Direction: Ralph Nelson

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Anthony Quinn · Jackie Gleason · Mickey Rooney · Julie Harris

Synopsis Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) follows the story of Mountain Rivera, a boxer whose career is nearing its end after a devastating knockout by Cassius Clay in the seventh round. With a left eye on the brink of permanent damage,...

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Keenan Wynn · Phyllis Kirk · Mary LaRoche

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: A World of His Own (TV) (1959) begins with Victoria West catching a glimpse of her husband Gregory in his study with an enchanting woman. However, upon entering the room, the woman vanishes. Gregory's bizarre explanation is...

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Sidney Poitier · Lilia Skala · Lisa Mann · Isa Crino

Synopsis Lilies of the Field (1963) Sidney Poitier delivers a memorable performance in this heartwarming 1963 film, which earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor. Directed with sensitivity and restraint by Ralph Nelson, the movie is adapted from a novel...

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Cary Grant · Leslie Caron · Trevor Howard · Jack Good

Synopsis Father Goose (1964) follows the story of Walter Eckland, a laid-back beachcomber living in the South Seas during World War II. Eckland is convinced to keep an eye on aircraft flying over his island, a task that seems simple enough....

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Candice Bergen · Peter Strauss · Donald Pleasence · John Anderson

Synopsis Soldier Blue (1970) follows the harrowing journey of two survivors, Honus and Cresta, after their cavalry unit is brutally attacked by the Cheyenne. Honus, a dedicated but inexperienced soldier, and Cresta, a young woman with a complex past and divided...

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Cliff Robertson · Claire Bloom · Lilia Skala · Leon Janney

Synopsis Charly (1968) is a captivating drama helmed by Ralph Nelson, adapted from Daniel Keyes' novel "Flowers for Algernon." The narrative revolves around a developmentally delayed adult who undergoes a transformative brain operation, leading to an abrupt intellectual maturation. This unique...

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Alain Delon · Ann-Margret · Van Heflin · Jack Palance

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Jim Brown · George Kennedy · Fredric March · Lynn Carlin

Synopsis ...tick... tick... tick... (1970) centers around a pivotal moment in a small, racially divided town in the Deep South. The narrative unfolds as a black man is elected sheriff, sparking intense racial tensions that threaten to erupt into chaos. The...

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Glenn Ford · Nancy Kwan · Rod Taylor · Suzanne Pleshette

Synopsis Fate Is the Hunter (1964) follows the harrowing tale of an airliner that meets its tragic end near Los Angeles, the result of an extraordinary sequence of events. The sole survivor of the catastrophe is a stewardess, who, along with...

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Charlton Heston · Maximilian Schell · Kathryn Hays · Leslie Nielsen

Synopsis Counterpoint (1967) follows the gripping tale of a renowned orchestra conductor who finds himself in the clutches of the Germans during World War II. Compelled to perform exclusive concerts for high-ranking Nazi officials, the conductor navigates the complexities of his...

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast James Garner · Sidney Poitier · Bibi Andersson · Bill Travers

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Sidney Poitier · Michael Caine · Nicol Williamson · Prunella Gee

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Robert Mitchum · Frank Langella · Rita Hayworth · John Colicos

Synopsis The Wrath of God (1972) follows a gripping tale set in the 1920s Latin America, where a determined colonel enlists the help of a bootlegger, an Irishman, and a former priest, portrayed by Robert Mitchum, to assassinate a ruthless and...

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Steve McQueen · Jackie Gleason · Tuesday Weld · Tony Bill

Synopsis Soldier in the Rain (1963) is a heartwarming military comedy that centers around two modern-day army pals, Master Sergeant Maxwell Slaughter (Jackie Gleason), a charismatic and savvy individual, and Sergeant Eustis Clay (Steve McQueen), who admires Slaughter and aspires to...

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Rock Hudson · Diane Ladd · Barbara Carrera · Roddy McDowall

Synopsis Embryo (1976) follows a dedicated scientist, portrayed by Rock Hudson, who is deeply engrossed in groundbreaking experiments involving a human fetus. Through his innovative research, he uncovers a revolutionary technique that allows the fetus to rapidly develop into a fully...

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Michael Caine · Sean Connery · Jacqueline Hill · George Margo

Synopsis Blood Money (TV) (1957) follows the story of "Mountain" McClintock, a boxer whose prime years are behind him. Despite his declining abilities, his unscrupulous manager continues to force him into the ring, exploiting his fading skills for personal gain. The...

Direction Paul Nickell · Franklin J. Schaffner · Allen Reisner · Robert Mulligan

Cast Al Markim · Alexander Scourby · Arthur Storch · Casey Allen

Synopsis Studio One (TV Series) (1948) was a pioneering anthology television series sponsored by Westinghouse. With a total of 466 episodes broadcast on CBS from 1948 to 1958, the show experimented with different time slots before finding its permanent home on...

Direction Ralph Levy · Seymour Berns · Ralph Nelson

Cast William Lundigan · Art Gilmore · Jack Benny · Mary Costa

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Cicely Tyson · Paul Winfield · Larry B. Scott · Helen Martin

Synopsis A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1978) follows the journey of Benjie, a troubled teenager residing in Los Angeles with his grandmother, mother, and her new partner. Haunted by his father's abandonment and the turmoil at home, Benjie finds...

Direction John Frankenheimer · Allen Reisner · Buzz Kulik · Ralph Nelson

Cast William Lundigan · Harry Townes · Michael Rennie · Art Gilmore

Synopsis Climax! (TV Series) (1954) was a groundbreaking anthology series that aired from 1954 to 1958, spanning four seasons and 166 episodes. The show was initially hosted by William Lundigan and later co-hosted by Mary Costa. A significant number of the...