Direction: Joseph M. Newman

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Joseph M. Newman. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction Rod Serling · John Brahm · Douglas Heyes · Buzz Kulik

Cast Rod Serling · Burgess Meredith · Vaughn Taylor · Jack Klugman

Synopsis The Twilight Zone (TV Series) (1959) is a classic anthology series that aired from 1959 to 1964, spanning 5 seasons and 156 episodes. Created by Rod Serling, this iconic show delves into the lives of everyday people who unexpectedly encounter...

8.0

4K votes

8.0

4K votes

711 Ocean Drive

1950 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Edmond O'Brien · Joanne Dru · Otto Kruger · Barry Kelley

Synopsis 711 Ocean Drive (1950) follows the story of a telephone repairman in Los Angeles who leverages his expertise in electronics to assist a bookie in establishing a betting operation. After the bookie's untimely murder, the ambitious technician seizes control of...

6.6

109 votes

6.6

109 votes

Dangerous Crossing

1953 · Movie · 75 min. · United States

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Jeanne Crain · Michael Rennie · Max Showalter · Carl Betz

Synopsis Dangerous Crossing (1953) follows the journey of a newlywed woman who embarks on her honeymoon voyage aboard an opulent ocean liner. Her joy is short-lived as she discovers her husband has vanished without a trace. The mystery deepens when no...

6.5

115 votes

6.5

115 votes

Abandoned

1949 · Movie · 78 min. · United States

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Dennis O'Keefe · Gale Storm · Marjorie Rambeau · Raymond Burr

Synopsis Abandoned (1949) delves into the grim world of baby trafficking, as seen through the lens of an unwed mother's harrowing journey. When her family and friends embark on a quest to locate her missing infant, they uncover a sinister network...

6.2

33 votes

6.2

33 votes

Fort Massacre

1958 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Joel McCrea · John Russell · Susan Cabot · Forrest Tucker

Synopsis Fort Massacre (1958) follows a group of soldiers from the cavalry who are relentlessly targeted by Native American tribes. The film delves into the challenges and dangers they face as they strive to protect their outpost and survive the ongoing...

6.0

223 votes

6.0

223 votes

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Mary Badham · Dee Hartford · Tod Andrews · Tim Stafford

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: The Bewitchin' Pool (TV) (1964) follows the journey of two youngsters who find respite from their quarreling parents by venturing through a mysterious gateway hidden at the bottom of their swimming pool. This gateway leads them to...

5.9

55 votes

5.9

55 votes

5.9

189 votes

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Jack Klugman · Connie Gilchrist · Bobby Diamond · Bill Mumy

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: In Praise of Pip (TV) (1963) follows the story of Max Phillips, a small-time bookie in the early 1960s who is deeply dissatisfied with his life. His sole source of pride is his son, Pip, who is...

5.8

57 votes

5.8

57 votes

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Mickey Rooney

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: The Last Night of a Jockey (TV) (1963) follows the tale of a former jockey who, after a series of unfortunate events, finds himself on the brink of a crucial moment in his life. As he anxiously...

5.6

56 votes

5.6

56 votes

Love Nest

1951 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast June Haver · William Lundigan · Frank Fay · Marilyn Monroe

Synopsis Love Nest (1951) follows the story of Jim and Connie, a married couple navigating the challenges of post-war life. Their newly acquired, dilapidated brownstone becomes a constant source of trouble, disrupting their attempts to settle into a routine. While Jim...

5.6

50 votes

5.6

50 votes

The Big Circus

1959 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Victor Mature · Red Buttons · Rhonda Fleming · Kathryn Grant

Synopsis The Big Circus (1959) follows the story of Hank Whirling, a circus proprietor who is determined to revive his struggling circus after facing financial ruin. However, his efforts are continually hindered by a series of unfortunate events and accidents. As...

5.5

122 votes

5.5

122 votes

5.5

178 votes

This Island Earth

1955 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Jeff Morrow · Faith Domergue · Rex Reason · Lance Fuller

Synopsis This Island Earth (1955) follows the journey of Dr. Cal Meacham, a brilliant atomic scientist who is recruited for a clandestine research project in a secluded laboratory. Unbeknownst to him, this project is part of a sinister plot orchestrated by...

5.5

490 votes

5.5

490 votes

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Lee Kinsolving · Shelley Fabares · Michael Forest · Denver Pyle

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: Black Leather Jackets (TV) (1964) follows the unsettling tale of a tranquil community that is disrupted by the arrival of three men clad in black leather jackets and riding motorcycles. The men's presence brings an air of...

5.4

57 votes

5.4

57 votes

5.3

193 votes

Red Skies of Montana

1952 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Richard Widmark · Constance Smith · Jeffrey Hunter · Richard Boone

Synopsis Red Skies of Montana (1952) follows the harrowing tale of a massive wildfire that erupts in the rugged mountains of Montana. A specialized team of 'Smoke Jumpers,' elite firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service, is swiftly deployed from their base...

5.2

49 votes

5.2

49 votes

Kiss of Fire

1955 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Jack Palance · Barbara Rush · Rex Reason · Martha Hyer

Synopsis Kiss of Fire (1955) unfolds in the year 1700, as the Spanish outpost in Santa Fe, New Mexico, receives news of the ailing King of Spain. Princess Lucia, the favored successor, is mysteriously present in this distant location. The challenge...

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The Human Jungle

1954 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Gary Merrill · Jan Sterling · Regis Toomey · Lamont Johnson

Synopsis The Human Jungle (1954) follows Danforth as he takes the reins of a troubled police department in a crime-ridden district of a major city. The area is plagued by juvenile delinquency, minor crimes, corruption, and the recent unsolved murder of...

Not rated

Not rated