Screenplay: Robert Buckner

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Robert Buckner. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Dodge City

1939 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Errol Flynn · Olivia de Havilland · Ann Sheridan · Bruce Cabot

Synopsis Dodge City (1939) follows the journey of a dedicated Texas cattle agent, portrayed by Errol Flynn, who becomes an eyewitness to the harsh and unruly environment of Dodge City. Compelled by his experiences, he accepts the challenging role of sheriff...

6.8

2K votes

6.8

2K votes

From Hell to Texas

1958 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Don Murray · Diane Varsi · Chill Wills · Dennis Hopper

Synopsis From Hell to Texas (1958) is a lean and stark western film that introduces Don Murray as a lighthearted cowboy. After inadvertently causing the death of a wealthy landowner's son (R. G. Armstrong), Murray is forced to flee, relentlessly pursued...

6.8

349 votes

6.8

349 votes

Yankee Doodle Dandy

1942 · Movie · 126 min. · United States

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast James Cagney · Joan Leslie · Walter Huston · Rosemary DeCamp

Synopsis Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) presents a vibrant musical journey through the life of legendary entertainer George M. Cohan. The narrative begins with Cohan's humble origins as a child performer in his family's vaudeville act, tracing his ascent to stardom. The...

6.7

947 votes

6.7

947 votes

Virginia City

1940 · Movie · 121 min. · United States

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Errol Flynn · Miriam Hopkins · Randolph Scott · Humphrey Bogart

Synopsis Virginia City (1940) follows the thrilling journey of Union officer Kerry Bradford, portrayed by Errol Flynn, who manages to break free from a Confederate prison and makes his way to the bustling town of Virginia City in Nevada. Upon his...

6.4

407 votes

6.4

407 votes

The Oklahoma Kid

1939 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast James Cagney · Humphrey Bogart · Rosemary Lane · Donald Crisp

Synopsis The Oklahoma Kid (1939) follows the tale of notorious outlaw Jim Kincaid, portrayed by James Cagney, who intercepts a stagecoach robbery orchestrated by McCord's gang. The stagecoach was carrying funds intended to compensate Indians for their land. McCord, played by...

6.3

194 votes

6.3

194 votes

Santa Fe Trail

1940 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Errol Flynn · Olivia de Havilland · Raymond Massey · Ronald Reagan

Synopsis Santa Fe Trail (1940) follows the life of Jeb Stuart, a young cadet at West Point who becomes entangled in a complex web of romance, friendship, and conflict. Stuart's romantic pursuits involve Kit Carson Holliday, while his camaraderie with George...

6.2

1K votes

6.2

1K votes

Confidential Agent

1945 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction Herman Shumlin

Cast Charles Boyer · Lauren Bacall · Victor Francen · Wanda Hendrix

Synopsis Confidential Agent (1945) follows the journey of Louis Denard, a republican messenger portrayed by Charles Boyer, who ventures to England during the tumultuous Spanish Civil War. His mission is to secure a vital resource, coal, for his cause. However, Denard...

6.2

175 votes

6.2

175 votes

Direction Lewis Seiler

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Gale Page · Billy Halop · John Litel

Synopsis You Can't Get Away with Murder (1939) follows the story of Johnnie, who is drawn into a life of crime under the influence of a small-time crook named Frank Wilson. When Wilson fatally shoots a pawnbroker using a gun that...

6.1

94 votes

6.1

94 votes

Dive Bomber

1941 · Movie · 133 min. · United States

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Errol Flynn · Fred MacMurray · Ralph Bellamy · Alexis Smith

Synopsis Dive Bomber (1941) follows the journey of a newly appointed flight surgeon, portrayed by Errol Flynn, and a seasoned Navy pilot, played by Fred MacMurray, as they navigate their personal differences to tackle the critical issue of Altitude Sickness, which...

5.9

204 votes

5.9

204 votes

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast George Brent · Claude Rains · Olivia de Havilland · Margaret Lindsay

Synopsis Gold is Where You Find It (1938) is a Technicolor Western directed by Michael Curtiz, inspired by a tale penned by Clements Ripley. The narrative unfolds in the Sacramento valley post the California Gold Rush, focusing on the contentious relationship...

5.6

86 votes

5.6

86 votes

Bright Victory

1951 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Arthur Kennedy · Peggy Dow · Julie Adams · James Edwards

Synopsis Bright Victory (1951) unfolds in the heart of North Africa during the tumultuous years of World War II. The narrative centers around Sergeant Larry Nevins, who is struck by a German sniper's bullet, resulting in blindness. As he navigates the...

5.5

28 votes

5.5

28 votes

A Prize of Gold

1955 · Movie · 98 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Richard Widmark · Mai Zetterling · Nigel Patrick · George Cole

Synopsis A Prize of Gold (1955) follows the gripping tale of Joe Lawrence, portrayed by Richard Widmark, an American army sergeant who finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger. The story unfolds as Lawrence becomes involved in the...

5.4

78 votes

5.4

78 votes

Safari

1956 · Movie · 90 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Terence Young

Cast Victor Mature · Janet Leigh · John Justin · Roland Culver

Synopsis Safari (1956) follows the story of a seasoned white hunter, Mature, whose life takes a dramatic turn when his family is brutally killed by Mau Mau rebels. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, he organizes an expedition to hunt down...

5.3

206 votes

5.3

206 votes

Espionage Agent

1939 · Movie · 83 min. · United States

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Joel McCrea · Brenda Marshall · Jeffrey Lynn · George Bancroft

Synopsis Espionage Agent (1939) follows the gripping tale of Barry Corvall, who, upon discovering that his newlywed wife might be an adversary spy, steps down from his diplomatic role to infiltrate and dismantle a clandestine espionage network. This group is plotting...

5.3

22 votes

5.3

22 votes

Direction James Neilson

Cast Robert Taylor · Ana Martín · Chad Everett · Mort Mills

Synopsis Return of the Gunfighter (1967) follows the journey of a seasoned gunslinger and an injured wanderer who cross paths with a young Mexican woman. United by a shared sense of justice, they join forces to seek retribution for the murder...

5.2

47 votes

5.2

47 votes

Direction Felix E. Feist

Cast Randolph Scott · Patrice Wymore · Dick Wesson · Phil Carey

Synopsis The Man Behind the Gun (1953) follows the story of Ransome Callicut, a covert government operative who infiltrates a small town in 1850s California by disguising himself as a schoolteacher. His mission is to uncover a clandestine plan aimed at...

5.1

128 votes

5.1

128 votes

To Paris with Love

1955 · Movie · 78 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Robert Hamer

Cast Alec Guinness · Odile Versois · Vernon Gray · Elina Labourdette

Synopsis To Paris with Love (1955) follows the story of Sir Edgar Fraser, a sophisticated and aristocratic widower, who brings his 20-year-old son, Jon, to Paris to teach him the nuances of romance. Meanwhile, Jon believes his father is missing out...

5.0

56 votes

5.0

56 votes

Love Me Tender

1956 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Robert D. Webb

Cast Elvis Presley · Richard Egan · Debra Paget · Bruce Bennett

Synopsis Love Me Tender (1956) follows the journey of a group of Confederate soldiers who, towards the conclusion of the Civil War, are tasked with a daring mission to intercept a Union payroll train. However, the war's abrupt end leaves these...

4.9

400 votes

4.9

400 votes

4.4

42 votes