Screenplay: Alan Sharp

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


Ulzana's Raid

1972 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Robert Aldrich

Cast Burt Lancaster · Bruce Davison · Joaquín Martínez · Jorge Luke

Synopsis Ulzana's Raid (1972) follows the story of a relentless and brutal war chief, Ulzana, who, along with a small but deadly group, escapes the reservation with the intent to spread chaos and violence. In response, a young and inexperienced lieutenant...

7.1

2K votes

7.1

2K votes

Night Moves

1975 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Arthur Penn

Cast Gene Hackman · Jennifer Warren · Melanie Griffith · Susan Clark

Synopsis Night Moves (1975) follows the journey of Harry Moseby, a former athlete turned private investigator, who is tasked with a seemingly routine missing person case. The client is an aging Hollywood starlet, whose significant roles were secured through her marriage...

6.9

3K votes

6.9

3K votes

The Hired Hand

1971 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Peter Fonda

Cast Peter Fonda · Warren Oates · Verna Bloom · Robert Pratt

Synopsis The Hired Hand (1971) presents a unique and introspective narrative that challenges the traditional Western genre. Directed by Peter Fonda, the film follows Harry Collings, portrayed by Fonda himself, a wandering drifter who travels with his close friend Arch Harris,...

6.6

184 votes

6.6

184 votes

Dean Spanley

2008 · Movie · 100 min. · New Zealand

Direction Toa Fraser

Cast Sam Neill · Jeremy Northam · Bryan Brown · Peter O'Toole

Synopsis Dean Spanley (2008) is set in the bustling city of 1930s London, where a refined gentleman named Fisk, portrayed by Peter Northam, accompanies his father to a thought-provoking lecture on the concept of reincarnation. During the event, Fisk's attention is...

6.5

144 votes

6.5

144 votes

Rob Roy

1995 · Movie · 139 min. · United States

Direction Michael Caton-Jones

Cast Liam Neeson · Jessica Lange · Tim Roth · John Hurt

Synopsis Rob Roy (1995) is set in the rugged highlands of Scotland during the tumultuous 1700s. The film follows the journey of Rob Roy, a local leader striving to improve the lives of his community. He secures funds from the local...

6.5

12K votes

6.5

12K votes

6.3

341 votes

Direction Rob Bowman · Mark Haber · Brian Henson · Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

Cast William H. Macy · Jacqueline McKenzie · Linal Haft · Victoria Mussett

Synopsis Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King (TV Miniseries) (2006) is an eight-episode anthology series that brings to life a selection of Stephen King's captivating short stories. This ambitious project features a stellar cast and crew, many of...

5.7

955 votes

5.7

955 votes

Billy Two Hats

1974 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Ted Kotcheff

Cast Gregory Peck · Desi Arnaz Jr. · Jack Warden · David Huddleston

Synopsis Billy Two Hats (1974) follows the story of a bank robbery gone awry, leading to the death of an innocent bystander. The robbers, including the half-breed Billy Two Hats (portrayed by Gregory Peck and Desi Arnaz, Jr.) and their accomplice,...

5.6

330 votes

5.6

330 votes

The Osterman Weekend

1983 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Sam Peckinpah

Cast Rutger Hauer · John Hurt · Craig T. Nelson · Burt Lancaster

Synopsis The Osterman Weekend (1983) follows a television personality who is eagerly anticipating a weekend gathering with his closest friends. However, his plans take a dramatic turn when he receives unexpected intelligence from the CIA. The agency informs him that his...

5.5

1K votes

5.5

1K votes

Direction Steve Shill

Cast Joseph Morgan · Stephen Campbell Moore · Emily Vancamp · Kristin Kreuk

Synopsis Ben Hur (TV Miniseries) (2010) follows the epic journey of a young Jewish nobleman named Judah Ben-Hur. After being betrayed by his childhood friend Messala, Judah is falsely accused and sentenced to slavery, while his family is taken away. The...

5.2

432 votes

5.2

432 votes

Direction Robert Iscove

Cast Stacy Keach · Richard Thomas · Steve Landesberg · Don Harvey

Synopsis Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis (TV) (1991) chronicles the harrowing true events surrounding the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis during World War II. The narrative delves into the crew's desperate fight for survival against both...

5.2

46 votes

5.2

46 votes

Direction Rob Bowman

Cast Jeremy Sisto · Samantha Mathis · Christopher Morris · Christopher Kirby

Synopsis The Fifth Quarter (Nightmares and Dreamscapes) (TV) (2006) follows the story of Willie Evans, who, after serving a lengthy prison sentence, is released on parole and vows to his wife Karen to lead a law-abiding life. However, their peaceful existence...

5.0

230 votes

5.0

230 votes

Reversible Errors (TV)

2004 · Movie · 173 min. · United States

Direction Mike Robe

Cast William H. Macy · Tom Selleck · Monica Potter · Felicity Huffman

Synopsis Reversible Errors (TV) (2004) is a gripping four-hour miniseries that brings to life Scott Turow's acclaimed novel. The narrative centers around Arthur Raven, portrayed by William H. Macy, a prosperous corporate attorney whose life takes a dramatic turn when he...

4.8

33 votes

4.8

33 votes

Avenger (TV)

2006 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Robert Markowitz

Cast Sam Elliott · Timothy Hutton · Jamie Bartlett · David Hayman

Synopsis Avenger (TV) (2006) follows the journey of Cal Dexter (Sam Elliott), a former Vietnam War veteran whose role was to find and dismantle enemy hideouts in the jungle. Now, he appears to be a straightforward attorney in Washington D.C. However,...

4.2

101 votes

4.2

101 votes

Direction Michael Campbell

Cast Patrick Allen

Synopsis D-Day: Assault on Fortress Europe (1990) chronicles the monumental events that unfolded in the early hours of June 6, 1944, as an immense and eclectic fleet navigated through the turbulent waters of the English Channel towards the Normandy coastline. The...

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The Last Hit (TV)

1993 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction Jan Egleson

Cast Bryan Brown · Brooke Adams · Harris Yulin · Daniel Von Bargen

Synopsis The Last Hit (TV) (1993) follows the journey of a former assassin who seeks to establish a peaceful life in the serene landscapes of New Mexico. After leaving behind a life of violence and danger, the protagonist struggles to adapt...

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Lathe of Heaven (TV)

2002 · Movie · 91 min. · Canada

Direction Philip Haas

Cast James Caan · Lukas Haas · Lisa Bonet · David Strathairn

Synopsis Lathe of Heaven (TV) (2002) is set in a dystopian future where a man named George Orr possesses an extraordinary ability: his dreams have the power to alter reality. Initially, his therapist, Dr. William Haber, is skeptical and perplexed by...

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Descending Angel (TV)

1990 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Jeremy Kagan

Cast George C. Scott · Diane Lane · Eric Roberts · Mark Margolis

Synopsis Descending Angel (TV) (1990) follows the journey of a man who is on the brink of marriage and is eager to build a strong bond with his future father-in-law. As he spends more time with the older man, he begins...

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Not rated