Screenplay: Donald P. Bellisario

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Donald P. Bellisario. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


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

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

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

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

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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