Cast: Nina Foch

Direction Stanley Kubrick

Cast Kirk Douglas · Tony Curtis · Laurence Olivier · Peter Ustinov

Synopsis Spartacus (1960) follows the gripping tale of a defiant slave, Spartacus, portrayed by Kirk Douglas, who ignites a fierce uprising against the corrupt Roman Empire. Inspired by Howard Fast's novel of the same name, the film delves into the historical...

Direction George Sidney

Cast Stewart Granger · Eleanor Parker · Janet Leigh · Mel Ferrer

Synopsis Scaramouche (1952) unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of 18th-century France, where a young man embarks on a daring journey of deception and retribution. Disguised as an actor, he navigates the treacherous landscape of the era, driven by a burning desire...

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Gene Kelly · Leslie Caron · Oscar Levant · Georges Guétary

Synopsis An American in Paris (1951) is a celebrated 1950s musical that showcases the elegant dance moves of Gene Kelly and the vibrant visual style of director Vincente Minnelli. The film follows an American soldier who decides to stay in Paris...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Charlton Heston · Yul Brynner · Anne Baxter · Edward G. Robinson

Synopsis The Ten Commandments (1956) begins with the desperate plight of Hebrew males in Egypt, where Pharaoh Rameses I decrees their execution. To save her newborn son, a Hebrew mother places him in a basket and sets him afloat on the...

Direction Alastair Reid

Cast Olympia Dukakis · Donald Moffat · Chloe Webb · Laura Linney

Synopsis Tales of the City (TV Miniseries) (1993) delves into the lives of a vibrant ensemble of individuals residing in the bustling city of San Francisco. This captivating miniseries is adapted from the acclaimed novel by Armistead Maupin, "A Man I...

Direction Richard Irving

Cast Peter Falk · Gene Barry · Katherine Justice · William Windom

Synopsis Prescription: Murder (TV) (1968) revolves around a cunning psychiatrist who orchestrates a sinister plot with a patient he is romantically involved with to eliminate his wife. The psychiatrist believes he has crafted an impeccable alibi, but his meticulous plan begins...

Direction Joseph H. Lewis

Cast Glenn Ford · Nina Foch · James Whitmore · Barry Kelley

Synopsis The Undercover Man (1949) follows the story of a dedicated Treasury Department agent named Frank Warren. He is assigned to a high-stakes mission to apprehend a notorious mob leader who has cleverly avoided paying taxes on his criminal earnings. Warren...

Direction Kevin Brownlow

Cast Christopher Adamson · Ray Bradbury · Nina Foch · James Karen

Synopsis Universal Horror (TV) (1998) delves into the formative years of horror cinema, with a special focus on the iconic productions from Universal Studios in the 1930s. This documentary explores the origins and evolution of classic horror films, highlighting the groundbreaking...

Direction Lewis Allen

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Nina Foch · Hugh Marlowe · Jayne Mansfield

Synopsis Illegal (1955) follows the story of a district attorney whose relentless pursuit of justice leads him to inadvertently convict an innocent individual, resulting in a wrongful execution. Devastated by his mistake, he steps down from his position, turns to alcohol,...

Direction Robert Wise

Cast William Holden · June Allyson · Barbara Stanwyck · Fredric March

Synopsis Executive Suite (1954) follows the intense power struggle that ensues when the head of a prominent furniture manufacturing corporation unexpectedly passes away. The Board of Directors rushes to find a successor, each member propelled by their own personal ambitions and...

Direction Robert Rossen

Cast Dick Powell · Evelyn Keyes · Lee J. Cobb · Ellen Drew

Direction Joseph H. Lewis

Cast Nina Foch · Dame May Whitty · George Macready · Roland Varno

Synopsis My Name Is Julia Ross (1945) follows the story of a young woman, Julia Ross (Nina Foch), who finds a job through a bustling employment agency to work for a wealthy widow, Mrs. Hughes (Dame May Whitty). Upon moving into...

Direction Charles Vidor

Cast Paul Muni · Merle Oberon · Cornel Wilde · Stephen Bekassy

Synopsis A Song to Remember (1945) follows the journey of renowned pianist Fryderyk Chopin as he is nurtured by his mentor, Prof. Joseph Elsner, from his youth to early adulthood in Poland. During a performance at a duke's residence, Chopin's outspoken...

Direction David Lowell Rich · Arthur Hiller · Tom Gries · George Sherman

Cast Martin Milner · George Maharis · Glenn Corbett · Elizabeth MacRae

Synopsis Route 66 (TV Series) (1960) follows the adventures of two young men as they traverse the United States in a Corvette sports car. The series aired weekly on CBS from 1960 to 1964. Martin Milner portrayed Tod Stiles, while George...

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast William Holden · Nina Foch · Lee J. Cobb · Adele Jergens

Synopsis The Dark Past (1948) follows the intense narrative of a deranged, escaped convict who takes a psychologist and his family captive. The two men become locked in a tense psychological battle, each trying to outmaneuver the other. This gripping thriller...

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 Edgar G. Ulmer

Cast Dick Haymes · Nina Foch · Roland Young · Lionel Stander

Synopsis St. Benny the Dip (1951) follows a group of seasoned tricksters who adopt the guise of clergy members to execute a clever scheme. However, as they immerse themselves in their roles, they begin to experience unexpected transformations, finding that their...

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Dean Martin · Jerry Lewis · Diana Lynn · Nina Foch

Synopsis You're Never Too Young (1955) follows the comedic misadventures of an ambitious barber who finds himself entangled in a diamond heist. To evade the authorities and stay one step ahead, he cleverly disguises himself as a 12-year-old boy, leading to...

Direction Lew Landers

Cast Bela Lugosi · Frieda Inescort · Nina Foch · Miles Mander

Synopsis The Return Of The Vampire (1943) unfolds during the chaos of the London Blitz, where an accidental bomb strike exposes the coffin of a long-dormant vampire. A gravedigger, unaware of the grave's true contents, inadvertently revives the creature by extracting...

Direction Henry Levin

Cast Rosalind Russell · Melvyn Douglas · Sid Caesar · Betsy Blair

Synopsis The Guilt of Janet Ames (1947) follows the journey of Jane Ames, a war widow whose husband perished heroically during World War II. Driven by a desire to understand the true worth of her husband's sacrifice, Jane embarks on a...