Direction: Hal Ashby

Direction Hal Ashby

Cast Bud Cort · Ruth Gordon · Vivian Pickles · Cyril Cusack

Synopsis Harold and Maude (1971) follows the unconventional love story of a young man named Harold, who is obsessed with death and staging elaborate fake suicides to shock his mother. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Maude, a...

Direction Hal Ashby

Cast Peter Sellers · Shirley MacLaine · Melvyn Douglas · Jack Warden

Synopsis Being There (1979) presents a thought-provoking and witty exploration of television's pervasive influence, starring Peter Sellers as Chance the gardener. Chance, a man who perceives the world through the lens of television, observes and responds to his surroundings as if...

Direction Hal Ashby

Cast David Carradine · Ronny Cox · Melinda Dillon · Gail Strickland

Synopsis Bound for Glory (1976) presents a compelling portrait of Woody Guthrie, a legendary figure in American folk music. The narrative follows Guthrie as he departs from his drought-stricken Texas home during the 1930s in search of opportunities, ultimately uncovering the...

Direction Hal Ashby

Cast Jon Voight · Jane Fonda · Bruce Dern · Robert Carradine

Synopsis Coming Home (1978) follows the story of Sally Hyde, the wife of a U.S. Army Captain deployed to Vietnam. Left alone, Sally finds purpose volunteering at a nearby veterans' hospital. There, she reconnects with Luke Martin, a former high school...

Direction Hal Ashby

Cast Jack Nicholson · Otis Young · Randy Quaid · Clifton James

Synopsis The Last Detail (1973) follows the story of a young naval recruit who, after being found guilty of minor theft, is entrusted to two seasoned sailors tasked with transporting him to a military correctional facility. The voyage, however, takes an...

Direction Hal Ashby

Cast Beau Bridges · Lee Grant · Diana Sands · Pearl Bailey

Synopsis The Landlord (1970) follows the journey of Elgar Enders, a 29-year-old who makes a significant life change by purchasing a building in the predominantly black neighborhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn. Initially, Elgar's plan is to evict the current tenants and...

Direction Hal Ashby

Cast Jeff Bridges · Rosanna Arquette · Andy García · Alexandra Paul

Direction Hal Ashby

Cast Warren Beatty · Goldie Hawn · Lee Grant · Julie Christie

Synopsis Shampoo (1975) is a comedic satire set in the 1960s, focusing on the life of a charismatic hairdresser, played by Warren Beatty, who finds himself irresistibly drawn to the women he styles. His charm and good looks make him equally...

Direction Hal Ashby

Cast Jon Voight · Ann-Margret · Burt Young · Bert Remsen

Synopsis Lookin' to Get Out (1982) follows the journey of two gamblers who find themselves in a tight spot after one of them suffers a significant financial loss in New York City. In a desperate attempt to reverse their fortunes, they...

Direction Hal Ashby

Cast Robert Blake · Barbara Harris · Antonio Abeyta · Beege Barkette

Synopsis Second-Hand Hearts (1981) follows the story of a wandering alcoholic, portrayed by Robert Blake, who, in a state of severe inebriation, ties the knot with a waitress named Barbara Harris. The newlywed couple embarks on an extended road journey to...

Direction Jeffrey Lewis · David Milch · John Patterson · Eric Laneuville

Cast Dennis Franz · Peter Jurasik · Dana Wheeler-Nicholson · Guy Boyd

Synopsis Beverly Hills Buntz (TV Series) (1987) follows the journey of Norman Buntz, a tough and morally ambiguous detective who trades the bustling inner city for the sunny beaches of Southern California. Upon his arrival, he establishes a private investigation firm,...

Direction Hal Ashby

Cast Michael O'Keefe · Rebecca De Mornay · Martin Ritt · Randy Quaid

Synopsis The Slugger's Wife (1985) centers around the life of a baseball player whose world is turned upside down by his infatuation with a talented singer. Darryl Palmer, portrayed by Michael O'Keefe, is a star player for the Atlanta Braves. His...