Cast: Jim Metzler

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


L.A. Confidential

1997 · Movie · 138 min. · United States

Direction Curtis Hanson

Cast Guy Pearce · Russell Crowe · Kevin Spacey · Kim Basinger

Synopsis L.A. Confidential (1997) is a gripping crime drama set in the early 1950s, where the allure of Los Angeles attracts hopefuls seeking fame and fortune. However, beneath the glamorous surface lies a dark underbelly of corruption, violence, and political intrigue....

7.7

76K votes

7.7

76K votes

North and South (TV Series)

1985 · Series · 90 min. · United States

Direction Richard T. Heffron

Cast Patrick Swayze · James Read · Lesley-Anne Down · Wendy Kilbourne

Synopsis North and South (TV Series) (1985) is a captivating television miniseries that aired across 1985, 1986, and 1994, comprising 15 episodes. Adapted from John Jakes' bestselling novel, the narrative revolves around the enduring friendship between two young men, George Hazard...

7.1

14K votes

7.1

14K votes

Four Friends

1981 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction Arthur Penn

Cast Craig Wasson · Jodi Thelen · Michael Huddleston · Jim Metzler

Synopsis Four Friends (1981) unfolds the narrative of four young individuals from a modest industrial community, who part ways after graduating high school in the naive atmosphere of 1961, only to reunite at the close of the tumultuous 1960s. The film...

6.5

300 votes

6.5

300 votes

One False Move

1992 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Carl Franklin

Cast Bill Paxton · Cynda Williams · Billy Bob Thornton · Michael Beach

Synopsis One False Move (1992) follows the aftermath of a brutal drug heist in Los Angeles, where detectives from the LAPD identify the culprits as Lenny "Pluto" Franklyn, a college-educated criminal mastermind with an IQ of 150, his less intelligent accomplice...

6.4

662 votes

6.4

662 votes

Hefner: Unauthorized (TV)

1999 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Peter Werner

Cast Randall Batinkoff · Natasha Gregson Wagner · Rebecca Herbst · Sarah Trigger

Synopsis Hefner: Unauthorized (TV) (1999) presents a polished yet superficial cable TV biopic centered around Hugh Hefner, the iconic founder of Playboy magazine. Drawing parallels with "Sunset Blvd.," the narrative is uniquely told through the perspective of a deceased individual: Bobbie...

5.7

22 votes

5.7

22 votes

On Wings of Eagles (TV Miniseries)

1986 · Series · 300 min. · United States

Direction Andrew V. McLaglen

Cast Burt Lancaster · Richard Crenna · Paul Le Mat · Jim Metzler

Synopsis On Wings of Eagles (TV Miniseries) (1986) follows the gripping true story of two American executives from Electronic Data Systems (EDS), a Texas-based company, who find themselves imprisoned in Tehran during the tumultuous period when Ayatollah Khomeini seizes control of...

5.7

54 votes

5.7

54 votes

Tex

1982 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction Tim Hunter

Cast Matt Dillon · Jim Metzler · Emilio Estévez · Meg Tilly

Synopsis Tex (1982) follows the journey of two adolescent siblings as they navigate the challenges of growing up independently. After the loss of their mother and the departure of their father, the brothers must learn to fend for themselves, facing the...

5.7

42 votes

5.7

42 votes

Witness Protection (TV)

1999 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Richard Pearce

Cast Tom Sizemore · Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio · Shawn Hatosy · Skye McCole Bartusiak

Synopsis Witness Protection (TV) (1999) follows the story of Bobby "Bats" Batton, a notorious South Boston mobster who narrowly avoids an assassination attempt orchestrated by his boss, who has discovered Bobby's embezzlement. Seeking safety, Bobby approaches the FBI, offering his knowledge...

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5.1

87 votes

5.1

87 votes

The Big Brass Ring

1999 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction George Hickenlooper

Cast William Hurt · Nigel Hawthorne · Miranda Richardson · Irène Jacob

Synopsis The Big Brass Ring (1999) follows the political journey of Blake Pellarin, a presidential hopeful traversing the campaign trail. During a pivotal stop in St. Louis, an unexpected encounter forces him to confront his past. As secrets threaten to surface,...

4.9

58 votes

4.9

58 votes

Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat

1990 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Hickox

Cast David Carradine · Morgan Brittany · Bruce Campbell · Jim Metzler

Synopsis Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1990) follows a group of reclusive vampires who reside in a secluded American town, where they rely on sunscreen to shield themselves from the sun's harmful rays. The tranquility of their existence is disrupted when...

4.8

141 votes

4.8

141 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

Waxwork II: Lost in Time

1992 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Hickox

Cast Zach Galligan · Monika Schnarre · Martin Kemp · Bruce Campbell

Synopsis Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992) follows a young duo who stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them through different eras. As they journey through time, they encounter various historical figures and must navigate treacherous challenges. Their mission becomes...

4.2

135 votes

4.2

135 votes

Hot to Trot

1988 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction Michael Dinner

Cast Bobcat Goldthwait · Dabney Coleman · John Candy · Virginia Madsen

Synopsis Hot to Trot (1988) follows the story of Fred P. Chaney, who inherits an extraordinary gift from his late mother—a horse with the unique ability to speak and a keen understanding of the stock market. With this remarkable equine companion,...

4.2

22 votes

4.2

22 votes

Direction James D.R. Hickox

Cast Daniel Cerny · Jim Metzler · Nancy Lee Grahn · Ron Melendez

Synopsis Children Of The Corn III: Urban Harvest (1995) follows the chilling journey of two siblings from Gatlin who become orphans after a tragic incident involving their father. The terror that once plagued the rural town of Gatlin now spreads to...

3.6

535 votes

3.6

535 votes

Direction Robert Lovy · Steven Lovy

Cast Vernon Wells · Deborah Shelton · Jim Metzler · Dennis Christopher

Synopsis Plughead Rewired: Circuitry Man II (1994) unfolds in a grimy, polluted future where an FBI agent, seeking to apprehend the notorious criminal mastermind Plughead, enlists the help of Danner, a pleasure android. Danner, previously institutionalized, is coerced into assisting the...

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The Christmas Star (TV)

1986 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Alan Shapiro

Cast Ed Asner · Rene Auberjonois · Jim Metzler · Susan Tyrrell

Synopsis The Christmas Star (TV) (1986) follows the tale of an escaped convict who finds refuge in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Unbeknownst to him, his presence captures the imagination of two young neighborhood children. The kids, with their innocent minds, mistake...

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Murder by Night (TV)

1989 · Movie · 93 min. · Canada

Direction Paul Lynch

Cast Robert Urich · Kay Lenz · Jim Metzler · Richard Monette

Synopsis Murder by Night (TV) (1989) follows the harrowing journey of a man who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. After surviving a car explosion, he awakens to discover that he has lost his memory. As he...

Not rated

Not rated

Direction Burt Kennedy

Cast James Arness · Brian Keith · Alec Baldwin · David Ogden Stiers

Synopsis The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory (TV) (1987) chronicles the legendary stand at the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. A determined group of soldiers bravely defended their position against the formidable Mexican army led by General Santa Anna. Their valiant...

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French Silk (TV)

1994 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Noel Nosseck

Cast Susan Lucci · Lee Horsley · Shari Belafonte · R. Lee Ermey

Synopsis French Silk (TV) (1994) follows the story of Claire Laurent, portrayed by Susan Lucci, a lingerie entrepreneur based in New Orleans. Claire finds herself entangled in a web of suspicion when she is accused of a murder. As the investigation...

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Not rated

Circuitry Man

1990 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Steven Lovy

Cast Jim Metzler · Dana Wheeler-Nicholson · Lu Leonard · Vernon Wells

Synopsis Circuitry Man (1990) is set in a dystopian future where humanity has retreated underground to avoid the surface world's toxic environment. Among the few remaining pleasures is a unique narcotic delivered via chips that connect directly to the brain. Lori,...

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Not rated