Screenplay: A.I. Bezzerides

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast George Raft · Ann Sheridan · Ida Lupino · Humphrey Bogart

Synopsis They Drive by Night (1940) follows the journey of Paul and Joe Fabrini, two brothers who operate a trucking company in California, specializing in transporting fruit from rural farms to bustling markets in Los Angeles. The brothers face significant challenges,...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Ida Lupino · Robert Ryan · Ward Bond · Charles Kemper

Synopsis On Dangerous Ground (1951) follows the story of a tough, isolated city police officer named Jim Wilson. After his aggressive tactics lead to a suspension, he is reassigned to a rural area to assist in solving the murder of a...

Direction Jules Dassin

Cast Richard Conte · Valentina Cortese · Lee J. Cobb · Barbara Lawrence

Synopsis Thieves' Highway (1949) follows the journey of a former soldier who now works as a truck driver. His life takes a dramatic turn when his father is severely injured and robbed by a ruthless produce dealer. Driven by a desire...

Direction Robert Aldrich

Cast Ralph Meeker · Albert Dekker · Paul Stewart · Juano Hernández

Synopsis Kiss Me Deadly (1955) follows the gritty journey of private investigator Mike Hammer as he becomes entangled in a complex web of intrigue and danger. The story begins when Hammer picks up a mysterious woman on the side of the...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Robert Mitchum · Teresa Wright · Diana Lynn · Tab Hunter

Synopsis Track of the Cat (1954) unfolds in a breathtaking mountain valley ranch near Aspen, where intricate and perilous family tensions escalate amidst the first winter snowstorm and the ominous presence of a colossal panther with almost legendary attributes, preying on...

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Märta Torén · Lee J. Cobb · Everett Sloane

Synopsis Sirocco (1951) follows the journey of a disillusioned American living abroad who finds himself entangled in the dangerous world of smuggling and arms trafficking. Set against the backdrop of the 1925 Syrian uprising against French rule, the story unfolds as...

Direction Louis F. Edelman · A.I. Bezzerides · Virgil W. Vogel · Bernard McEveety

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Richard Long · Lee Majors · Linda Evans

Synopsis The Big Valley (TV Series) (1965) is a classic Western drama that aired from 1965 to 1969, spanning 4 seasons and 112 episodes. The story unfolds in the 1870s on the Barkley Ranch, situated in California's San Joaquin Valley, close...

Direction Lewis Allen

Cast Edward G. Robinson · George Raft · Audrey Totter · George Dolenz

Synopsis A Bullet for Joey (1955) follows the story of Joey Victor, a once-famous gangster who is summoned from his exile in Europe back to Montreal. His mission? To abduct the esteemed nuclear physicist, Dr. Macklin, and transport him to the...

Direction Lewis Allen

Cast John Hodiak · Lizabeth Scott · Burt Lancaster · Wendell Corey

Synopsis Desert Fury (1947) follows the story of a young woman who finds herself entangled with a notorious criminal, much to the dismay of those around her. Set against the backdrop of a bustling Nevada casino, the narrative unfolds as the...

Direction Melvin Frank

Cast Jeff Chandler · Fess Parker · Nicole Maurey · Henry Silva

Synopsis The Jayhawkers! (1959) unfolds amidst the tumultuous backdrop of pre-Civil War Kansas, where a covert government operative embeds himself within a notorious vigilante faction known as the Jayhawks.

Direction Robert Aldrich

Cast Robert Mitchum · Stanley Baker · Elisabeth Müller · Gia Scala

Synopsis The Angry Hills (1959) unfolds in the tense atmosphere of Athens, 1941, as the Nazis are poised to invade Greece. The film, directed by Robert Aldrich, follows American war correspondent Mike Morrison, portrayed by Robert Mitchum, who finds himself in...

Direction Robert D. Webb

Cast Robert Wagner · Terry Moore · Gilbert Roland · J. Carrol Naish

Synopsis Beneath the 12-Mile Reef (1953) follows the story of Mike and Tony Petrakis, a father-son duo of Greek heritage who earn their living by harvesting sponges from the waters off Florida's coast. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast William Bendix · Dennis Hopper · John Alderson · Leo Gordon

Synopsis High Air (TV) (1956) follows the tense narrative of a father and his estranged son, both employed as tunnel workers in the bustling city of New York. Their strained relationship is put to the test when a perilous tunnel collapse...

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Ann Sheridan · Ronald Reagan · Richard Whorf · George Tobias

Synopsis Juke Girl (1942) follows the journey of Danny and Steve, two transient agricultural laborers who find themselves in the small town of Cat Tail, Florida. The town is dominated by the powerful Madden Packing Company, where Danny secures employment. Meanwhile,...

Direction Frank Borzage · Tay Garnett · John Brahm · William R. Cox

Cast Rory Calhoun · Arthur Q. Bryan · Bill Erwin · George Sanders

Direction Gerald Mayer

Cast Gig Young · Keenan Wynn · Janice Rule · William Campbell

Synopsis Holiday for Sinners (1952) follows the intertwining stories of three individuals from New Orleans whose lives converge during the final weekend of Mardi Gras. Dr. Jason Kent grapples with a pivotal decision: pursuing a renowned research opportunity that would require...

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Edmond O'Brien · Narda Onyx · Raymond Bailey · Frances Robinson

Direction Roy Kellino · Robert Stevenson · Peter Godfrey · Lewis R. Foster

Cast Hugh Sanders · Frank Lovejoy · Hillary Brooke · Robin Hughes

Synopsis The Star and the Story (TV Series) (1955) presents a collection of dramatic tales, each episode showcasing a unique cast or individual performer. Produced by the renowned Four Star Productions, this series offers a platform for emerging talents, many of...

Direction Jacques Tourneur · David Lowell Rich · Richard Whorf · Robert Florey

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Leon Ames · Buddy Ebsen · Stephen McNally

Synopsis The Barbara Stanwyck Show (TV Series) (1960) is a captivating dramatic anthology series that aired from 1960 to 1961, spanning one season and 36 episodes. The show features the renowned Barbara Stanwyck as both the hostess and the star, delivering...