Direction: Fred Zinnemann

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Gary Cooper · Grace Kelly · Thomas Mitchell · Lloyd Bridges

Synopsis High Noon (1952) follows the tense 84 minutes leading up to a climactic confrontation at noon. The story revolves around Sheriff Will Kane (Gary Cooper), who must face a vengeful outlaw he previously imprisoned, along with the outlaw's ruthless gang....

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Burt Lancaster · Montgomery Clift · Deborah Kerr · Frank Sinatra

Synopsis From Here to Eternity (1953) follows the story of Private Prewitt (Montgomery Clift), who is reassigned to a military base in Hawaii. Captain Holmes (Philip Ober), aware of Prewitt's boxing prowess, attempts to persuade him to join the boxing team,...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Paul Scofield · Wendy Hiller · Leo McKern · Robert Shaw

Synopsis A Man for All Seasons (1966) unfolds in the tumultuous 16th century England, where individuals like Sir Thomas More, who cherish life but possess unyielding moral principles, are timeless figures. The narrative zeroes in on the final seven years of...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Edward Fox · Michael Lonsdale · Derek Jacobi · Alan Badel

Synopsis The Day of the Jackal (1973) is set in 1963, when President De Gaulle's decision to grant independence to French Algeria sparks outrage among some soldiers who feel their fallen comrades' sacrifices have been dishonored. A group of disgruntled soldiers...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Van Heflin · Robert Ryan · Janet Leigh · Mary Astor

Synopsis Act of Violence (1949) follows the story of Frank Enley, a war veteran who appears to be living a peaceful life with his wife in a small town. However, his tranquility is disrupted when he learns that Joe Parkson has...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Anthony Franciosa · Eva Marie Saint · Don Murray · Lloyd Nolan

Synopsis A Hatful of Rain (1957) follows the tumultuous journey of a family torn apart by the morphine dependency of a Korean War veteran. The film delves into the devastating impact of addiction on the veteran's relationships and the emotional turmoil...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Spencer Tracy · Signe Hasso · Hume Cronyn · Jessica Tandy

Synopsis The Seventh Cross (1944) unfolds in the grim landscape of Nazi Germany during 1936, where seven prisoners manage to break free from a concentration camp. The camp's commander, in a chilling display of power, erects seven crosses, each destined for...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Montgomery Clift · Aline MacMahon · Wendell Corey · Jarmila Novotna

Synopsis The Search (1948) follows the journey of a mute nine-year-old Czech boy who has endured the horrors of Auschwitz. Escaping from a refugee camp in post-war Germany, he is discovered by an American soldier. Concurrently, the boy's mother, the last...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Audrey Hepburn · Peter Finch · Edith Evans · Peggy Ashcroft

Synopsis The Nun's Story (1959) follows the journey of Audrey Hepburn as Sister Luke, a postulant in a Belgian order of nuns. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a near-fatal encounter with a mental patient (Colleen Dewhurst), Sister Luke remains steadfast in...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Jane Fonda · Vanessa Redgrave · Jason Robards · Maximilian Schell

Synopsis Julia (1977) delves into the narrative of a deep bond between two women and their clandestine activities against the Nazi regime during World War II. Initially presented as a factual account based on Lillian Hellman's experiences, the authenticity of her...

Direction Robert Siodmak · Edgar G. Ulmer · Curt Siodmak · Fred Zinnemann

Cast Brigitte Borchert · Christel Ehlers · Wolfgang von Waltershausen · Annie Schreyer

Synopsis People on Sunday (1930) presents a semi-documentary narrative centered around five young individuals from Berlin—a taxi driver, a traveling wine dealer, a record shop salesgirl, a film extra, and a model—as they navigate a typical Sunday. This lively portrayal of...

Direction Emilio Gómez Muriel · Fred Zinnemann

Cast Silvio Hernández · David Valle González · Rafael Hinojosa · Antonio Lara

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Marlon Brando · Teresa Wright · Everett Sloane · Jack Webb

Synopsis The Men (1950) is a poignant film directed by Fred Zinnemann that delves into the struggles of paraplegic World War II veterans. The movie introduces Marlon Brando in a profoundly moving debut performance as Lt. Bud Wilozek, a veteran confined...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Deborah Kerr · Robert Mitchum · Peter Ustinov · Glynis Johns

Synopsis The Sundowners (1960) follows the Carmody family—Paddy, Ida, and their adolescent son Sean—as they traverse the vast Australian Outback as sheep drovers, perpetually on the move. While Ida and Sean yearn for a settled life and dream of purchasing a...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Van Heflin · Marsha Hunt · Lee Bowman · Samuel S. Hinds

Synopsis Kid Glove Killer (1942) is the debut feature from director Fred Zinneman, a lively "B" movie that stars Van Heflin as the chief of a metropolitan crime laboratory. Heflin's character unravels the murder of the city's mayor by meticulously examining...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Edward Arnold · Ann Harding · Donna Reed · Stephen McNally

Synopsis Eyes in the Night (1942) follows the story of a visually impaired private investigator, Duncan Maclain, who is approached by his former acquaintance, Norma Lawry. She seeks his assistance in dealing with an ex-lover who is pursuing her teenage stepdaughter....

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Gordon MacRae · Shirley Jones · Charlotte Greenwood · Rod Steiger

Synopsis Oklahoma! (1955) unfolds in the early 1900s, capturing the transformation of the Indian Territory into the state of Oklahoma. The narrative revolves around Curly, a tenacious cowboy, and Laurey, a woman who shares his affection but struggles to express it...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Gregory Peck · Anthony Quinn · Omar Sharif · Raymond Pellegrin

Synopsis Behold a Pale Horse (1964) follows the story of Manuel Artiguez (Gregory Peck), a renowned outlaw from the Spanish Civil War who has spent the past two decades in French exile. As his mother's health declines, Artiguez contemplates a clandestine...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Pier Angeli · John Ericson · Patricia Collinge · Richard Bishop

Synopsis Teresa (1951) follows the story of Teresa, portrayed by Pier Angeli, an Italian woman who marries American soldier Philip, played by John Ericson. From the start, it is clear that Philip is grappling with mental instability. After bringing Teresa to...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Ethel Waters · Julie Harris · Brandon De Wilde · Arthur Franz

Synopsis The Member of the Wedding (1952) is a cinematic adaptation of Carson McCullers' play, centering around Frankie Addams, a precocious and articulate 12-year-old girl who is navigating a challenging phase in her life. Frankie feels isolated after being rejected by...