Screenplay: Malvin Wald

Direction Jules Dassin

Cast Barry Fitzgerald · Howard Duff · Dorothy Hart · Don Taylor

Synopsis The Naked City (1948) opens with the discovery of a lifeless body in a New York apartment. The victim, Jean Dexter, a fashion model, is found in her bathtub, and initial indications suggest a suicide. However, the astute coroner uncovers...

Direction Joseph H. Lewis

Cast Glenn Ford · Nina Foch · James Whitmore · Barry Kelley

Synopsis The Undercover Man (1949) follows the story of a dedicated Treasury Department agent named Frank Warren. He is assigned to a high-stakes mission to apprehend a notorious mob leader who has cleverly avoided paying taxes on his criminal earnings. Warren...

Direction Richard Wilson

Cast Rod Steiger · Fay Spain · Murvyn Vye · James Gregory

Synopsis Al Capone (1959) presents a compelling narrative centered around Rod Steiger's outstanding portrayal of the notorious Chicago gangster. The film chronicles Al Capone's journey from his early days under the tutelage of a local criminal, through his initial displays of...

Direction Ida Lupino

Cast Mala Powers · Tod Andrews · Robert Clarke · Raymond Bond

Synopsis Outrage (1950) follows the harrowing journey of a young woman who is brutally assaulted on her way home from work. The psychological impact of the assault drives a wedge between her and her loved ones, including her parents and fiancé....

Direction Budd Boetticher

Cast Lucille Bremer · Richard Carlson · Douglas Fowley · Ralf Harolde

Synopsis Behind Locked Doors (1948) follows the gripping tale of a renowned judge who has evaded law enforcement and is now a wanted man with a substantial bounty on his head. A tenacious reporter, convinced that the judge is concealed within...

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast William Holden · Nina Foch · Lee J. Cobb · Adele Jergens

Synopsis The Dark Past (1948) follows the intense narrative of a deranged, escaped convict who takes a psychologist and his family captive. The two men become locked in a tense psychological battle, each trying to outmaneuver the other. This gripping thriller...

Direction Paul Landres · John Florea · Andrew Marton · Dick Moder

Cast Marshall Thompson · Cheryl Miller · Hari Rhodes · Hedley Mattingly

Direction Charles E. Sellier Jr. · Jack B. Hively · Richard Friedenberg · Allan Eastman

Cast Dan Haggerty · Denver Pyle · John Bishop · Don Shanks

Direction Jesús Franco

Cast James Darren · Barbara McNair · Maria Rohm · Klaus Kinski

Synopsis Paroxismus (1969) begins in the vibrant city of Istanbul, where a jazz trumpeter named Jimmy makes a grim discovery. He pulls the lifeless body of a young woman from the water, recognizing her as someone he encountered the previous night...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast George Montgomery · Maureen O'Hara · John Sutton · Laird Cregar

Synopsis Ten Gentlemen from West Point (1942) is a historical drama that chronicles the journey of the inaugural graduating class from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Set in the early 19th century, the narrative unfolds as Congress allocates funds...

Direction Henning Schellerup

Cast Jeff Goldblum · Paul Sand · Meg Foster · Laura Campbell

Synopsis The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (TV) (1980) is a comedic take on Washington Irving's timeless ghost story, adapted for television. The film stars Jeff Goldblum as the awkward and intellectual Ichabod Crane, Dick Butkus as the menacing Brom Bones, and...

Direction Norman Z. McLeod

Cast George Murphy · Anne Shirley · Carole Landis · Dennis Day

Direction Herbert L. Strock

Cast Sterling Hayden · Arthur Franz · Marshall Thompson · Leo Needham

Synopsis Battle Taxi (1955) is set against the backdrop of the Korean War, where a seasoned commander of an Air Rescue helicopter unit faces the challenge of integrating a brash, former jet pilot into his team. The commander's mission is to...

Direction Robert Florey

Cast Anita Louise · Russell Hayden · Noah Beery Jr. · Dick Purcell

Synopsis Two in a Taxi (1941) follows Jimmy Owens (Russell Hayden), a dedicated taxi driver striving to gather $300 to purchase a modest roadside gas station from its aging proprietor, George Cleveland. To assist Jimmy in his endeavor, his beloved Bonnie...

Direction Edgar G. Ulmer

Cast Dickie Moore · Tina Thayer · Gerra Young · John Michaels

Synopsis Jive Junction (1943) follows the journey of Peter Crane, a young musician with a classical background, as he transitions from the Conservatory to Clinton High School. Upon arrival, Peter encounters a vibrant yet challenging environment filled with jive music and...

Direction Jean Yarbrough · Sobey Martin · Gilbert Kay · Bernard L. Kowalski

Cast Thomas M. Dykers · Eric Morris · Robert Knapp · Ross Elliott

Synopsis The Silent Service (TV Series) (1957) is a gripping dramatic anthology that delves into the world of the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet. Each episode is meticulously crafted from real-life events, ensuring an authentic and immersive experience. The series enhances its...

Direction Ranald MacDougall

Cast Bing Crosby · Inger Stevens · Mary Fickett · E.G. Marshall

Synopsis Man on Fire (1957) centers around a prosperous businessman who, following a bitter divorce, becomes resentful and refuses to allow his former spouse to spend time with their child. The ex-wife, determined to regain custody, takes the matter to court....

Direction Charles Lederer

Cast Joan Evans · Melvyn Douglas · Lynn Bari · Robert Arthur

Synopsis On the Loose (1951) follows the story of Jill, a teenager who struggles with feelings of being overlooked and unappreciated by her self-absorbed parents, Frank and Alice. After a miscommunication with Frank and issues with her boyfriend, Jill reaches a...

Direction Paul Landres

Cast Keith Larsen · Anthony Numkena · Connie Buck · Pat Hogan