Screenplay: John Twist

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


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

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

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

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

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