Screenplay: Samuel Roeca

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


The Night Visitor

1971 · Movie · 98 min. · Sweden

Direction Laslo Benedek

Cast Max von Sydow · Trevor Howard · Liv Ullmann · Per Oscarsson

Synopsis The Night Visitor (1971) is a chilling Gothic thriller set against the backdrop of Scandinavia. The story revolves around a man who finds himself unjustly incarcerated for a murder he did not commit. Confined to an asylum designed to be...

6.7

603 votes

6.7

603 votes

Direction Bruce Kessler · Reza Badiyi · Barry Crane · Paul Krasny

Cast Greg Morris · Peter Lupus · Peter Graves · Barbara Bain

Synopsis Mission: Impossible (TV Series) (1966) is a classic television show that aired from 1966 to 1973, spanning 7 seasons and 171 episodes. The series follows an elite covert operations unit, known as the Impossible Missions Force (IMF), which undertakes highly...

6.7

1K votes

6.7

1K votes

Direction Bruce Lansbury · Bill Bixby · Arnold Laven · Sutton Roley

Cast Bill Bixby · Keene Curtis · Joseph Sirola · Todd Crespi

Synopsis The Magician (TV Series) (1973) follows the adventures of Anthony Blake, a benevolent and affluent magician who leverages his skills in illusion and escape artistry to assist those in distress. His friend, Max Pomeroy, a syndicated columnist, praises him as...

5.3

38 votes

5.3

38 votes

Godzilla (TV Series)

1978 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Duane Poole · Dick Robbins · Ray Patterson · Carl Urbano

Synopsis Godzilla (TV Series) (1978) follows the adventures of the crew aboard the research vessel, the Calico. During one of their expeditions, they encounter and rescue Godzooky, a young offspring of the legendary monster, Godzilla. A pact is formed where the...

4.0

143 votes

4.0

143 votes

Torpedo Alley

1952 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Lew Landers

Cast Mark Stevens · Dorothy Malone · Charles Winninger · Bill Williams

Synopsis Torpedo Alley (1952) follows the journey of Lieutenant Bob Bingham, a carrier pilot portrayed by Mark Stevens, who is rescued by a submarine after a tragic crash that claims the lives of his crewmates. Struggling with guilt, Bingham seeks redemption...

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Angel Baby

1961 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Paul Wendkos · Hubert Cornfield

Cast George Hamilton · Mercedes McCambridge · Joan Blondell · Henry Jones

Synopsis Angel Baby (1961) follows the journey of a woman who is convinced she has been divinely selected to mend the sick and save souls. She is taken under the wing of a cunning promoter and his unpleasant wife, who exploit...

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Sierra Passage

1950 · Movie · 81 min. · United States

Direction Frank McDonald

Cast Wayne Morris · Lola Albright · Lloyd Corrigan · Alan Hale Jr.

Synopsis Sierra Passage (1950) follows the journey of a young man named Johnny York, who, after witnessing the brutal murder of his father, seeks refuge and training with a traveling variety troupe. As he hones his skills as a sharpshooter, Johnny's...

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The Tall Texan

1953 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Elmo Williams

Cast Lloyd Bridges · Lee J. Cobb · Marie Windsor · Luther Adler

Synopsis The Tall Texan (1953) follows a group of five individuals traversing Comanche county in a wagon, each with their own secrets and agendas. Among them are a con artist and his companion, a lawman tasked with transporting a suspected killer,...

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Johnny Rocco

1958 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Paul Landres

Cast Richard Eyer · Stephen McNally · Coleen Gray · Russ Conway

Synopsis Johnny Rocco (1958) follows the intense pursuit of a young man who finds himself in the crosshairs of both the criminal underworld and law enforcement. After witnessing a brutal murder, the son of a notorious gangster becomes a target for...

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A Lust to Kill

1958 · Movie · 74 min. · United States

Direction Oliver Drake

Cast Jim Davis · Don Megowan · Allison Hayes · Gerald Milton

Synopsis A Lust to Kill (1958) follows the tale of a cowboy who, with the assistance of his loyal girlfriend, manages to break out of prison. Driven by a burning desire for vengeance, he sets out on a perilous journey to...

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Sideshow

1950 · Movie · 67 min. · United States

Direction Jean Yarbrough

Cast Don McGuire · Tracey Roberts · John Abbott · Eddie Quillan

Synopsis Sideshow (1950) follows the thrilling journey of a Treasury Department agent who is hot on the trail of a sophisticated international jewel smuggling operation. Suspecting that a traveling carnival is being used as a cover for the criminal activities, the...

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Direction Ray Patterson · Carl Urbano

Synopsis Jana of the Jungle (TV Series) (1978) follows the extraordinary journey of a young woman who, after losing her parents in the Amazon rainforest as a baby, is nurtured by the local tribal chief, Montaro. As she matures, she evolves...

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Navy Bound

1951 · Movie · 61 min. · United States

Direction Paul Landres

Cast Tom Neal · Wendy Waldron · Regis Toomey · John Abbott

Synopsis Navy Bound (1951) follows the journey of a talented sailor who doubles as a champion boxer within the Navy. Compelled to exit the service due to his family's struggling tuna fishing enterprise, he transitions into the world of professional boxing....

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Hidden Guns

1956 · Movie · 66 min. · United States

Direction Albert C. Gannaway

Cast Bruce Bennett · Richard Arlen · John Carradine · Faron Young

Synopsis Hidden Guns (1956) unfolds in a small town gripped by fear, as the notorious outlaw Stragg holds everyone in a vice of intimidation. No one dares to speak out against his crimes, leaving the town in a state of constant...

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Incident

1948 · Movie · 66 min. · United States

Direction William Beaudine

Cast Warren Douglas · Jane Frazee · Robert Osterloh · Joyce Compton

Synopsis Incident (1948) follows the harrowing journey of Joe Downey, a stockbroker portrayed by Warren Douglas, who is mistaken for the notorious gangster "Slats" Slattery, played by Robert Osterloh, in the dark. This unfortunate mix-up leads to a brutal assault by...

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Lancer (TV Series)

1968 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Samuel A. Peeples · Allen Reisner · Don Richardson · William Hale

Cast James Stacy · Wayne Maunder · Andrew Duggan · Elizabeth Baur

Synopsis Lancer (TV Series) (1968) follows the story of a powerful rancher who brings together his two long-separated and very different sons to form an uneasy partnership. Together, they must defend their sprawling estate against various threats that seek to dismantle...

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Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis Butch Cassidy (TV Series) (1973) follows the adventures of a globally renowned rock band known as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kids. The group, comprising Butch, Steffy, Harvey, Merilee, and their canine companion Elvis, tours the world, performing concerts and...

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Direction Albert C. Gannaway

Cast Jim Davis · Arleen Whelan · Faron Young · Marty Robbins Enterprises

Synopsis Raiders of Old California (1957) follows the journey of a handful of U.S. Cavalrymen who, after being released from duty following the Mexican-American War, choose to remain in California. Under the leadership of Angus McKane, portrayed by Jim Davis, the...

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Sea Tiger

1952 · Movie · 71 min. · United States

Direction Frank McDonald

Cast Marguerite Chapman · John Archer · Harry Lauter · Marvin Press

Synopsis Sea Tiger (1952) follows the journey of a sea captain who was previously suspected of being a Japanese agent during wartime. He is given the responsibility of commanding an aged freighter, known as the "Sea Tiger.

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