Cast: Sandy Dennis

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


Splendor in the Grass

1961 · Movie · 124 min. · United States

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Natalie Wood · Warren Beatty · Pat Hingle · Audrey Christie

Synopsis Splendor in the Grass (1961) unfolds in the heart of rural Kansas, weaving a poignant and heart-wrenching love story between two teenagers, Deanie and Bud. Their intense emotions are stifled due to the disapproval of their families, who come from...

7.8

19K votes

7.8

19K votes

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

1966 · Movie · 129 min. · United States

Direction Mike Nichols

Cast Elizabeth Taylor · Richard Burton · Sandy Dennis · George Segal

Synopsis Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966) delves into the tumultuous lives of two couples, George and Martha, and Nick and Honey, as they navigate a night of revelations and confrontations. Directed by Mike Nichols, this film adaptation of Edward Albee's...

7.7

7K votes

7.7

7K votes

That Cold Day in the Park

1969 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Robert Altman

Cast Sandy Dennis · Michael Burns · Susanne Benton · David Garfield

Synopsis That Cold Day in the Park (1969) follows the story of a wealthy but isolated woman named Frances Austen. One frigid afternoon, she encounters a young man in a nearby park and, on a whim, invites him to her luxurious...

6.9

132 votes

6.9

132 votes

Confessions of a Superhero

2007 · Documentary · 92 min. · United States

Direction Matthew Ogens

Cast Maxwell Allen · Christopher Dennis · Jennifer Wenger · Joseph McQueen

Synopsis Confessions of a Superhero (2007) delves into the extraordinary lives of three men and one woman who earn their livelihood by embodying iconic superhero characters on the bustling Hollywood Boulevard. This intimate documentary offers a candid glimpse into their everyday...

6.7

65 votes

6.7

65 votes

Up the Down Staircase

1967 · Movie · 124 min. · United States

Direction Robert Mulligan

Cast Sandy Dennis · Eileen Heckart · Jean Stapleton · Patrick Bedford

Synopsis Up the Down Staircase (1967) follows the journey of Sylvia Barrett, a new educator navigating the challenges of teaching at the bustling Calvin Coolidge High in New York City. Her literature classes are overcrowded, resources are scarce, and administrative bureaucracy...

6.6

131 votes

6.6

131 votes

Direction Arthur Hiller

Cast Jack Lemmon · Sandy Dennis · Anne Meara · Ann Prentiss

Synopsis The Out of Towners (The Out-of-Towners) (1970) is a hilarious and fast-paced film adapted from a screenplay by Neil Simon. The story revolves around a middle-aged couple from Ohio who embark on a journey to New York City for a...

6.5

969 votes

6.5

969 votes

Sweet November

1968 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction Robert Ellis Miller

Cast Sandy Dennis · Anthony Newley · Theodore Bikel · Burr DeBenning

Synopsis Sweet November (1968) centers around Sara Deever (Sandy Dennis), a woman with a unique approach to helping emotionally damaged men. She invites a different man into her life each month, offering them a place to stay and a chance to...

6.5

45 votes

6.5

45 votes

The Four Seasons

1981 · Movie · 108 min. · United States

Direction Alan Alda

Cast Alan Alda · Carol Burnett · Sandy Dennis · Rita Moreno

Synopsis The Four Seasons (1981) follows the journey of three tightly bonded upper-middle-class couples as they embark on a shared vacation. This trip, however, becomes an emotional rollercoaster, delving into the complexities of their friendships and the profound impact of divorce...

6.5

383 votes

6.5

383 votes

Direction Robert Altman

Cast Sandy Dennis · Cher · Karen Black · Kathy Bates

Synopsis Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982) unfolds the narrative of a tight-knit group of ladies, each a devoted member of a James Dean enthusiast club, who convene in a quaint town on the anniversary...

6.4

97 votes

6.4

97 votes

The Fox

1967 · Movie · 110 min. · Canada

Direction Mark Rydell

Cast Sandy Dennis · Keir Dullea · Anne Heywood · Glynne Morris

Synopsis The Fox (1967) is a cinematic adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's novella, centering around two young women, Jill Banford and Ellen March, who struggle to manage a chicken farm in the vast Canadian landscape. Jill, frail and talkative, contrasts sharply with...

6.2

143 votes

6.2

143 votes

Parents

1989 · Movie · 81 min. · Canada

Direction Bob Balaban

Cast Randy Quaid · Mary Beth Hurt · Sandy Dennis · Bryan Madorsky

Synopsis Parents (1989) follows the story of Michael Laemie, portrayed by Brian Madorsky, a young boy residing in a seemingly ordinary 1950s suburban household. Michael's life is marred by disturbing and horrifying nightmares, as well as a growing sense of discomfort...

5.7

370 votes

5.7

370 votes

God Told Me To

1976 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Larry Cohen

Cast Tony Lo Bianco · Deborah Raffin · Sandy Dennis · Sylvia Sidney

Synopsis God Told Me To (1976) follows a sequence of inexplicable homicides carried out by different individuals in New York City. A marksman targets pedestrians from a water tower, a man kills his family, and a police officer (Andy Kaufman) fires...

5.6

397 votes

5.6

397 votes

Something Evil (TV)

1972 · Movie · 73 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Sandy Dennis · Darren McGavin · Ralph Bellamy · Jeff Corey

Synopsis Something Evil (TV) (1972) follows a young couple who relocate to a secluded farmhouse in the countryside of Pennsylvania. Unbeknownst to them, the house harbors an unseen entity that has sinister intentions. The presence is particularly drawn to the wife,...

4.8

214 votes

4.8

214 votes

976-EVIL

1989 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Robert Englund

Cast Stephen Geoffreys · Patrick O'Bryan · Sandy Dennis · Jim Metzler

Synopsis 976-EVIL (1989) follows the chilling tale of individuals who, upon dialing a mysterious number, gain supernatural abilities but at a horrifying cost. These unsuspecting callers transform into malevolent forces, driven to commit heinous acts under the influence of dark powers....

4.3

288 votes

4.3

288 votes

The Execution (TV)

1985 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Paul Wendkos

Cast Loretta Swit · Rip Torn · Jessica Walter · Barbara Barrie

Synopsis The Execution (TV) (1985) follows a group of women in a San Diego Wednesday night mah jongg club, all of whom are survivors of a Nazi concentration camp. They are shocked to identify the owner of a local eatery, Walter...

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The Millstone

1969 · Movie · 107 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Waris Hussein

Cast Sandy Dennis · Ian McKellen · Eleanor Bron · John Standing

Synopsis The Millstone (1969) follows the story of Miss Rosamund Stacey, who eagerly shares the joyous news of her newborn baby's arrival. The narrative expresses heartfelt thanks to all those who contributed to making this significant event so memorable.

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Mr. Sycamore

1975 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Pancho Kohner

Cast Jason Robards · Sandy Dennis · Jean Simmons · Robert Easton

Synopsis Mr. Sycamore (1975) follows the heartwarming and eccentric tale of a man yearning for tranquility and harmony. The story centers around a postman who also dabbles in poetry, deeply moved by the Greek myth of the two aged sentinels at...

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The Man Who Wanted to Live Forever (TV)

1970 · Movie · 75 min. · Canada

Direction John Trent

Cast Stuart Whitman · Sandy Dennis · Burl Ives · Tom Harvey

Synopsis The Man Who Wanted to Live Forever (TV) (1970) follows the gripping story of a renowned heart surgeon who uncovers a sinister plot within a prestigious medical research foundation. As he delves deeper, he realizes that the foundation is involved...

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The Three Sisters

1966 · Movie · 168 min. · United States

Direction Paul Bogart

Cast Geraldine Page · Shelley Winters · Kim Stanley · Sandy Dennis

Synopsis The Three Sisters (1966) unfolds in a quaint Russian village at the dawn of the 20th century, where three siblings—Olga, Irina, and Masha—alongside their brother Andrei, reside while yearning for their former life in the vibrant city of Moscow. Their...

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Perfect Gentlemen (TV)

1978 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Jackie Cooper

Cast Lauren Bacall · Ruth Gordon · Sandy Dennis · Lisa Pelikan

Synopsis Perfect Gentlemen (TV) (1978) follows a group of women whose spouses are behind bars. United by their shared circumstances, they form an alliance to execute a daring heist. Their target is a hotel safe, and to avoid detection, they cleverly...

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Not rated