Cast: Will Sampson

Direction Milos Forman

Cast Jack Nicholson · Louise Fletcher · Brad Dourif · William Redfield

Synopsis One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) follows the story of a rebellious criminal, Randle Patrick McMurphy, played by Jack Nicholson, who feigns mental illness to escape the rigors of prison labor. However, his new environment at a psychiatric hospital...

Direction Buzz Kulik

Cast Natalie Wood · William Devane · Steve Railsback · Roy Thinnes

Synopsis From Here to Eternity (TV Miniseries) (1979) is a gripping television miniseries that unfolds in the tense days leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. The narrative centers around a forbidden love affair...

Direction Michael Mann · Don Chaffey · Cliff Bole · Lawrence Dobkin

Cast Robert Urich · Bart Braverman · Phyllis Davis · Naomi Stevens

Synopsis Vega$ (TV Series) (1978) follows the adventures of Dan Tanna, a seasoned private investigator navigating the vibrant and often treacherous streets of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city, known for its dazzling casinos and neon lights, presents a dual nature: it...

Direction Nicolas Roeg

Cast Michael Emil · Tony Curtis · Theresa Russell · Gary Busey

Synopsis Insignificance (1985) presents a captivating narrative where four prominent figures from the 1950s—Albert Einstein, Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, and Senator Joseph McCarthy—are brought together in a fictional scenario that explores the cultural and political climate of post-World War II America....

Direction Robert Altman

Cast Paul Newman · Burt Lancaster · Geraldine Chaplin · Harvey Keitel

Synopsis Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) follows the ambitious venture of Buffalo Bill (portrayed by Paul Newman) as he sets out to create a grand Wild West spectacle. The renowned showman secures the participation of...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Richard Harris · Charlotte Rampling · Bo Derek · Will Sampson

Synopsis Orca (1977) centers around the profound intelligence of a killer whale, a creature renowned for its cognitive abilities. Remarkably, this marine mammal is the sole animal, aside from humans, known to seek vengeance. The narrative unfolds as the whale's mate...

Direction J. Lee Thompson

Cast Charles Bronson · Jack Warden · Kim Novak · Will Sampson

Synopsis The White Buffalo (1977) presents an unusual western tale reminiscent of JAWS, where legendary figure Wild Bill Hickok embarks on a quest to track down a mystical white buffalo that haunts his dreams. The narrative unfolds across a diverse range...

Direction Lee H. Katzin · Harry Falk · Burt Kennedy · Jack Whitman

Cast Sam Elliott · Cybill Shepherd · David Soul · Edward Albert

Synopsis The Yellow Rose (TV Series) (1983) is a nighttime soap opera centered around a sprawling 200,000-acre ranch in Texas, known as The Yellow Rose. The ranch is managed by the descendants of its founder, Wade Champion. Wade's sons, Roy and...

Direction Brian Gibson

Cast JoBeth Williams · Craig T. Nelson · Heather O'Rourke · Oliver Robins

Synopsis Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) follows the return of the original cast from the first film, as the Freeling family faces new terrors four years after their initial encounter with the supernatural. Now residing with in-laws, the family's haunting...

Direction J. Lee Thompson

Cast Chuck Norris · Louis Gossett Jr. · Melody Anderson · Will Sampson

Synopsis Firewalker (1986) follows the journey of Max Donigan, who embarks on an exciting adventure with his companion Leo and new ally Patricia, who supplies the crucial treasure map. Throughout their expedition, they face various challenges, including rowdy bar brawls, menacing...

Direction Clay Borris

Cast Art Hindle · Reiner Schöne · Anthony Addabbo · George Kennedy

Synopsis The Gunfighters (TV) (1987) follows the story of the Everetts, a trio consisting of two brothers and a cousin, as they strive to establish their ranch in Kansas. Their efforts are thwarted by Deke Turner, a man determined to see...

Direction Paul Krasny

Cast Michael Beck · Art Carney · Alex Karras · Telly Savalas

Synopsis Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (1980) delves into the true events surrounding the daring 1946 escape attempt from the notorious Alcatraz Island prison. The narrative centers around Clarence Carnes, a young inmate who orchestrates a meticulously planned escape involving several...

Direction Ray Austin · Rick Hauser · Jeffrey Hayden · Harry Mastrogeorge

Cast Don Johnson · Kim Basinger · William Devane · Roy Thinnes

Synopsis From Here to Eternity (TV Series) (1980) is a gripping television series that spans 13 episodes, set in 1942 Honolulu during a time of martial law following the Japanese attack. The narrative revolves around the soldiers of G Company, 24th...

Direction Lee H. Katzin

Cast Will Sampson · Monte Markham · John Hillerman · Marianna Hill

Synopsis Relentless (TV) (1977) follows the intense journey of an Arizona state trooper with Native American heritage as he relentlessly pursues a dangerous paramilitary-style gang that has retreated into the rugged mountains. The gang is responsible for the murder of the...

Direction Donald Shebib

Cast Will Sampson · Don Francks · Charles Fields · Mary Pirie

Synopsis Fish Hawk (1979) follows the story of a disillusioned and alcoholic Native American man who unexpectedly forms a bond with a young white farm boy. Their unlikely friendship leads them on a journey to overcome the man's struggles with alcoholism...

Direction Harvey Hart

Cast Robert Forster · Will Sampson · L.Q. Jones · Robert Donner

Synopsis Standing Tall (1978) unfolds in the rugged landscapes of Montana during the challenging year of 1934. The narrative revolves around a rancher of mixed heritage and his spouse, who face relentless harassment from a merciless land grabber. This antagonist's actions...

Direction Richard T. Heffron

Cast Robert Beltran · Devon Ericson · Rion Hunter · Victoria Racimo

Synopsis The Mystic Warrior (TV) (1984) follows the epic journey of a resilient group of Sioux Indians, as one courageous warrior embarks on a mission to protect his tribe from impending doom. Armed with enigmatic abilities passed down through generations, this...