Cast: Sal Mineo

Direction Robert Wise

Cast Paul Newman · Pier Angeli · Everett Sloane · Eileen Heckart

Synopsis Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956) is a gripping biographical drama directed by Robert Wise, who previously helmed the iconic boxing noir "The Set-Up" in 1948. The film chronicles the life of Rocky Graziano, a former juvenile delinquent from the...

Direction George Stevens

Cast Elizabeth Taylor · Rock Hudson · James Dean · Carroll Baker

Synopsis Giant (1956) follows the life of Bick Benedict, a wealthy Texan rancher portrayed by Rock Hudson, who travels to Maryland to purchase a top-tier horse. During his visit, he encounters and develops feelings for Leslie, the farm owner's daughter, played...

Direction Ken Annakin · Andrew Marton · Bernhard Wicki

Cast John Wayne · Robert Mitchum · Henry Fonda · Richard Burton

Synopsis The Longest Day (1962) unfolds in England during June 1944, as unpredictable storms delay the Allied forces' planned invasion of France. Troops are already assembled and awaiting orders, with some already embarked on vessels. The Normandy beaches are the intended...

Direction John Ford

Cast Richard Widmark · Carroll Baker · Karl Malden · Sal Mineo

Synopsis Cheyenne Autumn (1964) follows the journey of a group of Cheyenne Indians who, driven by desperation, escape their miserable conditions on an Oklahoma reservation to embark on a quest to reclaim their ancestral lands near the Yellowstone River in Wyoming....

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast James Dean · Natalie Wood · Sal Mineo · Jim Backus

Synopsis Rebel Without a Cause (1955) follows Jim Stark, a teenager whose family has recently relocated to the outskirts of Los Angeles. He forms a bond with Plato and develops feelings for Judy. However, his new acquaintances persuade him to take...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Paul Newman · Eva Marie Saint · Ralph Richardson · Peter Lawford

Synopsis Exodus (1960) unfolds the epic narrative of Israel's establishment in the aftermath of World War II. As the United Nations deliberates on the creation of a Jewish homeland in Palestine, the Jewish population faces uncertainty and displacement, with many confined...

Direction Don Siegel

Cast John Cassavetes · James Whitmore · Sal Mineo · Mark Rydell

Synopsis Crime in the Streets (1956) follows the narrative of a dedicated social worker who endeavors to connect with and guide a troubled youth gang residing in a downtrodden urban neighborhood. The film delves into the complexities of urban life and...

Direction Ted Post

Cast Peter Falk · Hector Elizondo · Sal Mineo · Kenneth Tobey

Synopsis Columbo: A Case of Immunity (TV) (1975) follows the intricate tale of a high-stakes murder case involving the first secretary to the Suarian king. This diplomat, seemingly untouchable due to his diplomatic immunity, finds himself under the scrutiny of the...

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 Raoul Walsh

Cast Sal Mineo · Christine Carère · Barry Coe · Barbara Eden

Synopsis A Private's Affair (1959) follows the story of Luigi, a soldier in the Army who carries a grudge and faces personal challenges. Despite his struggles, Luigi possesses a remarkable talent for jazz drumming. However, the rigid structure of the Army...

Direction Joseph Pevney

Cast Tony Curtis · George Nader · Julie Adams · Jay C. Flippen

Synopsis Six Bridges to Cross (1955) follows the complex relationship between Jerry Florea, a charismatic youth gang leader, and Ed Gallagher, a rookie cop. The story begins with Jerry being shot by Ed during a crime scene escape, resulting in a...

Direction Ronald Neame

Cast Yul Brynner · Sal Mineo · Jack Warden · Anthony Caruso

Synopsis Escape from Zahrain (1962) unfolds in the imaginary nation of Zahrain, situated in the Arabian Peninsula. The narrative revolves around a trio of condemned prisoners who embark on a perilous journey across the desert, aiming to reach the safety of...

Direction Lewis R. Foster

Cast Sal Mineo · Phil Carey · Jerome Courtland · Rafael Campos

Synopsis Tonka (1958) unfolds in the Dakota territory during the 1870s, where a young Sioux named White Bull demonstrates his bravery by capturing and taming a wild colt, whom he names Tonka. When a harsh cousin asserts ownership of the horse...

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Henry Fonda · Anne Baxter · Michael Parks · Dan Duryea

Synopsis Stranger on the Run (TV) (1967) follows the harrowing journey of a transient man who is falsely implicated in a murder by a tyrannical sheriff. The sheriff, driven by a lust for power, provides the innocent drifter with a horse,...

Direction Bernard L. Kowalski

Cast Maximilian Schell · Diane Baker · Brian Keith · Barbara Werle

Synopsis Krakatoa, East of Java (1969) unfolds in the Dutch East Indies during the late 19th century, where Captain Hanson of the "Batavia Queen" is on the brink of a significant salvage mission. His companion, Laura, holds the secret to the...

Direction Don Taylor

Cast Roddy McDowall · Kim Hunter · Bradford Dillman · Ricardo Montalban

Synopsis Escape From The Planet of The Apes (1971) follows the astonishing arrival of three articulate chimpanzees—Cornelius, Zira, and Milo—in a U.S. spacecraft, leaving the world in awe. The trio swiftly becomes celebrities, captivating society with their intelligence and charm. However,...

Direction Jerry Hopper

Cast Charlton Heston · Julie Adams · William Demarest · Tim Hovey

Synopsis The Private War of Major Benson (1955) follows the journey of a Major known for his impulsive remarks, who faces a critical decision: either face dishonorable discharge or assume leadership of the struggling ROTC program at Sheridan Academy to prevent...

Direction Paul Bogart

Cast Carl Betz · Vera Miles · Ruth McDevitt · Jeff Bridges

Synopsis In Search of America (1971) follows the journey of a young man who, after dropping out of college, persuades his family to reassess their aspirations and embark on a transformative adventure. They decide to leave behind their familiar lives and...

Direction Thomas Carr

Cast Sal Mineo · Brian Keith · Susan Kohner · Frank Faylen

Synopsis Dino (1957) follows the story of a troubled youth, Dino, portrayed by Sal Mineo, who finds himself in a reform school after being implicated in a gang-related homicide. Upon his release, Dino returns to his old neighborhood and is swiftly...

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast Sal Mineo · Ben Gazzara · Peter Falk · Sorrell Booke

Synopsis Cry Vengeance! (TV) (1961) follows the tale of Davidde, Andrea, and Fra Angelo, three individuals driven by a desire to transform Sicily and ensure that the children have food and the people have jobs. Their chosen path, however, was fraught...