Screenplay: Peter Bogdanovich

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Peter Bogdanovich. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


The Last Picture Show

1971 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast Timothy Bottoms · Jeff Bridges · Cybill Shepherd · Ben Johnson

Synopsis The Last Picture Show (1971) unfolds as a poignant coming-of-age narrative set in the 1950s, centering around the lives of best friends Sonny Crawford (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane Jackson (Jeff Bridges). The story delves into their evolving relationships and personal...

7.8

8K votes

7.8

8K votes

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast Tom Petty · Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Synopsis Runnin' Down a Dream (2007) delves into the extraordinary early days of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, chronicling their journey to stardom and the subsequent chapters of their illustrious career. Directed by the esteemed Peter Bogdanovich, the documentary goes beyond...

7.7

111 votes

7.7

111 votes

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast John Ford · Clint Eastwood · Peter Bogdanovich · Martin Scorsese

Synopsis Directed by John Ford (1971) explores the remarkable journey and cinematic legacy of the renowned filmmaker John Ford. This documentary delves into Ford's personal life and his extensive body of work, offering an in-depth look at the man behind some...

7.3

477 votes

7.3

477 votes

The Great Buster

2018 · Documentary · 102 min. · United States

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast Buster Keaton · Mel Brooks · Dick Cavett · James Curtis

Synopsis The Great Buster (2018) pays tribute to the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Buster Keaton, a titan of Hollywood's golden age. Through meticulously restored archival footage, the documentary brings Keaton's timeless magic to the modern screen, offering audiences a...

6.9

453 votes

6.9

453 votes

Targets

1968 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast Boris Karloff · Tim O'Kelly · Nancy Hsueh · Peter Bogdanovich

Synopsis Targets (1968) unfolds with a narrative inspired by the chilling 1966 Texas Tower sniper incident involving Charles Whitman. The film features Boris Karloff as Byron Orlock, a veteran horror actor who finds himself typecast in low-budget drive-in movies. Unlike his...

6.7

1K votes

6.7

1K votes

Saint Jack

1979 · Movie · 112 min. · United States

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast Ben Gazzara · Denholm Elliott · James Villiers · Joss Ackland

Synopsis Saint Jack (1979) follows the journey of a typical businessman who finds himself entangled in the web of Singapore's political corruption after taking charge of what is widely regarded as the most luxurious brothel globally. However, his new venture soon...

6.6

425 votes

6.6

425 votes

They All Laughed

1981 · Movie · 115 min. · United States

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast Audrey Hepburn · Ben Gazzara · John Ritter · Colleen Camp

Synopsis They All Laughed (1981) follows the intertwined tales of two private investigators from New York's Odyssey Detective Agency, who are tasked with surveilling two women suspected of being unfaithful. John Russo, a charismatic ladies' man portrayed by Ben Gazzara, is...

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6.3

547 votes

6.3

547 votes

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast Ryan O'Neal · Burt Reynolds · Tatum O'Neal · Brian Keith

Synopsis Peter Bogdanovich's Nickelodeon (1976) begins in the year 1910, introducing us to the young lawyer Leo Harrigan, who fortuitously encounters a motion picture producer. This chance meeting leads to an invitation for Leo to join the producer's team as a...

6.2

477 votes

6.2

477 votes

At Long Last Love

1975 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast Burt Reynolds · Cybill Shepherd · Madeline Kahn · Duilio Del Prete

Synopsis At Long Last Love (1975) follows the intertwined love stories of two wealthy individuals and two less fortunate ones. Michael Oliver Pritchard III, a millionaire, crosses paths with Kitty O'Kelly, a talented singer, and they quickly develop feelings for each...

6.0

81 votes

6.0

81 votes

Texasville

1990 · Movie · 125 min. · United States

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast Jeff Bridges · Cybill Shepherd · Annie Potts · Timothy Bottoms

Synopsis Texasville (1990) Director Peter Bogdanovich returns to the familiar terrain of small-town Texas in the highly anticipated follow-up to his 1971 classic THE LAST PICTURE SHOW. Over three decades have passed since Duane Jackson (Jeff Bridges), Sonny Crawford (Timothy Bottoms),...

5.9

659 votes

5.9

659 votes

The Wild Angels

1966 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Roger Corman

Cast Peter Fonda · Nancy Sinatra · Bruce Dern · Diane Ladd

Synopsis The Wild Angels (1966) follows Peter Fonda as 'Heavenly Blues,' the charismatic leader of a Hell's Angels chapter based in Venice, California. His loyal companion, 'Loser,' is portrayed by Bruce Dern. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when their plan...

5.4

711 votes

5.4

711 votes

She's Funny that Way

2014 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Peter Bogdanovich

Cast Owen Wilson · Imogen Poots · Jennifer Aniston · Will Forte

Synopsis She's Funny that Way (2014) centers around a former escort who has transitioned into a Broadway performer, navigating the complexities of her past and present lives. A Broadway director, who is married to the leading lady of his production, hires...

5.3

3K votes

5.3

3K votes