Cast: Mel Ferrer

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


Charade

1963 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Stanley Donen

Cast Cary Grant · Audrey Hepburn · Walter Matthau · James Coburn

Synopsis Charade (1963) follows Regina, who is on the brink of divorce when she discovers her husband has been killed, and all their money has vanished. Enter Cary Grant, a mysterious man who frequently changes his name and is keen on...

7.7

21K votes

7.7

21K votes

Scaramouche

1952 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction George Sidney

Cast Stewart Granger · Eleanor Parker · Janet Leigh · Mel Ferrer

Synopsis Scaramouche (1952) unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of 18th-century France, where a young man embarks on a daring journey of deception and retribution. Disguised as an actor, he navigates the treacherous landscape of the era, driven by a burning desire...

7.5

4K votes

7.5

4K votes

Rancho Notorious

1952 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Marlene Dietrich · Arthur Kennedy · Mel Ferrer · Gloria Henry

Synopsis Rancho Notorious (1952) is a gripping western tale inspired by Silvia Richards' story "Gunsight Whitman." The narrative follows Vern Haskell, a kind-hearted rancher whose life is shattered when his fiancée is tragically killed during a robbery. Driven by a burning...

7.3

3K votes

7.3

3K votes

The Longest Day

1962 · Movie · 180 min. · United States

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...

7.3

15K votes

7.3

15K votes

War and Peace

1956 · Movie · 208 min. · United States

Direction King Vidor

Cast Audrey Hepburn · Henry Fonda · Mel Ferrer · Vittorio Gassman

Synopsis War and Peace (1956) unfolds during the tumultuous period of Napoleon's 1812 Russian campaign, as adapted by King Vidor from Tolstoy's epic novel. The narrative revolves around Henry Fonda's portrayal of Pierre Bezhukov, a wealthy aristocrat grappling with the harsh...

7.3

10K votes

7.3

10K votes

Peter the Great (TV Miniseries)

1986 · Series · 371 min. · United States

Direction Marvin J. Chomsky · Lawrence Schiller

Cast Maximilian Schell · Vanessa Redgrave · Omar Sharif · Trevor Howard

Synopsis Peter the Great (TV Miniseries) (1986) chronicles the life of Peter I, who develops a deep fascination with Western culture and embarks on a journey to Europe to pursue academic endeavors. After his return to Russia, the unconventional leader provokes...

7.2

69 votes

7.2

69 votes

Lili

1953 · Movie · 81 min. · United States

Direction Charles Walters

Cast Leslie Caron · Mel Ferrer · Kurt Kasznar · Jean-Pierre Aumont

Synopsis Lili (1953) follows the journey of a destitute young French woman who finds herself adrift after the loss of her father. She crosses paths with Marc, a charismatic magician, and is invited to his residence, which unexpectedly turns out to...

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6.8

1K votes

6.8

1K votes

Paris Does Strange Things

1956 · Movie · 95 min. · France

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Ingrid Bergman · Jean Marais · Mel Ferrer · Jean Richard

Synopsis Paris Does Strange Things (1956) follows the tale of Polish Princess Elena, portrayed by Ingrid Bergman, who sees herself as a celestial protector of significant causes and overlooked talents. Her interest in men is purely instrumental; she supports them until...

6.6

612 votes

6.6

612 votes

The Fall of the Roman Empire

1964 · Movie · 188 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Sophia Loren · Stephen Boyd · Christopher Plummer · Alec Guinness

Synopsis The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964) follows the reign of Marcus Aurelius Antonius, a philosopher-emperor who gathers his empire's governors and princes at a German war headquarters to establish a Pax Romanus. He reveals to his daughter, Lucilla, his...

6.6

3K votes

6.6

3K votes

Knights of the Round Table

1953 · Movie · 115 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Robert Taylor · Ava Gardner · Mel Ferrer · Anne Crawford

Synopsis Knights of the Round Table (1953) presents the legendary tale of King Arthur, who creates an era of unparalleled prosperity in England, with his loyal Knights of the Round Table, notably Sir Lancelot, by his side. Arthur's life takes a...

6.5

2K votes

6.5

2K votes

Lost Boundaries

1949 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Alfred L. Werker

Cast Beatrice Pearson · Mel Ferrer · Susan Douglas Rubes · Robert A. Dunn

Synopsis Lost Boundaries (1949) chronicles the compelling true narrative of Scott and Marsha Carter. After completing his medical education, Scott Carter, a light-skinned African American, ties the knot with Marsha Mitchell and relocates to Georgia. Upon arriving at the designated black...

6.5

31 votes

6.5

31 votes

Direction Richard Quine

Cast Peter Falk · Anne Baxter · Kevin McCarthy · Frank Converse

Synopsis Columbo: Requiem for a Falling Star (TV) (1973) centers around a once-renowned film star who, in her decline, resorts to murder. Lieutenant Columbo, a devoted admirer of her past work, is tasked with solving the crime.

6.4

315 votes

6.4

315 votes

A Thousand Billion Dollars

1982 · Movie · 132 min. · France

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Patrick Dewaere · Mel Ferrer · Michel Auclair · Caroline Cellier

Synopsis A Thousand Billion Dollars (1982) follows the story of journalist Paul Kerjean, who receives an anonymous tip about a corrupt business deal involving politician Jacques Benoît-Lambert. After publishing an exposé on the scandal, Lambert is found dead, with his demise...

6.3

42 votes

6.3

42 votes

Born to Be Bad

1950 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Joan Fontaine · Robert Ryan · Zachary Scott · Joan Leslie

Synopsis Born to Be Bad (1950) follows the cunning Christabel Caine, portrayed by Joan Fontaine, who expertly deceives those around her with a charming facade, including her cousin Donna Foster, played by Joan Leslie, and Donna's affluent fiancé, Curtis Carey, played...

6.3

668 votes

6.3

668 votes

Sex and the Single Girl

1964 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

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...

6.3

749 votes

6.3

749 votes

The Fugitive

1947 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction John Ford

Cast Henry Fonda · Dolores del Rio · Pedro Armendáriz · Ward Bond

Synopsis The Fugitive (1947) unfolds against the backdrop of intense religious persecution in the Mexican state of Tabasco. The narrative revolves around the final priest remaining in the region, who faces relentless harassment and persecution from the revolutionary government. The film...

6.3

1K votes

6.3

1K votes

Direction Ranald MacDougall

Cast Harry Belafonte · Inger Stevens · Mel Ferrer

Synopsis The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959) follows the harrowing journey of Ralph Burton, a miner who becomes trapped underground for days due to a cave-in. Upon his eventual escape, he discovers a world seemingly wiped out by a...

6.3

129 votes

6.3

129 votes

Fräulein

1958 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Henry Koster

Cast Dana Wynter · Mel Ferrer · Dolores Michaels · Margaret Hayes

Synopsis Fräulein (1958) follows the story of a woman engaged to a Nazi officer who extends a helping hand to an American soldier who has managed to escape. Their paths cross again in the aftermath of World War II, as they...

6.1

25 votes

6.1

25 votes