Cast: Jesús Franco
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Jesús Franco. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 80
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
Direction Carles Prats
Cast Jesús Franco · Lina Romay
6.5
30 votes
6.5
30 votes
Orson Welles in the Land of Don Quixote (TV)
2000 · Documentary · 90 min. · Spain
Direction Carlos Rodriguez
Cast Juan Luis Buñuel · Juan Cobos · Jesús Franco · Andrés Vicente Gómez
6.4
52 votes
6.4
52 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
Direction Carles Prats
Cast Christopher Lee · Jesús Franco · Serena Vergano · Jack Taylor
5.7
64 votes
5.7
64 votes
La muerte silba un blues
1964 · Movie · 85 min. · Spain
Direction Jesús Franco
Cast Conrado San Martín · Danik Patisson · Perla Cristal · Georges Rollin
5.6
112 votes
5.6
112 votes
Uncle Jess (S)
2012 · Documentary · 16 min. · Spain
Direction Víctor Matellano · Hugo Stuven
Cast Jesús Franco
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
Direction Naxo Fiol
Cast Jesús Franco · Antonio Mayans · Irene Verdú · Carmen Montes
5.3
89 votes
5.3
89 votes
Soledad Miranda, una flor en el desierto
2015 · Documentary · 68 min. · Spain
Direction Pepe Flores · Francisco Millán
Cast Carlos Aguilar · Arturo Fernández · Jesús Franco · Victor Gomes
5.3
22 votes
5.3
22 votes
Por la gracia de Luis
2009 · Documentary · 90 min. · Spain
Direction José Luis García Sánchez
Cast Luis García Berlanga · Violeta Cela · Jaime Chávarri · Juan Luis Galiardo
5.1
192 votes
5.1
192 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
Direction Jesús Franco
Cast Eva León · Lina Romay · Antonio Mayans · Trino Trives
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