Cast: Jean Simmons

Direction William Wyler

Cast Gregory Peck · Jean Simmons · Charlton Heston · Burl Ives

Synopsis The Big Country (1958) unfolds in a desolate, arid canyon in the southwest, where a wealthy cattle baron and a less fortunate rival clash over water rights. However, the truth is that neither man holds ownership of the vital resource;...

Direction Stanley Kubrick

Cast Kirk Douglas · Tony Curtis · Laurence Olivier · Peter Ustinov

Synopsis Spartacus (1960) follows the gripping tale of a defiant slave, Spartacus, portrayed by Kirk Douglas, who ignites a fierce uprising against the corrupt Roman Empire. Inspired by Howard Fast's novel of the same name, the film delves into the historical...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Robert Mitchum · Jean Simmons · Mona Freeman · Herbert Marshall

Synopsis Angel Face (1952) presents a captivating tale centered around Jean Simmons' compelling portrayal of a character far from her usual roles. In this film directed by Otto Preminger, Diane Treymayne, the daughter of Charles Treymayne, who has remarried a wealthy...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Burt Lancaster · Jean Simmons · Shirley Jones · Arthur Kennedy

Synopsis Elmer Gantry (1960) follows the journey of a charismatic and smooth-talking salesman who is known for his quick wit and penchant for hard drinking. This man, Elmer Gantry, has a knack for telling risqué stories and always has a hip...

Direction Laurence Olivier

Cast Laurence Olivier · Jean Simmons · Basil Sydney · Eileen Herlie

Synopsis Hamlet (1948) presents a gripping adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, set against the backdrop of medieval Denmark's royal court. The narrative unfolds with Claudius, the brother of the King, conspiring with the Queen to poison the monarch and usurp...

Direction David Lean

Cast John Mills · Valerie Hobson · Martita Hunt · Alec Guinness

Synopsis Great Expectations (1946) follows the life of Pip, a kind-hearted and naive young orphan residing with his benevolent blacksmith, Joe Gargery, and his domineering, abusive wife, Mrs. Joe. Pip's life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters two escaped convicts...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Deborah Kerr · Sabu · David Farrar · Flora Robson

Synopsis Black Narcissus (1947) follows a group of five young British nuns who accept an invitation to establish a convent in a remote and windswept palace atop a mountain in Mopu, Himalaya. This palace was once the residence of the concubines...

Direction Richard T. Heffron

Cast Patrick Swayze · James Read · Lesley-Anne Down · Wendy Kilbourne

Synopsis North and South (TV Series) (1985) is a captivating television miniseries that aired across 1985, 1986, and 1994, comprising 15 episodes. Adapted from John Jakes' bestselling novel, the narrative revolves around the enduring friendship between two young men, George Hazard...

Direction Arthur Lubin

Cast Stewart Granger · Jean Simmons · Bill Travers · Finlay Currie

Synopsis Footsteps in the Fog (1955) unfolds in the heart of Victorian London, where Stephen Lowry is perceived by his peers as a man grieving the loss of his wife to a supposed illness. However, the truth is far more sinister,...

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Marlon Brando · Jean Simmons · Frank Sinatra · Vivian Blaine

Synopsis Guys and Dolls (1955) follows the story of Nathan Detroit, a charismatic gambler who is tasked with organizing the "Oldest Established Permanent Floating Crap Game in New York." However, he faces a significant hurdle: he needs $1000 to secure the...

Direction Anthony Asquith

Cast Michael Redgrave · John Mills · Rosamund John · Douglass Montgomery

Synopsis The Way to the Stars (1945) presents a vivid portrayal of life on a British bomber base and the neighboring towns, spanning from the early days of the Battle of Britain to the arrival of American forces, who join in...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Jean Simmons · John Forsythe · Lloyd Bridges · Teresa Wright

Synopsis The Happy Ending (1969) explores the complexities of middle age through the lens of Mary Wilson (Jean Simmons), an American housewife who has decided to leave her ordinary life behind. Mary is convinced that there is more to existence than...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Jean Simmons · Dan O'Herlihy · Rhonda Fleming · Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Synopsis Home Before Dark (1958) is a gripping psychological drama directed by Mervyn LeRoy, centering around Charlotte (Jean Simmons), a woman on the path to recovery from a mental health crisis. After leaving the safety of a psychiatric facility, Charlotte finds...

Direction Terence Fisher · Antony Darnborough

Cast Jean Simmons · Dirk Bogarde · David Tomlinson · Marcel Poncin

Synopsis So Long at the Fair (1950) follows a young British woman (Jean Simmons) who travels to the 1889 Paris Exposition with her sibling. Upon waking up the next morning, she discovers her brother has vanished without a trace. The hotel...

Direction Henry King

Cast Rock Hudson · Jean Simmons · Dorothy McGuire · Claude Rains

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Jean Simmons · Victor Mature · Edmund Purdom · Gene Tierney

Synopsis The Egyptian (1954) follows the life of Sinuhe, an impoverished orphan who rises to become a distinguished physician in the 18th dynasty of Egypt. Alongside his companion Horemheb, Sinuhe is chosen to serve the newly crowned Pharaoh. The narrative unfolds...

Direction Stanley Donen

Cast Cary Grant · Deborah Kerr · Robert Mitchum · Jean Simmons

Synopsis The Grass is Greener (1960) follows the story of American millionaire Charles Delacro (Robert Mitchum), who inadvertently causes chaos when he enters the private living space of Victor (Cary Grant) and Hilary (Deborah Kerr), an English aristocratic couple who offer...

Direction George Sidney

Cast Jean Simmons · Stewart Granger · Deborah Kerr · Charles Laughton

Synopsis Young Bess (1953) follows the early life of the future Queen Elizabeth I, delving into her experiences before ascending to the throne of England. The narrative is filled with courtly intrigues and political maneuvering, as well as the emotional turmoil...

Direction Henry Koster

Cast Richard Burton · Jean Simmons · Victor Mature · Michael Rennie

Synopsis The Robe (1953) follows the journey of Marcellus, a Roman tribune during the time of Jesus Christ. Tasked with overseeing the crucifixion, Marcellus, under the influence of alcohol, claims Jesus' humble robe as a prize. Haunted by vivid nightmares and...

Direction Robert Wise

Cast Jean Simmons · Joan Fontaine · Paul Newman · Piper Laurie

Synopsis Until They Sail (1957) unfolds in New Zealand during World War II, focusing on the Leslie sisters—Barbara, Anne, Evelyn, and Delia—who find themselves entangled in romantic relationships with Allied sailors. The narrative begins in a Wellington courtroom, where Barbara recalls...