world of boxing. Alongside his former sweetheart, Peggy, played by Ann Sheridan, Danny finds success in the ring. However,...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Bette Davis · Charles Boyer · Jeffrey Lynn · Barbara O'Neil

Synopsis All This, and Heaven Too (1940) presents a captivating tale of love, jealousy, and tragedy, set against the backdrop of 19th-century France. Bette Davis portrays Henriette Deluzy, a virtuous and kind-hearted governess who finds herself entangled in the tumultuous world...

Direction Frank Capra · Anatole Litvak

Synopsis The Battle of Russia (1943) delves into the intricate dynamics and progression of the conflict between the Soviet Union and Germany during the Second World War, offering a comprehensive look at the strategies, challenges, and turning points that defined this...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Marcelle Romée · André Luguet · Jean Gabin · Madeleine Guitty

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Richard Basehart · Gary Merrill · Oskar Werner · Hildegard Knef

Synopsis Decision Before Dawn (1951) unfolds against the backdrop of World War II's final stages, where Germany, though in ruins, remains undefeated. The U.S. Army, lacking vital intelligence on German forces across the Rhine, devises a daring plan to infiltrate enemy...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Ingrid Bergman · Yul Brynner · Helen Hayes · Akim Tamiroff

Synopsis Anastasia (1956) follows a group of Russian émigrés in Paris who devise a scheme to secure a substantial sum from the Bank of England by presenting a young, vulnerable woman as the long-lost heir to the Russian throne. As the...

Direction Frank Capra · Anatole Litvak

Direction Frank Capra · Anatole Litvak

Synopsis Why We Fight 2: The Nazis Strike (1943) delves into the sequence of events leading up to World War II, focusing on the aggressive diplomatic and military actions of Nazi Germany. The documentary meticulously details how Nazi Germany systematically broke...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast John Garfield · Ida Lupino · Thomas Mitchell · Eddie Albert

Synopsis Out of the Fog (1941) follows the tale of two fishermen, Jonah Goodwin, portrayed by Thomas Mitchell, and Olaf Johnson, played by John Qualen. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they are approached by a menacing gangster, Harold Goff,...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Ingrid Bergman · Yves Montand · Anthony Perkins · Jessie Royce Landis

Synopsis Goodbye Again (1961) follows the story of Paula, a stunning and accomplished 40-year-old businesswoman who is deeply devoted to her five-year partner, Roger. Roger, a charismatic and charming man, struggles with commitment and refuses to give up his freedom to...

Direction Frank Capra · Anatole Litvak

Synopsis The Battle of China (1944) presents the authoritative narrative from the U.S. Government during World War II, chronicling the valiant efforts of Chinese forces in their resistance against Japanese invasion. This documentary offers a comprehensive look at the strategic maneuvers,...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast John Garfield · Ann Sheridan · Pat O'Brien · Burgess Meredith

Synopsis Castle on the Hudson (1940) follows the story of notorious gangster Tommy Gordon, who faces a prison sentence at Sing Sing with little concern, believing his political connections will secure his swift release. However, as his time behind bars extends,...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Francis Lederer · George Sanders · Paul Lukas

Synopsis Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939) follows the gripping tale of Ed Renard, a dedicated G-Man tasked with dismantling a vast and dangerous Nazi espionage network operating within the United States. As Renard delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers...

Direction Frank Capra · Anatole Litvak

Synopsis Why We Fight 1: Prelude to War (1942) is a compelling documentary that serves as the inaugural installment in a series of World War II propaganda films commissioned by the U.S. government. This film meticulously outlines the adversaries of the...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Henry Fonda · Vincent Price · Barbara Bel Geddes · Ann Dvorak

Synopsis The Long Night (1947) follows Joe Adams, portrayed by Henry Fonda, who finds himself trapped in his third-floor apartment after fatally shooting a mysterious magician, Vincent Price. The narrative unfolds through a complex series of flashbacks, piecing together the fragmented...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Tyrone Power · Joan Fontaine · Thomas Mitchell · Nigel Bruce

Synopsis This Above All (1942) follows the story of Prudence Cathaway, a young woman from a privileged background who defies societal expectations by joining the Women's Auxiliary Force (WAFs). After her enrollment, a fellow WAF arranges a blind date for her...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Claire Trevor · Humphrey Bogart · Allen Jenkins

Synopsis The Amazing Doctor Clitterhouse (1938) follows the story of a curious physician who is captivated by the intricacies of the criminal psyche. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, he decides to immerse himself in the underworld by becoming a criminal himself....