Screenplay: Robert Buckner
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Robert Buckner. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 32
Hong Kong (TV Series)
1960 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Boris Sagal · Stuart Rosenberg · Walter Doniger · Ida Lupino
Cast Rod Taylor · Lloyd Bochner · Gerald Jann · Jack Kruschen
7.0
21 votes
7.0
21 votes
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
You Can't Get Away with Murder
1939 · Movie · 79 min. · United States
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
Gold is Where You Find It
1938 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
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
Return of the Gunfighter
1967 · Movie · 98 min. · United States
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
The Man Behind the Gun
1953 · Movie · 82 min. · United States
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
Moon Pilot
1962 · Movie · 98 min. · United States
Direction James Neilson
Cast Tom Tryon · Brian Keith · Edmond O'Brien · Dany Saval
4.4
42 votes
4.4
42 votes