Cast: George Coulouris

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Orson Welles · Joseph Cotten · Everett Sloane · George Coulouris

Synopsis Citizen Kane (1941) follows the trajectory of a newspaper magnate whose immense wealth and influence lead to his eventual seclusion in a grand, fortress-like estate. The enigmatic final word he speaks before his demise, "Rosebud," sparks a compelling mystery. A...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Charles Laughton · Maureen O'Hara · George Sanders · Walter Slezak

Synopsis This Land is Mine (1943) follows the journey of a timid schoolteacher residing in a town under Nazi control during World War II. As the story unfolds, the protagonist grapples with the moral dilemma of choosing between cooperating with the...

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast Steve McQueen · Dustin Hoffman · Victor Jory · Don Gordon

Synopsis Papillon (1973) chronicles the genuine account of Henri Charriere, affectionately known as Papillon, a moniker derived from the French word for 'butterfly,' which is prominently featured as a large tattoo on his character. As a small-time criminal, Papillon is unjustly...

Direction Vincent Sherman

Cast Bette Davis · Claude Rains · Walter Abel · Richard Waring

Synopsis Mr. Skeffington (1944) follows the life of Fanny, a woman renowned for her beauty in New York. Fanny has always leveraged her good looks to navigate through life, attracting numerous admirers even after her marriage. However, as she ages, she...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Bette Davis · Charles Boyer · Jeffrey Lynn · Barbara O'Neil

Synopsis All This, and Heaven Too (1940) presents a captivating tale of love, jealousy, and tragedy, set against the backdrop of 19th-century France. Bette Davis portrays Henriette Deluzy, a virtuous and kind-hearted governess who finds herself entangled in the tumultuous world...

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Sydney Greenstreet · Peter Lorre · Joan Lorring · George Coulouris

Synopsis The Verdict (1946) follows the story of a once-esteemed Scotland Yard superintendent, Mr. Grodman, whose career took a devastating turn due to a critical error in a high-stakes investigation. This blunder led to the tragic execution of an innocent individual,...

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast Claudette Colbert · Robert Cummings · Don Ameche · Rita Johnson

Synopsis Sleep, My Love (1948) follows the story of Alison Courtland, a prosperous housewife residing in Sutton Place, who finds herself in a state of confusion and fear after waking up on a train bound for Boston from New York's Grand...

Direction Jean Negulesco

Cast John Garfield · Geraldine Fitzgerald · Walter Brennan · Faye Emerson

Synopsis Nobody Lives Forever (1946) follows the story of Nick Blake, a former soldier who becomes entangled in a plot to deceive a wealthy young widow. As he spends more time with her, Blake finds himself genuinely falling for her, which...

Direction Charles Vidor

Cast Paul Muni · Merle Oberon · Cornel Wilde · Stephen Bekassy

Synopsis A Song to Remember (1945) follows the journey of renowned pianist Fryderyk Chopin as he is nurtured by his mentor, Prof. Joseph Elsner, from his youth to early adulthood in Poland. During a performance at a duke's residence, Chopin's outspoken...

Direction Carol Reed

Cast Ralph Richardson · Trevor Howard · Robert Morley · Wendy Hiller

Direction Herman Shumlin

Cast Bette Davis · Paul Lukas · Geraldine Fitzgerald · Lucile Watson

Synopsis Watch on the Rhine (1943) follows the story of Sara and Kurt Muller, who, along with their three children, are making their way back to Sara's family home in Washington DC after spending nearly two decades in Europe. The family's...

Direction Charles Crichton

Cast Virgilio Teixeira · Maurice Reyna · Marianne Benet · Harold Kasket

Synopsis The Boy Who Stole a Million (1960) follows the adventures of a young boy employed at a bank in Valencia. In a desperate attempt to assist his father in repairing their taxi, the boy takes a million pesetas without permission....

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Jeffrey Hunter · Hurd Hatfield · Siobhan McKenna · Robert Ryan

Synopsis King of Kings (1961) presents a grand narrative of Jesus Christ's journey and the profound impact of his lessons on the people who encountered him. This cinematic masterpiece delves into the life of Jesus, from his humble beginnings to his...

Direction Herman Shumlin

Cast Charles Boyer · Lauren Bacall · Victor Francen · Wanda Hendrix

Synopsis Confidential Agent (1945) follows the journey of Louis Denard, a republican messenger portrayed by Charles Boyer, who ventures to England during the tumultuous Spanish Civil War. His mission is to secure a vital resource, coal, for his cause. However, Denard...

Direction Stanley Donen

Cast Gregory Peck · Sophia Loren · Alan Badel · Kieron Moore

Synopsis Arabesque (1966) unfolds a tale of global espionage, weaving together the lives of a university professor, a Middle Eastern prime minister, a cunning businessman, an enchanting spy, and ancient hieroglyphics. Dr. David Pollock (Gregory Peck), a renowned expert in ancient...

Direction John Farrow

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Ray Milland · Barry Fitzgerald · Anthony Quinn

Synopsis California (1947) follows the journey of the cunning and manipulative Lily Bishop as she joins a wagon train headed for the Golden State, guided by Michael Fabian and Johnny Trumbo. The group's path is disrupted by the allure of the...

Direction Ralph Thomas

Cast Lilli Palmer · Sylvia Syms · Yvonne Mitchell · Ronald Lewis

Synopsis Conspiracy of Hearts (1960) is set during the tumultuous period of World War II in Italy, where a group of dedicated nuns in a convent engage in a perilous mission. They clandestinely rescue Jewish children from a nearby internment camp,...

Direction Richard Lester

Cast Jack Weston · Rita Moreno · Jerry Stiller · Kaye Ballard

Synopsis The Ritz (1976) follows the story of Gaetano, a man on the run after being ordered to "get Proclo" by his dying father. Seeking refuge, Gaetano ends up at a peculiar location, a gay bathhouse known as the Ritz. Here,...

Direction Clifford Odets

Cast Cary Grant · Ethel Barrymore · Barry Fitzgerald · June Duprez

Synopsis None But the Lonely Heart (1944) follows the story of a frail English woman who manages a small shop on her own. Her wayward son, who has been wandering aimlessly and avoiding contact with her, is informed that his mother...

Direction Edward A. Blatt

Cast John Garfield · Paul Henreid · Sydney Greenstreet · Eleanor Parker

Synopsis Between Two Worlds (1944) follows a group of individuals who meet their end during a devastating London air raid. Upon awakening, they find themselves on an enigmatic vessel, which is destined to transport them to either the afterlife's paradise or...