Screenplay: Gerald Drayson Adams
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Gerald Drayson Adams. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 42
Armored Car Robbery
1950 · Movie · 67 min. · United States
Direction Richard Fleischer
Cast Charles McGraw · Adele Jergens · William Talman · Douglas Fowley
Synopsis Armored Car Robbery (1950) follows the story of Dave Purvis, a meticulous criminal mastermind who takes pride in his anonymity to the law, despite being renowned among his peers for his intricate planning. He meticulously orchestrates a daring heist, but...
6.5
898 votes
6.5
898 votes
The Big Steal
1949 · Movie · 71 min. · United States
Direction Don Siegel
Cast Robert Mitchum · Jane Greer · William Bendix · Ramon Novarro
Synopsis The Big Steal (1949) follows the story of Lt. Duke Halliday, who is wrongfully accused of stealing the army payroll. He flees to Mexico to prove his innocence while evading the authorities. Along the way, he chases after Jim Fiske,...
6.3
709 votes
6.3
709 votes
The Prince who was a Thief
1951 · Movie · 88 min. · United States
Direction Rudolph Maté
Cast Tony Curtis · Piper Laurie · Marvin Miller · Everett Sloane
Synopsis The Prince who was a Thief (1951) is set in 13th-century Tangiers, where the regent Mustapha enlists the services of a skilled thief, Yussef, to eliminate the infant Prince Hussein, aiming to seize the throne for himself. However, Yussef, unable...
6.1
254 votes
6.1
254 votes
Cheyenne (TV Series)
1955 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Richard L. Bare · Leslie H. Martinson · Robert Sparr · Lee Sholem
Cast Clint Walker · Clyde Howdy · Fred Carson · Chuck Hicks
6.0
39 votes
6.0
39 votes
Between Midnight and Dawn
1950 · Movie · 89 min. · United States
Direction Gordon Douglas
Cast Mark Stevens · Edmond O'Brien · Gale Storm · Donald Buka
Synopsis Between Midnight and Dawn (1950) follows the nighttime adventures of Rocky and Dan, former soldiers turned patrol officers in a prowl car. Dan's jaded perspective sees all criminals as worthless, while Rocky leans towards a more compassionate approach. Both officers...
5.9
49 votes
5.9
49 votes
Untamed Frontier
1952 · Movie · 78 min. · United States
Direction Hugo Fregonese
Cast Joseph Cotten · Shelley Winters · Scott Brady · Suzan Ball
Synopsis Untamed Frontier (1952) follows the Denbow family's scheme to deter homesteaders by restricting passage through their territory. However, when Glenn Denbow faces a murder accusation, he enters into a marriage of convenience with Jane, the sole witness who supports the...
5.7
98 votes
5.7
98 votes
Battle at Apache Pass
1952 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
Direction George Sherman
Cast John Lund · Jeff Chandler · Susan Cabot · Bruce Cowling
5.6
148 votes
5.6
148 votes
Chief Crazy Horse
1955 · Movie · 86 min. · United States
Direction George Sherman
Cast Victor Mature · Suzan Ball · John Lund · Keith Larsen
Synopsis Chief Crazy Horse (1955) follows the journey of a young Crazy Horse, who is destined for greatness, as he secures his bride. However, his rival, Little Big Man, conspires with unscrupulous traders to exploit gold found in the sacred Lakota...
5.6
179 votes
5.6
179 votes
Bronco (TV Series)
1958 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Edward Dein · Lee Sholem · Robert Sparr · Alan Crosland Jr.
Cast Ty Hardin · Morris Ankrum · Robert Colbert · Mike Road
5.6
42 votes
5.6
42 votes
The Gambler from Natchez
1954 · Movie · 84 min. · United States
Direction Henry Levin
Cast Dale Robertson · Debra Paget · Thomas Gomez · Lisa Daniels
5.5
63 votes
5.5
63 votes
War Drums
1957 · Movie · 75 min. · United States
Direction Reginald Le Borg
Cast Lex Barker · Joan Taylor · Ben Johnson · Larry Chance
Synopsis War Drums (1957) follows the tale of Riva, a Mexican woman who finds herself at the center of a complex love triangle involving Apache chief Mangas and trader Fargo. Both men are deeply in love with Riva, leading to a...
5.4
76 votes
5.4
76 votes
Duel at Silver Creek
1952 · Movie · 72 min. · United States
Direction Don Siegel
Cast Audie Murphy · Faith Domergue · Stephen McNally · Susan Cabot
Synopsis Duel at Silver Creek (1952) unfolds in a rugged frontier landscape where a ruthless group of claim jumpers is systematically seizing control of isolated mining operations through intimidation and violence, ensuring no survivors remain to tell the tale. However, one...
5.4
311 votes
5.4
311 votes
The Desert Hawk
1950 · Movie · 77 min. · United States
Direction Frederick de Cordova
Cast Yvonne De Carlo · Richard Greene · Jackie Gleason · George Macready
Synopsis The Desert Hawk (1950) is set in a time long past, where a daring desert warrior named Omar leads a rebellion against the oppressive Prince Murad. Accompanied by his loyal companions, Aladdin and Sinbad, Omar's mission is to thwart Murad's...
5.3
109 votes
5.3
109 votes
The Black Sleep
1956 · Movie · 82 min. · United States
Direction Reginald Le Borg
Cast Basil Rathbone · Akim Tamiroff · Lon Chaney Jr. · John Carradine
Synopsis The Black Sleep (1956) is set in England, 1872. On the eve of his unjust execution for a murder he didn't commit, young Dr. Gordon Ramsey receives a visit from his former mentor, the esteemed surgeon Sir Joel Cadmund. Cadmund...
5.2
85 votes
5.2
85 votes
Tomahawk Trail
1957 · Movie · 60 min. · United States
Direction Lesley Selander
Cast Chuck Connors · John Smith · Susan Cummings · Lisa Montell
Synopsis Tomahawk Trail (1957) follows a group of soldiers led by an inexperienced Lieutenant as they traverse the perilous Apache territory. After the Indians manage to steal their horses and the Lieutenant sustains a minor injury during a clash, Sergeant McCoy...
5.1
40 votes
5.1
40 votes
The Golden Horde
1951 · Movie · 77 min. · United States
Direction George Sherman
Cast Ann Blyth · David Farrar · George Macready · Henry Brandon
Synopsis The Golden Horde (1951) follows a group of English crusaders who journey to Samarkand in Central Asia during the year 1220. The city and its ruling Princess Shalimar face imminent danger from the advancing forces of Genghis Khan. Princess Shalimar...
5.0
97 votes
5.0
97 votes
Flaming Feather
1952 · Movie · 77 min. · United States
Direction Ray Enright
Cast Sterling Hayden · Forrest Tucker · Arleen Whelan · Barbara Rush
Synopsis Flaming Feather (1952) unfolds in the tumultuous Arizona Territory of the 1870s, where a shadowy figure known as the Sidewinder, the elusive leader of renegade Ute Indians, strikes fear into the hearts of the locals. When the Sidewinder's actions lead...
5.0
54 votes
5.0
54 votes
Wings of the Hawk
1953 · Movie · 81 min. · United States
Direction Budd Boetticher
Cast Van Heflin · Julie Adams · Abbe Lane · George Dolenz
Synopsis Wings of the Hawk (1953) follows the journey of an American miner, Gallager, who becomes entangled in the tumultuous Mexican revolution of 1910-11. His life takes a dramatic turn when the corrupt administrator Ruiz seizes his mine, forcing Gallager into...
5.0
78 votes
5.0
78 votes
Kissin' Cousins
1964 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
Direction Gene Nelson
Cast Elvis Presley · Arthur O'Connell · Glenda Farrell · Jack Albertson
Synopsis Kissin' Cousins (1964) follows the story of an Army officer who ventures back to the Smoky Mountains with a mission to persuade his relatives to permit the construction of a missile site on their property. Upon his arrival, he makes...
4.9
25 votes
4.9
25 votes
Flame of Araby
1951 · Movie · 77 min. · United States
Direction Charles Lamont
Cast Maureen O'Hara · Jeff Chandler · Maxwell Reed · Lon Chaney Jr.
Synopsis Flame of Araby (1951) tells the tale of a spirited Arabian princess and a formidable Bedouin leader who find themselves at odds over the ownership of a magnificent stallion. Their rivalry, however, takes a backseat when they must join forces...
4.9
100 votes
4.9
100 votes