Cast: Dana Wynter

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


Invasion of the Body Snatchers

1956 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Kevin McCarthy · Dana Wynter · Larry Gates · Carolyn Jones

Synopsis Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) follows Dr. Miles Bennell, a physician in the quaint town of Santa Mira, California, who upon returning from a conference, encounters a peculiar phenomenon. Residents of the town begin reporting that their loved ones...

7.6

16K votes

7.6

16K votes

Shake Hands with the Devil

1959 · Movie · 111 min. · Ireland

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast James Cagney · Don Murray · Dana Wynter · Glynis Johns

Synopsis Shake Hands with the Devil (1959) is set in the tumultuous year of 1921 in Dublin, where the Irish Republican Army (IRA) is locked in a fierce struggle against the "Black & Tans," a notorious British paramilitary force known for...

6.6

117 votes

6.6

117 votes

The List of Adrian Messenger

1963 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction John Huston

Cast George C. Scott · Kirk Douglas · Jacques Roux · Dana Wynter

Synopsis The List of Adrian Messenger (1963) follows a man who, before embarking on a journey, entrusts a friend with a peculiar task: to investigate a roster of names. Tragedy strikes when his plane is destroyed mid-flight, turning the simple request...

6.3

2K votes

6.3

2K votes

Sink the Bismarck!

1960 · Movie · 97 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Kenneth More · Dana Wynter · Carl Möhner · Laurence Naismith

Synopsis Sink the Bismarck! (1960) follows the dramatic escape of the formidable German battleship during the onset of World War II. The narrative is presented through the perspectives of various naval vessels from both the Allied and Axis forces, as well...

6.3

526 votes

6.3

526 votes

Something of Value (Africa Ablaze!)

1957 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Rock Hudson · Dana Wynter · Sidney Poitier · Wendy Hiller

Synopsis Something of Value (Africa Ablaze!) (1957) follows the intertwined lives of Peter and Kimani, who share a childhood bond but are ultimately divided by the racial tensions and political unrest in Kenya. As Kimani witnesses the disparate treatment of different...

6.2

214 votes

6.2

214 votes

Fräulein

1958 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Henry Koster

Cast Dana Wynter · Mel Ferrer · Dolores Michaels · Margaret Hayes

Synopsis Fräulein (1958) follows the story of a woman engaged to a Nazi officer who extends a helping hand to an American soldier who has managed to escape. Their paths cross again in the aftermath of World War II, as they...

6.1

25 votes

6.1

25 votes

On the Double

1961 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Melville Shavelson

Cast Danny Kaye · Dana Wynter · Wilfrid Hyde-White · Margaret Rutherford

Synopsis On the Double (1961) follows the story of Ernie Williams, an American soldier known for his timid nature, who bears a striking resemblance to British Colonel MacKenzie. Williams, a skilled mimic and impersonator, is enlisted to pose as the Colonel...

6.0

75 votes

6.0

75 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

Airport

1970 · Movie · 137 min. · United States

Direction George Seaton

Cast Burt Lancaster · Dean Martin · Jean Seberg · Jacqueline Bisset

Synopsis Airport (1970) follows the gripping tale of a bustling midwestern U.S. airport hub as it grapples with an unprecedented snowstorm, the worst in 25 years. The airport faces not only the wrath of nature but also the ire of nearby...

5.8

3K votes

5.8

3K votes

Call Me Savage

1975 · Movie · 103 min. · France

Direction Jean-Paul Rappeneau

Cast Yves Montand · Catherine Deneuve · Luigi Vannucchi · Tony Roberts

Synopsis Call Me Savage (1975) unfolds in the vibrant city of Caracas, Venezuela, where Nelly abruptly flees from her fiancé, Vittorio. In her haste, she seeks refuge with Martin, a middle-aged Frenchman she encounters by chance. Martin, initially sympathetic, aids Nelly...

5.8

124 votes

5.8

124 votes

D-Day the Sixth of June

1956 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Henry Koster

Cast Robert Taylor · Richard Todd · Dana Wynter · Edmond O'Brien

Synopsis D-Day the Sixth of June (1956) follows the emotional journey of an American soldier who becomes entangled in a romantic liaison with an Englishwoman in the weeks leading up to the pivotal World War II invasion. The soldier's world is...

5.7

240 votes

5.7

240 votes

In Love and War

1958 · Movie · 111 min. · United States

Direction Philip Dunne

Cast Robert Wagner · Dana Wynter · Jeffrey Hunter · Hope Lange

Synopsis In Love and War (1958) follows the journeys of three Marines who find themselves on shore leave in San Francisco amidst the backdrop of World War II. Frankie O'Neill returns to his troubled, lower-class family, struggling to find solace and...

5.2

61 votes

5.2

61 votes

Santee

1973 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Gary Nelson

Cast Glenn Ford · Michael Burns · Dana Wynter · Jay Silverheels

Synopsis Santee (1973) follows the journey of Jody Deakes, who reunites with his father after a long separation, only to find that his father is part of a gang of outlaws being pursued by a tenacious bounty hunter named Santee. Tragedy...

4.3

35 votes

4.3

35 votes

City of Angels (TV Series)

1976 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Don Medford · Robert Douglas · Douglas Heyes · Hy Averback

Cast Wayne Rogers · Pepper Martin · Meredith Baxter · Steve Kanaly

Synopsis City of Angels (TV Series) (1976) is a television series that aired from 1976 and consists of 13 episodes. The show features Wayne Rogers as Jake Axminster, a tenacious yet morally ambiguous private investigator navigating the corrupt landscape of 1930s...

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Companions in Nightmare (TV)

1968 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Norman Lloyd

Cast Gig Young · Anne Baxter · Patrick O'Neal · Dana Wynter

Synopsis Companions in Nightmare (TV) (1968) follows the story of renowned psychiatrist Dr. Lawrence Strelson, portrayed by Melvyn Douglas, who leads a group therapy session with a group of affluent professionals. As the session unfolds, it is revealed that one of...

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The View from Pompey's Head

1955 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Philip Dunne

Cast Richard Egan · Dana Wynter · Cameron Mitchell · Sidney Blackmer

Synopsis The View from Pompey's Head (1955) follows Anson Page, a New York-based lawyer with Southern origins, who journeys to Georgia, leaving behind his wife and children. His mission is to delve into the case of Garvin Wales, a renowned writer...

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To Be a Woman (S)

1951 · Documentary · 18 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jill Craigie

Cast Dana Wynter

Synopsis To Be a Woman (S) (1951) is an enlightening educational short film that delves into the disparities in compensation between men and women in the early 1950s United Kingdom. The documentary highlights the challenges encountered by women in various professions,...

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The Man Who Never Was (TV Series)

1966 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction John Newland · Walter Doniger

Cast Robert Lansing · Dana Wynter · Paul Stewart · William Dexter

Synopsis The Man Who Never Was (TV Series) (1966) follows the thrilling journey of American agent Peter Murphy, who, while attempting to flee from East Berlin, crosses paths with his doppelgänger, the wealthy and carefree Mark Wainwright. In a twist of...

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Playhouse 90 (TV Series)

1956 · Series · 90 min. · United States

Direction John Frankenheimer · Franklin J. Schaffner · Ralph Nelson · Vincent J. Donehue

Cast Richard Joy · Charles Bickford · Kim Hunter · Franchot Tone

Synopsis Playhouse 90 (TV Series) (1956) was a groundbreaking 90-minute dramatic television anthology series that aired on CBS from 1956 to 1961, comprising a total of 133 episodes. This series stood out as a premier anthology, featuring the most esteemed actors,...

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If He Hollers, Let Him Go!

1968 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction Charles Martin

Cast Dana Wynter · Raymond St. Jacques · Kevin McCarthy · Barbara McNair

Synopsis If He Hollers, Let Him Go! (1968) unfolds over the course of four pivotal days in the life of Bob Jones, an African American man grappling with the pervasive impact of racism. Set in a society deeply entrenched in racial...

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