Screenplay: Don Brinkley

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


Direction Roy Huggins · Jerry Hopper · Walter Grauman · Alexander Singer

Cast David Janssen · Barry Morse · William Conrad · Paul Birch

Synopsis The Fugitive (TV Series) (1963) follows the gripping journey of Dr. Richard Kimble, a dedicated pediatrician from Indiana, who is wrongfully accused and convicted of his wife's murder. Despite his claims of innocence, Kimble is sentenced to life in prison....

7.0

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7.0

1K votes

Direction Thomas Carr · Don McDougall · George Blair · Murray Golden

Cast Steve McQueen · James Coburn · Jack Tornek · Michael Landon

Synopsis Wanted: Dead or Alive (TV Series) (1958) was an American Western television program that aired for three seasons from 1958 to 1961. This show was a spin-off of the earlier western series "Trackdown" (1957), which featured Robert Culp. The series...

6.4

70 votes

6.4

70 votes

Ironside (TV Series)

1967 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Collier Young · Don Weis · Don McDougall · Russ Mayberry

Cast Raymond Burr · Don Galloway · Don Mitchell · Barbara Anderson

Synopsis Ironside (TV Series) (1967) follows the story of a dedicated police officer who, after an assassination attempt, is confined to a wheelchair. Despite his physical limitations, he continues to fight crime for the San Francisco police force. With the help...

6.3

445 votes

6.3

445 votes

Direction Frank Glicksman · Al C. Ward · Vincent Sherman · Earl Bellamy

Cast Chad Everett · James Daly · Chris Hutson · Barbara Baldavin

Synopsis Medical Center (TV Series) (1969) aired from 1969 to 1976, comprising 170 episodes. Set in the Los Angeles vicinity, the series revolved around an unnamed hospital facility that was integrated into a sprawling university campus. Dr. Paul Lochner, the chief...

6.2

94 votes

6.2

94 votes

Direction Virgil W. Vogel · Don Medford · Jesse Hibbs · William Hale

Cast Efrem Zimbalist Jr. · Philip Abbott · Marvin Miller · William Reynolds

Synopsis The F.B.I. (TV Series) (1965) aired from 1965 to 1974, spanning 241 episodes. This series delved into authentic FBI case files, with Inspector Lewis Erskine, portrayed by Efrem Zimbalist Jr., leading the investigations alongside various colleagues throughout the years.

6.1

23 votes

6.1

23 votes

Direction William J. Hole Jr. · Bernard L. Kowalski · Robert A. Cinader

Cast John Pickard · Patrick McVey · Dave Willock · Gardner McKay

Synopsis Boots and Saddles (TV Series) (1957) follows the gripping narrative of the American 5th Cavalry, based at Fort Lowell in the Arizona Territory during the 1870s. The soldiers at Fort Lowell encountered numerous challenges and trials during their service in...

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Direction Hank Searls · Walter Grauman · Joseph Pevney · Allen H. Miner

Cast Leslie Nielsen · John Beradino · John Clarke · Greg Roman

Synopsis The New Breed (TV Series) (1961) was an American crime drama series that aired on the ABC network from 1961 to 1962, featuring a total of thirty-six episodes. The show starred Leslie Nielsen, who was 35 years old at the...

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Direction Andrew Marton · Tom Gries · Herman Hoffman · Richard Carlson

Cast George Nader · Raymond Bailey · Michael Keith · Joyce Meadows

Synopsis The Man and the Challenge (TV Series) (1959) follows the thrilling escapades of Dr. Glenn Barton, a versatile and daring individual who combines the roles of a scientist, explorer, and adventurer. His unique skill set makes him an ideal candidate...

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Direction Tom Gries · John Peyser · Lee H. Katzin · Robert Sparr

Cast Christopher George · Gary Raymond · Eric Braeden · Lawrence P. Casey

Synopsis The Rat Patrol (TV Series) (1966) is a thrilling series that unfolds in the deserts of North Africa during World War II. The narrative follows a daring quartet of commandos who are part of the Long Range Desert Group. Equipped...

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Direction Eddie Davis · Franklin Adreon · Walter Doniger · Otto Lang

Cast Kent Taylor · Jan Merlin · Peter Whitney · Bill Catching

Synopsis The Rough Riders (TV Series) (1958) follows the journey of three men who, following the conclusion of the Civil War, join forces to traverse the untamed West. The trio consists of two former Union soldiers and one ex-Confederate, each bringing...

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Direction Eddie Davis · Babe Unger · Robert Gordon · John Rich

Cast Broderick Crawford · Ray Hamilton · Gerald Mohr · Lester Matthews

Synopsis King of Diamonds (TV Series) (1961) follows the adventures of John King, a tough and resourceful security expert who oversees the protection of the global diamond industry. Accompanied by his eager apprentice, Casey O'Brien, King journeys around the world to...

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Direction James Sheldon · Henry S. Kesler · Ted Post · Leon Benson

Cast Donald May · Chuck Connors · Del Erickson · Richard Jaeckel

Synopsis The West Point Story (TV Series) (1956) is a compelling television series that aired from 1956 to 1958, comprising 40 episodes. The show delves into the lives of individuals and significant events at the prestigious U.S. Military Academy located in...

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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 Michael Caffey · Earl Bellamy · Bernard McEveety

Cast Pernell Roberts · Brian Stokes Mitchell · Charles Siebert · Gregory Harrison

Synopsis Trapper John, M.D. (TV Series) (1979) introduces the beloved character "Trapper John" from the iconic series M*A*S*H as the Chief of Surgery at San Francisco Memorial Hospital. Accompanying him is the exceptionally talented young surgeon, G. Alonzo "Gonzo" Gates, who...

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Direction George McCowan · Allen Reisner · Lawrence Dobkin · Robert Butler

Cast Howard Duff · Dennis Cole · Ben Alexander · Frank Maxwell

Synopsis Felony Squad (TV Series) (1966) aired from 1966 to 1969 and featured Howard Duff as Sergeant Sam Stone and Dennis Cole as Detective Jim Briggs, who worked together in a significant crimes division. The narrative unfolds in an unnamed West...

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