Cast: Alan Ladd

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Alan Ladd. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Citizen Kane

1941 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Orson Welles · Joseph Cotten · Everett Sloane · George Coulouris

Synopsis Citizen Kane (1941) follows the trajectory of a newspaper magnate whose immense wealth and influence lead to his eventual seclusion in a grand, fortress-like estate. The enigmatic final word he speaks before his demise, "Rosebud," sparks a compelling mystery. A...

8.2

77K votes

8.2

77K votes

Shane

1953 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction George Stevens

Cast Alan Ladd · Jean Arthur · Van Heflin · Brandon De Wilde

Synopsis Shane (1953) is a timeless Western film directed by George Stevens, based on the novel by Jack Schaefer. The story unfolds in the rugged landscapes of Wyoming's Grand Tetons, where a mysterious drifter, Shane, played by Alan Ladd, arrives at...

7.7

11K votes

7.7

11K votes

This Gun for Hire

1942 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction Frank Tuttle

Cast Alan Ladd · Veronica Lake · Robert Preston · Laird Cregar

Synopsis This Gun for Hire (1942) follows the story of a professional assassin, Philip Raven, who, despite his tough exterior, has a soft spot for children and animals. Raven is hired to eliminate a blackmailer and is compensated with counterfeit currency...

6.9

1K votes

6.9

1K votes

The Carpetbaggers

1963 · Movie · 150 min. · United States

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast George Peppard · Carroll Baker · Alan Ladd · Robert Cummings

Synopsis The Carpetbaggers (1963) follows the story of Jonathon Cole, portrayed by George Peppard, a relentless and ambitious industrialist who bears a striking resemblance to the real-life figure Howard Hughes. Cole's journey involves the construction of airplanes, the direction of films,...

6.6

419 votes

6.6

419 votes

Souls at Sea

1937 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Gary Cooper · George Raft · Frances Dee · Henry Wilcoxon

Synopsis Souls at Sea (1937) follows the gripping tale of two brave individuals, Cooper and Raft, who find themselves in the midst of a harrowing sea tragedy. Set against the backdrop of the slave trade on the high seas in 1842,...

6.6

391 votes

6.6

391 votes

The Blue Dahlia

1946 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction George Marshall

Cast Alan Ladd · Veronica Lake · William Bendix · Howard Da Silva

Synopsis The Blue Dahlia (1946) follows the story of a sailor named Johnny who returns home from his naval duties to discover his wife, Helen, in a compromising situation with Eddie, the proprietor of the Blue Dahlia nightclub. Helen confesses that...

6.5

797 votes

6.5

797 votes

The Glass Key

1942 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Stuart Heisler

Cast Brian Donlevy · Veronica Lake · Alan Ladd · Bonita Granville

Synopsis The Glass Key (1942) is a gripping narrative of urban political corruption, adapted from Dashiel Hammett's novel. This 1942 film, a remake of the 1935 version, stars Alan Ladd as a dedicated lieutenant to a cunning political boss, played by...

6.4

618 votes

6.4

618 votes

And Now Tomorrow

1944 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Irving Pichel

Cast Alan Ladd · Loretta Young · Susan Hayward · Barry Sullivan

Synopsis And Now Tomorrow (1944) follows the story of Emily Blair, a wealthy woman living with deafness. Dr. Vance, who hails from the humble beginnings of Blairtown, is dedicated to developing a serum aimed at curing deafness. He initially tests this...

6.4

22 votes

6.4

22 votes

The Proud Rebel

1958 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Alan Ladd · Olivia de Havilland · Dean Jagger · David Ladd

Synopsis The Proud Rebel (1958) follows the journey of a determined former Confederate soldier, Alan Ladd, who traverses the post-Civil War landscape in search of a physician capable of healing his speech-impaired son. The narrative beautifully weaves together the tender bond...

6.3

610 votes

6.3

610 votes

Saigon

1948 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Leslie Fenton

Cast Alan Ladd · Veronica Lake · Douglas Dick · Wally Cassell

Synopsis Saigon (1948) follows Larry, a pilot who discovers that his close friend Mike has a limited time to live, despite medical interventions. To ensure Mike enjoys his remaining days, Larry accepts a lucrative flying job for a group of opportunists...

6.3

33 votes

6.3

33 votes

One Foot in Hell

1960 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction James B. Clark

Cast Alan Ladd · Don Murray · Dan O'Herlihy · Dolores Michaels

Synopsis One Foot in Hell (1960) follows Mitch Garrett, a man consumed by bitterness after his wife succumbs to illness due to his inability to afford her necessary medication. The guilt-ridden townsfolk offer him a position as a deputy sheriff, unwittingly...

6.2

173 votes

6.2

173 votes

Saskatchewan

1954 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

6.2

588 votes

6.2

588 votes

Joan of Paris

1942 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Michèle Morgan · Paul Henreid · Thomas Mitchell · Laird Cregar

Synopsis Joan of Paris (1942) follows the harrowing journey of a Royal Air Force squadron that is shot down over France during World War II. Despite the perilous circumstances, the surviving airmen manage to make their way to Paris. Complicating their...

6.2

67 votes

6.2

67 votes

Two Years Before the Mast

1946 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction John Farrow

Cast Alan Ladd · Brian Donlevy · William Bendix · Barry Fitzgerald

Synopsis Two Years Before the Mast (1946) follows the journey of a privileged young man, the son of a prosperous shipping tycoon, who finds himself unexpectedly thrust into the harsh realities of life at sea. When he is forcibly enlisted onto...

6.2

24 votes

6.2

24 votes

Branded

1950 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast Alan Ladd · Mona Freeman · Charles Bickford · Robert Keith

Synopsis Branded (1950) follows the story of a notorious outlaw, portrayed by Alan Ladd, who assumes the identity of the long-lost heir to a prosperous Texas ranch. Initially driven by deceit, the bandit, known as Choya, finds himself deeply affected by...

6.1

318 votes

6.1

318 votes

The Badlanders

1958 · Movie · 83 min. · United States

Direction Delmer Daves

Cast Alan Ladd · Ernest Borgnine · Katy Jurado · Anthony Caruso

Synopsis The Badlanders (1958) follows the journey of two individuals who gain their freedom from the Arizona Territorial Prison at Yuma in 1898. One of them, known as the Dutchman, is driven by a dual quest for gold and vengeance against...

6.1

453 votes

6.1

453 votes

Thunder in the East

1952 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Charles Vidor

Cast Alan Ladd · Deborah Kerr · Charles Boyer · Corinne Calvet

Synopsis Thunder in the East (1952) unfolds in the tumultuous period following India's independence from British rule. The story revolves around Steve Gibbs, a daring pilot who lands his plane, laden with armaments, in the Ghandahar province, driven by the allure...

6.1

43 votes

6.1

43 votes

Captain Carey, U.S.A.

1950 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Alan Ladd · Wanda Hendrix · Francis Lederer · Joseph Calleia

Synopsis Captain Carey, U.S.A. (1950) follows the gripping tale of Webb Carey, who ventures back to Orta, a town near Milan, with a mission to uncover the traitor responsible for the downfall of his World War II OSS team and the...

6.1

119 votes

6.1

119 votes

Botany Bay

1952 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

6.1

159 votes

6.1

159 votes

The Black Cat

1941 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction Albert S. Rogell

Cast Basil Rathbone · Hugh Herbert · Broderick Crawford · Bela Lugosi

Synopsis The Black Cat (1941) follows a group of avaricious relatives who assemble to anticipate the demise of Henrietta Winslow. The narrative is filled with suspenseful elements such as murder, thunderous claps, eerie cat howls, gunshots, nighttime screams, and concealed passageways,...

6.1

129 votes

6.1

129 votes