Cast: Rip Torn

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Andy Griffith · Patricia Neal · Lee Remick · Anthony Franciosa

Synopsis A Face in the Crowd (1957) follows the story of a woman working in radio who discovers a charismatic folk singer with a knack for captivating audiences. Through her efforts, she transforms this humble drifter into a media sensation, propelling...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Paul Newman · Geraldine Page · Ed Begley · Shirley Knight

Synopsis Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) follows the story of Chance Wayne, portrayed by Paul Newman, a charming and ambitious man who has left his small-town roots behind to pursue stardom in Hollywood. Alongside him is Alexandra Del Lago, a faded...

Direction Michael Mann

Cast Al Pacino · Russell Crowe · Christopher Plummer · Diane Venora

Synopsis The Insider (1999) follows the gripping narrative inspired by the article "The Man Who Knew Too Much," centering around Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), a prominent scientist who faces termination from the Brown & Williamson tobacco company due to his objections...

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 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 Tina Fey · Don Scardino · Beth McCarthy-Miller · Gail Mancuso

Cast Tina Fey · Alec Baldwin · Tracy Morgan · Jane Krakowski

Synopsis 30 Rock (TV Series) (2006) is a critically acclaimed workplace comedy that aired from 2006 to 2013, spanning 7 seasons and 138 episodes. Created by and starring Emmy Award winner Tina Fey, the series delves into the chaotic world behind...

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 Jack Hofsiss

Cast Jessica Lange · Tommy Lee Jones · Rip Torn · Kim Stanley

Synopsis Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (TV) (1984) delves into the intricate dynamics of a prosperous Mississippi family, where tensions run high and hidden agendas lurk beneath the surface. The narrative unfolds as various family members grapple with their own...

Direction Larry Cohen

Cast Broderick Crawford · James Wainwright · Michael Parks · José Ferrer

Synopsis The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977) delves into the life and controversial methods of J. Edgar Hoover, the long-serving director of the FBI. The film explores how Hoover amassed an extensive collection of personal and often compromising information...

Direction Larry Sanders · Dennis Klein · Todd Holland · Ken Kwapis

Cast Garry Shandling · Jeffrey Tambor · Rip Torn · Wallace Langham

Synopsis The Larry Sanders Show (TV Series) (1992) is a comedic television series that aired from August 1992 to May 1998 on HBO in the United States. The show features Garry Shandling as the self-absorbed and anxious talk show host Larry...

Direction Michael Crichton

Cast Michael Douglas · Geneviève Bujold · Richard Widmark · Ed Harris

Synopsis Coma (1978) unfolds a chilling tale of medical mystery and intrigue at Boston General Hospital. Dr. Susan Wheeler, portrayed by Genevieve Bujold, becomes alarmed when her friend Nancy undergoes a routine procedure and inexplicably falls into a coma. Wheeler's investigation...

Direction Vincent McEveety

Cast Peter Falk · Rip Torn · Jamie Rose · Gary Kroeger

Synopsis Columbo: Death Hits the Jackpot (TV) (1991) follows the story of Freddy, a struggling photographer on the brink of divorce, who unexpectedly wins a staggering $30 million in the lottery. To avoid sharing the winnings with his soon-to-be ex-wife, Freddy...

Direction David Lowell Rich · Arthur Hiller · Tom Gries · George Sherman

Cast Martin Milner · George Maharis · Glenn Corbett · Elizabeth MacRae

Synopsis Route 66 (TV Series) (1960) follows the adventures of two young men as they traverse the United States in a Corvette sports car. The series aired weekly on CBS from 1960 to 1964. Martin Milner portrayed Tod Stiles, while George...

Direction Jean-Luc Godard · D.A. Pennebaker

Cast Marty Balin · Amiri Baraka · Carol Bellamy · Eldridge Cleaver

Direction Curtis Hanson

Cast Michael Douglas · Tobey Maguire · Frances McDormand · Katie Holmes

Synopsis Wonder Boys (2000) follows the chaotic life of Grady Tripp, a Carnegie Mellon professor who finds himself in a whirlwind of personal and professional crises. On a particularly tumultuous day, his third wife departs, his literary agent arrives to demand...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Jeffrey Hunter · Hurd Hatfield · Siobhan McKenna · Robert Ryan

Synopsis King of Kings (1961) presents a grand narrative of Jesus Christ's journey and the profound impact of his lessons on the people who encountered him. This cinematic masterpiece delves into the life of Jesus, from his humble beginnings to his...

Direction Barry Sonnenfeld

Cast Tommy Lee Jones · Will Smith · Linda Fiorentino · Vincent D'Onofrio

Synopsis Men in Black (MIB) (1997) follows NYPD officer James Edwards III, who encounters a bizarre suspect with two sets of eyes and an unusual weapon during a chase. After the incident, he is approached by a mysterious agent named K,...

Direction Andrew V. McLaglen

Cast Stacy Keach · John Hammond · Lloyd Bridges · Rory Calhoun

Synopsis The Blue and the Gray (TV Miniseries) (1982) follows the intertwined lives of two families, the Geysers and the Hales, during the tumultuous period leading up to and including the American Civil War. The Geysers, residing in Charlottesville, Virginia, are...

Direction Walter Hill

Cast Nick Nolte · Powers Boothe · Michael Ironside · Maria Conchita Alonso

Synopsis Extreme Prejudice (1987) follows the intense rivalry between a dedicated Texas Ranger and a formidable narcotics kingpin. Once close friends during their youth, their paths have diverged dramatically, leading them to stand on opposing sides of the law. The Ranger,...

Direction Martin Ritt

Cast Mary Steenburgen · Rip Torn · Peter Coyote · Dana Hill

Synopsis Cross Creek (1983) is set in 1928 in the isolated and rugged landscape of Central Florida. The story follows Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, a Northern-born journalist and aspiring fiction writer who leaves behind her comfortable life to immerse herself in the...