Cast: Tony Curtis

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Marilyn Monroe · Jack Lemmon · Tony Curtis · George Raft

Synopsis Some Like It Hot (1959) follows the escapades of two musicians, played by Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, who find themselves in a tight spot after accidentally witnessing a mob hit. To evade the wrath of the mafia, they disguise...

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 Anthony Mann

Cast James Stewart · Shelley Winters · Dan Duryea · Stephen McNally

Synopsis Winchester '73 (1950) follows the journey of a determined cowboy, Lin McAdam, who secures a prized Winchester 1873 repeating rifle after winning a shooting competition. However, his victory is short-lived as the second-place contestant swiftly steals the coveted firearm. This...

Direction Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Burt Lancaster · Tony Curtis · Susan Harrison · Martin Milner

Synopsis Sweet Smell of Success (1957) follows the tale of a ruthless and ambitious columnist, Sidney Falco, portrayed by Burt Lancaster, and his manipulative press agent, J.J. Hunsecker, played by Tony Curtis. The narrative unfolds in the bustling and cutthroat world...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Burt Lancaster · Yvonne De Carlo · Dan Duryea · Stephen McNally

Synopsis Criss Cross (1949) follows Steve Thompson, a man haunted by his past as he drives an armored car down a desolate road. His mind drifts back to his recent return to Los Angeles after a two-year absence, during which he...

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Kirk Douglas · Tony Curtis · Ernest Borgnine · Janet Leigh

Synopsis The Vikings (1958) follows the tale of Einar and Eric, two Viking half-brothers with vastly different backgrounds. Einar is a formidable warrior, while Eric is a former slave, each unaware of the other's true identity. As the throne of Northumbria...

Direction Rob Epstein · Jeffrey Friedman

Cast Lily Tomlin · Tony Curtis · Whoopi Goldberg · Harvey Fierstein

Synopsis The Celluloid Closet (1995) delves into the intricate portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in Hollywood cinema throughout the 20th century, drawing from the insightful book by Vito Russo. Narrated by Lily Tomlin, with script contributions from Armistead Maupin, this documentary meticulously...

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Tony Curtis · Henry Fonda · George Kennedy · Mike Kellin

Synopsis The Boston Strangler (1968) is set in Boston, 1962, where a series of murders involving elderly women leaves the city in a state of fear. The unknown assailant, dubbed the Boston Strangler, eludes investigators despite an extensive probe. As the...

Direction Blake Edwards

Cast Cary Grant · Tony Curtis · Joan O'Brien · Dina Merrill

Synopsis Operation Petticoat (1959) follows the comedic misadventures of a newly commissioned submarine that sustains damage during the early days of World War II. A determined captain, eager for a command, volunteers to navigate the vessel to a nearby dockyard. En...

Direction Quentin Tarantino

Cast William Petersen · Marg Helgenberger · Gary Dourdan · George Eads

Synopsis CSI Las Vegas: Grave Danger (TV) (2005) follows the harrowing ordeal of CSI Nick Stokes, who is abducted while examining a crime scene and entombed in a glass coffin by an unknown assailant. The Las Vegas Police Department is sent...

Direction Stanley Kramer

Cast Tony Curtis · Sidney Poitier · Theodore Bikel · Charles McGraw

Synopsis The Defiant Ones (1958) presents a unique twist on the classic tale of Huck Finn and Jim, as a white prisoner (Tony Curtis) and a black prisoner (Sidney Poitier) find themselves shackled together during a daring escape from their pursuers....

Direction Blake Edwards

Cast Tony Curtis · Jack Lemmon · Natalie Wood · Peter Falk

Synopsis The Great Race (1965) follows the thrilling escapades of daring hero, The Great Leslie, who persuades early 20th-century automobile manufacturers to organize a monumental race from New York to Paris, traversing America, the Bering Strait, and Russia. Leslie's formidable adversary,...

Direction Volker Schlöndorff · Gisela Grischow

Cast Billy Wilder · Jean Arthur · Humphrey Bogart · James Cagney

Synopsis Billy Wilder Speaks (2006) presents a compelling collection of conversations where the renowned filmmaker, Billy Wilder, delves into his personal journey and cinematic legacy. The documentary features interviews conducted by Volker Schlondorff over a span of two weeks in 1988,...

Direction Michael Gordon

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Robert Preston · Stephen McNally · Edith Barrett

Synopsis The Lady Gambles (1949) follows the tale of Joan Boothe, who finds herself in the vibrant city of Las Vegas with her husband, a journalist named David. While David is deeply engrossed in his reporting duties, Joan decides to explore...

Direction Leslie Norman · Roy Ward Baker · Basil Dearden · David Greene

Cast Tony Curtis · Roger Moore · Laurence Naismith · Juliet Harmer

Synopsis The Persuaders! (TV Series) (1971) follows the thrilling escapades of English aristocrat Lord Brett Sinclair and American playboy Danny Wilde. United by Judge Fulton to tackle crimes that elude conventional law enforcement, these two polar opposites form an unlikely alliance....

Direction Carol Reed

Cast Burt Lancaster · Tony Curtis · Gina Lollobrigida · Katy Jurado

Synopsis Trapeze (1956) follows the story of a former circus aerialist, played by Burt Lancaster, who is left disabled after a daring attempt at a triple mid-air somersault. The film centers around Lancaster's character, who is persuaded by an ambitious young...

Direction J. Lee Thompson

Cast Tony Curtis · Yul Brynner · Christine Kaufmann · Sam Wanamaker

Synopsis Taras Bulba (1962) is set in the tumultuous 16th century, where a formidable Cossack leader, played by Yul Brynner, is determined to reclaim his lands from Polish occupiers, pledging to fight until his last breath. His resolute stance is challenged...

Direction John Huston

Cast George C. Scott · Kirk Douglas · Jacques Roux · Dana Wynter

Synopsis The List of Adrian Messenger (1963) follows a man who, before embarking on a journey, entrusts a friend with a peculiar task: to investigate a roster of names. Tragedy strikes when his plane is destroyed mid-flight, turning the simple request...

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Robert De Niro · Robert Mitchum · Theresa Russell · Ingrid Boulting

Synopsis The Last Tycoon (1976) follows the life of Monroe Stahr, a dedicated and ambitious movie producer who is on a relentless journey to create the perfect film. As he navigates the complexities of Hollywood's golden age, Stahr's obsession with his...

Direction Richard Quine

Cast Tony Curtis · Natalie Wood · Henry Fonda · Lauren Bacall

Synopsis Sex and the Single Girl (1964) follows the escapades of a tabloid editor who seizes an opportunity to boost his publication's circulation by securing an interview with the author of a controversial book. As he navigates the complexities of the...