Screenplay: Alan Sharp
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Alan Sharp. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 25
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
The Last Run
1971 · Movie · 95 min. · United States
Direction Richard Fleischer
Cast George C. Scott · Tony Musante · Trish Van Devere · Colleen Dewhurst
6.3
341 votes
6.3
341 votes
Nightmares and Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King (TV Miniseries)
2006 · Series · 400 min. · United States
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
Ben Hur (TV Miniseries)
2010 · Series · 240 min. · United Kingdom
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
Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis (TV)
1991 · Movie · 100 min. · United States
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
The Fifth Quarter (Nightmares and Dreamscapes) (TV)
2006 · Movie · 51 min. · United States
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
Damnation Alley
1977 · Movie · 91 min. · United States
Direction Jack Smight
Cast Jan-Michael Vincent · George Peppard · Dominique Sanda · Paul Winfield
4.6
121 votes
4.6
121 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
Little Girl Fly Away (TV)
1998 · Movie · 87 min. · United States
Direction Peter Levin
Cast Mare Winningham · Bruce Davison · Clayton Rohner · James Pickens Jr.
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D-Day: Assault on Fortress Europe
1990 · Documentary · 55 min. · United Kingdom
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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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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