Cast: Neville Brand

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Burt Lancaster · Karl Malden · Neville Brand · Thelma Ritter

Synopsis Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) follows the compelling journey of Robert Stroud, portrayed by Burt Lancaster, a convicted murderer confined to the notorious Alcatraz prison. Stroud's life takes an unexpected turn when he nurses a sick bird that finds its way...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast William Holden · Don Taylor · Otto Preminger · Robert Strauss

Synopsis Stalag 17 (1953) unfolds during World War II, focusing on the intrigue and suspicion within a German prisoner-of-war camp, Stalag 17. The prisoners are baffled by the Germans' uncanny ability to thwart escape attempts. Recently, two prisoners failed to get...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Dana Andrews · Gene Tierney · Gary Merrill · Bert Freed

Synopsis Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) follows the story of a tenacious police officer, Mark Dixon, portrayed by Dan Andrews. Dixon is already under scrutiny from his superiors due to his aggressive methods when he inadvertently causes the death of a...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Henry Fonda · Anthony Perkins · Betsy Palmer · Michel Ray

Synopsis The Tin Star (1957) is a notable Western film directed by Anthony Mann, who sought to establish his individuality apart from his collaborations with James Stewart. The movie delves into the transformation of a seasoned lawman-turned-bounty hunter, portrayed by Henry...

Direction Richard Fleischer · Kinji Fukasaku · Toshio Masuda

Cast Martin Balsam · Sô Yamamura · Joseph Cotten · Tatsuya Mihashi

Synopsis Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) unfolds in 1941, as Japan and the United States find themselves at a diplomatic impasse, with negotiations underway at the Japanese embassy in Washington. Should these talks falter, Japan's military is secretly devising a plan for...

Direction Robert Aldrich

Cast Rock Hudson · Kirk Douglas · Dorothy Malone · Carol Lynley

Synopsis The Last Sunset (1961) follows Brendan O'Malley as he reaches the Mexican residence of his former lover, Belle Breckenridge, only to discover she is now wed to a man struggling with alcoholism and preparing for a cattle drive to Texas....

Direction Gordon Douglas

Cast James Cagney · Barbara Payton · Helena Carter · Ward Bond

Synopsis Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950) begins with a gripping courtroom scene, where the story unfolds through the testimonies of survivors. The narrative then shifts back in time to depict the daring and brutal prison escape of the unscrupulous criminal, Ralph Cotter....

Direction Robert Parrish

Cast Broderick Crawford · Betty Buehler · Richard Kiley · Otto Hulett

Synopsis The Mob (1951) follows the story of a tenacious police detective who, in a bold move, feigns a suspension from duty to infiltrate the criminal underworld. By going undercover, he aims to gather crucial evidence and dismantle a notorious gang...

Direction Walter Grauman · Stuart Rosenberg · Paul Wendkos · John Peyser

Cast Robert Stack · Nicholas Georgiade · Abel Fernandez · Paul Picerni

Synopsis The Untouchables (TV Series) (1959) follows the gripping narrative of Special Agent Eliot Ness and his handpicked squad of unyielding law enforcement officers as they confront the pervasive influence of organized crime in the bustling city of 1930s Chicago. Spanning...

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast Edmond O'Brien · Pamela Britton · Luther Adler · Beverly Garland

Synopsis D.O.A. (1949) follows the gripping tale of Frank Bigelow, a modest accountant from a small town who travels to San Francisco for a week of enjoyment before committing to his fiancée Paula. Upon waking up after a night out, Bigelow...

Direction Phil Karlson

Cast John Payne · Preston Foster · Lee Van Cleef · Coleen Gray

Synopsis Kansas City Confidential (1952) is a gritty, low-budget film noir directed by Phil Karlson. The story kicks off with a daring armored-car heist in Kansas City, masterminded by the ruthless and corrupt former police officer, Timothy Foster. Foster's audacious plan...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast William Holden · Edmond O'Brien · Alexis Smith · Tom Tully

Synopsis The Turning Point (1952) follows John Conroy, a determined district attorney on a mission to dismantle a powerful crime syndicate. The challenge intensifies as the mob's influence extends to numerous city officials, complicating Conroy's efforts. He receives support from Jerry...

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Neville Brand · Emile Meyer · Frank Faylen · Leo Gordon

Synopsis Riot in Cell Block 11 (1954) is a gripping film that delves into the harsh realities of prison life, inspired by the personal experiences of producer Walter Wanger. After serving a prison sentence for shooting a man he suspected of...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Robert Wagner · James Mason · Janet Leigh · Debra Paget

Synopsis Prince Valiant (1954) follows the adventures of the titular character, a valiant Scandinavian prince brought to life from the pages of cartoonist Hal Foster's comic strips. Directed by Henry Hathaway, the film stars Robert Wagner as the heroic Prince Valiant,...

Direction Gordon Douglas

Cast Gregory Peck · Barbara Payton · Ward Bond · Gig Young

Synopsis Only the Valiant (1951) follows the story of Capt. Richard Lance, portrayed by Gregory Peck, who is wrongfully blamed by his troops and his romantic interest for the demise of the cherished Lt. Holloway during an Indian massacre. Holloway, played...

Direction Phil Karlson

Cast Robert Stack · Keenan Wynn · Barbara Nichols · Pat Crowley

Synopsis The Scarface Mob (TV) (1959) follows the story of Special Agent Eliot Ness, portrayed by Robert Stack, who assembles a team of dedicated and incorruptible law enforcement officers known as The Untouchables. Their mission is to dismantle the criminal empire...

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Dana Andrews · Susan Hayward · Kent Smith · Lois Wheeler

Synopsis My Foolish Heart (1949) follows the narrative of Mary Jane, who returns to visit her old friend Eloise and Eloise's daughter Ramona after a prolonged separation. Eloise struggles with alcoholism and an unhappy marriage to Lew Wengler. As Eloise drifts...

Direction Robert Butler

Cast Neville Brand · George Takei

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: The Encounter (TV) (1964) follows a man named Fenton who is tidying up his attic when a Japanese gardener, Arthur Takamori, approaches him, offering to mow his lawn. Fenton, who served in the Pacific during World War...

Direction Henry Levin

Cast Jack Palance · Anthony Perkins · Neville Brand · Robert Middleton

Synopsis The Lonely Man (1957) follows the story of a seasoned gunfighter, Jacob Wade, who yearns to leave his violent past behind and reunite with his long-lost son. However, his aspirations for a peaceful life are thwarted when his former adversaries...

Direction Budd Boetticher

Cast Glenn Ford · Julie Adams · Hugh O´Brian · Chill Wills