Soundtrack: Patrick Williams

Direction Peter Yates

Cast Dennis Christopher · Dennis Quaid · Daniel Stern · Jackie Earle Haley

Synopsis Breaking Away (1979) is a captivating tale of self-discovery and camaraderie, featuring a cast of vividly portrayed characters, sharp social observations, and a talented ensemble of young actors who would soon become household names. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop...

Direction James Frawley

Cast Peter Falk · Ruth Gordon · Mariette Hartley · G.D. Spradlin

Synopsis Columbo: Try and Catch Me (TV) (1977) follows the story of a renowned and affluent crime fiction author who accuses her nephew of being responsible for her niece's demise. In a meticulously planned scheme, she invites her nephew to her...

Direction James Frawley

Cast Peter Falk · Nicol Williamson · Kim Cattrall · Joel Fabiani

Synopsis Columbo: How to Dial a Murder (TV) (1978) follows the story of Dr. Eric Mason, a man known for his composure and teachings on self-control. His life takes a dramatic turn when his wife unexpectedly passes away in a mysterious...

Direction Quinn Martin · Virgil W. Vogel · Walter Grauman · William Hale

Cast Karl Malden · Michael Douglas · Richard Hatch · Darleen Carr

Synopsis The Streets of San Francisco (TV Series) (1972) aired from 1972 to 1977, spanning 5 seasons and 120 episodes. The show follows two undercover homicide detectives, Lt. Mike Stone and Inspector Steve Keller, as they navigate the urban landscape of...

Direction James L. Brooks · Allan Burns · Gene Reynolds · Alexander Singer

Cast Ed Asner · Robert Walden · Linda Kelsey · Mason Adams

Synopsis Lou Grant (TV Series) (1977) spans five seasons and 114 episodes, following the journey of Lou Grant as he transitions from his role in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" to the bustling city of Los Angeles. Here, he takes on...

Direction James Frawley

Cast Peter Falk · Trish Van Devere · Laurence Luckinbill · James McEachin

Synopsis Columbo: Make Me a Perfect Murder (TV) (1978) follows the intricate plot of a high-profile murder case. A prominent TV executive, who is also the lover of her boss, is found dead. The case is assigned to the meticulous Lieutenant...

Direction James Frawley

Cast Peter Falk · Patrick Bauchau · Fionnula Flanagan · Shera Danese

Synopsis Columbo: Murder, a Self Portrait (TV) (1989) delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the apparent drowning of a renowned painter's first wife. Lieutenant Columbo is called in to examine the case, which initially appears to be a tragic accident. However,...

Direction James Frawley

Cast Peter Falk · Fisher Stevens · Molly Hagan · Nan Martin

Synopsis Columbo: Murder, Smoke and Shadows (TV) (1989) follows the story of a self-absorbed and brilliant film director who takes drastic measures to protect his reputation. When a childhood friend threatens to reveal the director's role in the tragic death of...

Direction Walter Grauman

Cast Peter Falk · Andrew Stevens · Brenda Vaccaro · Floyd Levine

Synopsis Columbo: Murder in Malibu (TV) (1990) follows the story of a renowned romance novelist who is entangled in a complex relationship with a youthful and ambitious womanizer. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when the writer is discovered fatally shot...

Direction Andrew Breckman · Randy Zisk · Jerry Levine · Andre Belgrader

Cast Tony Shalhoub · Ted Levine · Traylor Howard · Jason Gray-Stanford

Synopsis Monk (TV Series) (2002) is a captivating television series that aired from 2002 to 2009, spanning 8 seasons and 125 episodes. The show centers around Detective Adrian Monk, a brilliant but eccentric individual who struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder. The tragic...

Direction James Frawley

Cast Peter Falk · Lindsay Crouse · Julie Montgomery · Peter Jurasik

Synopsis Columbo: Sex and the Married Detective (TV) (1989) follows the story of a renowned sex therapist who has achieved fame through her bestselling book and popular television show. Her world is shattered when she discovers that her business partner and...

Direction Richard Levinson · William Link · Patrick McGoohan · Ben Gazzara

Cast Peter Falk · J. P. Finnegan · Robert Culp · Michael Lally

Synopsis Columbo (TV Series) (1971) is a classic crime drama that aired from 1971 to 1978, spanning 12 seasons and 69 episodes. The show follows the adventures of Lieutenant Columbo, a seemingly disheveled and often underestimated police officer. His unassuming demeanor...

Direction Leo Penn

Cast Peter Falk · Clive Revill · Jeanette Nolan · Bernard Behrens

Synopsis Columbo: The Conspirators (TV) (1978) follows a complex web of intrigue as an IRA terrorist takes the life of an arms dealer he deems disloyal. The meticulous Lt. Columbo is tasked with unraveling the tangled threads of this high-stakes murder,...

Direction Alan J. Levi

Cast Peter Falk · Joanna Going · Thomas Calabro · Dan Butler

Synopsis Columbo: No Time to Die (TV) (1992) follows the iconic detective as he finds himself at a family event, the wedding of his cousin who is also a member of the LAPD. The celebration takes an unexpected turn when the...

Direction Robert Markowitz

Cast Jack Palance · Amy Irving · Patrick Bergin · James Earl Jones

Direction John Waters

Cast Johnny Depp · Traci Lords · Willem Dafoe · Amy Locane

Synopsis Cry Baby (1990) is a vibrant and humorous tribute to the classic 1950s teen melodramas, directed by the iconic John Waters. The film features Johnny Depp as the charismatic and rebellious leader of a group of delinquents known as the...

Direction James L. Brooks · Allan Burns · Jay Sandrich · Peter Baldwin

Cast Mary Tyler Moore · Ed Asner · Valerie Harper · Gavin MacLeod

Synopsis Mary Tyler Moore (TV Series) (1970) spans seven seasons and 168 episodes, chronicling the life of Mary Richards as she relocates to Minneapolis following a failed relationship. She secures a position as an associate producer in a modest television newsroom,...

Direction Phil Karlson

Cast Joe Don Baker · Conny Van Dyke · Gabriel Dell · John Marley

Synopsis Framed (1975) follows the story of Ron Lewis, a gambler who hits the jackpot but faces a brutal ambush on the street shortly after. In a desperate act of self-defense, he fatally shoots a police officer and is subsequently handed...

Direction Jimmy Sangster · E. Arthur Kean · George McCowan · Lawrence Dobkin

Cast William Conrad · Patrick Culliton · Tom Pittman · Charles Bateman

Synopsis Cannon (TV Series) (1971) follows the thrilling exploits of Frank Cannon, a former police officer known for his robust build, distinctive voice, and refined palate for fine dining. After leaving the force, Cannon transitions into the role of a high-end...

Direction Howard Morris

Cast Jackie Gleason · Estelle Parsons · Ted Bessel · Joan Delaney

Synopsis Don't Drink the Water (1969) follows the misadventures of the Hollander family during their European holiday. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when their aircraft is compelled to make an emergency landing in the fictional nation of Vulgaria. While disembarking...