Cast: John Forsythe

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


In Cold Blood

1967 · Movie · 134 min. · United States

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Robert Blake · Scott Wilson · John Forsythe · Paul Stewart

Synopsis In Cold Blood (1967) follows the chilling true story of two young men whose individual ineptitude transforms into a deadly partnership. Driven by a desire for wealth, they target a prosperous farmer's residence, only to discover a meager amount of...

7.7

7K votes

7.7

7K votes

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Alfred Hitchcock · John Forsythe · Kent Smith · Evans Evans

Synopsis The Alfred Hitchcock Hour: I Saw the Whole Thing (TV) (1962) follows the story of Michael Barnes, a mystery writer who finds himself in a dire situation after being accused of causing a fatal motorcycle accident. The reliability of the...

7.2

184 votes

7.2

184 votes

Direction John Sturges

Cast William Holden · Eleanor Parker · John Forsythe · William Demarest

Synopsis Escape From Fort Bravo (1953) follows the story of a stern Union captain who is infamous for his unyielding approach to managing the prisoners at his fort. His reputation is built on his ability to recapture every convict who attempts...

7.0

3K votes

7.0

3K votes

...And Justice for All

1979 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Norman Jewison

Cast Al Pacino · Jack Warden · John Forsythe · Lee Strasberg

Synopsis ...And Justice for All (1979) follows Arthur Kirkland, a dedicated defense lawyer in Baltimore, who is deeply committed to his clients and regularly visits his elderly grandfather, who funded his law education. Arthur's life is fraught with challenges: two of...

6.6

3K votes

6.6

3K votes

Destination Tokyo

1943 · Movie · 135 min. · United States

Direction Delmer Daves

Cast Cary Grant · John Garfield · Alan Hale · John Ridgely

Synopsis Destination Tokyo (1943) follows the journey of a United States Navy submarine crew tasked with a covert operation in the waters of Japan. The film delves into the challenges and dangers faced by the crew as they navigate enemy territory...

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6.6

921 votes

6.6

921 votes

Direction Robert Stevens

Cast John Forsythe · Cloris Leachman · Warren Stevens · George Macready

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Premonition (TV) (1955) follows the story of Kim Stanger, a musician who comes back to his hometown, only to be haunted by an unsettling feeling that something is amiss. His friends and family seem uneasy about his...

6.6

158 votes

6.6

158 votes

The Happy Ending

1969 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

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...

6.6

328 votes

6.6

328 votes

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Edmund Gwenn · John Forsythe · Shirley MacLaine · Mildred Natwick

Synopsis The Trouble With Harry (1955) follows a young boy named Arnie who, while exploring the woods of Vermont, stumbles upon a series of ominous threats and gunshots. Upon investigating, he discovers the lifeless body of Harry Worp, leading him to...

6.6

7K votes

6.6

7K votes

Madame X

1966 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction David Lowell Rich

Cast Lana Turner · John Forsythe · Ricardo Montalban · Burgess Meredith

Synopsis Madame X (1966) centers around a woman married to a prosperous socialite who faces a tragic turn of events when a man she had been romantically involved with dies accidentally. To shield her husband and their infant child from scandal,...

6.6

383 votes

6.6

383 votes

The Captive City

1952 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Robert Wise

Cast John Forsythe · Joan Camden · Harold J. Kennedy · Martin Milner

Synopsis The Captive City (1952) follows the journey of a tenacious journalist working in a modest town who delves into the murky underworld of a local gambling ring. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a tangled web of organized crime that...

6.5

215 votes

6.5

215 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

The Glass Web

1953 · Movie · 81 min. · United States

Direction Jack Arnold

Cast Edward G. Robinson · John Forsythe · Kathleen Hughes · Marcia Henderson

Synopsis The Glass Web (1953) centers around a captivating yet ruthless television star who employs her charm and cunning to manipulate the men in her life. Through a web of seduction and deceit, she blackmails her victims, pushing them to the...

6.2

43 votes

6.2

43 votes

Scrooged

1988 · Movie · 101 min. · United States

Direction Richard Donner

Cast Bill Murray · Robert Mitchum · Karen Allen · John Forsythe

Synopsis Scrooged (1988) presents a contemporary retelling of Charles Dickens' timeless story, featuring Bill Murray as Frank Cross, a ruthless and ambitious television executive. After his production of "A Christmas Carol" flops, Frank callously dismisses his staff. Similar to the original...

5.9

11K votes

5.9

11K votes

Direction Ivan Goff · Ben Roberts · Allen Baron · Dennis Donnelly

Cast Farrah Fawcett · Jaclyn Smith · Kate Jackson · Cheryl Ladd

Synopsis Charlie's Angels (TV Series) (1976) aired from 1976 to 1981, spanning 5 seasons and 110 episodes. The story begins with Jill, Sabrina, and Kelly, three talented police officers who found their abilities underutilized in mundane tasks like answering phones and...

5.3

4K votes

5.3

4K votes

Direction Norman Krasna

Cast Olivia de Havilland · John Forsythe · Myrna Loy · Adolphe Menjou

Synopsis The Ambassador's Daughter (1956) follows the story of Joan Fisk, the daughter of the American ambassador to France, who finds her life of social engagements with the wives of visiting VIPs monotonous. Seeking excitement, she embarks on a daring experiment...

5.3

60 votes

5.3

60 votes

Dynasty (TV Series)

1981 · Series · 45 min. · United States

Direction Richard Shapiro · Esther Shapiro · Irving J. Moore · Don Medford

Cast John Forsythe · Linda Evans · Joan Collins · Gordon Thomson

Synopsis Dynasty (TV Series) (1981) is a captivating drama series that aired from 1981 to 1989, spanning 9 seasons and 220 episodes. The narrative revolves around the affluent Denver family deeply entrenched in the oil industry. At the helm is Blake...

4.9

4K votes

4.9

4K votes

Direction Richard Shapiro · Esther Shapiro · Robert Pollock · Eileen Pollock

Cast Charlton Heston · Barbara Stanwyck · Ricardo Montalban · Maxwell Caulfield

Synopsis The Colbys - Dynasty II: The Colbys (TV Series) (1985) is a captivating television series that aired from 1985 to 1987, spanning two seasons and 49 episodes. As a spin-off of the popular series "Dynasty," it introduces viewers to the...

4.8

2K votes

4.8

2K votes

Charlie's Angels

2000 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction McG

Cast Cameron Diaz · Drew Barrymore · Lucy Liu · Bill Murray

Synopsis Charlie's Angels (2000) follows the thrilling adventures of three elite private investigators, Natalie (Diaz), Dylan (Barrymore), and Alex (Liu), who are employed by the enigmatic Charlie. This action-packed film is a modern take on the beloved television series, featuring a...

3.9

32K votes

3.9

32K votes

Direction McG

Cast Cameron Diaz · Drew Barrymore · Lucy Liu · Demi Moore

Synopsis Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) follows the thrilling escapades of three skilled investigative agents—played by Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu—who are employed by the renowned Charles Townsend Detective Agency. In this installment, the trio is tasked with solving...

3.5

22K votes

3.5

22K votes