Screenplay: John Michael Hayes
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by John Michael Hayes. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 21
Rear Window
1954 · Movie · 110 min. · United States
Direction Alfred Hitchcock
Cast James Stewart · Grace Kelly · Thelma Ritter · Raymond Burr
Synopsis Rear Window (1954) follows the story of a renowned photographer, L.B. "Jeff" Jeffries (James Stewart), who finds himself confined to his apartment due to a broken leg. Despite the presence of his loving girlfriend Lisa (Grace Kelly) and his dedicated...
8.2
75K votes
8.2
75K votes
The Man Who Knew Too Much
1956 · Movie · 120 min. · United States
Direction Alfred Hitchcock
Cast James Stewart · Doris Day · Brenda De Banzie · Bernard Miles
Synopsis The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) follows Dr. Ben McKenna, his wife Jo, and their child Hank as they embark on a sightseeing adventure through Africa. During their journey, they cross paths with the enigmatic Louis Bernard on a...
7.5
17K votes
7.5
17K votes
To Catch a Thief
1955 · Movie · 97 min. · United States
Direction Alfred Hitchcock
Cast Cary Grant · Grace Kelly · Brigitte Auber · Jessie Royce Landis
Synopsis To Catch a Thief (1955) follows the story of a former jewel thief who has left his criminal past behind. However, when a series of high-profile thefts occur, he becomes the prime suspect. To clear his name, he must embark...
7.1
13K votes
7.1
13K votes
Peyton Place
1957 · Movie · 162 min. · United States
Direction Mark Robson
Cast Lana Turner · Lee Philips · Lloyd Nolan · Arthur Kennedy
Synopsis Peyton Place (1957) unfolds in a quaint New England hamlet where tranquility masks a web of intense emotions, hidden desires, and moral corruption. Allison, a gifted and attractive high school student with literary aspirations, grapples with her overbearing and emotionally...
6.8
765 votes
6.8
765 votes
The Carpetbaggers
1963 · Movie · 150 min. · United States
Direction Edward Dmytryk
Cast George Peppard · Carroll Baker · Alan Ladd · Robert Cummings
Synopsis The Carpetbaggers (1963) follows the story of Jonathon Cole, portrayed by George Peppard, a relentless and ambitious industrialist who bears a striking resemblance to the real-life figure Howard Hughes. Cole's journey involves the construction of airplanes, the direction of films,...
6.6
419 votes
6.6
419 votes
Nevada Smith
1966 · Movie · 128 min. · United States
Direction Henry Hathaway
Cast Steve McQueen · Karl Malden · Brian Keith · Arthur Kennedy
6.6
1K votes
6.6
1K votes
The Trouble With Harry
1955 · Movie · 99 min. · United States
Direction Alfred Hitchcock
Cast Edmund Gwenn · John Forsythe · Shirley MacLaine · Mildred Natwick
Synopsis The Trouble With Harry (1955) follows a young boy named Arnie who, while exploring the woods of Vermont, stumbles upon a series of ominous threats and gunshots. Upon investigating, he discovers the lifeless body of Harry Worp, leading him to...
6.6
7K votes
6.6
7K votes
The Chalk Garden
1964 · Movie · 106 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ronald Neame
Cast Deborah Kerr · Hayley Mills · Edith Evans · John Mills
Synopsis The Chalk Garden (1964) follows the story of a grandmother who is on the hunt for a suitable governess for her 16-year-old granddaughter, Laurel. Laurel has a knack for uncovering the secrets of her potential caretakers, having driven away three...
6.4
216 votes
6.4
216 votes
Thunder Bay
1953 · Movie · 102 min. · United States
Direction Anthony Mann
Cast James Stewart · Joanne Dru · Robert Monet · Dan Duryea
Synopsis Thunder Bay (1953) follows the journey of a former Navy engineer, Steve Martin, who arrives in a Louisiana town in 1946 with a vision to construct a secure platform for offshore oil drilling. After securing funding from a prominent oil...
6.4
933 votes
6.4
933 votes
Torch Song
1953 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Charles Walters
Cast Joan Crawford · Michael Wilding · Gig Young · Marjorie Rambeau
Synopsis Torch Song (1953) follows the story of Jenny Stewart, portrayed by Joan Crawford, a resilient and formidable Broadway musical star known for her unyielding demeanor and refusal to accept criticism from anyone. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when...
6.1
51 votes
6.1
51 votes
Harlow
1965 · Movie · 125 min. · United States
Direction Gordon Douglas
Cast Carroll Baker · Red Buttons · Raf Vallone · Angela Lansbury
Synopsis Harlow (1965) delves into the captivating tale of a platinum blonde sensation (Baker) who ascended to stardom in the wild and unpredictable Hollywood of the 1930s, based on a gripping best-selling novel.
6.1
91 votes
6.1
91 votes
Where Love Has Gone?
1964 · Movie · 114 min. · United States
Direction Edward Dmytryk
Cast Susan Hayward · Bette Davis · Mike Connors · Joey Heatherton
Synopsis Where Love Has Gone? (1964) delves into the complex aftermath of a tragic event. When Luke Miller (Michael Connors) finds himself entangled in a murder investigation involving his teenage daughter Danny (Joey Heatherton) and his ex-wife's current partner, he is...
6.0
168 votes
6.0
168 votes
Butterfield 8
1960 · Movie · 104 min. · United States
Direction Daniel Mann
Cast Elizabeth Taylor · Laurence Harvey · Eddie Fisher · Betty Field
Synopsis Butterfield 8 (1960) follows the story of the alluring Gloria Wandrous, a New York model who also works as a call girl. She becomes entangled in a passionate but tumultuous relationship with Weston Liggett, a married socialite. Their affair reaches...
6.0
576 votes
6.0
576 votes
Red Ball Express
1952 · Movie · 83 min. · United States
Direction Budd Boetticher
Cast Jeff Chandler · Alex Nicol · Charles Drake · Judith Braun
Synopsis Red Ball Express (1952) follows the journey of a diverse group of soldiers who must set aside their prejudices and unite to accomplish their mission during the tumultuous days of World War II. The film delves into the challenges faced...
5.8
30 votes
5.8
30 votes
Iron Will
1994 · Movie · 108 min. · United States
Direction Charles Haid
Cast Mackenzie Astin · Kevin Spacey · David Ogden Stiers · August Schellenberg
Synopsis Iron Will (1994) tells the tale of a resilient young man who, following the loss of his father, must step up to provide for his family. To achieve this, he decides to participate in a perilous sled race, embarking on...
5.8
948 votes
5.8
948 votes
The Rat Race
1960 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Direction Robert Mulligan
Cast Tony Curtis · Debbie Reynolds · Jack Oakie · Don Rickles
Synopsis The Rat Race (1960) follows the journey of Peter, a hopeful musician who lands in New York City with his saxophone and big dreams of a successful career. His path crosses with Peggy, a dancer who is facing her own...
5.8
183 votes
5.8
183 votes
Walking Tall
1973 · Movie · 125 min. · United States
Direction Phil Karlson
Cast Joe Don Baker · Elizabeth Hartman · Gene Evans · Noah Beery Jr.
Synopsis Walking Tall (1973) follows the true story of Buford Pusser, a Tennessee sheriff who took it upon himself to eradicate crime and corruption from his small town. Pusser's relentless efforts to restore order come at a significant personal cost, affecting...
5.6
233 votes
5.6
233 votes
War Arrow
1953 · Movie · 78 min. · United States
Direction George Sherman
Cast Maureen O'Hara · Jeff Chandler · John McIntire · Suzan Ball
Synopsis War Arrow (1953) follows the journey of Army Major Howell Brady, dispatched from Washington to quell the unrest caused by the Kiowa tribe in Texas. Colonel Meade, the commanding officer on the ground, feels threatened by Brady's arrival and his...
5.5
211 votes
5.5
211 votes
But Not for Me
1959 · Movie · 111 min. · United States
Direction Walter Lang
Cast Clark Gable · Carroll Baker · Lilli Palmer · Lee J. Cobb
Synopsis But Not for Me (1959) follows the story of Russ Ward, a seasoned Broadway producer who, after three decades of success, decides to retire. His loyal secretary, Ellie Brown, upon receiving her termination notice, confesses her love for him. Intrigued...
5.3
33 votes
5.3
33 votes
Judith
1966 · Movie · 109 min. · United States
Direction Daniel Mann
Cast Sophia Loren · Peter Finch · Jack Hawkins · Hans Verner
5.1
42 votes
5.1
42 votes