Cast: José Ferrer

Direction David Lean

Cast Peter O'Toole · Omar Sharif · Alec Guinness · Jack Hawkins

Synopsis Lawrence of Arabia (1962) unfolds during the tumultuous year of 1916, as a young British officer, Lawrence (Peter O'Toole), is dispatched from his post in Cairo to undertake a crucial mission. His task is to forge an alliance with Prince...

Direction John Huston

Cast José Ferrer · Zsa Zsa Gabor · Colette Marchand · Claude Nollier

Synopsis Moulin Rouge (1952) follows the life of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a renowned artist who often finds himself at the vibrant Moulin Rouge, sketching the dancers and singers while indulging in cognac. Born into French nobility, Henri's life is marked by...

Direction Michael Gordon

Cast José Ferrer · Mala Powers · William Prince · Morris Carnovsky

Synopsis Cyrano de Bergerac (1950) is set in France during the year 1640, where the story revolves around Cyrano, a renowned swordsman and poet known for his distinctive nose. Cyrano is deeply in love with the enchanting Roxane, who, however, confides...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Humphrey Bogart · José Ferrer · Van Johnson · Fred MacMurray

Synopsis The Caine Mutiny (1954) unfolds during the tumultuous period of World War II, aboard a modest vessel within the U.S. Pacific Fleet. An unprecedented incident transpires when the ship's Executive Officer relieves the Captain of his command, seemingly in a...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast William Holden · Marthe Keller · Hildegard Knef · José Ferrer

Synopsis Fedora (1978) is a nostalgic tribute to classic cinema by Billy Wilder, featuring William Holden as film producer Barry Detweiler. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks as Detweiler reflects on his attempts to persuade the legendary actress Fedora...

Direction Graham Evans · John Gorrie · Alan Gibson · Herbert Wise

Cast Roald Dahl · John Houseman · Andrew Ray · Joan Collins

Synopsis Tales of the Unexpected (TV Series) (1979) is a British anthology series that aired from 1979 to 1988, spanning 9 seasons and 112 episodes. The show is renowned for its blend of mystery, suspense, horror, and dark comedy, with a...

Direction Larry Cohen

Cast Broderick Crawford · James Wainwright · Michael Parks · José Ferrer

Synopsis The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) delves into the life and controversial methods of J. Edgar Hoover, the long-serving director of the FBI. The film explores how Hoover amassed an extensive collection of personal and often compromising information...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Gene Tierney · Richard Conte · José Ferrer · Charles Bickford

Synopsis Whirlpool (1949) follows the story of a woman who is covertly grappling with kleptomania. In an attempt to overcome her compulsive stealing, she undergoes hypnosis. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she is discovered at a crime scene...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Woody Allen · Mia Farrow · José Ferrer · Julie Hagerty

Synopsis A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) unfolds in the early 20th century, where three distinct couples converge for a weekend retreat in the countryside. The first couple consists of an innovative inventor and his wife, who grapples with intimacy issues....

Direction Robert Day

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Robert Foxworth · Eddie Albert · Raymond Burr

Synopsis Peter and Paul (TV Miniseries) (1981) follows the journey of two pivotal figures in early Christianity, Peter the Fisherman and Paul of Tarsus, as they navigate the challenges of leading the Church. The miniseries delves into their efforts to spread...

Direction Alf Kjellin

Cast Peter Falk · José Ferrer · Lew Ayres · Robert Walker Jr.

Synopsis Columbo: Mind Over Mayhem (TV) (1974) follows the intricate plot of a government institute director who meticulously plans and executes a cunning murder. The institute is home to a collection of brilliant scientific minds, but it is another kind of...

Direction José Ferrer

Cast José Ferrer · Anton Walbrook · Viveca Lindfors · Leo Genn

Synopsis I Accuse! (1958) delves into the notorious "Dreyfus Affair," where a Jewish officer in the French military is wrongfully convicted of betrayal. The film follows the officer's journey as he is unjustly sentenced to a penal colony on Devil's Island....

Direction David Lynch

Cast Kyle MacLachlan · Francesca Annis · Jürgen Prochnow · Patrick Stewart

Synopsis Dune (1984) follows the tumultuous events that unfold when the Padishah Emperor transfers control of the desert planet Arrakis, also known as "Dune," from the House of Harkonnen to their sworn adversaries, the Atreides family. Arrakis is the sole source...

Direction Stanley Kramer

Cast Vivien Leigh · Simone Signoret · Oskar Werner · José Ferrer

Synopsis Ship of Fools (1965) follows a diverse group of passengers aboard a German ocean liner as it departs from Mexico en route to Bremerhaven, Germany, in 1931, just before the outbreak of World War II. The film, adapted from Katherine...

Direction Stuart Rosenberg

Cast James Mason · Faye Dunaway · Orson Welles · Max von Sydow

Synopsis Voyage of the Damned (1976) chronicles the harrowing journey of a group of Jewish refugees who set sail from Nazi-controlled Europe, seeking refuge and freedom. Their voyage, however, takes a tragic turn when they are denied entry to various ports,...

Direction Victor Fleming

Cast Ingrid Bergman · José Ferrer · Francis L. Sullivan · Ward Bond

Synopsis Joan of Arc (1948) is set in the tumultuous Fifteenth Century, where France lies in ruins following the protracted One Hundred Years War with England. The narrative centers around a young, fourteen-year-old peasant girl named Joan, who asserts that divine...

Direction Stanley Donen

Cast José Ferrer · Merle Oberon · Helen Traubel · Doe Avedon

Synopsis Deep in My Heart (1954) is a captivating biographical film that delves into the life and career of the renowned American composer Sigmund Romberg. The movie offers a comprehensive look at Romberg's journey, from his early beginnings to his significant...

Direction George Stevens · David Lean · Jean Negulesco

Cast Max von Sydow · Dorothy McGuire · Charlton Heston · Claude Rains

Synopsis The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) is a grand cinematic retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, directed by George Stevens and featuring Max von Sydow in the lead role. The narrative focuses on the well-known episodes from the Bible,...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Cary Grant · José Ferrer · Paula Raymond · Signe Hasso

Synopsis Crisis (1950) follows the story of Dr. Ferguson, a renowned brain surgeon, who finds himself in a precarious situation while on vacation with his wife in a small, Spanish-speaking nation. Unbeknownst to them, the country is under the iron grip...

Direction Michael Winner

Cast Cristina Raines · Chris Sarandon · Burgess Meredith · Arthur Kennedy

Synopsis The Sentinel (1977) follows the story of a fashion model who relocates to a seemingly ordinary residence, only to find that the top floor is occupied by a blind priest. As she settles in, she starts experiencing peculiar physical ailments,...