Screenplay: William E. Barrett

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by William E. Barrett. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Lilies of the Field

1963 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Sidney Poitier · Lilia Skala · Lisa Mann · Isa Crino

Synopsis Sidney Poitier--who would later star in such unforgettable films as TO SIR, WITH LOVE; GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER and IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT--won an Academy Award for best actor for his standout performance in this modest, beautiful...

6.6

794 votes

6.6

794 votes

The Left Hand of God

1955 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Gene Tierney · Lee J. Cobb · Agnes Moorehead

Synopsis A man in priestly robes, seemingly the long-awaited Father O'Shea, arrives at a little-frequented Catholic mission in 1947 China. Though the man seems curiously uncomfortable with his priestly duties, his tough tactics prove very successful in the Seven Villages, as...

6.1

834 votes

6.1

834 votes

Pieces of Dreams

1970 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Daniel Haller

Cast Robert Forster · Lauren Hutton · Will Geer · Ivor Francis

Synopsis Father Gregory Lind (Robert Forster) is the Catholic priest who questions his dedication to his parishioners. He becomes disenchanted with the church over the official stance on birth control, unwanted pregnancy and social change. He tries to confide in his...

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