Direction: Jerrold Freedman

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


Direction Chris Carter · Kim Manners · Rob Bowman · David Nutter

Cast Gillian Anderson · David Duchovny · Mitch Pileggi · Robert Patrick

Synopsis The X-Files (TV Series) (1993) is a captivating television series that aired from 1993 to 2018, spanning 11 seasons and 218 episodes. The show follows the dynamic duo of FBI agents, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who hold starkly different...

7.2

65K votes

7.2

65K votes

Direction Rod Serling · Jeannot Szwarc · Jeff Corey · Gene R. Kearney

Cast Rod Serling · John Astin · Geraldine Page · Vincent Price

Synopsis Night Gallery (TV Series) (1969) presented a unique blend of horror and fantasy, with Rod Serling serving as the host and narrator. Set in an art gallery, Serling introduced each episode by unveiling paintings created by artist Tom Wright, which...

6.9

166 votes

6.9

166 votes

Direction Jerrold Freedman

Cast Robert Culp · Eli Wallach · Michael C. Gwynne

Synopsis A Cold Night's Death (TV) (1973) follows a chilling narrative where researchers Culp and Wallach, stationed in a remote polar outpost, begin to harbor suspicions that an unknown entity, distinct from their research primates, is lurking within their isolated environment.

5.8

46 votes

5.8

46 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

Kansas City Bomber

1972 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Jerrold Freedman

Cast Raquel Welch · Kevin McCarthy · Helena Kallianiotes · Norman Alden

Synopsis Kansas City Bomber (1972) follows the journey of a talented roller-derby athlete named K. C. Carr. As she navigates the thrilling world of competitive skating, she finds herself torn between her ambition for fame and her longing for a fulfilling...

5.3

21 votes

5.3

21 votes

Borderline

1980 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Jerrold Freedman

Cast Charles Bronson · Bruno Kirby · Bert Remsen · Michael Lerner

Synopsis Borderline (1980) follows the story of Jeb Maynard, a dedicated patrolman tasked with securing the U.S.-Mexican border. After his partner and close friend, Scooter, is brutally murdered, Maynard becomes determined to bring the culprit to justice. The federal authorities, however,...

5.1

204 votes

5.1

204 votes

Direction Jerrold Freedman

Cast Patty Duke · Frederic Forrest · Peter Coyote · Meg Foster

Synopsis Best Kept Secrets (TV) (1984) centers around Blaise Dietz, portrayed by Patty Duke Astin, who is married to a police officer, also named Blaise Dietz, played by Frederic Forrest. The story unfolds as Frederic Forrest's ambition to join a special...

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Direction Rod Serling · Jerrold Freedman · William Hale · Jack Laird

Cast Patty Duke · Virginia Mayo · David Wayne · Cesar Romero

Synopsis Night Gallery: The Diary/A Matter of Semantics/Big Surprise/Professor Peabody's Last Lecture (TV) (1971) presents a collection of four eerie tales. The first story revolves around a gossip columnist who encounters a mysterious diary that reveals her grim destiny. In the...

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Direction Rod Serling · Jerrold Freedman · Jeannot Szwarc

Cast Vincent Price · E.G. Marshall · Imogene Coca · Desi Arnaz Jr.

Synopsis Night Gallery: Death in the Family/The Merciful/Class of '99/Satisfaction Guaranteed (TV) (1971) presents a quartet of chilling tales. In the first segment, a fugitive named Doran seeks refuge in the eerie funeral parlor run by the enigmatic Mr. Soames. Meanwhile,...

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Direction Jerrold Freedman

Cast Robert Mitchum · Wilford Brimley · Kathleen York · Guy Boyd

Synopsis Thompson's Last Run (TV) (1986) follows the story of a seasoned criminal (Robert Mitchum) who is in the process of being moved from a federal prison to a Texas facility to complete his life sentence. During the transfer, his niece...

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Direction Jerrold Freedman

Cast Bobby Hosea · Jessica Tuck · David Roberson · James Handy

Synopsis The O.J. Simpson Story (TV) (1995) delves into the tumultuous and controversial relationship between O.J. Simpson and his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson. The film meticulously portrays the more scandalous aspects of their union, culminating in the dramatic events surrounding O.J....

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Direction Jerrold Freedman

Cast Denis Arndt · Mark Blum · Suzzanne Douglas · Anthony Dean Fields

Synopsis Condition: Critical (TV) (1992) is a gripping medical drama that unfolds in the bustling city of Los Angeles, where a deadly virus is on the rampage. The story follows the intense efforts of healthcare professionals as they race against time...

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Direction Jerrold Freedman

Cast Ken Olin · Margaret Colin · Annabella Price · James Handy

Synopsis Goodnight Sweet Wife: A Murder in Boston (TV) (1990) delves into a gripping true story set in Boston, focusing on a furrier and his expectant wife who were tragically shot in their vehicle on October 23, 1989. The wife and...

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Direction Jerrold Freedman

Cast Louis Gossett Jr. · Clu Gulager · Mary Alice · Barry Brown

Synopsis Lawman Without a Gun (TV) (1978) follows the journey of a dedicated civil rights activist who, during the tumultuous 1960s, decides to return to his modest Southern hometown. His mission? To challenge the status quo by running for the position...

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Victims (TV)

1982 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction Jerrold Freedman

Cast Ken Howard · Kate Nelligan · Madge Sinclair · Jonelle Allen

Synopsis Victims (TV) (1982) follows the chilling narrative of a serial rapist who is shockingly acquitted of his heinous crimes due to significant errors in the police investigation. Outraged and seeking justice, the women he victimized band together to take matters...

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Unholy Matrimony

1988 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Jerrold Freedman

Cast Patrick Duffy · Charles Durning · Michael O'Keefe · Lisa Blount

Synopsis Unholy Matrimony (1988) is a steamy, low-brow drama inspired by a true story. It follows a tenacious police detective as he delves into an insurance scam that leads to a woman's murder. The detective becomes certain that he is closing...

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Direction Jerrold Freedman

Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Jack Thibeau · Robert Prosky · Michael C. Gwynne

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock presents: The Right Kind of Medicine (TV) (1986) follows the story of a physician struggling with alcoholism who encounters an injured bank robber, an old acquaintance, and decides to provide him with a unique prescription.

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Family Sins (TV)

1987 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Jerrold Freedman

Cast James Farentino · Jill Eikenberry · Thomas Wilson Brown · Andrew Bednarski

Synopsis Family Sins (TV) (1987) centers around Gordon Williams, a rigid and unyielding figure who openly favors his younger son. This preferential treatment leads to a deep emotional strain within the family, as the older son struggles to find his place....

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Direction Rod Serling · Theodore J. Flicker · Jerrold Freedman · William Hale

Cast Bob Crane · Jo Anne Worley · Victor Buono · Forrest Tucker

Synopsis Night Gallery: House with Ghost/A Midnight Visit to the Neighborhood/Dr. Stringfellow's Rejuvenator/Hell's Bells (TV) (1971) presents a chilling anthology of four tales. In the first segment, a deceitful husband lures his unsuspecting wife to a supposedly haunted residence with sinister...

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Direction Rod Serling · Jerrold Freedman · Allen Reisner · Jeannot Szwarc

Cast Joseph Wiseman · Diane Keaton · Angel Tompkins · Burgess Meredith

Synopsis Night Gallery: Room with a View/The Little Black Bag/The Nature of the Enemy (TV) (1970) presents a trio of chilling tales. In the first segment, a man named Jacob Bauman enlists the help of his nurse to address his wife's...

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