Direction: Henry Hathaway

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Victor Mature · Richard Widmark · Brian Donlevy · Coleen Gray

Synopsis Kiss of Death (1947) follows the story of Nick Bianco, a petty criminal who, along with three accomplices, attempts to rob a high-end jewelry store. After being shot and apprehended, District Attorney Louis D'Angelo offers Bianco a deal to reduce...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast James Stewart · Richard Conte · Lee J. Cobb · Helen Walker

Synopsis Call Northside 777 (1948) follows the gripping tale that begins in 1932 with the murder of a police officer and the subsequent imprisonment of Frank Wiecek for life. A decade later, an advertisement placed by Frank's mother catches the attention...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast John Wayne · Glen Campbell · Kim Darby · Jeremy Slate

Synopsis True Grit (1969) follows the journey of a spirited teenage girl, Mattie Ross (Kim Darby), who embarks on a quest for vengeance after her father's brutal murder. Determined to bring the killer to justice, she enlists the help of the...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Richard Widmark · Lionel Barrymore · Dean Stockwell · Paul Harvey

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Marilyn Monroe · Joseph Cotten · Jean Peters · Denis O'Dea

Synopsis Niagara (1953) follows the story of George and Rose Loomis, a newlywed couple enjoying their honeymoon at a motel near the majestic Niagara Falls. However, their idyllic trip takes a dark turn when Rose, dissatisfied with her marriage, conspires with...

Direction Henry Hathaway · John Ford · George Marshall · Richard Thorpe

Cast Carroll Baker · James Stewart · Debbie Reynolds · Gregory Peck

Synopsis How the West Was Won (1962) chronicles the dramatic journey of the Prescott and Rawlings families as they traverse the American frontier from the 1830s to the 1880s. Their odyssey begins with a voyage along the Erie Canal, followed by...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Gary Cooper · Franchot Tone · Richard Cromwell · Guy Standing

Synopsis The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935) follows the thrilling escapades of three brave soldiers stationed in colonial India. The narrative unfolds as these courageous individuals are dispatched to the perilous border regions, where they must confront the formidable challenges...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast John Wayne · Dean Martin · Martha Hyer · Michael Anderson Jr.

Synopsis The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) follows the tale of four brothers who are determined to seek justice for their father's untimely demise. The story unfolds on a sprawling ranch, where the siblings unite to confront the challenges and dangers...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Gary Cooper · Ann Harding · Ida Lupino · John Halliday

Synopsis Peter Ibbetson (1935) is a celebrated romantic period drama that garnered praise from surrealists upon its release. The film features Gary Cooper as the lead character, an architect who journeys to meet the Duke of Towers for a commission. During...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Lucille Ball · Clifton Webb · William Bendix · Mark Stevens

Synopsis The Dark Corner (1946) follows the story of a private investigator, Bradford Galt, who relocates from San Francisco to New York after being released from prison due to the actions of his former lawyer partner, Tony Jardine. Galt soon realizes...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Tyrone Power · Susan Hayward · Hugh Marlowe · Edgar Buchanan

Synopsis Rawhide (1951) unfolds in the rugged landscape of Arizona, where a stagecoach stop becomes the setting for a tense standoff. An attendant and a stranded woman, accompanied by her infant, find themselves held captive by a group of escaped convicts....

Direction Henry Hathaway · Howard Hawks · Henry King · Henry Koster

Cast Fred Allen · Anne Baxter · Jeanne Crain · Farley Granger

Synopsis O. Henry's Full House (1952) is a compilation film that unites five esteemed directors and a stellar ensemble cast to adapt several tales by the renowned American writer O. Henry for the big screen. In "The Cop and the Anthem,"...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Paul Douglas · Richard Basehart · Barbara Bel Geddes · Debra Paget

Synopsis Fourteen Hours (14 Hours) (1951) follows the intense drama of a troubled young man who, feeling unloved by his parents and overwhelmed by the fear of failing to make his girlfriend happy, climbs onto the ledge of a tall building...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Don Murray · Diane Varsi · Chill Wills · Dennis Hopper

Synopsis From Hell to Texas (1958) is a lean and stark western film that introduces Don Murray as a lighthearted cowboy. After inadvertently causing the death of a wealthy landowner's son (R. G. Armstrong), Murray is forced to flee, relentlessly pursued...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Gary Cooper · David Niven · Broderick Crawford · Reginald Owen

Synopsis The Real Glory (1939) is set in 1906, when the American army withdraws from Manila, leaving a small group of officers tasked with organizing the Philippines Constabulary. Their mission is to safeguard the local population from brutal aggressors. Initially, these...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Tyrone Power · Dorothy Lamour · Edward Arnold · Lloyd Nolan

Synopsis Johnny Apollo (1940) follows the journey of a young man whose life takes a dramatic turn when his father, a once-respected Wall Street broker, is imprisoned. Determined to secure his father's freedom, the protagonist resorts to illicit activities, navigating the...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Van Johnson · Vera Miles · Cecil Parker · Patricia Laffan

Synopsis 23 Paces to Baker Street (1956) follows the gripping tale of Philip Hannon, a visually impaired playwright residing in London. His life takes a dramatic turn when he inadvertently eavesdrops on a dubious conversation, thrusting him into a perilous quest...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Henry Fonda · Fred MacMurray · Sylvia Sidney · Fred Stone

Synopsis The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (1936) is a 1936 cinematic romance inspired by the novel of the same name. Directed by Henry Hathaway, this film stands out as the second full-length feature to utilize three-strip Technicolor and the first...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast John Wayne · Betty Field · Harry Carey · Beulah Bondi

Synopsis The Shepherd of the Hills (1941) follows the tale of Matt Masters, a young man living in the Ozark Mountains who is deeply involved in the illicit moonshine business. Matt's life is marked by a profound hatred for his unknown...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast James Mason · Cedric Hardwicke · Jessica Tandy · Luther Adler

Synopsis The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951) presents a compelling narrative centered around James Mason's exceptional portrayal of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. The film delves into Rommel's leadership of Germany's Afrika Korps, which held significant control over North Africa...