Direction: Don Chaffey

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


Direction George Markstein · Patrick McGoohan · Pat Jackson · Don Chaffey

Cast Patrick McGoohan · Leo McKern · Colin Gordon · Angelo Muscat

Synopsis The Prisoner (TV Series) (1967) is a captivating British television series that aired from 1967 to 1968, comprising 17 episodes. The story revolves around a high-ranking British government agent who, after voluntarily leaving his position, is rendered unconscious and transported...

7.3

689 votes

7.3

689 votes

Direction Don Chaffey · Michael Truman · Peter Yates · Quentin Lawrence

Cast Patrick McGoohan · Peter Madden · Earl Cameron · Zia Mohyeddin

Synopsis Danger Man (TV Series) (1964) resumes three years after the initial series ended, now presented in an extended format with hour-long episodes. John Drake, the protagonist, takes on the role of a Special Security Agent for MI9, receiving his thrilling...

7.0

50 votes

7.0

50 votes

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Todd Armstrong · Nancy Kovack · Gary Raymond · Michael Gwynne

Synopsis Jason and the Argonauts (1963) follows the epic journey of Jason, who is destined to claim the throne of Thessaly. After rescuing Pelias from a near-drowning incident, Jason, unaware of Pelias' role in his father's death, is directed to embark...

6.8

7K votes

6.8

7K votes

Direction Sydney Newman · Don Leaver · Peter Hammond · Kim Mills

Cast Patrick MacNee · Diana Rigg · Honor Blackman · Linda Thorson

Synopsis The Avengers (TV Series) (1961) was a British television series that aired from 1961 to 1969, spanning 7 seasons and 161 episodes. Produced by Associated British Corporation and created by Sydney Newman, the series showcased the adventures of secret agents...

6.6

1K votes

6.6

1K votes

Direction Bruce Geller · Colin Budds · Arch Nicholson · Don Chaffey

Cast Peter Graves · Thaao Penghlis · Antony Hamilton · Phil Morris

Synopsis Mission: Impossible (TV Series) (1988) is a television series that aired from 1988 to 1990, spanning two seasons and 35 episodes. Set 15 years after the conclusion of the original "Mission: Impossible" TV series, the story revolves around Jim Phelps,...

6.2

155 votes

6.2

155 votes

Pete's Dragon

1977 · Movie · 128 min. · United States

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Helen Reddy · Mickey Rooney · Sean Marshall · Red Buttons

Synopsis Pete's Dragon (1977) is a captivating musical adventure that seamlessly combines live-action, animation, and a delightful soundtrack to tell the tale of Pete (Sean Marshall), a young boy who forms an unlikely friendship with a playful dragon named Elliot (voiced...

6.0

4K votes

6.0

4K votes

Vega$ (TV Series)

1978 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Michael Mann · Don Chaffey · Cliff Bole · Lawrence Dobkin

Cast Robert Urich · Bart Braverman · Phyllis Davis · Naomi Stevens

Synopsis Vega$ (TV Series) (1978) follows the adventures of Dan Tanna, a seasoned private investigator navigating the vibrant and often treacherous streets of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city, known for its dazzling casinos and neon lights, presents a dual nature: it...

5.9

41 votes

5.9

41 votes

MacGyver (TV Series)

1985 · Series · 45 min. · United States

Direction Lee David Zlotoff · Charles Correll · William Gereghty · Michael Vejar

Cast Richard Dean Anderson · Dana Elcar · Bruce McGill · Robin Mossley

Synopsis MacGyver (TV Series) (1985) follows the adventures of Angus MacGyver, a unique secret agent known for his unassuming demeanor and strong moral compass. Unlike typical agents, MacGyver eschews firearms, relying instead on his extraordinary intellect and practical knowledge of science....

5.8

18K votes

5.8

18K votes

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Raquel Welch · John Richardson · Percy Herbert · Robert Brown

Synopsis One Million Years B.C. (1966) follows the journey of a defiant caveman who departs from his tribe to seek a more fulfilling existence.

5.4

2K votes

5.4

2K votes

Direction Ivan Goff · Ben Roberts · Allen Baron · Dennis Donnelly

Cast Farrah Fawcett · Jaclyn Smith · Kate Jackson · Cheryl Ladd

Synopsis Charlie's Angels (TV Series) (1976) aired from 1976 to 1981, spanning 5 seasons and 110 episodes. The story begins with Jill, Sabrina, and Kelly, three talented police officers who found their abilities underutilized in mundane tasks like answering phones and...

5.3

4K votes

5.3

4K votes

Direction Terry Bishop · Bernard Knowles · Ralph Smart · Robert Day

Cast Richard Greene · Victor Woolf · Archie Duncan · Alexander Gauge

Synopsis The Adventures of Robin Hood (TV Series) (1955) is a classic British television series that aired from 1955 to 1960, consisting of 143 episodes. The show is set in medieval England and follows the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, portrayed by...

5.3

38 votes

5.3

38 votes

Direction Gene Levitt · Earl Bellamy · Leslie H. Martinson · Philip Leacock

Cast Ricardo Montalban · Hervé Villechaize · Carol Lynley · Phyllis Davis

Synopsis Fantasy Island (TV Series) (1978) follows the adventures of guests who arrive at an extraordinary island retreat where their deepest desires are brought to life. However, these wishes often unfold in surprising and unpredictable ways, leading to a mix of...

5.1

378 votes

5.1

378 votes

Direction Rick Rosner · Phil Bondelli · John Florea · Gordon Hessler

Cast Erik Estrada · Larry Wilcox · Robert Pine · Paul Linke

Synopsis CHiPs (Chips) (TV Series) (1977) aired for 6 seasons, comprising 139 episodes from 1977 to 1983. This series blended action and crime drama with comedic elements in each episode, with several early-season episodes being outright comedies. The show was renowned...

5.0

171 votes

5.0

171 votes

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Julie Ege · Brian O'Shaughnessy · Tony Bonner · Robin John

Synopsis Creatures the World Forgot (1971) follows the journey of early nomadic tribes traversing the untamed wilderness of a young Earth, facing challenges from both the unforgiving environment and internal conflicts. A catastrophic volcanic eruption leads to the demise of a...

4.8

76 votes

4.8

76 votes

Direction Rick Husky · Cliff Bole · Sigmund Neufeld Jr. · William Shatner

Cast William Shatner · Heather Locklear · Adrian Zmed · James Darren

Synopsis T.J. Hooker (TV Series) (1982) is an action-packed police drama that aired from 1982 to 1986, spanning 89 episodes. The show follows the adventures of its titular character, T.J. Hooker, and his partner, Vince Romano, as they navigate the streets...

4.7

29 votes

4.7

29 votes

4.6

63 votes

The Magic of Lassie

1978 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Mickey Rooney · Pernell Roberts · Stephanie Zimbalist · Michael Sharrett

Synopsis The Magic of Lassie (1978) unfolds at the Mitchell Winery in Northern California, where the beloved collie Lassie resides with Clovis Mitchell and his grandchildren, Chris and Kelly. One fateful day, Lassie is unexpectedly reunited with her former owner, who...

4.2

169 votes

4.2

169 votes

Charley-One-Eye

1973 · Movie · 96 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Richard Roundtree · Roy Thinnes · Nigel Davenport · Jill Pearson

Synopsis Charley-One-Eye (1973) follows the story of a former slave and a Native American who are both deceived by false promises of freedom and land ownership. As they navigate a world that has betrayed them, they seek justice and retribution. The...

4.0

21 votes

4.0

21 votes

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Lana Turner · Trevor Howard · Ralph Bates · Olga Georges-Picot

Synopsis Persecution (The Graveyard) (1974) is a British horror film that introduces Lana Turner into the realm of "aging stars in horror films." Turner portrays a wealthy and obsessively controlling woman who takes pleasure in manipulating her timid young son (Mark...

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