Direction: Sam Pillsbury
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Sam Pillsbury. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 22
Eerie, Indiana (TV Series)
1991 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction José Rivera · Karl Schaefer · Joe Dante · Bob Balaban
Cast Omri Katz · Justin Shenkarow · Francis Guinan · Julie Condra
Synopsis Eerie, Indiana (TV Series) (1991) follows the adventures of Marshall Teller, a young boy who relocates with his family to the peculiar town of Eerie, Indiana, home to 16,661 residents. Upon arrival, Marshall befriends Simon Holmes, one of the few...
7.1
119 votes
7.1
119 votes
Starlight Hotel
1987 · Movie · 91 min. · New Zealand
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Peter Phelps · Greer Robson · Marshall Napier · Alice Fraser
5.8
33 votes
5.8
33 votes
The Scarecrow
1982 · Movie · 88 min. · New Zealand
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Jono Smith · Daniel McLaren · Mark Hadlow · John Carradine
Synopsis The Scarecrow (1982) follows the chilling tale of a murderer who disguises himself as a magician, targeting a teenage girl as his next victim. The story begins on a seemingly ordinary summer morning when 14-year-old Ned Poindexter and his friend...
4.9
27 votes
4.9
27 votes
Fifteen and Pregnant (TV)
1998 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Kirsten Dunst · Park Overall · Julia Whelan · Margot Demeter
Synopsis Fifteen and Pregnant (TV) (1998) follows the journey of Tina Spangler, a 15-year-old girl who finds herself unexpectedly pregnant. Faced with the daunting decisions of abortion, adoption, or raising a child alone, Tina feels overwhelmed and isolated. Her boyfriend, who...
4.7
52 votes
4.7
52 votes
Into the Badlands (TV)
1991 · Movie · 89 min. · United States
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Bruce Dern · Mariel Hemingway · Helen Hunt · Dylan McDermott
Synopsis Into the Badlands (TV) (1991) follows the journey of a relentless bounty hunter as he traverses the untamed western landscape in pursuit of a notorious fugitive known as Red Roundtree. The bounty hunter's mission takes him through treacherous terrains and...
4.1
28 votes
4.1
28 votes
Free Willy 3: The Rescue
1997 · Movie · 86 min. · United States
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Jason James Richter · Patrick Kilpatrick · Vincent Berry · August Schellenberg
Synopsis Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997) follows the return of the beloved orca, Willy, who faces a new peril from illegal whalers profiting from the sushi market. Jesse, now a 16-year-old, secures a position on a research vessel dedicated to...
3.4
3K votes
3.4
3K votes
Zandalee
1990 · Movie · 100 min. · United States
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Nicolas Cage · Judge Reinhold · Erika Anderson · Joe Pantoliano
Synopsis Zandalee (1990) follows the story of a woman trapped in a stale marriage with a former poet turned corporate executive, Thierry. Seeking excitement, she becomes entangled with Johnny, an old acquaintance of her husband who is both manipulative and self-centered....
3.3
593 votes
3.3
593 votes
The Wedding Dress (TV)
2001 · Movie · 95 min. · United States
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Lauren Lee Smith · Neil Patrick Harris · Tyne Daly · Margaret Colin
Synopsis The Wedding Dress (TV) (2001) follows the journey of a beautifully crafted wedding dress that seems to bring more misfortune than marital bliss. The story begins with Hannah Pinkham, whose mother creates a stunning gown for her impending nuptials. However,...
3.2
73 votes
3.2
73 votes
Audrey's Rain (TV)
2003 · Movie · 120 min. · United States
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Jean Smart · RIchard Gilliland · Samantha Bennett · Carol Kane
Synopsis Audrey's Rain (TV) (2003) follows the story of a middle-aged woman, portrayed by Jean Smart, who is known for her bitterness and solitary lifestyle. After her sister tragically takes her own life, she is reluctantly compelled to take on the...
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Shadows of Desire (TV)
1994 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Nicollette Sheridan · Joe Lando · Adrian Pasdar · Richard Roundtree
Synopsis Shadows of Desire (TV) (1994) follows the emotional turmoil of a woman who finds herself at a crossroads. She is deeply in love with a kind and caring man, but she also harbors a hidden, intense attraction to his more...
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Search for Grace (TV)
1994 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Lisa Hartman · Ken Wahl · Richard Masur · Suzzanne Douglas
Synopsis Search for Grace (TV) (1994) follows the journey of a woman who is plagued by unsettling flashbacks. As she delves deeper into her past through hypnotherapy, she uncovers a startling revelation: she and her boyfriend have been living parallel lives...
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Crooked Earth
2001 · Movie · 100 min. · New Zealand
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Temuera Morrison · Lawrence Makoare · Jaime Passier-Armstrong · Quinton Hita
Synopsis Crooked Earth (2001) presents a gripping narrative where the clash between ancestral customs and governmental power takes center stage. The film delves into the complexities of tribal identity and the struggle for autonomy in the face of external control. As...
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TV 101 (TV Series)
1988 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Bethany Rooney · Eric Laneuville · Ben Bolt · Win Phelps
Cast Sam Robards · Brynn Thayer · Leon Russom · Andrew Cassese
Synopsis TV 101 (TV Series) (1988) is a television program that aired from 1988 to 1989, consisting of 13 episodes. The show follows Kevin Keegan, a recently divorced TV news photographer who decides to leave his job and return to Roosevelt...
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Sins of Silence
1996 · Movie · 86 min. · United States
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Lindsay Wagner · Holly Marie Combs · Cynthia Sikes · Sean McCann
Synopsis Sins of Silence (1996) follows the journey of a former nun who now works as a rape counselor. She finds herself in a moral and legal dilemma when she is ordered by a court to disclose confidential files related to...
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Where the Red Fern Grows
2003 · Movie · 86 min. · United States
Direction Lyman Dayton · Sam Pillsbury
Cast Joseph Ashton · Dave Matthews · Renee Faia · Mac Davis
Synopsis Where the Red Fern Grows (2003) follows the inspiring journey of a young boy who embarks on a mission to acquire his own pair of red-bone hound hunting dogs. This captivating story, suitable for viewers of all ages, blends heartwarming...
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Endless Bummer
2009 · Movie · 87 min. · United States
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Khan Chittenden · Colton James · Ray Santiago · Allison Scagliotti
Synopsis Endless Bummer (2009) follows a group of young surfers and an experienced veteran surfer as they embark on a thrilling journey from Ventura, California, to the San Fernando Valley. Their mission? To retrieve a highly coveted, stolen surfboard. The adventure...
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Surf Party
2013 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Vanessa Angel · Richmond Arquette · Jules Bruff · Andrew Caldwell
Synopsis Surf Party (2013) is a hilarious summer adventure from National Lampoon, known for their irreverent comedic style. The story unfolds in the sunny surf town of Ventura, California, where JD's prized surfboard is swiped by a surfer from Los Angeles....
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A Mother's Instinct (TV)
1996 · Movie · 88 min. · United States
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Lindsay Wagner · Debrah Farentino · John Terry · Lynne Thigpen
Synopsis A Mother's Instinct (TV) (1996) follows the story of Holly Mitchell, a divorcee who finds new love and remarries Carl Gibbons, a widower with two young sons. However, her newfound happiness is shattered when she starts to question Carl's past,...
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Eyes of Terror (TV)
1994 · Movie · 91 min. · United States
Direction Sam Pillsbury
Cast Barbara Eden · Ted Marcoux · Missy Crider · Joan Pringle
Synopsis Eyes of Terror (TV) (1994) follows Dr. Jesse Newman, portrayed by Barbara Eden, as she takes on the challenging task of treating David, a grieving police officer played by Michael Nouri, who has lost his partner in a tragic shootout....
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Against the Law (TV Series)
1990 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction David Manson · Jan Egleson · Peter Ellis · Sam Pillsbury
Cast Michael O'Keefe · Suzzanne Douglas · Elizabeth Ruscio · M.C. Gainey
Synopsis Against the Law (TV Series) (1990) follows the journey of Simon MacHeath, a dynamic and passionate attorney who has bid farewell to his role at a renowned law firm to establish his own legal practice. Known for his intense and...
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