Cast: Karl Malden

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Marlon Brando · Eva Marie Saint · Karl Malden · Lee J. Cobb

Synopsis On the Waterfront (1954) follows the journey of Terry Malloy, portrayed by Marlon Brando, a former boxer navigating the treacherous waters of union corruption on the New York docks. Malloy's path to redemption leads him to the witness stand, where...

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Vivien Leigh · Marlon Brando · Kim Hunter · Karl Malden

Synopsis A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) follows the story of Blanche DuBois, a fragile and troubled woman who seeks solace in New Orleans with her younger sister Stella after the tragic suicide of her husband. Stella's husband, the rough and aggressive...

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 Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Montgomery Clift · Anne Baxter · Karl Malden · Brian Aherne

Synopsis I Confess (1953) follows the story of Otto Kellar and his wife Alma, who serve as caretaker and housekeeper at a Catholic church in Quebec. During a botched robbery at a residence where Otto occasionally works as a gardener, he...

Direction Henry King

Cast Gregory Peck · Helen Westcott · Millard Mitchell · Jean Parker

Synopsis The Gunfighter (1950) follows the tale of a seasoned gunslinger, Jimmy Ringo, who enters an unfamiliar town and is instantly identified. Children crowd the saloon windows to catch a glimpse of the notorious figure, while locals whisper about his past...

Direction Leslie Greif · Mimi Freedman

Cast Marlon Brando · Robert Duvall · Martin Scorsese · Al Pacino

Synopsis Brando (TV) (2007) delves into the life and career of the legendary Marlon Brando, offering a fresh perspective on the iconic actor. This documentary explores Brando's distinctive voice, striking appearance, and eccentric personality, while also delving into the intricate inner...

Direction Delmer Daves

Cast Gary Cooper · Maria Schell · Karl Malden · Ben Piazza

Synopsis The Hanging Tree (1959) follows the story of a enigmatic frontier physician, Joe Frail, portrayed by Gary Cooper. When a visually impaired and unwell Swiss woman, Elizabeth Mahler, is entrusted to his care, Frail not only tends to her medical...

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 Henry Hathaway

Cast Victor Mature · Richard Widmark · Brian Donlevy · Coleen Gray

Synopsis Kiss of Death (1947) follows the story of Nick Bianco, a petty criminal who, along with three accomplices, attempts to rob a high-end jewelry store. After being shot and apprehended, District Attorney Louis D'Angelo offers Bianco a deal to reduce...

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast George C. Scott · Karl Malden · Stephen Young · Michael Bates

Synopsis Patton (1970) delves into the life of the iconic World War II field general, George S. Patton, portrayed by George C. Scott. The film explores Patton's multifaceted personality, from his poetic inclinations to his daring acts, such as shooting at...

Direction John Ford

Cast Richard Widmark · Carroll Baker · Karl Malden · Sal Mineo

Synopsis Cheyenne Autumn (1964) follows the journey of a group of Cheyenne Indians who, driven by desperation, escape their miserable conditions on an Oklahoma reservation to embark on a quest to reclaim their ancestral lands near the Yellowstone River in Wyoming....

Direction Norman Jewison

Cast Steve McQueen · Edward G. Robinson · Karl Malden · Tuesday Weld

Synopsis The Cincinnati Kid (1965) follows the journey of a young and ambitious card player, known as the Cincinnati Kid, who seeks to prove his mettle by challenging a seasoned and respected player for the title of "The Man." The story...

Direction Marlon Brando

Cast Marlon Brando · Karl Malden · Pina Pellicer · Katy Jurado

Synopsis One-Eyed Jacks (1961) is the sole directorial venture of Marlon Brando, set in the Old West of 1880. Brando portrays Kid Rio, a bank robber who, alongside his accomplice Dad Longworth (Karl Malden), is apprehended during a heist at a...

Direction Paul Henreid

Cast Bette Davis · Karl Malden · Peter Lawford · Phil Carey

Synopsis Dead Ringer (1964) follows the tale of a ruthless and affluent woman who meets her demise at the hands of her vengeful twin sister. The twin, driven by a desire for retribution, takes on the identity of the deceased, seamlessly...

Direction Henry Hathaway · John Ford · George Marshall · Richard Thorpe

Cast Carroll Baker · James Stewart · Debbie Reynolds · Gregory Peck

Synopsis How the West Was Won (1962) chronicles the dramatic journey of the Prescott and Rawlings families as they traverse the American frontier from the 1830s to the 1880s. Their odyssey begins with a voyage along the Erie Canal, followed by...

Direction King Vidor

Cast Jennifer Jones · Charlton Heston · Karl Malden · Josephine Hutchinson

Synopsis Ruby Gentry (1952) follows the tale of a captivating yet impoverished young woman who enters into a marriage of convenience with a wealthy man, despite her heart belonging to someone else. The narrative delves into themes of love, wealth, and...

Direction Karl Malden

Cast Richard Widmark · Richard Basehart · Dolores Michaels · June Lockhart

Synopsis Time Limit (1957) follows the story of a dedicated military investigator, Colonel Edwards, who is tasked with a complex case involving Major Cargill. Cargill, a Korean War prisoner of war, stands accused of treason. Despite Cargill's admission of guilt and...

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Carroll Baker · Karl Malden · Eli Wallach · Mildred Dunnock

Synopsis Baby Doll (1956) centers around Baby Doll Meighan, a charming yet naive young woman from the South who, at 17, still resides in a crib and has a habit of thumb-sucking. She has been married for two years to Archie...

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Dana Andrews · Jane Wyatt · Lee J. Cobb · Arthur Kennedy

Synopsis Boomerang! (1947) unfolds in a tranquil Connecticut town, where a benevolent priest meets a tragic end while standing at a street corner. The community is shaken and calls for swift justice from law enforcement. Every witness points to John Waldron,...

Direction Quinn Martin · Virgil W. Vogel · Walter Grauman · William Hale

Cast Karl Malden · Michael Douglas · Richard Hatch · Darleen Carr

Synopsis The Streets of San Francisco (TV Series) (1972) aired from 1972 to 1977, spanning 5 seasons and 120 episodes. The show follows two undercover homicide detectives, Lt. Mike Stone and Inspector Steve Keller, as they navigate the urban landscape of...