Direction: Joseph Strick

Direction Joseph Strick · Ben Maddow · Sidney Meyers

Cast Barbara Baxley · Gary Merrill · Herschel Bernardi · Jean Hidey

Synopsis The Savage Eye (1960) is a unique "dramatized documentary" that intertwines a fictional narrative about a divorced woman's life with authentic documentary-style footage of an unnamed city from the 1950s. This innovative approach blends reality and fiction to create a...

Direction Joseph Strick

Cast Barbara Jefford · Milo O'Shea · Maurice Roeves · T.P. McKenna

Synopsis Ulysses (1967) is a cinematic adaptation of James Joyce's renowned novel, chronicling a single day in the lives of Leopold Bloom, Molly Bloom, and Stephen Dedalus. The narrative follows Leopold Bloom, a common man navigating the bustling streets of early...

Direction Joseph Strick

Cast Rip Torn · James T. Callahan · Ellen Burstyn · David Baur

Synopsis Tropic of Cancer (1970) follows the journey of a disillusioned American living in the vibrant city of Paris. The protagonist, a man of wandering spirit, finds himself in a cycle of fleeting relationships, moving from one bed to another in...

Direction Joseph Strick

Cast Shelley Winters · Peter Falk · Lee Grant · Peter Brocco

Synopsis The Balcony (1963) delves into the chaotic world of a seedy brothel where the inhabitants are drawn into a violent uprising, as depicted in this stylized political satire based on Jean Genet's play. Shelley Winters portrays the brothel's stern madam,...

Direction Joseph Strick

Cast Robert Drivas · Regina Baff · Barry Bostwick · David Bauer

Synopsis Road Movie (1974) follows the journey of two rough-and-tumble truck drivers who offer a lift to a woman of the night in exchange for her companionship. However, their initial agreement takes a dark turn as she faces further mistreatment. Feeling...

Direction Joseph Strick

Synopsis Criminals (1996) provides an in-depth exploration of criminal behavior in modern-day America. The film combines investigative journalism with candid interviews of criminals who admit to their offenses in front of district attorneys. It also features surveillance footage capturing real-time criminal...

Direction Irving Lerner · Joseph Strick

Synopsis Muscle Beach (S) (1948) captures the vibrant energy and raw athleticism of the original Muscle Beach in Santa Monica, California, where amateur athletes and bodybuilders showcased their strength and skills. The documentary offers a glimpse into the dynamic world of...

Direction Joseph Strick

Cast Bosco Hogan · T.P. McKenna · John Gielgud · Rosaleen Linehan

Synopsis A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1977) is a cinematic interpretation of James Joyce's seminal autobiographical novel, chronicling the life of Stephen Dedalus, a character who mirrors Joyce's own experiences. The narrative delves into Stephen's formative years,...

Direction Joseph Strick

Cast Richard Hammer

Synopsis Interviews with My Lai Veterans (S) (1971) presents a compelling account through the eyes of five ex-American soldiers who were involved in the infamous March 16, 1968, assault on the Vietnamese village of My Lai. The documentary delves into the...