Direction: Joseph L. Scanlan

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Joseph L. Scanlan. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction Leslie Stevens · Neill Fearnley · Jim Kaufman · Jorge Montesi

Cast Alan Thicke · Ally Sheedy · Amanda Plummer · Antonio Sabato Jr.

Synopsis The Outer Limits (TV Series) (1995) is a thought-provoking anthology series that aired from 1995 to 2002, spanning 7 seasons and 154 episodes. This series has garnered multiple Emmy, CableACE, Gemini, and Saturn awards. Similar to its classic 1960s predecessor,...

6.8

3K votes

6.8

3K votes

Direction Ed Spielman · Virgil W. Vogel · James Keach · Lee H. Katzin

Cast Stephen Baldwin · Josh Brolin · Ty Miller · Gregg Rainwater

Synopsis The Young Riders (TV Series) (1989) aired from 1989 to 1992, spanning 3 seasons and 68 episodes. The show is set on the eve of the American Civil War and offers a highly imaginative portrayal of the Pony Express's golden...

5.7

832 votes

5.7

832 votes

Direction Earl Hamner Jr. · Reza Badiyi · Harry Harris · Robert Foxworth

Cast Jane Wyman · Robert Foxworth · Susan Sullivan · Lorenzo Lamas

Synopsis Falcon Crest (TV Series) (1981) is a long-running drama series that aired from 1981 to 1990, spanning 9 seasons and 227 episodes. The story revolves around Angela Channing, whose Italian grandfather established the Falcon Crest Winery in the picturesque Tuscany...

5.5

20K votes

5.5

20K votes

Direction David Jacobs · Nicholas Sgarro · Lorraine Senna · Joseph L. Scanlan

Cast Michele Lee · Ted Shackelford · Joan Van Ark · Kevin Dobson

Synopsis Knots Landing (TV Series) (1979) is a beloved primetime soap opera that chronicles the lives of five families residing in a picturesque coastal suburb of Los Angeles, California. The series delves into the dramas and intrigues of the Gary and...

5.2

21 votes

5.2

21 votes

Direction Paul Haggis · George Bloomfield · David Warry-Smith · Steve DiMarco

Cast Paul Gross · David Marciano · Beau Starr · Catherine Bruhier

Synopsis Due South (TV Series) (1994) is a Canadian television police comedy-drama that aired in the 1990s. Developed by Paul Haggis and produced by Alliance Communications, the series debuted in 1994 and continued until 1999. It chronicles the escapades of the...

4.9

140 votes

4.9

140 votes

Direction Ronald Bass · Dennie Gordon · Sandy Smolan · Joseph L. Scanlan

Cast Annie Potts · Maria Costa · Kamau Holloway · Stanley Anderson

Synopsis Dangerous Minds (TV Series) (1996) is an American drama television series that was broadcast on the ABC network from September 1996 to March 1997. Inspired by the motion picture film of the same name, this series features Annie Potts in...

4.8

22 votes

4.8

22 votes

La Femme Nikita (TV Series)

1997 · Series · 50 min. · Canada

Direction Terry Ingram · Joseph L. Scanlan · Ken Girotti · T.J. Scott

Cast Peta Wilson · Roy Dupuis · Don Francks · Matthew Ferguson

Synopsis La Femme Nikita (TV Series) (1997) follows the journey of Nikita (Peta Wilson), a young woman who transitions from a life on the streets to becoming a key player in a sophisticated government scheme. This scheme aims to transform criminals...

4.6

5K votes

4.6

5K votes

Direction Deborah Joy LeVine · Joe Shuster · Jerry Siegel · Philip Sgriccia

Cast Dean Cain · Teri Hatcher · Lane Smith · John Shea

Synopsis Lois & Clark - The New Adventures of Superman (TV Series) (1993) aired from 1993 to 1997, spanning 4 seasons and 87 episodes. The show debuted in September 1993 and quickly became a hit for ABC. It centered around the...

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4.6

12K votes

4.6

12K votes

Direction Mark Warren · Lee Bernhardi · Dick Harwood · Hal Alexander

Cast Ernest Thomas · Haywood Nelson · Danielle Spencer · Fred Berry

Synopsis What's Happening!! (TV Series) (1976) is a beloved sitcom that aired from 1976 to 1979, spanning three seasons and 65 episodes. The show follows the lives of three young African American friends as they navigate the complexities of adolescence in...

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Direction Joseph L. Scanlan

Cast Vince Edwards · Gwynyth Walsh · Harry Landers · Al Waxman

Synopsis The Return of Ben Casey (TV) (1988) introduces a pilot episode for a potential new series. The film sees the esteemed Dr. Ben Casey, portrayed once again by Vince Edwards, back at County General after spending several years in military...

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The Starlost (TV Series)

1973 · Series · 60 min. · Canada

Direction Joseph L. Scanlan · Ed Richardson · Harvey Hart · George McCowan

Cast Keir Dullea · Gay Rowan · Robin Ward · William Osler

Synopsis The Starlost (TV Series) (1973) is a budget-conscious television series that was recorded on video, unlike most traditional TV shows that were filmed. The narrative revolves around a colossal spaceship named THE ARK, which is constructed from numerous domes, each...

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Stand Against Fear

1996 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Joseph L. Scanlan

Cast Sarah Chalke · Lochlyn Munro · Shanna Reed · Brigitta Dau

Synopsis Stand Against Fear (1996) follows the journey of Krista, a spirited cheerleader for her high school soccer team, as she bravely confronts the challenges that arise when she becomes a target of sexual harassment from some of the team's players.

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Direction Mario Azzopardi · Jan Darnley-Smith · Alan Erlich · Ken Girotti

Cast Allan Royal · Harvey Atkin · Ted Follows · August Schellenberg

Synopsis The Littlest Hobo (TV Series) (1979) follows the adventures of London, a highly intelligent and nomadic German shepherd. In each episode of this enduring television series, London ventures into new locations, encountering individuals who are facing hardship or trouble. With...

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Adderly (TV Series)

1986 · Series · 60 min. · Canada

Direction Bill Corcoran · Timothy Bond · Don McBrearty · Gilbert M. Shilton

Cast Winston Rekert · Dixie Seatle · Jonathan Welsh · Ken Pogue

Synopsis Adderly (TV Series) (1986) follows the story of V.H. Adderly, portrayed by Rekert, who is a covert operative for the International Security and Intelligence (I.S.I). Prior to the series' commencement, Adderly's left hand is severely damaged by an adversary, Victor...

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Direction Joseph L. Scanlan

Cast Robert Urich · Avery Brooks · Natalie Radford · Geordie Johnson

Synopsis Spenser: The Judas Goat (TV) (1994) follows the story of Spenser, a private investigator who is enlisted by Hugh Dixon to uncover the culprits behind the murder of his wife and daughters. Alongside his partner Hawk, Spenser delves into a...

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Nightstick (TV)

1987 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Joseph L. Scanlan

Cast Bruce Fairbairn · Kerrie Keane · Walker Boone · Tony De Santis

Synopsis Nightstick (TV) (1987) follows the gripping tale of a dedicated police officer who races against time to thwart a sinister plot. A ruthless group of criminals plans to detonate a massive amount of nitroglycerin in the heart of New York...

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Direction Greg Strangis · Jonathan Hackett · William Fruet · George Bloomfield

Cast Jared Martin · Lynda Mason Green · Philip Akin · Richard Chaves

Synopsis War of the Worlds (TV Series) (1988) is a Paramount television series crafted by Greg Strangis as a continuation of the 1952 film directed by George Pal, featuring Ann Robinson and Gene Barry. The narrative unfolds as humanity finds itself...

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Direction Joseph L. Scanlan

Cast Ariana Richards · Susan Blakely · William Bumiller · Tracee Ellis Ross

Synopsis Race Against Fear (TV) (1998) follows the harrowing journey of a promising young athlete whose life takes a devastating turn when she is sexually assaulted by her coach. The film delves into the emotional turmoil and isolation she experiences as...

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Direction Joseph L. Scanlan

Cast Robert Urich · Avery Brooks · Cynthia Dale · Ross Petty

Synopsis Spenser: A Savage Place (TV) (1995) follows the story of Candy Sloane, a tenacious news reporter who enlists the help of her former flame, Spenser, to assist her in uncovering a complex credit card fraud scheme. The investigation leads them...

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