Direction: James A. Contner
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by James A. Contner. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 39
Firefly (TV Series)
2002 · Series · 40 min. · United States
Direction Joss Whedon · Vern Gillum · Tim Minear · Michael Grossman
Cast Nathan Fillion · Gina Torres · Alan Tudyk · Morena Baccarin
Synopsis Firefly (TV Series) (2002) is set in the year 2517, following the adventures of a motley crew aboard the Serenity, a small, agile spaceship. This intrepid group navigates the far reaches of the galaxy, seeking to make a living in...
7.9
10K votes
7.9
10K votes
The X-Files (TV Series)
1993 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Chris Carter · Kim Manners · Rob Bowman · David Nutter
Cast Gillian Anderson · David Duchovny · Mitch Pileggi · Robert Patrick
Synopsis The X-Files (TV Series) (1993) is a captivating television series that aired from 1993 to 2018, spanning 11 seasons and 218 episodes. The show follows the dynamic duo of FBI agents, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who hold starkly different...
7.2
65K votes
7.2
65K votes
Crime Story (TV Series)
1986 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Chuck Adamson · Gustave Reininger · Leon Ichaso · Aaron Lipstadt
Cast Dennis Farina · Tony Denison · John Santucci · Stephen Lang
Synopsis Crime Story (TV Series) (1986) follows the gripping narrative of a tenacious Chicago police detective's relentless pursuit to thwart a young criminal's brutal ascent within the city's organized crime syndicate. Set in 1963, the story revolves around Lieutenant Michael Torello,...
6.9
127 votes
6.9
127 votes
The Commish (TV Series)
1991 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Miles Watkins · Rachel Feldman · Barbara Amato · Richard Compton
Cast Michael Chiklis · Kaj-Erik Eriksen · Theresa Saldana · Melinda McGraw
Synopsis The Commish (TV Series) (1991) follows the story of Tony Scali, a police commissioner in a quaint town who frequently encounters complex scenarios that demand innovative solutions. Tony's approachable demeanor and sharp intellect prove to be more effective tools than...
6.3
26 votes
6.3
26 votes
Dollhouse (TV Series)
2009 · Series · 50 min. · United States
Direction Joss Whedon · David Solomon · Tim Minear · Félix Enríquez Alcalá
Cast Eliza Dushku · Olivia Williams · Harry Lennix · Tahmoh Penikett
Synopsis Dollhouse (TV Series) (2009) follows the narrative of a cutting-edge facility where individuals, known as "Actives," are implanted with temporary personalities and skills to fulfill specific missions. Once their tasks are accomplished, these individuals undergo a memory wipe, returning to...
6.3
2K votes
6.3
2K votes
The Equalizer (TV Series)
1985 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Michael Sloan · Richard Lindheim · Alan Metzger · Tobe Hooper
Cast Edward Woodward · Keith Szarabajka · Robert Lansing · Mark Margolis
Synopsis The Equalizer (TV Series) (1985) follows the journey of Robert McCall, a formidable and straightforward private investigator who established his own agency after departing from a mysterious government organization. McCall dedicates his skills to assisting individuals whose issues are overlooked...
6.2
102 votes
6.2
102 votes
Dark Skies (TV Series)
1996 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Bryce Zabel · Brent V. Friedman · David Jackson · Ken Topolsky
Cast Eric Close · Gregory Harrison · Megan Ward · J.T. Walsh
Synopsis Dark Skies (TV Series) (1996) presents a world where the 20th century's historical narrative is a carefully crafted deception. The series reveals that extraterrestrial beings have been present on Earth since the 1940s, but a meticulous government cover-up has kept...
6.0
39 votes
6.0
39 votes
Point Pleasant (TV Series)
2005 · Series · 40 min. · United States
Direction John McLaughlin · Marti Noxon · Tucker Gates · Rick Rosenthal
Cast Elisabeth Harnois · Grant Show · Sam Page · Aubrey Dollar
Synopsis Point Pleasant (TV Series) (2005) is a supernatural drama set in a quaint coastal town in New Jersey. The narrative unfolds as a sequence of inexplicable events commence following the arrival of an enigmatic teenage girl. This young woman seems...
5.9
53 votes
5.9
53 votes
The Dead Zone (TV Series)
2002 · Series · 45 min. · United States
Direction Michael Piller · Shawn Piller · James Head · Michael Robison
Cast Anthony Michael Hall · Nicole de Boer · Chris Bruno · John L. Adams
Synopsis The Dead Zone (TV Series) (2002) follows the life of Johnny Smith, a science teacher living a peaceful small-town existence. Engaged to his childhood sweetheart Sarah and close to his widowed mother, Johnny's world is shattered by a near-fatal car...
5.9
279 votes
5.9
279 votes
Roswell (TV Series)
1999 · Series · 40 min. · United States
Direction Jason Katims · Patrick R. Norris · Paul Shapiro · Jonathan Frakes
Cast Shiri Appleby · Jason Behr · Katherine Heigl · Majandra Delfino
Synopsis Roswell (TV Series) (1999) is a captivating television show that draws inspiration from the popular Roswell High young adult book series, penned by Melinda Metz and edited by Laura J. Burns. Both authors transitioned into staff writers for the television...
5.8
1K votes
5.8
1K votes
The Young Riders (TV Series)
1989 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Ed Spielman · Virgil W. Vogel · James Keach · Lee H. Katzin
Cast Stephen Baldwin · Josh Brolin · Ty Miller · Gregg Rainwater
Synopsis The Young Riders (TV Series) (1989) aired from 1989 to 1992, spanning 3 seasons and 68 episodes. The show is set on the eve of the American Civil War and offers a highly imaginative portrayal of the Pony Express's golden...
5.7
832 votes
5.7
832 votes
The Dresden Files (TV Series)
2007 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Hans Beimler · Robert Hewitt Wolfe · Michael Grossman · David Carson
Cast Paul Blackthorne · Valerie Cruz · Terrence Mann · Raoul Bhaneja
Synopsis The Dresden Files (TV Series) (2007) follows the adventures of a Chicago-based magician who operates as a private investigator, navigating the city's supernatural underbelly. This 12-episode series, which aired from 2007 to 2008, delves into the life of a wizard...
5.5
511 votes
5.5
511 votes
Angel (TV Series)
1999 · Series · 42 min. · United States
Direction Joss Whedon · David Greenwalt · James A. Contner · Tim Minear
Cast David Boreanaz · Amy Acker · Charisma Carpenter · Alexis Denisof
Synopsis Angel (TV Series) (1999) is a captivating television series that aired from 1999 to 2004, spanning 5 seasons and 110 episodes. This show is a spin-off from the beloved cult classic "Buffy: The Vampire Slayer." The narrative follows the journey...
5.4
5K votes
5.4
5K votes
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series)
1997 · Series · 44 min. · United States
Direction Joss Whedon · James A. Contner · David Solomon · David Grossman
Cast Sarah Michelle Gellar · Alyson Hannigan · Nicholas Brendon · Anthony Head
Synopsis Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series) (1997) is a captivating television series that aired from 1997 to 2003, spanning 7 seasons and 145 episodes. Following the harrowing events of the film with the same title, Buffy Summers and her mother...
5.3
48K votes
5.3
48K votes
Dark Angel (TV Series)
2000 · Series · 40 min. · United States
Direction James Cameron · Charles H. Eglee · Jeff Woolnough · Thomas J. Wright
Cast Jessica Alba · Michael Weatherly · Richard Gunn · J.C. MacKenzie
Synopsis Dark Angel (TV Series) (2000) follows a group of genetically-enhanced children who flee from a clandestine lab project. Fast forward to the future, we encounter Max, one of the escapees, now employed by a courier service in the post-apocalyptic Pacific...
5.3
13K votes
5.3
13K votes
Charmed (TV Series)
1998 · Series · 42 min. · United States
Direction Constance M. Burge · John T. Kretchmer · Jon Paré · James L. Conway
Cast Alyssa Milano · Shannen Doherty · Holly Marie Combs · Rose McGowan
Synopsis Charmed (TV Series) (1998) follows the lives of three sisters, Prue, Piper, and Phoebe, each facing unique personal challenges. Prue, an auctioneer at Buckland's, strives to prove her worth to her demanding supervisor. Piper, a talented chef, encounters similar struggles,...
5.0
21K votes
5.0
21K votes
The Invisible Man (TV Series)
2000 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Matt Greenberg · Michael Grossman · Jay Tobias · Joshua Butler
Cast Vincent Ventresca · Paul Ben-Victor · Eddie Jones · Shannon Kenny
Synopsis The Invisible Man (TV Series) (2000) follows the journey of Darian Fawkes, a small-time crook and trickster who is rescued from prison by his sibling. In exchange for his freedom, Darian agrees to participate in an experimental procedure that involves...
5.0
844 votes
5.0
844 votes
The Flash (TV Series)
1990 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Gus Trikonis · Bruce Bilson · Danny Bilson · James A. Contner
Cast John Wesley Shipp · Amanda Pays · Alex Désert · Biff Manard
Synopsis The Flash (TV Series) (1990) follows the thrilling journey of a dedicated police forensic scientist who, after a laboratory accident, gains extraordinary speed and becomes a swift and agile superhero. This individual uses their newfound abilities to combat crime and...
4.7
2K votes
4.7
2K votes
Lois & Clark - The New Adventures of Superman (TV Series)
1993 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Deborah Joy LeVine · Joe Shuster · Jerry Siegel · Philip Sgriccia
Cast Dean Cain · Teri Hatcher · Lane Smith · John Shea
Synopsis Lois & Clark - The New Adventures of Superman (TV Series) (1993) aired from 1993 to 1997, spanning 4 seasons and 87 episodes. The show debuted in September 1993 and quickly became a hit for ABC. It centered around the...
4.6
12K votes
4.6
12K votes
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (TV Series)
1995 · Series · 45 min. · United States
Direction Christian Williams · Bruce Campbell · Charlie Haskell · Charles Siebert
Cast Kevin Sorbo · Michael Hurst · Kevin Smith · Robert Trebor
Synopsis Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (TV Series) (1995) is a captivating costume drama that spans six seasons and 111 episodes, airing from 1995 to 1999. The series follows the adventures of Hercules, the valiant illegitimate son of Zeus, who is relentlessly...
4.2
11K votes
4.2
11K votes