Screenplay: Edmund H. North

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Joel McCrea · Virginia Mayo · Dorothy Malone · Henry Hull

Synopsis Colorado Territory (1949) follows the tale of notorious outlaw Wes McQueen, who is freed from prison to participate in a final, high-stakes railroad heist. McQueen is initially reluctant to work with his new accomplices, with the exception of a captivating...

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast George C. Scott · Karl Malden · Stephen Young · Michael Bates

Synopsis Patton (1970) delves into the life of the iconic World War II field general, George S. Patton, portrayed by George C. Scott. The film explores Patton's multifaceted personality, from his poetic inclinations to his daring acts, such as shooting at...

Direction Robert Wise

Cast Michael Rennie · Patricia Neal · Hugh Marlowe · Sam Jaffe

Synopsis The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) begins with a mysterious spacecraft descending upon Washington D.C., carrying an extraterrestrial being named Klaatu and his formidable robot companion, Gort. Klaatu's mission is to deliver a critical message to Earth's global leaders,...

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Anne Baxter · Dale Robertson · Miriam Hopkins · Cameron Mitchell

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Alec Guinness · Dirk Bogarde · Anthony Quayle · Tom Bell

Synopsis H.M.S. Defiant (1962) follows the tense narrative of a British naval vessel during the tumultuous Napoleonic era. The story unfolds as the crew of this formidable sailing ship grapples with the harsh realities of their service, leading to a growing...

Direction Robert D. Webb

Cast Robert Ryan · Virginia Mayo · Jeffrey Hunter · Robert Middleton

Synopsis The Proud Ones (1956) follows the story of a seasoned sheriff, portrayed by Robert Ryan, who is tasked with maintaining peace in a rugged frontier cattle town. His fiancée, played by Virginia Mayo, stands by his side. The sheriff's challenges...

Direction Gordon Douglas

Cast Gregory Peck · Barbara Payton · Ward Bond · Gig Young

Synopsis Only the Valiant (1951) follows the story of Capt. Richard Lance, portrayed by Gregory Peck, who is wrongfully blamed by his troops and his romantic interest for the demise of the cherished Lt. Holloway during an Indian massacre. Holloway, played...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Kenneth More · Dana Wynter · Carl Möhner · Laurence Naismith

Synopsis Sink the Bismarck! (1960) follows the dramatic escape of the formidable German battleship during the onset of World War II. The narrative is presented through the perspectives of various naval vessels from both the Allied and Axis forces, as well...

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Hedy Lamarr · Dennis O'Keefe · John Loder · William Lundigan

Synopsis Dishonored Lady (1947) follows the story of Madeleine Damien, a fashion editor at a prestigious Manhattan magazine who leads a double life. By day, she is a dedicated professional, but by night, she is a vibrant socialite. The demands of...

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast Fred MacMurray · Charlton Heston · Donna Reed · Barbara Hale

Synopsis The Far Horizons (1955) follows the historic journey of Meriwether Lewis (MacMurray) and William Clark (Heston) as they embark on a monumental expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana territory from France. Accompanied by the indigenous guide Sacajawea (Reed), the...

Direction George Marshall

Cast Audie Murphy · Mari Blanchard · Lyle Bettger · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis Destry (1954) is set in a frontier town of the old West, where the notorious mob boss Decker and his henchmen hold sway. Following the enigmatic death of the local sheriff, Decker manipulates the situation to appoint a town drunk...

Direction Jack Arnold

Cast Lana Turner · Jeff Chandler · Richard Denning · Andra Martin

Synopsis The Lady Takes a Flyer (1958) follows the thrilling journey of Mike Dandridge, a daring aviator who enters into a business venture with his flight school friend, Al Reynolds. During this time, Mike crosses paths with Maggie Colby, another skilled...

Direction Marvin J. Chomsky

Cast Ben Gazzara · Ricardo Montalban · Anne Francis · Dana Elcar

Synopsis Fireball Forward (TV) (1972) follows the story of a tough and determined general who assumes command of a military division that has a history of poor performance in combat. The general's mission is to turn around the division's fortunes and...

Direction John Cromwell

Cast Lily Pons · Henry Fonda · Eric Blore · Osgood Perkins

Synopsis I Dream Too Much (1935) follows the story of Jonathan Street, a composer grappling with his craft. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets and marries Annette in a state of inebriation, leading to a reluctant union. Annette,...

Direction William A. Graham

Cast James Caan · David Sumner · Norman Bowler · Brian Grellis

Synopsis Submarine X-1 (1968) follows the gripping tale of a Royal Navy officer who, after the devastating loss of a submarine and fifty crew members in a World War II skirmish with a German vessel, is given a second opportunity to...

Direction Ronald Neame

Cast Sean Connery · Natalie Wood · Henry Fonda · Karl Malden

Synopsis Meteor (1979) follows Sean Connery as he assembles a group of dedicated astronomers to confront an impending cosmic threat. The film centers around a massive asteroid, dubbed Orpheus, that is on a collision course with Earth. Connery takes the lead...

Direction Scott Derrickson

Cast Keanu Reeves · Jennifer Connelly · Kathy Bates · John Cleese

Synopsis The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) is a modern retelling of the 1951 science fiction film, focusing on an extraterrestrial visitor and his colossal robotic companion who arrive on Earth. The story unfolds as Dr. Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly),...

Direction Frank Tuttle

Cast Carl Brisson · Mary Ellis · Edward Everett Horton · Katherine DeMille

Synopsis All the King's Horses (1935) follows the tale of King Rudolf XIV of Langenstein, who is so engrossed in his royal duties that he neglects his wife, Queen Elaine. The queen, feeling overlooked, leaves the palace, vowing not to return...

Direction Irving Reis

Cast Kent Taylor · Linda Hayes · Howard Da Silva · Ralph Morgan

Synopsis I'm Still Alive (1940) follows the story of Steve Bennett, a thrill-seeking aviator who specializes in crashing planes for cinematic stunts. He crosses paths with Laura Marley, a proud and self-absorbed movie actress. Their marriage brings about a significant change...

Direction George Sherman

Cast Stuart Whitman · Juliet Prowse · Ken Scott · Raymond Massey

Synopsis The Fiercest Heart (1961) follows the journey of two British soldiers stationed in South Africa during the 1830s who decide to abandon their military duties and join a group of Boers embarking on the historic "Great Trek" northward. Along the...