Cast: Will Geer

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast James Stewart · Shelley Winters · Dan Duryea · Stephen McNally

Synopsis Winchester '73 (1950) follows the journey of a determined cowboy, Lin McAdam, who secures a prized Winchester 1873 repeating rifle after winning a shooting competition. However, his victory is short-lived as the second-place contestant swiftly steals the coveted firearm. This...

Direction Herbert J. Biberman

Cast Juan Chacón · Will Geer · Rosaura Revueltas · Mervin Williams

Synopsis Salt of the Earth (1954) is a cinematic portrayal of the challenges faced by zinc miners in New Mexico as they strive to enhance their working environments. The film employs local residents to authentically recreate their personal experiences, leading director...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Robert Blake · Scott Wilson · John Forsythe · Paul Stewart

Synopsis In Cold Blood (1967) follows the chilling true story of two young men whose individual ineptitude transforms into a deadly partnership. Driven by a desire for wealth, they target a prosperous farmer's residence, only to discover a meager amount of...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Walter Pidgeon · Don Murray · Charles Laughton · Henry Fonda

Synopsis Advise & Consent (1962) delves into the political intricacies surrounding the nomination of Robert Leffingwell for the position of Secretary of State. Before his appointment can be finalized, Leffingwell must undergo a rigorous Senate investigation to assess his qualifications. At...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Redford · Will Geer · Allyn Ann McLerie · Stefan Gierasch

Synopsis Jeremiah Johnson (1972) is a visually stunning film directed by Sydney Pollack, chronicling the journey of a lone individual, Jeremiah Johnson (Robert Redford), as he confronts both hostile Native American tribes seeking retribution and the unforgiving natural environment. The story...

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Rock Hudson · Salome Jens · John Randolph · Will Geer

Synopsis Seconds (1966) follows Arthur Hamilton, a middle-aged banker from New York residing in Scarsdale, who is married and has a grown daughter he rarely sees. He feels disconnected from his life. After receiving mysterious phone calls from his supposedly deceased...

Direction Delmer Daves

Cast James Stewart · Jeff Chandler · Debra Paget · Will Geer

Synopsis Broken Arrow (1950) unfolds in 1870, a decade marked by brutal conflict between settlers and Cochise's Apache tribe. Tom Jeffords, a former soldier, rescues an Apache boy, sparking a shift in his perspective about the humanity of Native Americans. Driven...

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast David Brian · Claude Jarman Jr. · Juano Hernández · Porter Hall

Synopsis Intruder in the Dust (1949) unfolds in the heart of 1940s Mississippi, where an unlikely trio—two young boys and an elderly woman—join together to thwart a grave injustice. Their mission is to exonerate a black man who has been falsely...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Dick Powell · Paula Raymond · Adolphe Menjou · Marshall Thompson

Synopsis The Tall Target (1951) follows a determined detective who embarks on a perilous mission to thwart a sinister plot. His objective is to safeguard the life of President Lincoln during a critical train journey, where danger lurks at every turn....

Direction Hy Averback

Cast Peter Falk · Leonard Nimoy · Anne Francis · Nita Talbot

Synopsis Columbo: A Stitch in Crime (TV) (1973) follows the cunning plot of a surgeon who devises an intricate plan to eliminate his partner in a research project. However, his meticulous scheme is disrupted when a nurse begins to suspect his...

Direction Joseph Sargent

Cast Vic Morrow · Cliff De Young · Michael Constantine · Walter McGinn

Synopsis The Night That Panicked America (TV) (1975) delves into the fascinating true events surrounding Orson Welles' iconic radio broadcast of "The War of the Worlds," a dramatization of H.G. Wells' classic novel. The broadcast was meticulously crafted to mimic real...

Direction David Miller

Cast Burt Lancaster · Robert Ryan · John Anderson · Colby Chester

Synopsis Executive Action (1973) delves into a conspiracy-driven narrative where a group of renegade intelligence operatives, conservative politicians, wealthy businessmen, and independent hitmen collaborate to orchestrate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This thought-provoking film presents a speculative and provocative...

Direction Henry Levin

Cast Glenn Ford · Broderick Crawford · Millard Mitchell · Dorothy Malone

Synopsis Convicted (1950) follows the story of Joe Hufford, who finds himself in a tumultuous situation after a nightclub altercation leads to a fatality in self-defense. Sentenced to prison for manslaughter, Joe's fate is a source of regret for district attorney...

Direction Henry King

Cast Dana Andrews · Jean Peters · Cesar Romero · Anne Revere

Synopsis Deep Waters (1948) follows the story of a Maine lobster fisherman who, despite his architectural training, chooses the sea over a more conventional career. His fiancée, a state welfare worker, introduces a 12-year-old orphan who shares the fisherman's love for...

Direction S. Sylvan Simon · George Marshall

Cast Ida Lupino · Glenn Ford · Gig Young · William Prince

Synopsis Lust for Gold (1949) follows the journey of immigrant Jacob Walz, known as the "Dutchman" in Arizona's infamous Lost Dutchman gold mine saga. The narrative unfolds as Walz discovers wealth and romance, only to face the heartache of losing both.

Direction Paul Wendkos

Cast Glenn Ford · Rosemary Forsyth · Dean Jagger · Maurice Evans

Synopsis The Brotherhood of the Bell (TV) (1970) follows the story of a renowned professor whose tranquil life is suddenly upended by a hidden secret from his college years. During his time in university, he was initiated into a clandestine and...

Direction Ted Tetzlaff

Cast George Raft · Nina Foch · George Macready · Will Geer

Synopsis Johnny Allegro (1949) follows the story of a former criminal who finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of counterfeiters and a relentless pursuit. After attempting to leave his criminal past behind, the protagonist becomes embroiled in a high-stakes game...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Elizabeth Taylor · Todd Lookinland · Patsy Kensit · Jane Fonda

Synopsis The Blue Bird (1976) follows the journey of two siblings, Tyltyl (Todd Lookinland) and Mytyl (Patsy Kensit), who embark on a quest to find the elusive Blue Bird of Happiness. This magical adventure takes them through a whimsical realm where...

Direction Andrew V. McLaglen

Cast James Stewart · Dean Martin · Raquel Welch · George Kennedy

Synopsis Bandolero! (1968) follows the story of a cunning individual who assumes the role of an executioner to infiltrate a small town. His ultimate goal is to liberate a group of notorious criminals, among them his own sibling, who are scheduled...

Direction Mark Rydell

Cast Steve McQueen · Rupert Crosse · Mitch Vogel · Sharon Farrell

Synopsis The Reivers (1969) follows the nostalgic journey of an elderly man recalling his formative experiences from six decades prior. The story unfolds in rural Mississippi, where Lucius's grandfather acquires the first automobile in the vicinity, a vibrant yellow Winton Flyer....