Direction: Fred C. Brannon

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Fred C. Brannon. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Lost Planet Airmen

1951 · Movie · 65 min. · United States

Direction Fred C. Brannon

Cast Tristram Coffin · Mae Clarke · Don Haggerty · House Peters Jr.

Synopsis Young member of scientific group uses new rocket-powered flying suit to thwart shadowy saboteur known only as "Dr. Vulcan".

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Jesse James Rides Again

1947 · Movie · 180 min. · United States

Direction Fred C. Brannon · Thomas Carr

Cast Clayton Moore · Linda Stirling · Roy Barcroft · John Compton

Synopsis Jesse James wants to start a new life in a new location, but quickly finds himself wrapped-up in protecting townsfolk from the machinations of evil oilmen.

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King of the Rocket Men

1949 · Movie · 167 min. · United States

Direction Fred C. Brannon

Cast Tristram Coffin · Mae Clarke · Don Haggerty · House Peters Jr.

Synopsis Jeff King in his experimental rocket suit battles the evil Dr. Vulcan.

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Direction Harry Keller · Franklin Adreon · Fred C. Brannon

Cast Judd Holdren · Aline Towne · Gregory Gaye · Lyle Talbot

Synopsis It is the near future as seen from the perspective of the early 1950s. Earth is in radio contact with civilizations on planets in our solar system, as well as planets in other, distant solar systems, and Commando Cody has...

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The Crimson Ghost

1946 · Movie · 167 min. · United States

Direction Fred C. Brannon · William Witney

Cast Charles Quigley · Linda Stirling · Clayton Moore · I. Stanford Jolley

Synopsis A criminal mastermind known as The Crimson Ghost is out to steal a device called the Cyclotrode, which can short-circuit all electrical current on the planet.

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The Invisible Monster

1950 · Movie · 167 min. · United States

Direction Fred C. Brannon

Cast Richard Webb · Aline Towne · Lane Bradford · Stanley Price

Synopsis Evil villain plots to take over the world using an army of invisible soldiers.

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Captive of Billy the Kid

1952 · Movie · 54 min. · United States

Direction Fred C. Brannon

Cast Allan Lane · Black Jack · Penny Edwards · Grant Withers

Synopsis Five people have a part of a map leading to Billy the Kid's treasure. When one of them is killed, Rocky Lane has a plan to find the killer.

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Flying Disc Man from Mars

1950 · Movie · 167 min. · United States

Direction Fred C. Brannon

Cast Walter Reed · Lois Collier · Gregory Gaye · James Craven

Synopsis A strange craft spying on industrialist Bryant's plant is brought down by Bryant's new atomic ray. Bryant meets the one survivor... Mota from the planet Mars! Not exactly benevolent, Mota enlists the aid of Bryant (a former Nazi) in a...

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Son of Zorro

1947 · Movie · 182 min. · United States

Direction Spencer Gordon Bennet · Fred C. Brannon

Cast George Turner · Peggy Stewart · Roy Barcroft · Ed Cassidy

Synopsis A man returning home after having fought in the Civil War discovers that corrupt politicians have taken over the county and are terrorizing and shaking down the citizens. He dons the costume of his ancestor, the famous Zorro, and sets...

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Radar Men from the Moon

1952 · Movie · 167 min. · United States

Direction Fred C. Brannon

Cast George Wallace · Aline Towne · Roy Barcroft · William Bakewell

Synopsis Strategic targets on Earth are being destroyed by an unknown weapon. Government security head Henderson suspects it's an "atomic ray" originating from the moon! He assigns Commando Cody, scientist and man of action with a secret flying suit, to investigate....

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G-Men Never Forget

1948 · Movie · 167 min. · United States

Direction Fred C. Brannon · Yakima Canutt

Cast Clayton Moore · Roy Barcroft · Ramsay Ames · Gil Frye

Synopsis Escaped criminal Victor Murkland kidnaps the police commissioner and, with the aid of plastic surgery, takes his place. Federal Agent O'Hara is called from Washington to try to stop the wave of crime initiated by Murkland not knowing that he...

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The Purple Monster Strikes

1945 · Movie · 201 min. · United States

Direction Spencer Gordon Bennet · Fred C. Brannon

Cast Dennis Moore · Linda Stirling · Roy Barcroft · James Craven

Synopsis A Martian spacecraft crash-lands near the observatory of Cyrus Layton, designer of Earth's first spaceship. The survivor, forerunner of an invasion, can assume the form of any earthman. Calling himself the "purple monster," the humanoid invader sets about gaining control...

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