Cast: Leon Askin
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Leon Askin. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 49
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
Karl May
1974 · Movie · 187 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)
Direction Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Cast Helmut Käutner · Kristina Söderbaum · Käthe Gold · Attila Hörbiger
7.0
25 votes
7.0
25 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
Sherlock Holmes and the Deadly Necklace
1962 · Movie · 87 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)
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
Assignment: Paris
1952 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
Direction Robert Parrish · Phil Karlson
Cast Dana Andrews · Märta Torén · George Sanders · Audrey Totter
5.2
74 votes
5.2
74 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
Direction Ralph Levy
Cast Doris Day · Rod Taylor · Hermione Baddeley · Sergio Fantoni
4.9
139 votes
4.9
139 votes
Desert Legion
1953 · Movie · 86 min. · United States
Direction Joseph Pevney
Cast Alan Ladd · Richard Conte · Arlene Dahl · Akim Tamiroff
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