Direction: Richard Brooks

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Elizabeth Taylor · Paul Newman · Burl Ives · Jack Carson

Synopsis Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) is a cinematic adaptation of Tennessee Williams' renowned play, set against the backdrop of a family gathering for the 65th birthday celebration of the patriarch, 'Big Daddy'. The atmosphere is tense as not...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Robert Blake · Scott Wilson · John Forsythe · Paul Stewart

Synopsis In Cold Blood (1967) follows the chilling true story of two young men whose individual ineptitude transforms into a deadly partnership. Driven by a desire for wealth, they target a prosperous farmer's residence, only to discover a meager amount of...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Burt Lancaster · Jean Simmons · Shirley Jones · Arthur Kennedy

Synopsis Elmer Gantry (1960) follows the journey of a charismatic and smooth-talking salesman who is known for his quick wit and penchant for hard drinking. This man, Elmer Gantry, has a knack for telling risqué stories and always has a hip...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Burt Lancaster · Lee Marvin · Robert Ryan · Jack Palance

Synopsis The Professionals (1966) follows the story of affluent J.W. Grant who enlists the services of four highly skilled experts: Henry Fardan, Jake Sharp, Hans Ehrengard, and Bill Dolworth. Their mission is to venture into Mexico and rescue Grant's wife, who...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Ethel Barrymore · Kim Hunter · Ed Begley

Synopsis Deadline - U.S.A. (1952) follows the story of Ed Hutcheson, a resilient editor at the New York 'Day' newspaper, who learns that the publication is being sold to a commercial competitor by the late owner's heirs. Initially, Hutcheson views this...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Paul Newman · Geraldine Page · Ed Begley · Shirley Knight

Synopsis Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) follows the story of Chance Wayne, portrayed by Paul Newman, a charming and ambitious man who has left his small-town roots behind to pursue stardom in Hollywood. Alongside him is Alexandra Del Lago, a faded...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Glenn Ford · Sidney Poitier · Anne Francis · Vic Morrow

Synopsis The Blackboard Jungle (1955) follows Richard Dadier, a dedicated educator who takes on a challenging teaching position at a high school where students hold sway and the faculty struggles to maintain order. Dadier's attempts to assert his authority are met...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Bette Davis · Ernest Borgnine · Debbie Reynolds · Barry Fitzgerald

Synopsis The Catered Affair (1956) kicks off with Jane sharing the exciting news of her and Ralph's impending nuptials at breakfast. The couple envisions a modest ceremony with only their closest family members and no grand reception, given their financial constraints....

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Yul Brynner · Claire Bloom · Maria Schell · Lee J. Cobb

Synopsis The Brothers Karamazov (1958) unfolds as a sweeping 19th-century Russian narrative, adapted from the renowned novel by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. The story revolves around four distinct brothers residing in a rural village under the oppressive rule of their affluent father. The...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Diane Keaton · Tom Berenger · Tuesday Weld · William Atherton

Synopsis Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) follows Theresa Dunn (Diane Keaton), a compassionate elementary school teacher who embraces a starkly different lifestyle after dark. Breaking free from the emotional constraints of her troubled upbringing, she dives into the seemingly liberated scene...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Peter O'Toole · James Mason · Curd Jürgens · Eli Wallach

Synopsis Lord Jim (1965) follows the journey of a young British merchant marine officer who, after a promising start to his career, finds himself serving on the ill-fated Patna, a decrepit vessel with an incompetent crew. During a violent storm, Jim...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Robert Taylor · Stewart Granger · Lloyd Nolan · Debra Paget

Synopsis The Last Hunt (1956) follows Sandy McKenzie (Stewart Granger) as he embarks on his final expedition with his seasoned companion, Charles Gilson (Robert Taylor), who is driven by an intense passion for his "stands"—massacring entire herds of buffalo in a...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Gene Hackman · Candice Bergen · James Coburn · Ben Johnson

Synopsis Bite the Bullet (1975) is set at the dawn of the 20th century, where a daring newspaper-sponsored endurance horse race is announced. The grueling challenge involves covering 700 miles in just a few days. Nine intrepid competitors, including a woman...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Jean Simmons · John Forsythe · Lloyd Bridges · Teresa Wright

Synopsis The Happy Ending (1969) explores the complexities of middle age through the lens of Mary Wilson (Jean Simmons), an American housewife who has decided to leave her ordinary life behind. Mary is convinced that there is more to existence than...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Rock Hudson · Dana Wynter · Sidney Poitier · Wendy Hiller

Synopsis Something of Value (Africa Ablaze!) (1957) follows the intertwined lives of Peter and Kimani, who share a childhood bond but are ultimately divided by the racial tensions and political unrest in Kenya. As Kimani witnesses the disparate treatment of different...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Elizabeth Taylor · Van Johnson · Walter Pidgeon · Donna Reed

Synopsis The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954) follows the narrative of Charles, who revisits Paris to reflect on his past life in the city following its liberation. During his time there, he was employed at "Stars and Stripes" where he...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Cary Grant · José Ferrer · Paula Raymond · Signe Hasso

Synopsis Crisis (1950) follows the story of Dr. Ferguson, a renowned brain surgeon, who finds himself in a precarious situation while on vacation with his wife in a small, Spanish-speaking nation. Unbeknownst to them, the country is under the iron grip...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Warren Beatty · Goldie Hawn · Gert Fröbe · Robert Webber

Synopsis Dollars (1971) is a thrilling caper film set in Germany, where an American bank security expert, Joe Collins (Warren Beatty), devises a clever plan with a call-girl, Dawn Divine (Goldie Hawn), to target three safety deposit boxes belonging to notorious...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Stewart Granger · Pier Angeli · George Sanders · Kurt Kasznar

Synopsis The Light Touch (1951) follows the tale of Sam and Felix, a duo of art thieves with a cunning plan. Sam has recently pilfered a valuable painting from an Italian museum but deceives Felix by claiming it was lost in...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Humphrey Bogart · June Allyson · Keenan Wynn · Robert Keith

Synopsis Battle Circus (1953) unfolds in the midst of the Korean War, presenting a poignant tale of romance between a seasoned Army surgeon, jaded by the horrors of war, and a fresh-faced nurse eager to make a difference. The film captures...