Screenplay: Horton Foote

Direction Robert Mulligan

Cast Gregory Peck · Mary Badham · Brock Peters · Phillip Alford

Synopsis To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) follows the story of attorney Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck), who takes on the defense of Tom Robinson (Brock Peters), a Black man falsely accused of assaulting a white woman. The deeply prejudiced residents of their...

Direction Arthur Penn

Cast Marlon Brando · Robert Redford · Angie Dickinson · Jane Fonda

Synopsis The Chase (1966) is a gripping tale set in a small town that becomes a hotbed of tension when a notorious local criminal manages to break out of prison. The escape triggers a wave of anxiety among the residents, who...

Direction Joseph Anthony

Cast Robert Duvall · Olga Bellin · Sudie Blond · Richard McConnell

Synopsis Tomorrow (1972) is a poignant tale set against the backdrop of the Depression Era. The story revolves around Jackson Fentry, portrayed by Robert Duvall, a young man who departs from his father's farm to seek employment at a nearby sawmill....

Direction Gary Sinise

Cast John Malkovich · Gary Sinise · Ray Walston · Casey Siemaszko

Synopsis Of Mice and Men (1992) follows the journey of two itinerant friends, George and Lennie, as they traverse the American landscape during the Great Depression, harboring dreams of a brighter future. Their aspirations seem within reach, only to be cruelly...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Michael Caine · Jane Fonda · Faye Dunaway · John Phillip Law

Synopsis Hurry Sundown (1967) unfolds in the post-World War II American South, where an African American and a white farmer join forces to implement an irrigation system for their lands, aiming to break free from the cycle of poverty that has...

Direction Bruce Beresford

Cast Robert Duvall · Tess Harper · Betty Buckley · Ellen Barkin

Synopsis Tender Mercies (1983) follows the journey of Mac Sledge, a former country music star who has hit rock bottom due to his struggles with alcoholism. His life takes a turn when he forms a bond with a young widow and...

Direction Peter Masterson

Cast Geraldine Page · John Heard · Carlin Glynn · Richard Bradford

Synopsis The Trip to Bountiful (1985) follows the story of Carrie Watts, an elderly woman confined to a Houston apartment in the 1940s, under the watchful eye of her domineering daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae, and her submissive son, Ludie. Carrie's deepest desire...

Direction Michael Wilson

Cast Cicely Tyson · Vanessa Williams · Blair Underwood · Keke Palmer

Synopsis The Trip to Bountiful (TV) (2014) is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of emancipation and resilience, adapted from Horton Foote’s acclaimed play. The narrative revolves around Carrie Watts, who feels trapped in her son Ludie's home, where she is constantly...

Direction Robert Mulligan

Cast Lee Remick · Steve McQueen · Don Murray · Paul Fix

Synopsis Baby the Rain Must Fall (1965) follows the story of Henry Thomas, portrayed by Steve McQueen, who finds himself navigating life on parole in a quiet Texan town. By night, he takes the stage as the lead vocalist of a...

Direction Cornel Wilde

Cast Cornel Wilde · Jean Wallace · Dan Duryea · Lee Grant

Direction Peter Masterson

Cast Robert Duvall · Lukas Haas · James Earl Jones · Carlin Glynn

Synopsis Convicts (1991) is a narrative crafted by Horton Foote, focusing on a young teenager during the Great Depression. The story unfolds as the protagonist secures a job on an unusual sugar plantation. Throughout his time there, he gains profound insights...

Direction John Doyle

Cast Colin Firth · Orlando Bloom · Amber Tamblyn · Patricia Clarkson

Synopsis Main Street (2010) follows the lives of various inhabitants of a small Southern town who experience significant changes when an outsider arrives with a contentious proposal to revitalize their deteriorating hometown. Amidst contemporary challenges, each unique member of this tightly-knit...

Direction Michael Lindsay-Hogg

Cast Brad Davis · Frederic Forrest · Hawthorne James · Jean Stapleton

Synopsis The Habitation of Dragons (TV) (1992) follows the lives of two brothers with starkly contrasting personalities residing in a quaint Texas town. Following their father's passing, the siblings find themselves constantly at odds, clashing over a myriad of significant and...

Direction Ken Harrison

Cast Hallie Foote · Michael Higgins · Richard Jenkins · William Converse-Roberts

Direction Vincent J. Donehue

Cast Wright King · George 'Gabby' Hayes · Andrew Duggan · Truman Smith

Synopsis The Gabby Hayes Show (1950) is a classic western television series where the iconic George "Gabby" Hayes takes the lead as the narrator for each episode. Throughout the show, Hayes provides insightful commentary on vintage western scenes and shares captivating...

Direction Michael Lindsay-Hogg

Cast Hume Cronyn · James Earl Jones · Ed Begley Jr. · Betty Murphy

Synopsis Alone (1997) follows the story of John Webb, a farmer who has fallen into a deep depression after the loss of his wife, Bessie. Struggling to maintain his annual harvest due to financial constraints, John finds himself at a crossroads,...

Direction Howard Cummings

Cast William Converse-Roberts · Horton Foote Jr. · Daisy Foote · Hallie Foote

Synopsis Courtship (1987) follows the tale of a young woman named Elizabeth who finds herself in a romantic entanglement with Horace. However, their budding romance faces significant obstacles as Elizabeth's deeply conservative parents strongly disapprove of their relationship, leading to a...

Direction John Kent Harrison

Cast Jeanne Tripplehorn · Arliss Howard · Leo Burmester · Daro Latiolais

Direction Delbert Mann · Arthur Penn · Vincent J. Donehue · Robert Mulligan

Cast Walter Matthau · David White · Constance Ford · E.G. Marshall

Synopsis Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV Series) (1951) aired from 1951 to 1957, spanning 6 seasons and 140 episodes. This anthology series showcased a mix of original dramatic productions and adaptations from existing literary works, offering viewers a diverse range of compelling...

Direction Ken Harrison

Cast Matthew Broderick · William Converse-Roberts · Hallie Foote · Belinda Jackson

Synopsis 1918 (1985) unfolds during the peak of the United States' engagement in World War I, a time when Liberty Bonds were actively sold, and German immigrants faced suspicion as potential traitors or saboteurs. The patriotic fervor and propaganda of the...