Screenplay: Donald P. Bellisario
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Donald P. Bellisario. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 17
Battlestar Galactica (TV Series)
1978 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Glen A. Larson · Donald P. Bellisario · Richard A. Colla · Vince Edwards
Cast Lorne Greene · Richard Hatch · Dirk Benedict · Herbert Jefferson Jr.
Synopsis Battlestar Galactica (TV Series) (1978) is a science fiction television series that aired from 1978 to 1979, consisting of 24 episodes. Set in a remote galaxy, the narrative revolves around twelve planets inhabited by humans, collectively known as the Twelve...
6.4
2K votes
6.4
2K votes
Quantum Leap (TV Series)
1989 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Donald P. Bellisario
Cast Scott Bakula · Dean Stockwell · Deborah Pratt · Dennis Wolfberg
Synopsis Quantum Leap (TV Series) (1989) follows the journey of Dr. Sam Beckett, a brilliant scientist who, along with his team, embarked on a groundbreaking experiment in the desert to explore the possibility of time travel within one's own lifetime. Due...
6.3
1K votes
6.3
1K votes
Tales of the Gold Monkey (TV Series)
1982 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Donald P. Bellisario · Virgil W. Vogel · James Frawley · Harvey S. Laidman
Cast Stephen Collins · Jeff MacKay · John Calvin · Marta DuBois
Synopsis Tales of the Gold Monkey (TV Series) (1982) is a thrilling adventure series set in the exotic Marivella Islands during the year 1938. The story revolves around Jake Cutter, a daring pilot and adventurer based in Boragora, the bustling port...
6.3
401 votes
6.3
401 votes
Quantum Leap: The Pilot Episode (TV)
1989 · Movie · 89 min. · United States
Direction David Hemmings
Cast Scott Bakula · Dean Stockwell · Jennifer Runyon · John Allen Nelson
Synopsis Quantum Leap: The Pilot Episode (TV) (1989) follows Dr. Sam Beckett, who, despite the Project Quantum Leap not being fully prepared, ignores the warnings of the supercomputer Ziggy and enters the Accelerator, initiating a leap. Sam finds himself in the...
6.3
98 votes
6.3
98 votes
Magnum, P.I. (TV Series)
1980 · Series · 50 min. · United States
Direction Donald P. Bellisario · Glen A. Larson · Michael Vejar · Ivan Dixon
Cast Tom Selleck · John Hillerman · Roger E. Mosley · Larry Manetti
Synopsis Magnum, P.I. (TV Series) (1980) follows the thrilling escapades of a private investigator who operates on the beautiful island of Hawaii. Spanning eight seasons and 162 episodes, this classic series delves into the life of a skilled detective navigating the...
5.8
4K votes
5.8
4K votes
Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (TV Series)
2003 · Series · 45 min. · United States
Direction Donald P. Bellisario · Don McGill · Dennis Smith · Tony Wharmby
Cast Mark Harmon · Lauren Holly · Michael Weatherly · Pauley Perrette
Synopsis Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (TV Series) (2003) follows the high-stakes investigations of a unique team of special agents based in Washington, D.C. The group is headed by the enigmatic and highly skilled NCIS Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs,...
5.3
7K votes
5.3
7K votes
Airwolf (TV Series)
1984 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Donald P. Bellisario · Virgil W. Vogel · Sutton Roley · Donald A. Baer
Cast Jan-Michael Vincent · Alex Cord · Ernest Borgnine · Jean Bruce Scott
Synopsis Airwolf (TV Series) (1984) follows the thrilling adventures of a daring pilot who strikes a bargain with a clandestine intelligence agency. In exchange for their assistance in locating his vanished sibling, he embarks on perilous missions aboard an ultra-modern combat...
5.2
229 votes
5.2
229 votes
Magnum P.I. (TV Series)
2018 · Series · 45 min. · United States
Direction Peter M. Lenkov · Eric Guggenheim · Justin Lin · David Grossman
Cast Jay Hernandez · Zachary Knighton · Perdita Weeks · Stephen Hill
Synopsis Magnum P.I. (TV Series) (2018) follows the journey of a former Navy SEAL who, after serving in Afghanistan, returns to his roots in Hawaii. Leveraging his extensive military training and expertise, he transitions into the role of a private investigator,...
4.5
102 votes
4.5
102 votes
Last Rites
1988 · Movie · 103 min. · United States
Direction Donald P. Bellisario
Cast Tom Berenger · Daphne Zuniga · Chick Vennera · Anne Twomey
Synopsis Last Rites (1988) follows the story of a priest in New York who finds himself entangled in the criminal underworld due to his familial connections to the Mafia. Utilizing his position within the Church, he takes it upon himself to...
4.5
79 votes
4.5
79 votes
JAG: Judge Advocate General (TV Series)
1995 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Donald P. Bellisario · Bradford May · Tony Wharmby · Alan J. Levi
Cast David James Elliott · Catherine Bell · Patrick Labyorteaux · Scott Lawrence
Synopsis JAG: Judge Advocate General (TV Series) (1995) is a gripping television series that aired from 1995 to 2005, spanning 10 seasons and 227 episodes. The show delves into the world of the Judge Advocate General's corps, a specialized group of...
4.2
4K votes
4.2
4K votes
Tequila and Bonetti (TV Series)
1992 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction James Whitmore Jr. · Rob Bowman · James Darren · Jeff Gourson
Cast Brad Sanders · Jack Scalia · Terry Funk · Mariska Hargitay
Synopsis Tequila and Bonetti (TV Series) (1992) follows the story of Nick Bonetti, a New York City police officer who finds himself in a difficult situation after accidentally injuring a young girl during a shootout. To avoid the media frenzy and...
4.2
21 votes
4.2
21 votes
Airwolf (TV)
1984 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
Direction Donald P. Bellisario
Cast Jan-Michael Vincent · Ernest Borgnine · Alex Cord · David Hemmings
Synopsis Airwolf (TV) (1984) follows the thrilling journey of a former Vietnam War pilot who is recruited by a clandestine government organization. The mission? To infiltrate Libya and retrieve a cutting-edge helicopter, the Airwolf, designed by a scientist who has defected...
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Switch (TV Series)
1975 · Series · 90 min. · United States
Direction John Peyser · Sigmund Neufeld Jr. · Bruce Kessler · Leo Penn
Cast Robert Wagner · Eddie Albert · Charlie Callas · Sharon Gless
Synopsis Switch (TV Series) (1975) follows the unlikely partnership of former lawman Frank McBride, portrayed by Eddie Albert, and ex-criminal Pete Ryan, played by Robert Wagner. The duo establishes a private investigation firm, leveraging their unique backgrounds and skills to solve...
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Three on a Match (TV)
1987 · Movie · 100 min. · United States
Direction Donald P. Bellisario
Cast Joseph Adams · Diana Bellany · Patrick Cassidy · Kendall Conrad
Synopsis Three on a Match (TV) (1987) follows the intertwined fates of three individuals: a naive computer expert (Patrick Cassidy), a cunning con artist (David Hemmings), and a formidable tough guy (Bruce A. Young). The narrative unfolds as these three unlikely...
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Quantum Leap (TV Series)
2022 · Series · 42 min. · United States
Direction Donald P. Bellisario · David McWhirter · Marcus Stokes · Rachel Talalay
Cast Raymond Lee · Ernie Hudson · Nanrisa Lee · Mason Alexander Park
Synopsis Quantum Leap (TV Series) (2022) follows a fresh group of scientists and researchers who embark on a mission to revive the Quantum Leap project three decades after Dr. Sam Beckett's disappearance. The team is driven by the desire to unravel...
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Baa Baa Black Sheep (TV Series)
1976 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Stephen J. Cannell · Lawrence Doheny · Jackie Cooper · Alex Beaton
Cast Robert Conrad · Simon Oakland · Dana Elcar · Robert Ginty
Synopsis Baa Baa Black Sheep (TV Series) (1976) is a two-season television series that aired from 1976 to 1978, comprising 37 episodes. The show is inspired by the real-life experiences of United States Marine Corps aviator Greg Boyington and his renowned...
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Airwolf (TV Series)
1987 · Series · 60 min. · Canada
Direction Ken Jubenvill · Patrick Corbett · Alan Simmonds · Brad Turner
Cast Barry Van Dyke · Geraint Wyn Davies · Michele Scarabelli · Anthony Sherwood
Synopsis Airwolf (TV Series) (1987) introduces a fresh ensemble cast, with significant changes from the original series. St. John, the long-lost brother of Stringfellow Hawke, takes the helm as the new pilot of the advanced helicopter. Jo, niece of Dominic Santini,...
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