Screenplay: Richard Wormser
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Richard Wormser. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 15
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
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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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Captive of Billy the Kid
1952 · Movie · 54 min. · United States
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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Plainsman and the Lady
1946 · Movie · 87 min. · United States
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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