Cast: James Mason

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Cary Grant · Eva Marie Saint · James Mason · Martin Landau

Synopsis North by Northwest (1959) follows the thrilling escapades of Roger Thornhill, portrayed by Cary Grant, who inadvertently becomes entangled in a web of espionage and deception. When Thornhill is mistaken for a government agent, he is framed for a crime...

Direction Kevin Brownlow · David Gill

Cast James Mason · Viola Dana · Byron Haskin · Colleen Moore

Synopsis Hollywood: A Celebration of the American Silent Film (TV Miniseries) (1980) is an exhaustive exploration of the American silent film era, offering an in-depth look at the industry's origins, its golden age, and its enduring legacy. This miniseries delves into...

Direction Kevin Brownlow · David Gill

Cast James Mason · Jackie Coogan · Georgia Hale · Lita Grey

Direction Stanley Kubrick

Cast James Mason · Sue Lyon · Shelley Winters · Peter Sellers

Synopsis Lolita (1962) is a provocative cinematic exploration of forbidden desires and societal taboos, directed by the visionary Stanley Kubrick. The narrative unfolds as the refined academic Humbert Humbert (James Mason) settles in the quaint town of Ramsdale, New Hampshire, where...

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast James Mason · Danielle Darrieux · Michael Rennie · Walter Hampden

Synopsis 5 Fingers (1952) unfolds a gripping tale of intrigue and betrayal set against the backdrop of World War II in neutral Turkey. The film follows the cunning and articulate James Mason as Ulysses Diello, a valet serving the British ambassador....

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Marlon Brando · Louis Calhern · Deborah Kerr · James Mason

Synopsis Julius Caesar (1953) unfolds the epic tale of ancient Rome, where ambition and envy collide in Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s cinematic interpretation of William Shakespeare’s renowned play. The narrative revolves around Cassius (John Gielgud), who, consumed by jealousy over the adoration...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Paul Newman · Charlotte Rampling · Jack Warden · James Mason

Synopsis The Verdict (1982) is a gripping courtroom drama directed by Sidney Lumet, featuring Paul Newman as Frank Galvin, a once-promising lawyer whose career has been derailed by alcoholism. Galvin's life takes a turn when his colleague, Mickey Morrissey (Jack Warden),...

Direction Sam Peckinpah

Cast James Coburn · James Mason · Maximilian Schell · David Warner

Synopsis Cross of Iron (1977) is a unique war film directed by Sam Peckinpah, offering a grim portrayal of German soldiers' struggles on the Eastern Front during World War II. The narrative centers around Sergeant Steiner (James Coburn), a highly regarded...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Judy Garland · James Mason · Jack Carson · Charles Bickford

Synopsis A Star Is Born (1954) follows the story of Norman Maine, a once-renowned actor whose fame is fading. One evening, he accidentally interrupts the performance of aspiring singer Esther Blodgett. Their initial encounter leads to a blossoming friendship that eventually...

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast James Mason · Joan Bennett · Geraldine Brooks · Henry O'Neill

Synopsis The Reckless Moment (1949) follows the harrowing tale of Lucia Harper, who, upon finding the lifeless body of her daughter Bea's paramour, impulsively conceals it, fearing Bea is the culprit. Enter Martin Donnelly, a cunning blackmailer sent by his accomplice...

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Kirk Douglas · James Mason · Paul Lukas · Peter Lorre

Synopsis 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) is set in the 1860s, where mysterious reports of a sea monster wreaking havoc on maritime vessels have caused widespread alarm. The United States government sends marine biologist Pierre Arronax to uncover the truth...

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast James Mason · Barbara Bel Geddes · Robert Ryan · Natalie Schafer

Synopsis Caught (1949) follows the journey of a young and ambitious model, Leonora Eames, portrayed by Bel Geddes, who ties the knot with the wealthy and eccentric Smith Ohlrig, played by Ryan. Ohlrig's motives for marriage are far from romantic, and...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Stewart Granger · James Mason · Deborah Kerr · Jane Greer

Synopsis The Prisoner of Zenda (1952) follows the tale of Rudolph Rassendyll (Stewart Granger), a British tourist exploring the Balkan nation of Ruritania. Locals and officials alike are struck by Rassendyll's uncanny resemblance to Prince Rudolph, who is set to be...

Direction Carol Reed

Cast James Mason · Robert Newton · Cyril Cusack · F.J. McCormick

Synopsis Odd Man Out (1947) follows Johnny McQueen, the head of a secretive Irish group, who has been taking refuge in the home of Kathleen and her mother while organizing a heist to secure funds for their cause. However, the robbery...

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Jennifer Jones · Louis Jourdan · Van Heflin · James Mason

Synopsis Madame Bovary (1949) follows the legal battle of renowned French author Gustave Flaubert, who faces charges for his allegedly scandalous novel. To defend his work, Flaubert recounts the narrative of the enchanting yet troubled Emma Bovary, whose extramarital affairs lead...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast James Mason · Barbara Rush · Walter Matthau · Robert F. Simon

Synopsis Bigger than Life (1956) follows the journey of Ed Avery, portrayed by James Mason, a dedicated schoolteacher in a small town during the 1950s. Struggling with financial strain and a severe illness, Avery discovers a miraculous experimental medication that alleviates...

Direction Franco Zeffirelli

Cast Robert Powell · Anne Bancroft · James Mason · Rod Steiger

Synopsis Jesus of Nazareth (TV Miniseries) (1977) is an extensive, six-hour-plus television adaptation that delves deeply into the life of Jesus. The first hour is dedicated to the narrative of his birth, setting a detailed and immersive tone for the rest...

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast Gregory Peck · Laurence Olivier · James Mason · Lilli Palmer

Synopsis The Boys From Brazil (1978) follows the gripping tale of a dedicated Nazi-hunter, portrayed by Laurence Olivier, who stumbles upon a sinister plot involving a notorious war criminal, played by Gregory Peck. The film delves into the chilling scheme to...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · James Mason · Ava Gardner · Van Heflin

Direction Stuart Cooper

Cast Neil Dickson · Amanda Pays · Diane Venora · Denis Quilley