Cast: Lorne Greene

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


Roots (TV Miniseries)

1977 · Series · 573 min. · United States

Direction Marvin J. Chomsky · John Erman · David Greene · Gilbert Moses

Cast Todd Bridges · Robert Reed · John Amos · Madge Sinclair

Synopsis Roots (TV Miniseries) (1977) chronicles the harrowing journey of Kunta Kinte (LeVar Burton), a young man forcibly taken from his African homeland in the 18th century and subjected to the brutal conditions of slavery in America. This epic tale spans...

7.3

3K votes

7.3

3K votes

Police Squad! (TV Series)

1982 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction David Zucker · Jim Abrahams · Jerry Zucker · Joe Dante

Cast Leslie Nielsen · Alan North · Rex Hamilton · Ed Williams

Synopsis Police Squad! (TV Series) (1982) is a comedic series that parodies classic police dramas, filled with visual gags and unexpected twists. The show's six episodes served as the foundation for the highly successful "Naked Gun" film franchise.

7.2

595 votes

7.2

595 votes

Peyton Place

1957 · Movie · 162 min. · United States

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Lana Turner · Lee Philips · Lloyd Nolan · Arthur Kennedy

Synopsis Peyton Place (1957) unfolds in a quaint New England hamlet where tranquility masks a web of intense emotions, hidden desires, and moral corruption. Allison, a gifted and attractive high school student with literary aspirations, grapples with her overbearing and emotionally...

6.8

765 votes

6.8

765 votes

Autumn Leaves

1956 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Robert Aldrich

Cast Joan Crawford · Cliff Robertson · Vera Miles · Lorne Greene

Synopsis Autumn Leaves (1956) tells the story of Milly, an elderly woman who finds companionship and love with Burt Hanson, a significantly younger man. However, their marital bliss is short-lived as Milly uncovers Burt's hidden turmoil. Burt's mental stability has been...

6.7

422 votes

6.7

422 votes

Tight Spot

1955 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Phil Karlson

Cast Ginger Rogers · Edward G. Robinson · Brian Keith · Lucy Marlow

Synopsis Tight Spot (1955) follows the story of Sherry Conley, a hardened and disillusioned woman from a troubled family, who is transferred from prison to a hotel. There, the District Attorney attempts to persuade her to testify against a notorious mobster....

6.5

260 votes

6.5

260 votes

Mike Hammer (TV Series)

1956 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Boris Sagal · Richard Irving · William Witney · John English

Cast Darren McGavin · Bart Burns · Vito Scotti · Johnny Seven

Synopsis Mike Hammer (TV Series) (1956) follows the thrilling escapades of Mickey Spillane's iconic private investigator, Mike Hammer, over the course of 78 episodes from 1956 to 1959. Known for his tough demeanor and quick wit, Hammer navigates the gritty underworld...

6.5

28 votes

6.5

28 votes

The Trap

1959 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Norman Panama

Cast Richard Widmark · Lee J. Cobb · Tina Louise · Earl Holliman

Synopsis The Trap (1959) follows the journey of attorney Ralph Anderson as he ventures to the isolated desert town of Tula, acting on behalf of mob boss Victor Massonetti. Massonetti's goal is to secure the airstrip for his clandestine departure from...

6.4

76 votes

6.4

76 votes

Direction James Neilson

Cast John Qualen · Lorne Greene · Madge Kennedy · John Harmon

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Help Wanted (TV) (1956) follows the story of Mr. Crabtree, who is relieved to secure a new position. However, his gratitude quickly turns to bewilderment when his new boss assigns him a task that is far from...

6.4

70 votes

6.4

70 votes

Battlestar Galactica (TV Series)

1978 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Glen A. Larson · Donald P. Bellisario · Richard A. Colla · Vince Edwards

Cast Lorne Greene · Richard Hatch · Dirk Benedict · Herbert Jefferson Jr.

Synopsis Battlestar Galactica (TV Series) (1978) is a science fiction television series that aired from 1978 to 1979, consisting of 24 episodes. Set in a remote galaxy, the narrative revolves around twelve planets inhabited by humans, collectively known as the Twelve...

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes

The Last of the Fast Guns

1958 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction George Sherman

Cast Jock Mahoney · Gilbert Roland · Linda Cristal · Eduard Franz

Synopsis The Last of the Fast Guns (1958) follows the journey of a seasoned gunfighter, Brad Ellison, who embarks on a quest to locate a missing individual in the rugged terrain of Mexico. Along the way, Ellison discovers that the world...

6.1

138 votes

6.1

138 votes

Direction Gordon Davidson · David Greene

Cast Ben Gazzara · Lorne Greene · Frances Lee McCain · Lawrence Pressman

Synopsis The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald (TV Miniseries) (1977) delves into the enigmatic tale of the individual implicated in the assassination of John F. Kennedy, exploring the peculiar circumstances surrounding his alleged involvement and presenting a speculative narrative of what...

6.0

64 votes

6.0

64 votes

The Buccaneer

1958 · Movie · 119 min. · United States

Direction Anthony Quinn

Cast Yul Brynner · Claire Bloom · Charlton Heston · Charles Boyer

Synopsis The Buccaneer (1958) unfolds during the War of 1812 against Britain, where General Andrew Jackson faces a daunting challenge. With only 1,200 men, he must defend New Orleans against an impending British fleet of 60 ships and 16,000 soldiers. The...

5.9

334 votes

5.9

334 votes

Battlestar Galactica

1978 · Movie · 125 min. · United States

Direction Richard A. Colla

Cast Richard Hatch · Dirk Benedict · Lorne Greene · Herbert Jefferson Jr.

Synopsis Battlestar Galactica (1978) follows the remnants of humanity as they embark on a perilous journey across the cosmos. After the catastrophic annihilation of their home colonies, the survivors, led by the formidable Battlestar Galactica, form a ragtag fleet of refugees....

5.8

971 votes

5.8

971 votes

The Gift of Love

1958 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Jean Negulesco

Cast Lauren Bacall · Robert Stack · Evelyn Rudie · Lorne Greene

Synopsis The Gift of Love (1958) follows the story of a brilliant physicist named Bill Beck who finds love and marries Julie, a kind-hearted doctor's receptionist. Their life together is filled with joy for five years until Julie is diagnosed with...

5.6

90 votes

5.6

90 votes

Galactica 1980 (TV Series)

1980 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Glen A. Larson · Sidney Hayers · Barry Crane · Sigmund Neufeld Jr.

Cast Kent McCord · Barry Van Dyke · Robyn Douglass · Lorne Greene

Synopsis Galactica 1980 (TV Series) (1980) follows the journey of the surviving humans from the Battlestar Galactica, who, after three decades of wandering the cosmos, finally arrive at their long-awaited destination: Earth in the year 1980. However, Commander Adama and his...

5.5

157 votes

5.5

157 votes

Earthquake

1974 · Movie · 123 min. · United States

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Charlton Heston · Ava Gardner · George Kennedy · Geneviève Bujold

Synopsis Earthquake (1974) follows the intertwined lives of several individuals in Los Angeles whose paths converge amidst a backdrop of personal dramas and professional challenges. Construction engineer Stuart Graff is navigating a complex personal life, estranged from his possessive wife, Remy,...

5.5

3K votes

5.5

3K votes

Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack

1979 · Movie · 108 min. · United States

Direction Christian I. Nyby II · Vince Edwards

Cast Richard Hatch · Dirk Benedict · Lorne Greene · Herbert Jefferson Jr.

Synopsis Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack (1979) follows the Battlestar Galactica as it faces a critical fuel shortage. In a surprising turn of events, the fleet encounters the Battlestar Pegasus, which was presumed to be lost. The Pegasus, however, is not...

5.4

24 votes

5.4

24 votes

Bonanza (TV Series)

1959 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction David Dortort · William F. Claxton · Lewis Allen · Don McDougall

Cast Lorne Greene · Michael Landon · Dan Blocker · Pernell Roberts

Synopsis Bonanza (TV Series) (1959) is a classic Western television show that aired from 1959 to 1973, spanning 14 seasons and 430 episodes. Set in Nevada during the 1860s, the series follows the life of Ben Cartwright and his three sons—Adam,...

5.2

6K votes

5.2

6K votes

The Hard Man

1957 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction George Sherman

Cast Guy Madison · Valerie French · Lorne Greene · Barry Atwater

Synopsis The Hard Man (1957) follows the story of Steve Burden, a seasoned lawman who has been released from his duties due to his reputation for bringing in too many wanted men deceased. The aging Sheriff of El Solito seeks Steve's...

5.1

45 votes

5.1

45 votes