Cast: John Houseman

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Kirk Douglas · Ava Gardner · Burt Lancaster · Fredric March

Synopsis Seven Days in May (1964) unfolds during the tense era of the Cold War, where a frail President and a highly regarded four-star general engage in a power struggle for the leadership of the United States. President Jordan Lyman has...

Direction Jack Bender · Ralph Senensky · Corey Allen

Cast John Houseman · James Stephens · Tom Fitzsimmons · James Keane

Synopsis The Paper Chase (TV Series) (1978) follows a group of ambitious law students as they navigate the challenges of their daily lives and strive to excel in the rigorous environment of law school. Characters such as Hart, Ford, and Bell...

Direction Douglas Heyes · Allen Reisner

Cast Richard Jordan · Perry King · Patty Duke · Henry Fonda

Synopsis Captains and the Kings (TV Miniseries) (1976) chronicles the inspiring journey of Joseph Armagh, an impoverished Irish immigrant who arrived in the United States during the mid-19th century. Through a combination of perseverance, emotional trials, and relentless hard work, Armagh...

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 Sydney Pollack

Cast Robert Redford · Faye Dunaway · Cliff Robertson · Max von Sydow

Synopsis Three Days of the Condor (1975) follows the story of Turner, a CIA analyst who spends his days analyzing literature for potential intelligence applications. After returning from a lunch break, he finds his colleagues brutally murdered. Seeking answers, he contacts...

Direction Graham Evans · John Gorrie · Alan Gibson · Herbert Wise

Cast Roald Dahl · John Houseman · Andrew Ray · Joan Collins

Synopsis Tales of the Unexpected (TV Series) (1979) is a British anthology series that aired from 1979 to 1988, spanning 9 seasons and 112 episodes. The show is renowned for its blend of mystery, suspense, horror, and dark comedy, with a...

Direction Stuart Cooper

Cast Neil Dickson · Amanda Pays · Diane Venora · Denis Quilley

Direction Chuck Workman

Cast Orson Welles · Jeanne Moreau · Peter Brook · Costa-Gavras

Synopsis Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles (2014) delves into the extraordinary brilliance of Orson Welles as the world prepares to mark a century since his birth. The documentary explores the multifaceted nature of his career, from his...

Direction Giuliano Montaldo

Cast Ken Marshall · Burt Lancaster · Denholm Elliott · Tony Vogel

Synopsis Marco Polo (TV Miniseries) (1982) delves into the extraordinary journey of the renowned 13th-century adventurer, chronicling his quest to bridge the gap between the sophisticated cultures of China and Europe through the establishment of trade routes. The miniseries offers a...

Direction James Bridges

Cast Timothy Bottoms · Lindsay Wagner · John Houseman · Graham Beckel

Synopsis The Paper Chase (1973) follows the journey of Hart, a first-year law student at Harvard who finds himself grappling with the intense pressures of his academic pursuits and personal life. Hart is determined to excel under the tutelage of his...

Direction David Zucker

Cast Leslie Nielsen · Priscila Presley · George Kennedy · Ricardo Montalban

Synopsis The Naked Gun (1988) is a hilarious parody of police dramas and action movies, brought to you by the creators of "Airplane." The story revolves around Lieutenant Frank Drebin, a bumbling yet lovable police officer known for his comedic mishaps...

Direction John Carpenter

Cast Adrienne Barbeau · Tom Atkins · Jamie Lee Curtis · Hal Holbrook

Synopsis The Fog (1980) begins with a weathered fisherman sharing a chilling tale of treachery and mortality to captivated children gathered around a campfire. As a piece of driftwood in a child’s grasp emits an ethereal glow, an unsettling mist descends...

Direction Richard Donner

Cast Bill Murray · Robert Mitchum · Karen Allen · John Forsythe

Synopsis Scrooged (1988) presents a contemporary retelling of Charles Dickens' timeless story, featuring Bill Murray as Frank Cross, a ruthless and ambitious television executive. After his production of "A Christmas Carol" flops, Frank callously dismisses his staff. Similar to the original...

Direction Norman Jewison

Cast James Caan · John Houseman · Ralph Richardson · Maud Adams

Synopsis Rollerball (1975) is set in a dystopian future, specifically the year 2018, where global issues have been managed by the dominance of massive corporations that control resources. The populace is kept content and aggressive tendencies are channeled through the extreme...

Direction Robert Moore

Cast Peter Falk · Ann-Margret · Eileen Brennan · Sid Caesar

Synopsis The Cheap Detective (1978) follows the adventures of Lou Peckinpaugh, a budget-conscious private investigator navigating a world that blends the noir atmosphere of "Casablanca" with the intrigue of "The Maltese Falcon." This comedic homage to Humphrey Bogart's iconic films sees...

Direction John Irvin

Cast Fred Astaire · Melvyn Douglas · Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · John Houseman

Synopsis Ghost Story (1981) follows a quartet of affluent elderly men, known as the Chowder Society, who are bound by a chilling, half-century-old secret. The narrative unfolds when one of Edward Wanderley's twin sons meets an untimely and peculiar demise. As...

Direction J. Lee Thompson

Cast Charles Bronson · John Houseman · Jacqueline Bisset · Maximilian Schell

Synopsis St. Ives (1976) follows the story of Abner Procane, a renowned thief in Los Angeles, who encounters a significant setback when his meticulously crafted plans for an upcoming heist are stolen. In a desperate attempt to recover his stolen blueprints,...

Direction James Bridges

Cast Michael J. Fox · Phoebe Cates · Jason Robards · Swoosie Kurtz

Synopsis Bright Lights, Big City (1988) follows the journey of Jamie Conway, a young writer navigating the bustling streets of New York City. Struggling with the weight of his past, Jamie finds solace in a whirlwind of substance abuse and alcohol...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Richard Chamberlain · John Houseman · Sara Botsford · Robin Gammell

Direction John Rich

Cast Henry Fonda · John Houseman

Synopsis Clarence Darrow (TV) (1974) is a television production that showcases the taped performance of Henry Fonda's acclaimed one-man show. This captivating presentation was broadcast as "IBM Presents Clarence Darrow" on September 4, 1974, offering viewers a unique and intimate portrayal...