Direction: Cy Endfield

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


The Underworld Story

1950 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Dan Duryea · Herbert Marshall · Gale Storm · Howard Da Silva

Synopsis The Underworld Story (1950) follows Mike Reese, a tenacious and morally ambiguous journalist, who publishes an article that inadvertently results in a gang-related murder. Accused of having connections to notorious racketeer Carl Durham, Reese finds himself shunned by the city's...

7.0

142 votes

7.0

142 votes

The Sound of Fury

1950 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Frank Lovejoy · Kathleen Ryan · Richard Carlson · Lloyd Bridges

Synopsis The Sound of Fury (1950) follows the tale of a man who, after experiencing a series of misfortunes, becomes entangled with a criminal. Their path leads to a tragic and pointless murder, ultimately resulting in their lynching.

7.0

97 votes

7.0

97 votes

Hell Drivers

1957 · Movie · 108 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Stanley Baker · Herbert Lom · Peggy Cummins · Patrick McGoohan

Synopsis Hell Drivers (1957) follows the story of Joe 'Tom' Yateley, a former convict seeking a fresh start. He joins the intense world of Hawlett Trucking, a gravel-hauling company where the pressure to perform is immense and the pace is relentless....

6.9

339 votes

6.9

339 votes

Zulu

1964 · Movie · 138 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Stanley Baker · Michael Caine · Jack Hawkins · Ulla Jacobsson

Synopsis Zulu (1964) unfolds the gripping tale inspired by a true historical occurrence, focusing on a small contingent of British troops stationed in the heart of Africa. These soldiers find themselves in a desperate battle to safeguard their isolated fort against...

6.8

3K votes

6.8

3K votes

Mysterious Island

1961 · Movie · 101 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Michael Craig · Herbert Lom · Joan Greenwood · Gary Merrill

Synopsis Mysterious Island (1961) follows a group of Union soldiers who, during the American Civil War in 1865, manage to escape captivity by taking to the skies in a balloon. However, their journey takes a dramatic turn when a violent storm...

6.1

1K votes

6.1

1K votes

Sands of the Kalahari

1965 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Stuart Whitman · Stanley Baker · Susannah York · Harry Andrews

Synopsis Sands of the Kalahari (1965) follows a group of survivors after their small plane goes down in the scorching deserts of South Africa, far from any signs of civilization. As the group struggles to endure the harsh environment, intriguing parallels...

5.9

121 votes

5.9

121 votes

The Limping Man

1953 · Movie · 76 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Lloyd Bridges · Moira Lister · Alan Wheatley · Leslie Phillips

Synopsis The Limping Man (1953) follows American Frank Pryor (Lloyd Bridges) as he lands in London to rekindle a romance with Pauline French (Moira Lister), a woman he hasn't seen in half a decade. Upon arrival, a mysterious shooter kills a...

5.7

24 votes

5.7

24 votes

De Sade

1969 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Cy Endfield · Roger Corman · Gordon Hessler

Cast Keir Dullea · Senta Berger · Lilli Palmer · Anna Massey

Synopsis De Sade (1969) presents an enigmatic tale centered around an eccentric individual. The narrative delves into the peculiar life and experiences of this man, offering a unique and captivating journey through his unconventional world. The film explores themes of eccentricity...

5.0

46 votes

5.0

46 votes

Tarzan's Savage Fury

1952 · Movie · 81 min. · United States

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Lex Barker · Dorothy Hart · Patric Knowles · Charles Korvin

Synopsis Tarzan's Savage Fury (1952) follows the thrilling journey of Tarzan's cousin, who ventures into the heart of Africa with a critical mission. His goal is to enlist Tarzan's aid in obtaining a vast fortune in diamonds, which are vital for...

5.0

74 votes

5.0

74 votes

The Argyle Secrets

1948 · Movie · 64 min. · United States

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast William Gargan · Marjorie Lord · Ralph Byrd · Jack Reitzen

Synopsis The Argyle Secrets (1948) follows the gripping tale of an investigative journalist who shares with his aide the existence of a mysterious tome, "The Argyle Album," which allegedly names individuals who betrayed their countries and profited from World War II....

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Sea Fury

1958 · Movie · 97 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Stanley Baker · Victor McLaglen · Luciana Paluzzi · Grégoire Aslan

Synopsis Sea Fury (1958) follows the story of Captain Bellew, who is in charge of a tugboat docked near a Spanish village. The father of a local girl, Josita, tries to entice Bellew into a romantic relationship with his daughter, despite...

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Direction Cy Endfield · Bernard Knowles · Arthur Crabtree · Phil Brown

Cast Boris Karloff · Ewan Roberts · Eric Pohlmann · Doris Dolan

Synopsis Colonel March of Scotland Yard (TV Series) (1954) delves into the extraordinary world of enigmatic investigations, where the esteemed Colonel March tackles peculiar cases that defy conventional explanations. From baffling locked-room murders to mysteries shrouded in the supernatural, each episode...

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Impulse

1954 · Movie · 80 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Arthur Kennedy · Constance Smith · Joy Shelton · Jack Allen

Synopsis Impulse (1954) follows the story of an American real estate agent residing in England who feels unfulfilled with his monotonous existence. During a weekend when his wife is away, he offers a lift to a woman he encounters stranded on...

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Child in the House

1956 · Movie · 90 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Phyllis Calvert · Eric Portman · Stanley Baker · Mandy Miller

Synopsis Child in the House (1956) follows the story of a young girl who finds herself in a difficult situation after her mother is admitted to the hospital. Left in the care of her indifferent aunt and uncle, she feels isolated...

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The Secret

1955 · Movie · 80 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Sam Wanamaker · Mandy Miller · André Morell · Marian Spencer

Synopsis The Secret (1955) unfolds in the picturesque seaside town of Brighton, set against the backdrop of the post-World War II era. The narrative revolves around a complex web of diamond smuggling and the mysterious vanishing of a mother who leaves...

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Universal Soldier

1972 · Movie · 94 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast George Lazenby · Ben Carruthers · Robin Hunter · Rudolph Walker

Synopsis Universal Soldier (1972) follows the journey of a seasoned mercenary and weapons specialist, portrayed by George Lazenby, who is tasked with preparing a military force for an African leader who has been forced into exile. As he delves deeper into...

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Inflation (S)

1943 · Movie · 17 min. · United States

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Edward Arnold · Stephen McNally · Esther Williams · Vicky Lane

Synopsis Inflation (S) (1943) is a wartime MGM short film that depicts the Devil causing chaos within the U.S. economy during a critical period. Set five months after the U.S. entered World War II, the narrative begins with Adolf Hitler reaching...

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Hide and Seek

1964 · Movie · 90 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Ian Carmichael · Curd Jürgens · Janet Munro · George Pravda

Synopsis Hide and Seek (1964) follows the story of a brilliant professor of astronomy who is deeply involved in a critical missile development program. His past intersects with an old acquaintance, a renowned Russian chess champion. This chess champion is entangled...

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The Master Plan

1955 · Movie · 78 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Norman Wooland · Tilda Thamar · Wayne Morris · Mary Mackenzie

Synopsis The Master Plan (1955) follows U.S. Army Major Tom Brent as he is dispatched to a clandestine Anglo-American military base in Europe to aid in an investigation of a security breach. Colonel Mark Cleaver, a British officer and Tom's wartime...

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Jet Storm

1959 · Movie · 99 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Richard Attenborough · Stanley Baker · Hermione Baddeley · Bernard Braden

Synopsis Jet Storm (1959) follows the gripping tale of Richard Attenborough as Ernest Tilley, a father devastated by the loss of his daughter in a tragic hit-and-run incident. Driven by an insatiable desire for retribution, Tilley locates the individual responsible for...

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