Direction: William D. Russell

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by William D. Russell. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction Erle Stanley Gardner · Arthur Marks · Jesse Hibbs · William D. Russell

Cast Raymond Burr · William Hopper · Barbara Hale · William Talman

Synopsis Perry Mason (TV Series) (1957) is a classic legal drama that aired from 1957 to 1966, spanning 9 seasons and 271 episodes. The show centers around the brilliant defense attorney Perry Mason, portrayed by Raymond Burr. Mason is known for...

6.5

1K votes

6.5

1K votes

The Green Promise

1949 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction William D. Russell

Cast Marguerite Chapman · Walter Brennan · Robert Paige · Natalie Wood

Synopsis The Green Promise (1949) follows the story of a headstrong elderly farmer who is resistant to the advice of his neighbors regarding the modernization of his farm. He firmly believes that traditional methods are sufficient. Living with him are his...

5.8

99 votes

5.8

99 votes

Direction Don Fedderson · Edmund L. Hartmann · James Sheldon · Charles Barton

Cast Brian Keith · Kathy Garver · Anissa Jones · Johnny Whitaker

Synopsis Family Affair (TV Series) (1966) follows the story of Bill Davis, a carefree bachelor residing in Manhattan with his loyal butler, Giles French. Bill's world is turned upside down when his late brother's three children—twins Buffy and Jody, aged 6,...

5.7

36 votes

5.7

36 votes

Best of the Badmen

1951 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction William D. Russell

Cast Robert Ryan · Claire Trevor · Jack Buetel · Robert Preston

Synopsis Best of the Badmen (1951) follows the story of Jeff Clanton, a Missouri Army major who, after the Civil War, convinces the remaining members of Quantrill's Raiders to surrender and align themselves with the Union. Among these notorious outlaws are...

5.6

125 votes

5.6

125 votes

Direction Charles Barton · William D. Russell · Don Taylor · Jeffrey Hayden

Cast Jay North · Herbert Anderson · Gloria Henry · Bill Booth

Synopsis Dennis the Menace (TV Series) (1959) is a beloved live-action television series that aired from 1959 to 1963, consisting of 146 episodes. Based on the Hank Ketcham comic strip of the same name, the show follows the escapades of Dennis...

4.9

55 votes

4.9

55 votes

Direction William D. Russell · Bob Claver · Don Taylor · Richard Kinon

Cast Inger Stevens · William Windom · Cathleen Nesbitt · Mickey Sholdar

Synopsis The Farmer's Daughter (TV Series) (1963) aired from 1963 to 1966, spanning three seasons and 101 episodes. The story revolves around Glen Morley, a widowed congressman from Minnesota residing in Washington D.C. with his mother and two sons. When Katy...

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Empire (TV Series)

1962 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Kathleen Hite · Bernard McEveety · Abner Biberman · John Farrow

Cast Richard Egan · Ryan O'Neal · Anne Seymour · Terry Moore

Synopsis Empire (TV Series) (1962) is a television series that aired from 1962 to 1964, consisting of 33 episodes. The show revolves around Jim Redigo, who serves as the foreman of the vast Garrett Ranch. The ranch is owned by the...

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Direction William D. Russell

Cast Robert Benchley · Humphrey Bogart · Carmen Cavallaro · Bing Crosby

Synopsis Hollywood Victory Caravan (S) (1945) follows the journey of a young woman who is determined to reach Washington D.C. to reunite with her solitary brother, a wounded soldier. In her quest, she successfully convinces the renowned Bing Crosby to allow...

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Direction William D. Russell

Cast Gail Russell · Diana Lynn · Brian Donlevy · Billy De Wolfe

Synopsis Our Hearts Were Growing Up (1946) follows the lives of Cornelia and Emily, two young women navigating the complexities of love and relationships while attending college in the early 1920s. Their romantic entanglements take unexpected turns, leading to a web...

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The Sainted Sisters

1948 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction William D. Russell

Cast Veronica Lake · Joan Caulfield · Barry Fitzgerald · George Reeves

Synopsis The Sainted Sisters (1948) follows the journey of two cunning female con artists from the bustling streets of New York City. After successfully pulling off their latest scheme and securing a substantial haul, they find themselves on the run from...

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Dear Ruth

1947 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction William D. Russell

Cast Joan Caulfield · William Holden · Mona Freeman · Edward Arnold

Synopsis Dear Ruth (1947) presents a typical day in the Wilkins household, where the family dynamics are anything but ordinary. The Wilkins family includes Ruth, a reserved yet beautiful young woman, her stern father who is a judge, and Miriam, a...

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Direction Roy Kellino · Robert Stevenson · Peter Godfrey · Lewis R. Foster

Cast Hugh Sanders · Frank Lovejoy · Hillary Brooke · Robin Hughes

Synopsis The Star and the Story (TV Series) (1955) presents a collection of dramatic tales, each episode showcasing a unique cast or individual performer. Produced by the renowned Four Star Productions, this series offers a platform for emerging talents, many of...

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Direction Ed James · Peter Tewksbury · William D. Russell

Cast Robert Young · Jane Wyatt · Billy Gray · Lauren Chapin

Synopsis Father Knows Best (TV Series) (1954) is a beloved television sitcom that aired from 1954 to 1960, spanning 203 episodes. This show is an adaptation of a popular radio program and centers around the Anderson family, led by the wise...

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Direction Bernard Girard · William D. Russell · Sidney Lumet · Jack Gage

Cast Walter Cronkite · Paul Birch · Roy Engel · E.G. Marshall

Synopsis You Are There (TV Series) (1953) spanned 160 episodes from 1953 to 1972, with Walter Cronkite serving as the host for vivid reenactments of pivotal historical moments. The series brought to life significant events such as "The Landing of the...

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