Direction: Robert Dornhelm

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


Direction Robert Dornhelm · Simon Wincer · Sergio Mimica-Gezzan · Michael W. Watkins

Cast Matthew Settle · Skeet Ulrich · Michael Spears · Tonantzin Carmelo

Synopsis Into the West (TV Miniseries) (2005) is a sweeping 6-episode narrative that delves into the dramatic saga of the American frontier's expansion. Produced by TNT in collaboration with DreamWorks Television, and overseen by executive producer Steven Spielberg, this 12-hour limited...

6.9

321 votes

6.9

321 votes

La Bohème

2008 · Movie · 109 min. · Austria

Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Anna Netrebko · Rolando Villazón · Nicole Cabell · Tiziano Bracci

Synopsis La Bohème (2008) delves into the heart-wrenching tale of love between Mimí and Rodolfo, unfolding in the vibrant city of Paris during the year 1830. The narrative follows the passionate and tumultuous relationship between the two young lovers, set against...

6.8

193 votes

6.8

193 votes

Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Ben Kingsley · Brenda Blethyn · Hannah Taylor Gordon · Tatjana Blacher

Synopsis Anne Frank: The Whole Story (TV Miniseries) (2001) delves into the life of Anne Frank, a young girl whose experiences during World War II would leave an indelible mark on history. The miniseries begins with Anne's carefree childhood before the...

6.7

733 votes

6.7

733 votes

Direction Robert Dornhelm · Brendan Donnison

Cast Brenda Blethyn · Malcolm McDowell · Clémence Poésy · Alexander Beyer

Synopsis War and Peace (TV Miniseries) (2007) brings Leo Tolstoy's sprawling historical saga to the screen in a lavish adaptation that explores themes of self-sacrifice and self-indulgence against the backdrop of Russian society during the Napoleonic era. This epic tale is...

6.6

633 votes

6.6

633 votes

Direction Steve Thompson · Umut Dag · Robert Dornhelm

Cast Matthew Beard · Juergen Mauer · Luise von Finckh · Jessica De Gouw

Synopsis Vienna Blood (TV Series) (2019) follows the journey of Max Liebermann, a dedicated student of the renowned Sigmund Freud, as he collaborates with Detective Oskar Rheinhardt to unravel a sequence of unsettling murders. Set against the backdrop of the opulent...

6.3

482 votes

6.3

482 votes

4.9

47 votes

Echo Park

1986 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Susan Dey · Tom Hulce · Michael Bowen · Christopher Walker

Synopsis Echo Park (1986) unfolds in the vibrant and eclectic Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, where the residents harbor more than meets the eye. May, a waitress and single mother to Henry, harbors dreams of becoming an actress. In need...

4.8

44 votes

4.8

44 votes

Spartacus (TV)

2004 · Movie · 174 min. · United States

Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Goran Visnjic · Alan Bates · Angus MacFadyen · Rhona Mitra

Synopsis Spartacus (TV) (2004) chronicles the thrilling tale of a young man who, after witnessing his father's brutal murder, is enslaved by the Romans. Set against the backdrop of the Roman Empire in 72 BC, this gripping narrative follows his journey...

4.7

2K votes

4.7

2K votes

Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Dougray Scott · Omar Sharif · Linus Roache · Paul Rhys

Synopsis The Ten Commandments (TV) (2006) follows the life of Moses (Dougray Scott), a figure venerated by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. The narrative begins with a prophecy that foretells the rise of a Hebrew child who will challenge the Pharaoh (Paul...

4.5

301 votes

4.5

301 votes

Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast James Woods · Penelope Ann Miller · Michelle Nolden · John Bourgeois

Synopsis Rudy: The Rudy Giuliani Story (TV) (2003) chronicles the life of the charismatic and ambitious Rudy Giuliani, from his early career as a New York district attorney in the 1980s to his tumultuous personal life and political journey. The film...

4.4

117 votes

4.4

117 votes

Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Hayden Panettiere · Vincent Riotta · Paolo Romio · Marcia Gay Harden

Synopsis Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy (TV) (2011) delves into the intricate and controversial events surrounding the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher. The film follows Seattle honors student Amanda Knox, portrayed by Hayden Panettiere, who was accused...

4.1

374 votes

4.1

374 votes

Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Kimberly Williams-Paisley · Carter Burns · Jason London · Annabella Sciorra

Synopsis Identity Theft: The Michelle Brown Story (TV) (2004) delves into the harrowing reality of identity theft, highlighting the alarming statistic that every six minutes in America, someone falls victim to this crime. The narrative unfolds as Michelle Brown, an unsuspecting...

3.6

265 votes

3.6

265 votes

The Unfish

1997 · Movie · 90 min. · Austria

Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Maria Schrader · Eva Herzig · Andreas Lust · Georges Kern

Synopsis The Unfish (1997) follows the story of Sophie, who travels to a small village to handle the affairs of her recently deceased uncle Roberto, a charismatic fairground performer. Roberto's most notable attraction was a colossal stuffed whale, which he used...

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Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Vojtech Kotek · Zuzana Stivínová · Tatiana Pauhofová · Anna Posch

Synopsis Maria Theresia (TV Miniseries) (2017) unfolds during an era dominated by absolute monarchies, where political maneuvering and strategic marriages overshadow the notion of love. The idea of a ruling empress seems unfathomable. Yet, within the opulent walls of the Hofburg...

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Requiem for Dominic

1991 · Movie · 90 min. · Austria

Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Georg Hoffmann-Ostenhof · Georg Metzenrad · Felix Mitterer · Werner Prinz

Synopsis Requiem for Dominic (1991) portrays the chaotic early days when anti-Communist revolutionaries toppled Romanian President Nicolai Ceausescu in December 1989, marking the beginning of the end for the "Iron Curtain" across Eastern Europe.

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Suburban Madness

2004 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Sela Ward · Elizabeth Peña · Rheagan Wallace · Kate Greenhouse

Synopsis Suburban Madness (2004) is a gripping drama inspired by the true events involving Clara Harris, a dentist from Houston, Texas. The film delves into the tumultuous life of Harris, who gained national attention in July 2002 when she was involved...

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Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Helena Bonham Carter · Robert Picardo · Frank Whaley · Bill Bolender

Synopsis Fatal Deception: Mrs. Lee Harvey Oswald (TV) (1993) delves into the life of Marina Oswald, the widow of Lee Harvey Oswald, the individual implicated in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Through a series of flashbacks, the narrative explores...

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RFK (TV)

2002 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Robert Dornhelm

Cast Linus Roache · James Cromwell · David Paymer · Martin Donovan

Synopsis RFK (TV) (2002) chronicles the journey of Robert Kennedy as he steps into the spotlight following the tragic assassination of his brother, John F. Kennedy. Compelled by the weight of his loss, Kennedy takes on the monumental task of guiding...

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