Screenplay: John Twist
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by John Twist. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 51
Colorado Territory
1949 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
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...
7.6
2K votes
7.6
2K votes
A Distant Trumpet
1964 · Movie · 117 min. · United States
Direction Raoul Walsh
Cast Troy Donahue · Suzanne Pleshette · Diane McBain · James Gregory
Synopsis A Distant Trumpet (1964) follows the journey of Lt. Hazard (Troy Donahue), a newly graduated officer from West Point, as he is stationed at the sweltering and dusty Fort Delivery in Arizona Territory. Shocked by the lack of discipline among...
7.0
1K votes
7.0
1K votes
Band of Angels
1957 · Movie · 125 min. · United States
Direction Raoul Walsh
Cast Clark Gable · Yvonne De Carlo · Sidney Poitier · Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Synopsis Band of Angels (1957) unfolds in the antebellum South, centering around Amantha Starr (Yvonne DeCarlo), the privileged daughter of a Louisiana plantation owner. Following her father's sudden demise, Amantha's world crumbles as she learns of his crippling debts and her...
6.6
2K votes
6.6
2K votes
Annie Oakley
1935 · Movie · 83 min. · United States
Direction George Stevens
Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Preston Foster · Melvyn Douglas · Moroni Olsen
Synopsis Annie Oakley (1935) follows the journey of a young sharpshooter who, after impressing a Cincinnati hotel manager with her skills in a shooting contest, is recruited for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The film vividly recreates the show's performances and...
6.2
281 votes
6.2
281 votes
So Big
1953 · Movie · 101 min. · United States
Direction Robert Wise
Cast Jane Wyman · Sterling Hayden · Nancy Olson · Steve Forrest
Synopsis So Big (1953) follows the journey of Selina, who, after the passing of her father and the dissipation of his wealth, secures a position as a schoolteacher in the Dutch settlement of New Holland. She resides with the Pool family...
6.1
57 votes
6.1
57 votes
Sinbad the Sailor
1947 · Movie · 117 min. · United States
Direction Richard Wallace
Cast Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · Maureen O'Hara · Walter Slezak · Anthony Quinn
6.1
803 votes
6.1
803 votes
The Sea Chase
1955 · Movie · 117 min. · United States
Direction John Farrow
Cast John Wayne · Lana Turner · David Farrar · Lyle Bettger
Synopsis The Sea Chase (1955) follows the journey of German freighter captain Karl Ehrlich as he attempts to navigate his vessel back to Germany during the early stages of World War II. His voyage is fraught with danger as he must...
6.1
540 votes
6.1
540 votes
Pittsburgh
1942 · Movie · 91 min. · United States
Direction Lewis Seiler
Cast Marlene Dietrich · John Wayne · Randolph Scott · Frank Craven
Synopsis Pittsburgh (1942) follows the tumultuous journey of Charles 'Pittsburgh' Markham, a man who relentlessly pursues wealth and power in the competitive world of the Pittsburgh steel industry. Along the way, he disregards the feelings and well-being of those around him,...
6.1
104 votes
6.1
104 votes
The Great Man Votes
1939 · Movie · 72 min. · United States
Direction Garson Kanin
Cast John Barrymore · Peter Holden · Virginia Weidler · Katharine Alexander
Synopsis The Great Man Votes (1939) unfolds in 1923, centering around Gregory Vance, a widowed father of two who has transitioned from a life of academia to one dominated by alcohol. He ekes out a living as a night watchman, with...
6.1
29 votes
6.1
29 votes
Dallas
1950 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
Direction Stuart Heisler
Cast Gary Cooper · Ruth Roman · Steve Cochran · Raymond Massey
Synopsis Dallas (1950) follows the journey of a former Confederate guerrilla officer, portrayed by Gary Cooper, as he ventures into the heart of Texas. His mission is driven by a deep-seated desire for retribution against the three brothers who had previously...
6.0
477 votes
6.0
477 votes
The FBI Story
1959 · Movie · 149 min. · United States
Direction Mervyn LeRoy
Cast James Stewart · Vera Miles · Murray Hamilton · Nick Adams
5.9
757 votes
5.9
757 votes
The Toast of New York
1937 · Movie · 109 min. · United States
Direction Rowland V. Lee
Cast Edward Arnold · Cary Grant · Frances Farmer · Jack Oakie
Synopsis The Toast of New York (1937) commences just prior to the Civil War, depicting Fisk, Boyd, and Luke deceiving Southern residents into purchasing bars of soap that potentially contain a $10 gold piece. Upon being discovered, they flee across the...
5.9
160 votes
5.9
160 votes
King Richard and the Crusaders
1954 · Movie · 113 min. · United States
Direction David Butler
Cast Rex Harrison · Virginia Mayo · George Sanders · Laurence Harvey
5.8
191 votes
5.8
191 votes
Helen of Troy
1956 · Movie · 118 min. · United States
Direction Robert Wise
Cast Rossana Podestà · Jacques Sernas · Cedric Hardwicke · Stanley Baker
Synopsis Helen of Troy (1956) follows the epic tale of a prince who, after surviving a shipwreck, becomes entangled in a passionate romance with a queen who is already married. This forbidden love ignites a fierce conflict between the powerful kingdoms...
5.8
674 votes
5.8
674 votes
None But the Brave
1965 · Movie · 106 min. · United States
Direction Frank Sinatra
Cast Frank Sinatra · Tatsuya Mihashi · Takeshi Katô · Homare Suguro
Synopsis None But the Brave (1965) follows the story of American and Japanese soldiers who find themselves marooned on a remote Pacific island during the tumultuous years of World War II. Forced to set aside their differences, these adversaries must form...
5.7
345 votes
5.7
345 votes
Next Time I Marry
1938 · Movie · 72 min. · United States
Direction Garson Kanin
Cast Lucille Ball · James Ellison · Lee Bowman · Granville Bates
Synopsis Next Time I Marry (1938) follows the story of Nancy Crocker Fleming, a wealthy heiress who is bound by her late father's will to marry a "plain American" to secure her inheritance. Fearing that a foreign suitor might deceive her,...
5.7
21 votes
5.7
21 votes
Tycoon
1947 · Movie · 122 min. · United States
Direction Richard Wallace
Cast John Wayne · Laraine Day · Cedric Hardwicke · Judith Anderson
Synopsis Tycoon (1947) follows the story of engineer Johnny Munroe, who is tasked with constructing a railroad tunnel through a challenging mountain terrain to access valuable mines. His mission becomes increasingly complex and his moral principles are tested when he develops...
5.6
144 votes
5.6
144 votes
Best of the Badmen
1951 · Movie · 84 min. · United States
Direction William D. Russell
Cast Robert Ryan · Claire Trevor · Jack Buetel · Robert Preston
Synopsis Best of the Badmen (1951) follows the story of Jeff Clanton, a Missouri Army major who, after the Civil War, convinces the remaining members of Quantrill's Raiders to surrender and align themselves with the Union. Among these notorious outlaws are...
5.6
125 votes
5.6
125 votes
The Saint Strikes Back
1939 · Movie · 64 min. · United States
Direction John Farrow
Cast George Sanders · Wendy Barrie · Jonathan Hale · Jerome Cowan
Synopsis The Saint Strikes Back (1939) follows the adventures of Simon Templar, also known as the Saint, as he journeys to the vibrant city of San Francisco. His mission? To unravel and address the complex web of criminal activities that have...
5.5
45 votes
5.5
45 votes
The Big Trees
1952 · Movie · 89 min. · United States
Direction Felix E. Feist
Cast Kirk Douglas · Eve Miller · Patrice Wymore · Edgar Buchanan
Synopsis The Big Trees (1952) unfolds in the year 1900, where the ruthless timber magnate Jim Fallon devises a scheme to exploit a new law and amass a fortune by logging California's redwoods. A significant portion of the land he covets...
5.5
459 votes
5.5
459 votes