Screenplay: William J. Lederer

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


The Ugly American

1963 · Movie · 120 min. · United States

Direction George Englund

Cast Marlon Brando · Pat Hingle · Eiji Okada · Sandra Church

Synopsis An intelligent, articulate scholar, Harrison MacWhite, survives a hostile Senate confirmation hearing at the hands of conservatives to become ambassador to Sarkan, a southeast Asian country where civil war threatens...

5.8

317 votes

5.8

317 votes

McHale's Navy Joins the Air

1965 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Edward Montagne

Cast Joe Flynn · Tim Conway · Bob Hastings · Gary Vinson

Synopsis The crew of PT-73 are in trouble again when Ensign Parker is mistaken for a pilot and gets shanghaied into the Air Force.

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The Lloyd Bridges Show

1962 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Don Taylor · Jeffrey Hayden · John Peyser · Jus Addiss

Cast Lloyd Bridges · J. Pat O'Malley · Morris Buchanan · George Sawaya

Synopsis Each week Adam Shepherd introduces a news event, either current or the past, discussing its relevance. Then he becomes part of the story, portraying the lead character in the reenactment.

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The Skipper Surprised His Wife

1950 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Elliott Nugent

Cast Robert Walker · Joan Leslie · Edward Arnold · Spring Byington

Synopsis When a naval officer's wife breaks her ankle and is laid up, her husband takes over running the household by employing military regimentation and disciple, which leads to a number...

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