Direction: Robert Siodmak

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Burt Lancaster · Ava Gardner · Edmond O'Brien · Albert Dekker

Synopsis The Killers (1946) follows a pair of hired assassins who descend upon a quiet town and execute a gas station worker known as "the Swede," who was anticipating their arrival. Insurance detective Jim Reardon, defying his superior's dismissal of the...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Burt Lancaster · Yvonne De Carlo · Dan Duryea · Stephen McNally

Synopsis Criss Cross (1949) follows Steve Thompson, a man haunted by his past as he drives an armored car down a desolate road. His mind drifts back to his recent return to Los Angeles after a two-year absence, during which he...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Burt Lancaster · Eva Bartok · Nick Cravat · Torin Thatcher

Synopsis The Crimson Pirate (1952) follows the thrilling escapades of a daring pirate, portrayed by Burt Lancaster, who has a penchant for both mystery and daring stunts. Set against the backdrop of a Caribbean revolution in the late 18th century, the...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Charles Laughton · Ella Raines · Henry Daniell · Rosalind Ivan

Synopsis The Suspect (1944) unfolds in the heart of 1902 London, where Philip Marshall, trapped in an unhappy marriage, crosses paths with Mary Gray, a young woman grappling with unemployment and despair. As their bond deepens, their platonic connection takes a...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Olivia de Havilland · Lew Ayres · Thomas Mitchell · Richard Long

Synopsis The Dark Mirror (1946) follows the intriguing tale of a woman accused of killing her physician boyfriend, who has a twin sister. When both sisters claim to have alibis for the night of the murder, a psychiatrist is enlisted to...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Dorothy McGuire · George Brent · Kent Smith · Ethel Barrymore

Synopsis The Spiral Staircase (1945) follows the story of Helen, a young and beautiful mute woman who serves as a domestic worker for the elderly and ailing Mrs. Warren. The Warren mansion is also home to Mrs. Warren's two sons: the...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Maria Schell · Heidemarie Hatheyer · Gustav Knuth · Ilse Steppat

Direction Robert Siodmak · Edgar G. Ulmer · Curt Siodmak · Fred Zinnemann

Cast Brigitte Borchert · Christel Ehlers · Wolfgang von Waltershausen · Annie Schreyer

Synopsis People on Sunday (1930) presents a semi-documentary narrative centered around five young individuals from Berlin—a taxi driver, a traveling wine dealer, a record shop salesgirl, a film extra, and a model—as they navigate a typical Sunday. This lively portrayal of...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Franchot Tone · Ella Raines · Alan Curtis · Aurora Miranda

Synopsis Phantom Lady (1944) is a gripping noir thriller that revolves around a man wrongfully accused of his wife's murder. Unable to locate the mysterious woman he spent the evening with, he is sent to prison. His loyal secretary then embarks...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Wendell Corey · Paul Kelly · Joan Tetzel

Synopsis The File on Thelma Jordon (1949) follows the story of Thelma Jordon, who unexpectedly appears at the office of Assistant District Attorney Cleve Marshall late one evening. Before Cleve can resist, he finds himself entangled in a forbidden relationship with...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Gregory Peck · Ava Gardner · Melvyn Douglas · Walter Huston

Synopsis The Great Sinner (1949) follows a budding author who embarks on a journey to Paris. During his train ride, he encounters a young woman who is compelled to wed a wealthy casino owner in Monte Carlo. His deep affection for...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Victor Mature · Richard Conte · Mimi Aguglia · Shelley Winters

Synopsis Cry of the City (1948) follows the intertwined lives of two individuals from the same challenging urban neighborhood, specifically New York's Little Italy. One of these men, portrayed by Victor Mature, has chosen the path of law enforcement, becoming a...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast George Sanders · Geraldine Fitzgerald · Ella Raines · Sara Allgood

Synopsis The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry (1945) centers around Harry Quincey, a dedicated bachelor and the lead designer at a local textile mill, who resides with his demanding sisters, Lettie, a glamorous hypochondriac, and Hester, a grumpy widow. Harry's life...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Don Murray · Christine Kaufmann · Werner Klemperer · Ingrid van Bergen

Synopsis Escape from East Berlin (1962) unfolds in January 1962, chronicling the daring escape of 29 East Berliners to West Berlin through a tunnel they meticulously dug beneath the Berlin Wall. The story is spearheaded by Erwin Becker, a chauffeur for...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Claus Holm · Annemarie Düringer · Mario Adorf · Hannes Messemer

Synopsis Nights, When the Devil Came (1957) unfolds a chilling tale set in Hamburg, Germany, amidst the turmoil of World War II. A ruthless serial killer is on the loose, striking fear into the hearts of the city's residents. The local...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Heinz Rühmann · Lien Deyers · Raimund Janitschek · Hans Leibelt

Synopsis Looking for His Murderer (1931) commences with a dramatic scene where the protagonist attempts to end his life with a gunshot. The film does not delve into his reasons, assuming the audience's understanding. He is interrupted by an intruder, who...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Deanna Durbin · Gene Kelly · Richard Whorf · Dean Harens

Synopsis Christmas Holiday (1944) is not the festive tale its title might suggest. Instead, it is a dark narrative that unfolds through a series of flashbacks. The story commences with Abigail Martin tying the knot with Robert Monette, a man from...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Robert Shaw · Mary Ure · Jeffrey Hunter · Ty Hardin

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Harry Baur · Albert Préjean · Gabrielle Dorziat · Gina Manès

Synopsis Hatred (1938) follows the story of Justin Mollenard, a sailor and arms smuggler who openly defies societal norms and hypocrisy. His life takes a complex turn when his wife in Dunkirk confronts him about his prolonged absence and neglect of...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Richard Carlson · Nancy Kelly · Albert Basserman · Miles Mander

Synopsis Fly-By-Night (1942) follows a young physician who is accused of a scientist's murder. To prove his innocence, he embarks on a mission to dismantle a covert Nazi espionage network.