Cast: Leon Askin

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


One, Two, Three

1961 · Movie · 108 min. · United States

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast James Cagney · Pamela Tiffin · Horst Buchholz · Arlene Francis

Synopsis One, Two, Three (1961) is a hilarious farce set in the heart of West Berlin during the Cold War era. The story revolves around a high-stakes mission assigned to a Coca-Cola executive, who is tasked with preventing his American boss's...

8.2

26K votes

8.2

26K votes

Hogan's Heroes (TV Series)

1965 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Bernard Fein · Albert S. Ruddy Production · Gene Reynolds · Edward H. Feldman

Cast Bob Crane · Werner Klemperer · John Banner · Robert Clary

Synopsis Hogan's Heroes (TV Series) (1965) is a comedic television show that aired from 1965 to 1971. The series follows the adventures of Colonel Robert Hogan, who commands a group of Allied prisoners of war held in a German camp during...

6.7

57 votes

6.7

57 votes

What Did you Do in the War, Daddy?

1966 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction Blake Edwards

Cast James Coburn · Aldo Ray · Dick Shawn · Sergio Fantoni

Synopsis What Did you Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) follows the story of a meticulous Captain who receives orders to seize a crucial village in Italy during World War II. The Italian soldiers, however, are eager to surrender but request...

6.6

960 votes

6.6

960 votes

Hammersmith Is Out

1972 · Movie · 108 min. · United States

Direction Peter Ustinov

Cast Elizabeth Taylor · Richard Burton · Peter Ustinov · Beau Bridges

Synopsis Hammersmith Is Out (1972) presents a quirky and unconventional take on the Faust legend, blending comedy and surreal elements. The story revolves around Sir Richard, a mental patient known as "Hammersmith," who strikes a deal with orderly Bridges, promising him...

6.3

59 votes

6.3

59 votes

Knock on Wood

1954 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction Melvin Frank · Norman Panama

Cast Danny Kaye · Mai Zetterling · Torin Thatcher · David Burns

Synopsis Knock on Wood (1954) follows the story of a ventriloquist named Jerry Morgan, who faces a recurring issue in his love life. Whenever a relationship progresses to the point of discussing marriage, his doll, Clarence, exhibits jealousy and hostility, causing...

6.2

94 votes

6.2

94 votes

China Venture

1953 · Movie · 83 min. · United States

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Edmond O'Brien · Barry Sullivan · Jocelyn Brando · Leo Gordon

Synopsis China Venture (1953) follows the perilous journey of an American patrol unit dispatched to the Japanese-occupied southern regions of China during World War II. Their critical mission is to liberate a captive held by Chinese guerrilla forces, navigating the treacherous...

5.9

25 votes

5.9

25 votes

Guns for San Sebastian

1968 · Movie · 115 min. · France

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Anthony Quinn · Charles Bronson · Anjanette Comer · Sam Jaffe

Synopsis Guns for San Sebastian (1968) follows the journey of Leon Alastray, portrayed by Anthony Quinn, an outlaw who finds refuge with Father John, played by Sam Jaffe. Alastray accompanies Father John to the isolated village of San Sebastian, where the...

5.7

526 votes

5.7

526 votes

Direction Terence Fisher · Frank Winterstein

Cast Christopher Lee · Hans Söhnker · Senta Berger · Thorley Walters

Synopsis Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace (1962) follows the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. Watson as they embark on a thrilling adventure to unravel the mystery surrounding the theft of Cleopatra's priceless necklace. Recently unearthed by...

5.7

316 votes

5.7

316 votes

The Secret of the Incas

1954 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Jerry Hopper

Cast Charlton Heston · Robert Young · Nicole Maurey · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis The Secret of the Incas (1954) follows the thrilling tale of an ancient Inca prophecy that foretells the resurrection of the Inca Empire upon the return of a stolen gold and jeweled starburst from the Temple of the Sun. The...

5.6

561 votes

5.6

561 votes

South Sea Woman

1953 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Arthur Lubin

Cast Burt Lancaster · Virginia Mayo · Chuck Connors · Arthur Shields

Synopsis South Sea Woman (1953) follows the trial of Marine Sergeant James O'Hearn at the San Diego Marine base, where he faces serious charges including desertion, theft, scandalous conduct, and destruction of property during wartime. O'Hearn remains silent, neither testifying nor...

5.6

81 votes

5.6

81 votes

Valley of the Kings

1954 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Robert Pirosh

Cast Robert Taylor · Eleanor Parker · Carlos Thompson · Kurt Kasznar

Synopsis Valley of the Kings (1954) follows the journey of a seasoned archaeologist, Mark Brandon, who is on a mission to uncover ancient tombs in Egypt. His path crosses with the enchanting Ann Mercedes, who persuades him to assist her in...

5.6

226 votes

5.6

226 votes

Road to Bali

1952 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Hal Walker

Cast Bing Crosby · Bob Hope · Dorothy Lamour · Murvyn Vye

Synopsis Road to Bali (1952) follows two talented performers who hastily depart from Melbourne to escape a series of marriage proposals. Seeking adventure, they take up jobs as divers, which leads them to a picturesque island en route to Bali. Here,...

5.1

133 votes

5.1

133 votes

Do Not Disturb

1965 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

4.9

139 votes

4.9

139 votes

Desert Legion

1953 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

4.8

119 votes

4.8

119 votes

Genesis II (TV)

1973 · Movie · 74 min. · United States

Direction John Llewellyn Moxey

Cast Alex Cord · Mariette Hartley · Ted Cassidy · Percy Rodrigues

Synopsis Genesis II (TV) (1973) follows the journey of a scientist who, after being cryogenically frozen, awakens to a world vastly different from his own. He discovers a future where society has regressed to a more primitive state, presenting him with...

4.7

34 votes

4.7

34 votes

A Fine Pair

1968 · Movie · 108 min. · Italy

Direction Francesco Maselli

Cast Rock Hudson · Claudia Cardinale · Leon Askin · Walter Giller

Synopsis A Fine Pair (1968) follows the story of a seasoned detective who finds himself entangled with the alluring daughter of a long-time acquaintance. As their relationship deepens, the detective uncovers the daughter's secret life as a skilled jewel thief. This...

4.6

85 votes

4.6

85 votes

Double Trouble

1967 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Elvis Presley · Annette Day · John Williams · Yvonne Romain

Synopsis Double Trouble (1967) follows the journey of a talented singer, Gut Lambert, as he embarks on a European tour. Throughout his travels, he finds himself in the midst of a whirlwind of intrigue and danger. Two alluring women, a pair...

4.5

81 votes

4.5

81 votes

Frightmare

1982 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Norman Thaddeus Vane

Cast Ferdy Mayne · Luca Bercovici · Nita Talbot · Leon Askin

Synopsis Frightmare (1982) follows a group of ambitious drama students who, in a misguided attempt to honor their beloved horror icon, decide to exhume his corpse from its resting place for a macabre celebration. Unbeknownst to them, this desecration unleashes a...

4.0

31 votes

4.0

31 votes