Cast: Peter Graves

Direction Charles Laughton

Cast Robert Mitchum · Billy Chapin · Sally Ann Bruce · Shelley Winters

Synopsis The Night of the Hunter (1955) follows a sinister preacher, portrayed by Robert Mitchum, who is driven by an obsessive quest to track down two young siblings, played by Billy Chapin and Sally Jane Bruce, during the Great Depression. The...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast William Holden · Don Taylor · Otto Preminger · Robert Strauss

Synopsis Stalag 17 (1953) unfolds during World War II, focusing on the intrigue and suspicion within a German prisoner-of-war camp, Stalag 17. The prisoners are baffled by the Germans' uncanny ability to thwart escape attempts. Recently, two prisoners failed to get...

Direction Aki Kaurismäki

Cast Jean-Pierre Léaud · Margi Clarke · Charlesa Cork · Serge Reggiani

Synopsis I Hired a Contract Killer (1990) follows the story of a businessman who, after being terminated from his job and feeling utterly isolated, decides to take his own life rather than succumb to deeper despair. However, lacking the resolve to...

Direction Val Guest · John Hough · Peter Sasdy · Gabrielle Beaumont

Cast Dirk Benedict · Jenny Seagrove · Deborah Raffin · Mary Crosby

Synopsis Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (TV Series) (1984) was a brief but captivating anthology television series produced by Hammer Studios, reminiscent of the format later adopted by Masters of Horror. The series featured thirteen standalone films, each ranging from...

Direction Peter Jones

Cast Claire Bloom · Syd Chaplin · Milos Forman · Peter Graves

Direction Dan Curtis

Cast Robert Mitchum · Ali MacGraw · Jan-Michael Vincent · John Houseman

Synopsis The Winds of War (TV Miniseries) (1983) is a captivating 1983 television miniseries adapted from Herman Wouk's acclaimed historical fiction novel. This production, reminiscent of classic Hollywood epics, follows the Henry family as they navigate the tumultuous events leading up...

Direction Jacques Tourneur

Cast Joel McCrea · Vera Miles · Lloyd Bridges · Wallace Ford

Synopsis Wichita (1955) follows the journey of Wyatt Earp, a former Buffalo Hunter and businessman, as he ventures into the untamed cattle town of Wichita, Kansas. Earp's exceptional marksmanship and reputation as a gunfighter make him an ideal choice for the...

Direction John Ford

Cast Tyrone Power · Maureen O'Hara · Ward Bond · Donald Crisp

Synopsis The Long Gray Line (1955) chronicles the journey of a humble Irish immigrant who rises to become an Army Noncommissioned Officer, dedicating an impressive 50 years of his life to the United States Military Academy at West Point. The narrative...

Direction Herman Wouk · Dan Curtis

Cast Robert Mitchum · John Gielgud · Jane Seymour · Hart Bochner

Synopsis War and Remembrance (TV Miniseries) (1988) follows the Henry family's journey as the United States is drawn into World War II following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Victor Henry, a rising naval officer, takes charge of a cruiser and...

Direction Hugo Fregonese

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Peter Graves · Jean Parker · Milburn Stone

Synopsis Black Tuesday (1954) follows the thrilling escape of notorious gangster Vincent Canelli, who breaks out of prison mere moments before his scheduled execution. Accompanying him is Peter Manning, a bank robber and cop killer who was also set to face...

Direction Bruce Kessler · Reza Badiyi · Barry Crane · Paul Krasny

Cast Greg Morris · Peter Lupus · Peter Graves · Barbara Bain

Synopsis Mission: Impossible (TV Series) (1966) is a classic television show that aired from 1966 to 1973, spanning 7 seasons and 171 episodes. The series follows an elite covert operations unit, known as the Impossible Missions Force (IMF), which undertakes highly...

Direction Hugo Fregonese

Cast Van Heflin · Anne Bancroft · Richard Boone · Lee Marvin

Synopsis The Raid (1954) follows a daring group of Confederate prisoners who make a daring escape to Canada. Once there, they devise a bold plan to rob the banks and set fire to the small, unsuspecting town of Saint Albans in...

Direction Jim Abrahams · David Zucker · Jerry Zucker

Cast Robert Hays · Julie Hagerty · Leslie Nielsen · Lloyd Bridges

Synopsis Airplane! (1980) is a timeless comedy classic that pioneered the parody film genre, remaining a standout in both '80s cinema and film history overall. While the humor is often straightforward and overt, the rapid-fire delivery of jokes ensures a constant...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Michael Caine · Shelley Winters · Millicent Martin · Julia Foster

Synopsis Alfie (1966) follows the life of Alfie, a charming and charismatic working-class man who believes that the essence of life is found in his numerous sexual conquests. For Alfie, these encounters are not a means to climb the social ladder...

Direction Bruce Geller · Colin Budds · Arch Nicholson · Don Chaffey

Cast Peter Graves · Thaao Penghlis · Antony Hamilton · Phil Morris

Synopsis Mission: Impossible (TV Series) (1988) is a television series that aired from 1988 to 1990, spanning two seasons and 35 episodes. Set 15 years after the conclusion of the original "Mission: Impossible" TV series, the story revolves around Jim Phelps,...

Direction Maxwell Shane

Cast Farley Granger · Anthony Quinn · Anne Bancroft · Peter Graves

Synopsis The Naked Street (1955) follows the story of Roselle, the mischievous yet endearing younger sibling of notorious gangster Phil "Regal." Roselle finds herself in a delicate situation after becoming pregnant by Nick Branda, a criminal who is slated to face...

Direction Bryan Forbes

Cast John Mills · Michael Caine · Ralph Richardson · Peter Cook

Synopsis The Wrong Box (1966) follows a peculiar inheritance scheme known as a tontine, where a group of children are involved in a unique bet/insurance arrangement. Money is invested for each child, growing with interest, and the last survivor stands to...

Direction Walter Grauman

Cast Suzanne Pleshette · Bradford Dillman · Ben Gazzara · Peter Graves

Synopsis A Rage to Live (1965) follows the story of Grace Caldwell, a spirited young woman from a wealthy Pennsylvania newspaper family, who struggles to control her impulses when it comes to romantic advances. Her behavior becomes a significant source of...

Direction Ray Nazarro · Oscar Rudolph · Lesley Selander · Sidney Salkow

Cast Peter Graves · Bobby Diamond · Highland Dale · William Fawcett

Synopsis Fury (TV Series) (1955) aired from 1955 to 1960, comprising a total of 116 episodes. The show follows the adventures of Joey, a young boy who is orphaned and left to fend for himself in the wilds of the American...

Direction Barry Sonnenfeld

Cast Anjelica Huston · Raul Julia · Christopher Lloyd · Christina Ricci

Synopsis Addams Family Values (1993) follows the eccentric Addams clan as they navigate the challenges of a new family addition. Pugsley and Wednesday Addams are less than thrilled with the arrival of their new baby brother, Pubert. Morticia feels restless, and...