Cinematography: John Alcott

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by John Alcott. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


A Clockwork Orange

1971 · Movie · 137 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Stanley Kubrick

Cast Malcolm McDowell · Patrick Magee · Michael Bates · Adrienne Corri

Synopsis A Clockwork Orange (1971) is set in a dystopian future within the United Kingdom, where Alex (Malcolm McDowell) leads a group of young thugs known as "droogs" through the streets of London. Alex's life revolves around two primary obsessions: ultraviolence...

8.2

165K votes

8.2

165K votes

The Shining

1980 · Movie · 146 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Stanley Kubrick

Cast Jack Nicholson · Shelley Duvall · Danny Lloyd · Scatman Crothers

Synopsis The Shining (1980) follows Jack Torrance, a writer who accepts a position as the off-season caretaker of the secluded Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. Accompanied by his wife Wendy and their young son Danny, Jack hopes that the solitude...

8.2

145K votes

8.2

145K votes

Barry Lyndon

1975 · Movie · 183 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Stanley Kubrick

Cast Ryan O'Neal · Marisa Berenson · Leon Vitali · Patrick Magee

Synopsis Barry Lyndon (1975) unfolds in the lush landscapes of 18th-century rural Ireland, where the young protagonist, Barry Lyndon, faces a life-altering tragedy when his father is slain in a duel. Left to navigate his new reality, Barry finds solace in...

7.9

34K votes

7.9

34K votes

Under Fire

1983 · Movie · 128 min. · United States

Direction Roger Spottiswoode

Cast Nick Nolte · Joanna Cassidy · Gene Hackman · Jean-Louis Trintignant

Synopsis Under Fire (1983) follows the story of Russell Price, portrayed by Nick Nolte, a photojournalist navigating the treacherous political landscape of Nicaragua during its civil war. Under intense persuasion from radio correspondent Claire, played by Joanna Cassidy, Price finds himself...

6.7

2K votes

6.7

2K votes

Fort Apache, the Bronx

1981 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Daniel Petrie

Cast Paul Newman · Ed Asner · Ken Wahl · Danny Aiello

Synopsis Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) presents a gritty portrayal of life in New York's notorious South Bronx through the eyes of a dedicated police officer. The narrative revolves around the "Fort Apache," a police station that feels more like a...

6.5

3K votes

6.5

3K votes

Overlord

1975 · Movie · 83 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Stuart Cooper

Cast Brian Stirner · Davyd Harries · Nicholas Bal · Julie Neesam

Synopsis Overlord (1975) is a gripping cinematic experience that masterfully blends authentic archival war footage with a compelling fictional storyline. Directed by Stuart Cooper, the film follows the harrowing journey of a young twenty-year-old soldier as he transitions from basic training...

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6.4

165 votes

6.4

165 votes

No Way Out

1987 · Movie · 116 min. · United States

Direction Roger Donaldson

Cast Kevin Costner · Sean Young · Gene Hackman · Will Patton

Synopsis No Way Out (1987) is a gripping thriller that revolves around a naval commander who finds himself in a complex and dangerous situation. The story unfolds as the commander starts a romantic relationship with a captivating woman, unaware that she...

6.4

12K votes

6.4

12K votes

Vice Squad

1982 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Gary Sherman

Cast Season Hubley · Gary Swanson · Wings Hauser · Pepe Serna

Synopsis Vice Squad (1982) follows the story of a Los Angeles businesswoman, identified only by her alias Princess, who is compelled to enter the world of prostitution to sustain herself and her young daughter. Detective Tom Walsh and his team pressure...

6.2

103 votes

6.2

103 votes

Direction Hugh Hudson

Cast Christopher Lambert · Andie MacDowell · Ralph Richardson · James Fox

Synopsis Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984) begins with a tragic shipwreck in 1886, leaving a pregnant woman and her husband marooned in the untamed African wilderness. The woman gives birth to a son in a makeshift...

5.9

7K votes

5.9

7K votes

March or Die

1977 · Movie · 102 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Dick Richards

Cast Gene Hackman · Terence Hill · Catherine Deneuve · Max von Sydow

Synopsis March or Die (1977) follows the story of Major Foster (Gene Hackman), a Foreign Legion officer burdened by the ghosts of the recently concluded Great War. He is tasked with safeguarding a team of archaeologists during their excavation. Foster's unit...

5.6

614 votes

5.6

614 votes

The Beastmaster

1982 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction Don Coscarelli

Cast Marc Singer · Tanya Roberts · Rip Torn · John Amos

Synopsis The Beastmaster (1982) follows the journey of Dar, a young man with the extraordinary ability to communicate with animals. His life begins under ominous circumstances when the sorcerer Maax, fearing a prophecy that foretells his demise at the hands of...

5.4

6K votes

5.4

6K votes

White Water Summer

1987 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Jeff Bleckner

Cast Kevin Bacon · Sean Astin · Jonathan Ward · K.C. Martel

Synopsis White Water Summer (1987) follows the journey of a seasoned guide, Vic, who takes on the task of leading a group of four inexperienced city boys, including Alan, on their inaugural wilderness adventure. Vic's goal is to impart not just...

5.2

256 votes

5.2

256 votes

Direction John Hough

Cast Richard Harris · Michael Beck · Ana De Sade · Vaughn Armstrong

Synopsis Triumphs of a Man Called Horse (1983) follows the journey of John Morgan, an Englishman who has spent three decades living as a Sioux warrior known as Man Called Horse. The year is 1874, and the discovery of gold in...

5.0

174 votes

5.0

174 votes

Terror Train

1980 · Movie · 90 min. · Canada

Direction Roger Spottiswoode

Cast Ben Johnson · Jamie Lee Curtis · Hart Bochner · David Copperfield

Synopsis Terror Train (1980) follows a group of college friends who reunite for a graduation celebration aboard a train. The festivities take a sinister turn when a masked killer, disguised in the costumes of the victims, begins to pick them off...

5.0

1K votes

5.0

1K votes

Miracles

1986 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Jim Kouf

Cast Tom Conti · Teri Garr · Paul Rodriguez · Christopher Lloyd

Synopsis Miracles (1986) follows the journey of Roger and Jean, a recently divorced couple who find themselves repeatedly crossing paths in unexpected and often comical ways. As they keep literally bumping into each other, they begin to realize that their connection...

4.7

86 votes

4.7

86 votes

Direction Bill L. Norton

Cast William Katt · Sean Young · Patrick McGoohan · Julian Fellowes

Synopsis Baby... Secret of the Lost Legend (1985) follows the thrilling journey of a dedicated paleontologist and her husband as they stumble upon a remarkable discovery in the heart of Africa: a living mother and baby brontosaurus. Their excitement quickly turns...

4.5

502 votes

4.5

502 votes

The Disappearance

1977 · Movie · 99 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Stuart Cooper

Cast Donald Sutherland · Francine Racette · David Hemmings · John Hurt

Synopsis The Disappearance (1977) is a gripping thriller centered around a professional assassin whose life takes a dark turn when his wife vanishes without a trace. As he grapples with her mysterious disappearance, he is unexpectedly hired by a clandestine international...

4.4

55 votes

4.4

55 votes

Little Malcolm

1974 · Movie · 109 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Stuart Cooper

Cast John Hurt · John McEnery · Raymond Platt · Rosalind Ayres

Synopsis Little Malcolm (1974) follows the journey of John Hurt as a disgruntled individual who, after being expelled from art school, channels his frustration into forming a radical group with two like-minded individuals. Initially, their anti-establishment stance appears fashionable and appealing,...

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Direction Hugh Hudson

Cast Juan Manuel Fangio

Synopsis Fangio: A Life at 300 an Hour (1980) offers an intimate look into the extraordinary life of legendary racing driver Juan Manuel Fangio. This documentary features personal insights and firsthand accounts from Fangio himself, providing a unique perspective on his...

Not rated

Not rated