Cast: Henry Fonda

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Henry Fonda · Lee J. Cobb · Jack Warden · E.G. Marshall

Synopsis 12 Angry Men (1957) follows a tense deliberation process in a jury room where eleven jurors initially believe the defendant is guilty of murder. The lone holdout, Juror #8, is convinced of the defendant's innocence. The narrative unfolds as this...

Direction John Ford

Cast Henry Fonda · Jane Darwell · John Carradine · Charley Grapewin

Synopsis The Grapes of Wrath (1940) follows the story of Tom Joad, portrayed by Henry Fonda, who, upon his release from prison, finds his family evicted from their Oklahoma farm. In pursuit of a brighter future, Tom, his mother (Jane Darwell),...

Direction Sergio Leone

Cast Henry Fonda · Charles Bronson · Claudia Cardinale · Gabriele Ferzetti

Synopsis Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) follows the ruthless Morton (Gabriele Ferzetti), a railroad magnate driven by an insatiable thirst for power, who enlists the services of Frank (Henry Fonda), a cold-blooded gunslinger, to eliminate any obstacles in...

Direction John Ford

Cast Henry Fonda · Linda Darnell · Victor Mature · Walter Brennan

Synopsis My Darling Clementine (1946) follows Wyatt Earp (Henry Fonda), who, after tiding up Dodge City, ventures to the outskirts of Tombstone with his siblings Morgan (Ward Bond), Virgil (Tim Holt), and James (Don Garner), aiming to trade their cattle and...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Henry Fonda · Dana Andrews · Mary Beth Hughes · Anthony Quinn

Synopsis The Ox-Bow Incident (1942) is set in Nevada during 1885, where two weary cowboys, Gil (Henry Fonda) and Art (Harry Morgan), enter Darby’s Saloon and Hotel seeking refreshment. Upon their arrival, they discover that Mr. Kinkaid, a local man, has...

Direction John Ford

Cast Henry Fonda · John Wayne · Shirley Temple · Pedro Armendáriz

Synopsis Fort Apache (1948) delves into the complex narrative of a military outpost in the American frontier, where the newly appointed commander, Owen Thursday, arrives with a burning ambition to secure the glory he believes he deserves. Thursday's overconfidence and rigid...

Direction William Wyler

Cast Bette Davis · Henry Fonda · George Brent · Margaret Lindsay

Synopsis Jezebel (1938) unfolds in the vibrant yet tumultuous backdrop of pre-Civil War New Orleans in the 1850s. The narrative revolves around Julie Marsden, a captivating and independent Southern belle who embarks on a journey of personal redemption. Julie, known for...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Walter Pidgeon · Don Murray · Charles Laughton · Henry Fonda

Synopsis Advise & Consent (1962) delves into the political intricacies surrounding the nomination of Robert Leffingwell for the position of Secretary of State. Before his appointment can be finalized, Leffingwell must undergo a rigorous Senate investigation to assess his qualifications. At...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Dan O'Herlihy · Henry Fonda · Walter Matthau · Fritz Weaver

Synopsis Fail-Safe (1964) presents a gripping narrative where a glitch in the Pentagon's strategic command system results in a mistaken directive being dispatched to a B-58 squadron during a routine training exercise, commanding the bombers to exceed their fail-safe boundary. Upon...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Sylvia Sidney · Henry Fonda · Barton MacLane · Jean Dixon

Synopsis You Only Live Once (1937) follows the tumultuous journey of Henry Fonda and Sylvia Sidney, two iconic figures of the Great Depression era, as they navigate the harsh realities of life. Fonda portrays an ex-convict struggling to find his footing...

Direction Preston Sturges

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Henry Fonda · Charles Coburn · Eugene Pallette

Synopsis The Lady Eve (1941) follows the tale of Jean Herrington, portrayed by Barbara Stanwyck, a cunning trickster on a transatlantic voyage who crosses paths with Charles Pike, played by Henry Fonda, a snake specialist returning from a year in the...

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Kirk Douglas · Henry Fonda · Warren Oates · Hume Cronyn

Synopsis There Was a Crooked Man (1970) follows the exploits of Paris Pitman, Jr. (Kirk Douglas), a notorious armed robber and murderer, who orchestrates a daring prison escape with his fellow inmates from a uniquely run jail. The prison, overseen by...

Direction Ernest Kinoy · Georg Stanford Brown · Charles S. Dubin · John Erman

Cast Georg Stanford Brown · Olivia de Havilland · Henry Fonda · Marlon Brando

Synopsis Roots: The Next Generations (TV Miniseries) (1979) spans 14 episodes, each lasting an hour, and picks up where the original "Roots" miniseries left off. The narrative follows the descendants of Alex Haley's family as they navigate the challenges and triumphs...

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...

Direction John Ford

Cast Henry Fonda · Alice Brady · Marjorie Weaver · Arleen Whelan

Synopsis Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) presents John Ford's interpretation of the formative years of Abraham Lincoln, highlighting a fictionalized murder trial that captivated even the renowned Sergei Eisenstein. This biographical account offers a unique perspective on Lincoln's life before his political...

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast John Ford · Clint Eastwood · Peter Bogdanovich · Martin Scorsese

Synopsis Directed by John Ford (1971) explores the remarkable journey and cinematic legacy of the renowned filmmaker John Ford. This documentary delves into Ford's personal life and his extensive body of work, offering an in-depth look at the man behind some...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Henry Fonda · Vera Miles · Anthony Quayle · Harold J. Stone

Synopsis The Wrong Man (1956) follows the harrowing tale of Manny Ballestero, portrayed by Henry Fonda, a dedicated and upright musician employed at New York's prestigious Stork Club. When his wife requires funds for dental care, Manny visits a nearby insurance...

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...

Direction Mark Rydell

Cast Henry Fonda · Katharine Hepburn · Jane Fonda · Doug McKeon

Synopsis On Golden Pond (1981) is a heartwarming film adaptation of Ernest Thompson's successful Broadway play, which he also penned the screenplay for. The story revolves around Norman Thayer Jr (Henry Fonda) and his steadfast wife Ethel (Katharine Hepburn) as they...

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...