Cast: Hugh Hurd

Direction John Cassavetes

Cast Lelia Goldoni · Ben Carruthers · Anthony Ray · Hugh Hurd

Synopsis Shadows (1959) follows the lives of three siblings navigating the vibrant yet challenging landscape of 1950s Manhattan. Benny, a charismatic but directionless hipster, drifts through the city's beat scene, often teetering on the edge of trouble. His sister Lelia, who...

Direction Nagisa Ôshima

Cast Rentarô Mikuni · Hugh Hurd · Jun Hamamura · Toshirô Ishidô

Synopsis The Catch (1961) is a compelling World War II drama directed by Nagisa Oshima that delves into the themes of prejudice and misunderstanding. The narrative revolves around an African American pilot who is shot down and subsequently held captive in...

Direction Daniel Mann

Cast Sidney Poitier · Abbey Lincoln · Beau Bridges · Nan Martin

Synopsis For Love of Ivy (1968) centers around a long-standing domestic arrangement where a black maid has been a constant presence in a white family's household for many years. When the maid announces her intention to pursue education and subsequently leave...

Direction Alexander Grasshoff

Cast Scott Schutzman Tiler · Mary Tanner Bailey · Seth Green · Tim Kazurinsky

Synopsis Billions for Boris (1984) follows the adventures of three young friends from New York City who stumble upon an extraordinary discovery. While attempting to repair a malfunctioning television set, they accidentally tune into broadcasts from the following day. This unexpected...