Cast: John Vernon

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


A Special Day

1977 · Movie · 105 min. · Italy

Direction Ettore Scola

Cast Sophia Loren · Marcello Mastroianni · John Vernon · Françoise Berd

Synopsis A Special Day (1977) unfolds against the backdrop of a monumental rally held during Adolf Hitler's visit to Mussolini's Rome in May 1938. The narrative centers around Antonietta and Gabriele, neighbors in the same apartment building who have never crossed...

7.9

6K votes

7.9

6K votes

The Outlaw Josey Wales

1976 · Movie · 135 min. · United States

Direction Clint Eastwood

Cast Clint Eastwood · Chief Dan George · Sondra Locke · John Vernon

Synopsis The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) commences with the devastation of Missouri farmer Josey Wales' (Eastwood) home and family by Union soldiers, prompting him to join the Confederate forces in pursuit of vengeance. After years of conflict, Josey declines to surrender...

7.4

10K votes

7.4

10K votes

Dirty Harry

1971 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Clint Eastwood · Harry Guardino · Reni Santoni · John Vernon

Synopsis Dirty Harry (1971) centers around Harry Callahan, a tenacious and unyielding San Francisco police inspector renowned for his aggressive and uncompromising approach to law enforcement. As the city grapples with fear due to the actions of a deranged killer identified...

7.3

58K votes

7.3

58K votes

Point Blank

1967 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction John Boorman

Cast Lee Marvin · Angie Dickinson · Keenan Wynn · John Vernon

Synopsis Point Blank (1967) is a masterfully crafted, high-speed film that revolves around the theme of an individual battling against a vast, impersonal organization. The protagonist is a classic lone wolf gunman, portrayed by Lee Marvin, who becomes entangled with a...

6.9

4K votes

6.9

4K votes

Mission: Impossible (TV Series)

1966 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Bruce Kessler · Reza Badiyi · Barry Crane · Paul Krasny

Cast Greg Morris · Peter Lupus · Peter Graves · Barbara Bain

Synopsis Mission: Impossible (TV Series) (1966) is a classic television show that aired from 1966 to 1973, spanning 7 seasons and 171 episodes. The series follows an elite covert operations unit, known as the Impossible Missions Force (IMF), which undertakes highly...

6.7

1K votes

6.7

1K votes

Direction Ray Bradbury · Randy Bradshaw · Roger Tompkins · John Laing

Cast Ray Bradbury · Harold Gould · Charles Martin Smith · Michael Sarrazin

Synopsis The Ray Bradbury Theater (TV Series) (1985) is a Canadian-produced anthology series that aired from 1985 to 1992, spanning 6 seasons and 65 episodes. The show features a collection of fantastical tales penned by renowned science-fiction author Ray Bradbury. Many...

6.6

39 votes

6.6

39 votes

Topaz

1969 · Movie · 127 min. · United States

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Frederick Stafford · John Forsythe · Dany Robin · John Vernon

Synopsis Topaz (1969) is a political thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on the intricate and complex spy novel by Leon Uris. The story unfolds when a Soviet scientist's defection triggers a global uproar that goes far beyond the initial event....

6.4

6K votes

6.4

6K votes

National Lampoon's Animal House

1978 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction John Landis

Cast John Belushi · Tim Matheson · John Vernon · Verna Bloom

Synopsis National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) centers around Faber College, where two distinct fraternities coexist. One is a notorious frat house known for its lack of standards and willingness to accept anyone, while the other is a prestigious group of wealthy,...

6.2

6K votes

6.2

6K votes

Direction Andrew Grieve

Cast David Suchet · Frederick Treves · Stephanie Cole · David Howey

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - The Theft of the Royal Ruby (TV) (1991) follows the renowned detective as he is persuaded, albeit unwillingly, to assist an Egyptian prince in retrieving a priceless royal ruby. The gem was audaciously taken from the...

6.2

107 votes

6.2

107 votes

The F.B.I. (TV Series)

1965 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Virgil W. Vogel · Don Medford · Jesse Hibbs · William Hale

Cast Efrem Zimbalist Jr. · Philip Abbott · Marvin Miller · William Reynolds

Synopsis The F.B.I. (TV Series) (1965) aired from 1965 to 1974, spanning 241 episodes. This series delved into authentic FBI case files, with Inspector Lewis Erskine, portrayed by Efrem Zimbalist Jr., leading the investigations alongside various colleagues throughout the years.

6.1

23 votes

6.1

23 votes

Tell Them Willie Boy is Here

1969 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Abraham Polonsky

Cast Robert Redford · Katharine Ross · Robert Blake · Susan Clark

Synopsis Tell Them Willie Boy is Here (1969) is set in 1909 California and follows the tale of a Paiute Indian fugitive, Willie Boy (Robert Blake), who flees with his beloved (Katharine Ross) after fatally defending himself against her father. According...

6.1

698 votes

6.1

698 votes

The Black Windmill

1974 · Movie · 106 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Michael Caine · Donald Pleasence · Delphine Seyrig · Clive Revill

Synopsis The Black Windmill (1974) follows the gripping tale of a British intelligence operative whose life takes a dramatic turn when his young son is abducted and held captive in exchange for a hefty ransom of diamonds. As the agent delves...

6.1

602 votes

6.1

602 votes

Fear Is the Key

1973 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

6.0

41 votes

6.0

41 votes

Cannon (TV Series)

1971 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Jimmy Sangster · E. Arthur Kean · George McCowan · Lawrence Dobkin

Cast William Conrad · Patrick Culliton · Tom Pittman · Charles Bateman

Synopsis Cannon (TV Series) (1971) follows the thrilling exploits of Frank Cannon, a former police officer known for his robust build, distinctive voice, and refined palate for fine dining. After leaving the force, Cannon transitions into the role of a high-end...

5.9

135 votes

5.9

135 votes

Sweet Movie

1974 · Movie · 95 min. · Canada

Direction Dusan Makavejev

Cast Carole Laure · Pierre Clémenti · Anna Prucnal · Sami Frey

Synopsis Sweet Movie (1974) intertwines the narratives of two distinct women. One is a nearly silent beauty queen who spirals into isolation and insanity. The other is a captain of a vessel filled with confections and sweets, enticing men and boys...

5.7

470 votes

5.7

470 votes

Mousey

1974 · Movie · 85 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Daniel Petrie

Cast Kirk Douglas · Jean Seberg · John Vernon · Bessie Love

Synopsis Mousey (1974) follows the story of a dedicated high school educator who finds himself estranged from his son. Driven by a deep sense of loss and betrayal, he devises a meticulous plan to exact revenge on his former spouse, setting...

5.7

89 votes

5.7

89 votes

Tales from the Crypt: Seance (TV)

1992 · Movie · 24 min. · United States

Direction Gary Fleder

Cast Cathy Moriarty · Ben Cross · Ellen Crawford · John Vernon

Synopsis Tales from the Crypt: Seance (TV) (1992) follows a pair of deceitful tricksters who inadvertently cause the demise of a wealthy individual. To exploit the situation, they devise a phony séance to swindle the man's blind widow out of her...

5.5

33 votes

5.5

33 votes

Justine

1969 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction George Cukor

Cast Anouk Aimée · Dirk Bogarde · Robert Forster · Anna Karina

Synopsis Justine (1969) unfolds in Alexandria during 1938, where Darley, a young British educator and poet, becomes acquainted with the enigmatic and alluring Justine, the wife of a Coptic banker, through his friend Pursewarden, a British consular officer. As Darley delves...

5.4

95 votes

5.4

95 votes

Brannigan

1975 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction Douglas Hickox

Cast John Wayne · Richard Attenborough · Judy Geeson · Mel Ferrer

Synopsis Brannigan (1975) follows the story of Jim Brannigan, a tenacious American detective dispatched to London with a critical mission: to retrieve an American gangster awaiting extradition. However, upon his arrival, Brannigan discovers that the mobster has been abducted, a plot...

5.4

600 votes

5.4

600 votes