Screenplay: Richard Wormser

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


Crime Wave

1954 · Movie · 73 min. · United States

Direction André De Toth

Cast Sterling Hayden · Gene Nelson · Phyllis Kirk · Ted de Corsia

Synopsis Crime Wave (1954) follows the intense story of three escaped convicts from San Quentin—Penny, Hastings, and Morgan—who fatally shoot a police officer during a gas station robbery. Severely injured, Morgan seeks refuge in the home of his former cellmate, Steve...

7.0

658 votes

7.0

658 votes

Tulsa

1949 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Stuart Heisler

Cast Susan Hayward · Robert Preston · Pedro Armendáriz · Lloyd Gough

Synopsis Tulsa (1949) unfolds in the heart of Oklahoma during the dawn of the oil boom. The narrative begins with the tragic demise of Cherokee Lansing's rancher father, who is fatally injured in a confrontation with the Tanner Oil Company. Driven...

5.7

283 votes

5.7

283 votes

The Outcast

1954 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction William Witney

Cast John Derek · Joan Evans · Jim Davis · Catherine McLeod

Synopsis The Outcast (1954) follows the journey of Jet Cosgrave, who ventures back to his hometown with a singular mission: to reclaim the ranch that was unjustly taken from him following his father's passing.

5.2

64 votes

5.2

64 votes

The Phantom Thief

1946 · Movie · 65 min. · United States

Direction D. Ross Lederman

Cast Chester Morris · Jeff Donnell · Richard Lane · Dusty Anderson

Synopsis The Phantom Thief (1946) follows the adventures of Boston Blackie, who engages in a battle of wits with a shady spiritualist involved in blackmail, murder, and the supernatural. When Blackie's friend, Runt, needs help recovering stolen jewels, Blackie becomes entangled...

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Sworn Enemy

1936 · Movie · 73 min. · United States

Direction Edwin L. Marin

Cast Robert Young · Florence Rice · Joseph Calleia · Lewis Stone

Synopsis Sworn Enemy (1936) follows the journey of Hank Sherman, a dedicated law student who unexpectedly lands a position as a chauffeur for a prosperous businessman. As he navigates his new role, he finds himself captivated by Margaret, the boss's enchanting...

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Fort Dodge Stampede

1951 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction Harry Keller

Cast Allan Lane · Black Jack · Chubby Johnson · Mary Ellen Kay

Synopsis Fort Dodge Stampede (1951) follows a thrilling tale of outlaws who successfully steal $30,000 from the Adams Bank, only to have one of their own betray the group by concealing the loot in the abandoned town of old Fort Dodge,...

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Let Them Live

1937 · Movie · 74 min. · United States

Direction Harold Young

Cast John Howard · Nan Grey · Edward Ellis · Judith Barrett

Synopsis Let Them Live (1937) follows the journey of a determined young individual who challenges the corrupt and powerful town leader. The narrative unfolds as the protagonist stands up against the injustices perpetrated by the town boss, leading to a gripping...

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Start Cheering

1938 · Movie · 78 min. · United States

Direction Albert S. Rogell

Cast Jimmy Durante · Walter Connolly · Joan Perry · Charles Starrett

Synopsis Start Cheering (1938) follows the story of a disillusioned movie star, Ted Crosley, who decides to leave his glamorous life behind and enroll in Midland College, much to the dismay of his manager, Sam Lewis, and his friend, Willie Gumbatz....

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Direction Fred C. Brannon

Cast Allan Lane · Black Jack · Penny Edwards · Grant Withers

Synopsis Captive of Billy the Kid (1952) follows a gripping tale where five individuals each possess a fragment of a map that points to the hidden treasure of the infamous outlaw, Billy the Kid. When one of these individuals meets a...

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The Half-Breed

1952 · Movie · 81 min. · United States

Direction Stuart Gilmore · Edward Ludwig

Cast Robert Young · Janis Carter · Jack Buetel · Barton MacLane

Synopsis The Half-Breed (1952) unfolds in the aftermath of the Civil War, where Frank Crawford schemes to incite an Indian conflict to seize millions in gold from a reservation. Dan Craig, a roaming gambler, enters the scene and forms an unlikely...

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Direction Joseph Kane

Cast Bill Elliott · Vera Ralston · Gail Patrick · Joseph Schildkraut

Synopsis Plainsman and the Lady (1946) unfolds in St. Joseph, Missouri, during 1859, where a railroad track serves as a stark divider between the affluent and the less fortunate. Ann Arnesen, the daughter of Michael Arnesen, the proprietor of the Pony...

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Fugitives for a Night

1938 · Movie · 63 min. · United States

Direction Leslie Goodwins

Cast Frank Albertson · Eleanor Lynn · Allan Lane · Bradley Page

Synopsis Fugitives for a Night (1938) follows the gripping tale of a Hollywood actor who finds himself wrongfully accused of a heinous crime. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of suspicion and deceit, he must use his wits and resources to...

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A Perilous Journey

1953 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction R.G. Springsteen

Cast Vera Ralston · David Brian · Scott Brady · Charles Winninger

Synopsis A Perilous Journey (1953) follows Francine Landereaux, one of 29 women embarking on a voyage to California as part of a bride exchange program, where eligible men can purchase a wife. Unbeknownst to the organizers, Francine is already married to...

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Perilous Waters

1948 · Movie · 66 min. · United States

Direction Jack Bernhard

Cast Don Castle · Audrey Long · Peggy Knudsen · Samuel S. Hinds

Synopsis Perilous Waters (1948) follows the intense story of Dana Ferris, a man on a mission to eradicate gambling. His relentless campaign has made him a prime target for the Mob, who have enlisted Willie Hunter (Don Castle) to carry out...

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The Showdown

1950 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Dorrell McGowan · Stuart McGowan

Cast Bill Elliott · Marie Windsor · Walter Brennan · Harry Morgan

Synopsis The Showdown (1950) follows the story of Shadrach Jones, a former Texas State Policeman driven by an unyielding resolve to track down and confront the individual who fatally shot his brother and absconded with the funds intended for their ranch....

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