Direction: Robert Rossen

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


The Hustler

1961 · Movie · 135 min. · United States

Direction Robert Rossen

Cast Paul Newman · Jackie Gleason · George C. Scott · Piper Laurie

Synopsis The Hustler (1961) follows the journey of "Fast" Eddie Felson (Paul Newman), a confident and ambitious pool player who seeks to challenge the renowned Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason) in the local pool halls. With the guidance of the corrupt manager...

8.2

29K votes

8.2

29K votes

Body and Soul

1947 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Robert Rossen

Cast John Garfield · Lilli Palmer · Hazel Brooks · Anne Revere

Synopsis Body and Soul (1947) follows the journey of Charley Davis, a young man who secures a victory in an amateur boxing match and is subsequently signed by promoter Quinn. Despite his mother's disapproval of his boxing career, Charley's life takes...

7.6

2K votes

7.6

2K votes

All the King's Men

1949 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction Robert Rossen

Cast Broderick Crawford · Mercedes McCambridge · John Ireland · Joanne Dru

Synopsis All the King's Men (1949) chronicles the ascent of ambitious politician Willie Stark from his humble beginnings in a small county to the pinnacle of power. As he climbs the political ladder, Stark's idealism erodes, and he adopts the very...

7.4

3K votes

7.4

3K votes

Lilith

1964 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction Robert Rossen

Cast Warren Beatty · Jean Seberg · Peter Fonda · Kim Hunter

Synopsis Lilith (1964) follows the story of Vincent Bruce, a young psychiatrist who returns to his Maryland hometown after serving in the Korean War. He secures a position as an occupational therapist at a nearby mental institution catering to the affluent....

7.2

1K votes

7.2

1K votes

6.7

172 votes

6.3

714 votes

5.8

44 votes

5.7

120 votes

Alexander the Great

1956 · Movie · 135 min. · United States

Direction Robert Rossen

Cast Richard Burton · Fredric March · Claire Bloom · Friedrich von Ledebur

Synopsis Alexander the Great (1956) portrays the ambitious journey of Philip of Macedonia (Fredric March), who struggles to make headway in his conflicts against the Persians and other Greek city-states. However, his fortunes change when he entrusts his son, Alexander (Richard...

5.6

955 votes

5.6

955 votes