Cast: Jesús Franco

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


Strange Voyage

1964 · Movie · 98 min. · Spain

Direction Fernando Fernán Gómez

Cast Carlos Larrañaga · Tota Alba · Lina Canalejas · Jesús Franco

Synopsis Strange Voyage (1964) follows the lives of Paquita and her brother Venancio, two unmarried siblings residing in a quaint town near Madrid. Their lives are controlled by their domineering elder sister, Ignacia, who is also unmarried. One evening, Paquita overhears...

7.8

8K votes

7.8

8K votes

Call Him Jess

2000 · Documentary · 82 min. · Spain

Direction Manel Mayol · Carles Prats

Cast Jesús Franco · Lina Romay

Synopsis Call Him Jess (2000) delves into the enigmatic career of Jess Franco, a prominent figure in the realm of B movies. Known for his extensive filmography of over 170 titles and numerous pseudonyms, Franco's work is notoriously challenging to categorize,...

7.0

153 votes

7.0

153 votes

Around the World in 80 Days

1956 · Movie · 167 min. · United States

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast David Niven · Mario Moreno "Cantinflas" · Charles Boyer · Robert Newton

Synopsis Around the World in 80 Days (1956) follows the journey of the stoic English gentleman Phileas Fogg, who accepts a wager at his club to circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Accompanied by his newly hired French valet, Passepartout,...

6.5

8K votes

6.5

8K votes

Llámale Jess Redux

2014 · Documentary · 99 min. · Spain

6.5

30 votes

6.5

30 votes

Jesús Franco. Manera de vivir

2007 · Documentary · 90 min. · Spain

Direction Kike Mesa

Cast Jesús Franco

Synopsis Jesús Franco. Manera de vivir (2007) delves into the life and career of the prolific Spanish filmmaker Jess Franco, offering an intimate look at his unique approach to B-movies. The documentary explores Franco's distinctive style, his influence on the genre,...

6.4

51 votes

6.4

51 votes

Screams in the Night

1962 · Movie · 90 min. · Spain

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Howard Vernon · Conrado San Martín · Diana Lorys · Perla Cristal

Synopsis Screams in the Night (1962) follows the chilling tale of Dr. Orlof, a former prison physician who kidnaps attractive women from nightclubs with a sinister plan. He aims to use their skin to restore his daughter's face, which was severely...

6.1

663 votes

6.1

663 votes

Drácula Barcelona

2017 · Documentary · 88 min. · Spain

5.7

64 votes

5.7

64 votes

5.6

112 votes

Uncle Jess (S)

2012 · Documentary · 16 min. · Spain

5.6

48 votes

5.6

48 votes

Paroxismus

1969 · Movie · 86 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast James Darren · Barbara McNair · Maria Rohm · Klaus Kinski

Synopsis Paroxismus (1969) begins in the vibrant city of Istanbul, where a jazz trumpeter named Jimmy makes a grim discovery. He pulls the lifeless body of a young woman from the water, recognizing her as someone he encountered the previous night...

5.6

115 votes

5.6

115 votes

Geronimo, an American Legend

1993 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Walter Hill

Cast Gene Hackman · Robert Duvall · Jason Patric · Wes Studi

Synopsis Geronimo, an American Legend (1993) follows the story of the Apache Indians who have agreed to reside on a U.S. Government-sanctioned reservation. However, many Apaches struggle to adapt to their new lives as farmers. Geronimo, in particular, feels a deep...

5.5

2K votes

5.5

2K votes

Los blues de la calle Pop

1983 · Movie · 90 min. · Spain

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Antonio Mayans · Lina Romay · Agustín García · Jesús Franco

Synopsis Los blues de la calle Pop (1983) follows the story of Felipe Malboro, a seasoned private investigator who is hired by a young woman to locate her missing boyfriend. The film delves into the gritty underbelly of the city as...

5.5

35 votes

5.5

35 votes

A ritmo de Jess

2013 · Documentary · 86 min. · Spain

5.3

89 votes

5.3

89 votes

Eugénie

1973 · Movie · 86 min. · Liechtenstein

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Soledad Miranda · Paul Muller · André Montchal · Greta Schmidt

Synopsis Eugénie (1973) follows the story of a lovely yet introverted young woman named Eugenie who resides with her stepfather, a renowned author known for his explicit erotic literature. One fateful day, she stumbles upon one of his provocative books, which...

4.9

75 votes

4.9

75 votes

Eugenie

1969 · Movie · 81 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Maria Rohm · Marie Liljedahl · Jack Taylor · Christopher Lee

Synopsis Eugenie (1969) is an adaptation of the Marquis de Sade's controversial novel "Philosophy in the Boudoir." The film delves into the provocative tale of an innocent young woman who is betrayed by her father, who sells her into the hands...

4.8

89 votes

4.8

89 votes

Bahía Blanca

1984 · Movie · 95 min. · Spain

4.8

35 votes

4.8

35 votes

Lorna, the Exorcist

1974 · Movie · 81 min. · France

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast Pamela Stanford · Guy Delorme · Lina Romay · Jacqueline Laurent

Synopsis Lorna, the Exorcist (1974) follows the story of a businessman named Patrick who embarks on a family vacation with his wife Marianne and their daughter Linda. Just as they arrive, Patrick's old acquaintance, Lorna, makes an unexpected appearance, coinciding with...

4.8

26 votes

4.8

26 votes