Cinematography: Robert Paynter
The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Robert Paynter. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.
Titles found: 28
An American Werewolf in London
1981 · Movie · 97 min. · United Kingdom
Direction John Landis
Cast David Naughton · Jenny Agutter · Griffin Dunne · John Woodvine
Synopsis An American Werewolf in London (1981) follows two American backpackers, David and Jack, as they trek through the English moors. After a terrifying wolf attack, David wakes in a London hospital, haunted by gruesome nightmares and visited by Jack's undead...
6.7
27K votes
6.7
27K votes
Little Shop of Horrors
1986 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
Direction Frank Oz
Cast Rick Moranis · Ellen Greene · Steve Martin · Vincent Gardenia
Synopsis Little Shop of Horrors (1986) follows Seymour, a down-on-his-luck florist working in a struggling shop on Skid Row. He discovers a mysterious, unusual plant that he names Audrey II, after his coworker and secret crush, Audrey. The plant attracts attention...
6.7
12K votes
6.7
12K votes
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
2006 · Movie · 115 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Richard Donner
Cast Christopher Reeve · Gene Hackman · Marlon Brando · Ned Beatty
Synopsis Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut is a 2006 American superhero film directed by Richard Donner. It is re-edited director's cut of the 1980 theatrical version of Superman II directed by Richard Lester and serves as an alternate sequel to...
6.5
3K votes
6.5
3K votes
Scorpio
1973 · Movie · 114 min. · United States
Direction Michael Winner
Cast Burt Lancaster · Alain Delon · Paul Scofield · John Colicos
Synopsis A CIA hit man is stalked by a former partner when the agency turns on him.
6.4
821 votes
6.4
821 votes
Lawman
1971 · Movie · 99 min. · United States
Direction Michael Winner
Cast Burt Lancaster · Robert Ryan · Lee J. Cobb · Sheree North
Synopsis A lawman from Bannock arrives in Sabbath to arrest all the cattlemen whose wild celebration the year before resulted in the accidental death of an old man.
6.3
671 votes
6.3
671 votes
The Secret Garden (TV)
1987 · Movie · 100 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Alan Grint
Cast Gennie James · Barret Oliver · Jadrien Steele · Michael Hordern
Synopsis When a spoiled English girl living in 19th century India loses both parents in a cholera epidemic, she is sent back to England to live in a country mansion. The lord is a strange old man-- frail and deformed, immensely...
6.3
105 votes
6.3
105 votes
Trading Places
1983 · Movie · 117 min. · United States
Direction John Landis
Cast Eddie Murphy · Dan Aykroyd · Jamie Lee Curtis · James Belushi
Synopsis In Trading Places (1983), a wealthy commodities broker and a street hustler unwittingly become pawns in a cruel social experiment orchestrated by two callous millionaires. The privileged man is framed and stripped of his lavish lifestyle, while the hustler is...
6.3
10K votes
6.3
10K votes
The Games
1970 · Movie · 92 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Michael Winner
Cast Ryan O'Neal · Charles Aznavour · Michael Crawford · Athol Compton
Synopsis The story of four marathon runners and their preparations for the Olympics. One is a British runner with a highly demanding coach. Another is an American who participates even though it might kill him. Another is a Czech who competes...
6.2
63 votes
6.2
63 votes
Superman II
1980 · Movie · 127 min. · United States
Direction Richard Lester
Cast Christopher Reeve · Margot Kidder · Gene Hackman · Terence Stamp
Synopsis Superman II (1980) follows the iconic hero as he faces his greatest challenge yet. When three powerful Kryptonian criminals escape their prison and threaten Earth, Superman must confront his dual identity and personal sacrifices. Torn between his love for Lois...
6.0
17K votes
6.0
17K votes
The Mechanic
1972 · Movie · 96 min. · United States
Direction Michael Winner
Cast Charles Bronson · Jan-Michael Vincent · Keenan Wynn · Jill Ireland
Synopsis Arthur Bishop (Charles Bronson) is the mechanic, a hit man hired by the Organization (a Mafia-life firm) as its own assassin. Bishop's contact to the Organization is Harry, a long time confidant of his late father. Bishop is meticulous in...
5.8
904 votes
5.8
904 votes
The Muppets Take Manhattan
1984 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
Direction Frank Oz
Cast The Muppets · Art Carney · James Coco · Dabney Coleman
Synopsis The Muppets graduate from college and decide to take their senior revue on the road. They hit the streets of Manhattan trying to sell their show to producers, finally finding one young and idealistic enough to take their show. After...
5.8
1K votes
5.8
1K votes
When the Whales Came
1989 · Movie · 100 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Clive Rees
Cast Helen Mirren · Paul Scofield · David Suchet · Barbara Jefford
5.7
87 votes
5.7
87 votes
Into the Night
1985 · Movie · 115 min. · United States
Direction John Landis
Cast Jeff Goldblum · Michelle Pfeiffer · Irene Papas · David Bowie
Synopsis Ed Okin's life is somewhat out of control. He can't sleep, his wife betrays him and his job is dull. One night he starts to drive through Los Angeles and he finally ends in the parking garage of L.A. Airport....
5.7
2K votes
5.7
2K votes
Chato's Land
1972 · Movie · 100 min. · United States
Direction Michael Winner
Cast Charles Bronson · Jack Palance · Richard Basehart · James Whitmore
Synopsis Pardon Chato (Charles Bronson) is an Apache half-breed who finds himself pursued by a relentless posse, headed by Joshua Everette (Jack Palance), after Chato has killed a white sheriff. But when members of Everette's posse rape Chato's wife, Chato stops...
5.6
680 votes
5.6
680 votes
The Big Sleep
1978 · Movie · 99 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Michael Winner
Cast Robert Mitchum · Sarah Miles · Richard Boone · Candy Clark
Synopsis Filmmaker Michael Winner switched the setting of Raymond Chandler's classic mystery novel from 1940's Los Angeles to 1970's London. When wealthy General Sternwood is blackmailed, he hires private detective Philip Marlowe to help him out. As a result, the gumshoe...
5.5
549 votes
5.5
549 votes
The Nightcomers
1971 · Movie · 96 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Michael Winner
Cast Marlon Brando · Stephanie Beacham · Thora Hird · Harry Andrews
5.3
419 votes
5.3
419 votes
Spies Like Us
1985 · Movie · 102 min. · United States
Direction John Landis
Cast Chevy Chase · Dan Aykroyd · Steve Forrest · Donna Dixon
Synopsis A pair of naive guys with aspirations to become government spies have their wish come true only to find out that they're being used as decoys for a real spy team.
5.0
2K votes
5.0
2K votes
Hannibal Brooks
1969 · Movie · 102 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Michael Winner
Cast Oliver Reed · Michael J. Pollard · Wolfgang Preiss · John Alderton
Synopsis A prisoner of war working at a zoo gets the chance to escape from the Germans, so he does and he takes with him the elephant that he's been caring for. Together they head for the Swiss border and freedom.
5.0
33 votes
5.0
33 votes
Scream for Help
1984 · Movie · 89 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Michael Winner
Cast Rachael Kelly · Marie Masters · David Allen Brooks · Lolita Lorre
Synopsis A teenaged girl discovers that her stepfather is trying to murder her and her mother, but when she tells people, no one will believe her.
4.9
24 votes
4.9
24 votes
Omen III: The Final Conflict
1981 · Movie · 108 min. · United States
Direction Graham Baker
Cast Sam Neill · Rossano Brazzi · Don Gordon · Lisa Harrow
Synopsis Damien, the anti-Christ, is a thirty-something CEO of a huge multinational corporation and the new ambassador of England, but he lusts for control of the world. The Dark One's only enemies are seven monks sworn to Damien's destruction with sacred...
4.9
3K votes
4.9
3K votes