Direction: David Friedkin

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by David Friedkin. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Ironside (TV Series)

1967 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Collier Young · Don Weis · Don McDougall · Russ Mayberry

Cast Raymond Burr · Don Galloway · Don Mitchell · Barbara Anderson

Synopsis Ironside (TV Series) (1967) follows the story of a dedicated police officer who, after an assassination attempt, is confined to a wheelchair. Despite his physical limitations, he continues to fight crime for the San Francisco police force. With the help...

6.3

445 votes

6.3

445 votes

Direction Jules Irving · Bill Bixby · Ted Post · James Sheldon

Cast Peter Strauss · Gregg Henry · James Carroll Jordan · Susan Sullivan

Synopsis Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II (TV Series) (1976) is a television series that aired from 1976 to 1977, consisting of 21 episodes. It serves as a continuation of the original mini-series, picking up where the previous story left...

6.3

54 votes

6.3

54 votes

Kojak (TV Series)

1973 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Charles S. Dubin · Jeannot Szwarc · Russ Mayberry · Sigmund Neufeld Jr.

Cast Telly Savalas · Dan Frazer · Kevin Dobson · George Savalas

Synopsis Kojak (TV Series) (1973) is a gripping crime drama that aired from 1973 to 1978, spanning 5 seasons and 118 episodes. The series stars Emmy and Golden Globe winner Telly Savalas as Lieutenant Theo Kojak, a charismatic and tenacious detective...

6.0

2K votes

6.0

2K votes

Switch (TV Series)

1975 · Series · 90 min. · United States

Direction John Peyser · Sigmund Neufeld Jr. · Bruce Kessler · Leo Penn

Cast Robert Wagner · Eddie Albert · Charlie Callas · Sharon Gless

Synopsis Switch (TV Series) (1975) follows the unlikely partnership of former lawman Frank McBride, portrayed by Eddie Albert, and ex-criminal Pete Ryan, played by Robert Wagner. The duo establishes a private investigation firm, leveraging their unique backgrounds and skills to solve...

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Direction David Friedkin · David Orrick McDearmon · John Rich · Allen H. Miner

Cast Ron Ely · Keith Larsen · Jeremy Slate · Joyce Meadows

Synopsis The Aquanauts (TV Series) (1960) follows the thrilling adventures of professional salvage divers Larry and Drake, who later welcome Mike as a replacement. Based in Southern California, these divers face the perils of the deep sea to recover sunken wrecks....

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Handle with Care

1958 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction David Friedkin

Cast Dean Jones · Joan O'Brien · Thomas Mitchell · John Smith

Synopsis Handle with Care (1958) follows the journey of a principled law student who delves into a seemingly straightforward case of tax evasion. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of complexities that challenge his notions of morality, revealing that...

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Direction Corey Allen · Bill Bixby · David Friedkin · John Peyser

Cast Anne Meara · Ed Lauter · John Aprea · Sandy Ward

Synopsis Kate McShane (TV Series) (1975) follows the journey of a tenacious and outspoken criminal defense lawyer who hails from a working-class Irish family. Despite the odds, she consistently takes on seemingly unwinnable cases, fighting relentlessly for her clients' rights and...

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Hot Summer Night

1957 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction David Friedkin

Cast Leslie Nielsen · Colleen Miller · Edward Andrews · Jay C. Flippen

Synopsis Hot Summer Night (1957) follows a seasoned journalist from the city who, along with his spouse, is traversing a quaint Ozarks community during an interlude between assignments. The reporter stumbles upon a promising lead regarding a recent bank heist. As...

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Direction Alan Shayne Productions · Leonard Horn · Boris Sagal · David Friedkin

Cast Helen Hayes · Mildred Natwick · Lou Antonio · Bert Convy

Synopsis The Snoop Sisters (TV Series) (1972) is a captivating mystery series that aired from 1972 to 1974. The show follows the adventures of two amateur detectives, played by Helen Hayes and Mildred Natwick, who use their keen observational skills and...

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Direction Eddie Davis · Franklin Adreon · Walter Doniger · Otto Lang

Cast Kent Taylor · Jan Merlin · Peter Whitney · Bill Catching

Synopsis The Rough Riders (TV Series) (1958) follows the journey of three men who, following the conclusion of the Civil War, join forces to traverse the untamed West. The trio consists of two former Union soldiers and one ex-Confederate, each bringing...

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Direction David Friedkin · Philip Leacock · Lee Madden · George McCowan

Cast George Maharis · Ralph Bellamy · Yvette Mimieux · Jeff Bridges

Synopsis The Most Deadly Game (TV Series) (1970) follows the thrilling adventures of a trio of skilled investigators who specialize in unraveling the most peculiar and enigmatic cases. This gripping drama and mystery series delves into the extraordinary, as the investigators...

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Frontier (TV Series)

1955 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Morton Fine · David Friedkin

Cast Walter Coy · Scott Forbes · Dabbs Greer · Leo Gordon

Synopsis Frontier (TV Series) (1955) is a classic Western anthology series that aired from 1955 to 1956, spanning one season and 31 episodes. Each episode presents a unique story set in the untamed landscapes of the American frontier, offering a diverse...

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Direction Richard Alan Simmons · Marc Daniels · Don Medford · Bernard L. Kowalski

Cast Dick Powell · June Allyson · David Niven · Larry J. Blake

Synopsis The Dick Powell Show (TV Series) (1961) featured Dick Powell as the host and, in the initial episodes, as a performer in this dramatic anthology series. This marked his final television series and included his last on-screen acting performances.

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