Direction: W. Lee Wilder
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by W. Lee Wilder. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 16
The Pretender
1947 · Movie · 69 min. · United States
Direction W. Lee Wilder
Cast Albert Dekker · Catherine Craig · Charles Drake · Alan Carney
Synopsis The Pretender (1947) follows the story of Kenneth Holden, a cunning banker portrayed by Albert Dekker, who embezzles funds from an estate and plots to secure his position by marrying the heiress, Claire Worthington, played by Catherine Craig. Holden orchestrates...
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6.4
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Killers from Space
1954 · Movie · 72 min. · United States
Direction W. Lee Wilder
Cast Peter Graves · James Seay · Steve Pendleton · Frank Gerstle
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38 votes
4.5
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Phantom from Space
1953 · Movie · 73 min. · United States
Direction W. Lee Wilder
Cast Ted Cooper · Tom Daly · Steve Acton · Burt Wenland
Synopsis Phantom from Space (1953) follows the chilling events that unfold when an extraterrestrial entity, possessing the ability to turn invisible, descends upon the coastal city of Santa Monica. The alien, initially perceived as a threat due to the intimidating design...
4.5
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4.5
28 votes
Three Steps North
1951 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
Direction W. Lee Wilder
Cast Lloyd Bridges · Lea Padovani · Aldo Fabrizi · William Tubbs
Synopsis Three Steps North (1951) follows the journey of an American soldier who, upon completing his prison term while stationed in Italy, finds that his concealed treasure has vanished. Determined to recover his lost fortune, he embarks on a quest to...
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The Man Without a Body
1957 · Movie · 80 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Charles Saunders · W. Lee Wilder
Cast Robert Hutton · George Coulouris · Julia Arnall · Nadja Regin
Synopsis The Man Without a Body (1957) follows the chilling tale of a prosperous businessman who receives a grim diagnosis of a brain tumor and desperately seeks a cure. In his quest for a solution, he encounters a scientist engaged in...
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Fright
1956 · Movie · 68 min. · United States
Direction W. Lee Wilder
Cast Eric Fleming · Nancy Malone · Frank Marth · Humphrey Davis
Synopsis Fright (1956) follows the tale of a woman who is convinced that she is the reincarnated soul of an ancient prince's beloved. As she grapples with this belief, a sinister figure emerges, revealed to be the reincarnated spirit of the...
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The Snow Creature
1954 · Movie · 70 min. · United States
Direction W. Lee Wilder
Cast Paul Langton · Leslie Denison · Teru Shimada · Robert Kino
Synopsis The Snow Creature (1954) follows a group of American botanists who, during their expedition in the Himalayas, accidentally discover a Yeti lair. They capture one of the creatures and bring it back to Los Angeles. However, chaos ensues when the...
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Spy in the Sky!
1958 · Movie · 75 min. · United Kingdom
Direction W. Lee Wilder
Cast Steve Brodie · Sandra Francis · Andrea Domburg · George Coulouris
Synopsis Spy in the Sky! (1958) follows the thrilling tale of a German scientist who is held captive and involved in the Russian satellite program. This scientist possesses crucial knowledge about the enigmatic beep signals emitted by Sputnik. In a daring...
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Once a Thief
1950 · Movie · 88 min. · United States
Direction W. Lee Wilder
Cast Cesar Romero · June Havoc · Marie McDonald · Lon Chaney Jr.
Synopsis Once a Thief (1950) follows the journey of a San Francisco woman who, facing hardship, resorts to stealing jewels. She narrowly avoids capture during a robbery and relocates to Los Angeles, securing an honest job as a waitress. Her new...
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The Vicious Circle
1948 · Movie · 77 min. · United States
Direction W. Lee Wilder
Cast Conrad Nagel · Fritz Kortner · Reinhold Schünzel · Philip Van Zandt
Synopsis The Vicious Circle (1948) unfolds in Hungary, where a wealthy baron uncovers significant oil reserves beneath lands owned by local villagers. Through cunning manipulation, he persuades most property owners to sell their lands to him. However, a few Jewish families...
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The Big Bluff
1955 · Movie · 70 min. · United States
Direction W. Lee Wilder
Cast John Bromfield · Martha Vickers · Robert Hutton · Rosemarie Stack
Synopsis The Big Bluff (1955) follows the cunning Ricardo De Villa, a fortune hunter and former Latin lover, who discovers that a wealthy but ailing widow is suffering from a terminal heart condition. He swiftly seduces and marries the vulnerable millionairess,...
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Yankee Fakir
1947 · Movie · 71 min. · United States
Direction W. Lee Wilder
Cast Douglas Fowley · Joan Woodbury · Clem Bevans · Ransom M. Sherman
Synopsis Yankee Fakir (1947) follows the adventures of "Yankee" Davis and his companion, "Shaggy" Hartley, a dynamic duo of traveling salesmen who operate from their own tent, often staying one step ahead of the authorities. Their journey leads them to a...
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Manfish
1956 · Movie · 76 min. · United States
Direction W. Lee Wilder
Cast John Bromfield · Lon Chaney Jr. · Victor Jory · Barbara Nichols
Synopsis Manfish (1956) follows the thrilling underwater adventures of three skilled deep-sea divers. Their mission takes a dark turn when they become entangled in a deadly murder while scouring the depths for a hidden treasure.
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Bluebeards Ten Honeymoons
1960 · Movie · 92 min. · United Kingdom
Direction W. Lee Wilder
Cast George Sanders · Corinne Calvet · Jean Kent · Patricia Roc
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The Glass Alibi
1946 · Movie · 68 min. · United States
Direction W. Lee Wilder
Cast Paul Kelly · Douglas Fowley · Anne Gwynne · Maris Wrixon
Synopsis The Glass Alibi (1946) follows Joe Eykner (Douglas Fowley), a cunning journalist who convinces affluent Santa Monica widow Linda Vale (Maris Wrixon) to tie the knot. Joe, along with his partner Belle Martin (Anne Gwynne), has a sinister plan in...
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Gang Busters (TV Series)
1952 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Phillips Lord · Richard C. Kahn · Bill Karn · W. Lee Wilder
Cast Richard Crane · Robert Brice · John Goddard · Paul Dubov
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