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1. The Ten Commandments (1956)
G | 220 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Moses, raised as a prince of Egypt in the Pharaoh's household, learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people from slavery.
Director: Cecil B. DeMille | Stars: Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson
Votes: 78,095 | Gross: $93.74M
2. Bolero (1984)
R | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Set in the 1920s, a young woman sets out to lose her virginity. Her mission leads her to a Moroccan sheikh and a Spanish bullfighter.
Director: John Derek | Stars: Bo Derek, George Kennedy, Andrea Occhipinti, Ana Obregón
Votes: 6,074 | Gross: $8.91M
3. Exodus (1960)
Approved | 208 min | Action, Drama, War
The State of Israel is created in 1948, resulting in war with its Arab neighbors.
Director: Otto Preminger | Stars: Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint, Ralph Richardson, Peter Lawford
Votes: 11,437 | Gross: $18.97M
4. Zane Grey Theatre (1956–1961)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
An anthology based (earlier more so than later) on the novels and stories of Zane Grey. Dick Powell was often the star, as well as the host.
Stars: Dick Powell, Walter Sande, Denver Pyle, Bill Erwin
Votes: 586
5. Tarzan the Ape Man (1981)
Approved | 115 min | Adventure, Drama
While on an African expedition with her father, Jane Parker meets Tarzan, and the two become fascinated by each other.
Director: John Derek | Stars: Bo Derek, Richard Harris, Miles O'Keeffe, John Phillip Law
Votes: 6,233 | Gross: $36.57M
6. All the King's Men (1949)
Approved | 110 min | Drama, Film-Noir
The rise and fall of a corrupt politician, who makes his friends richer and retains power by dint of a populist appeal.
Director: Robert Rossen | Stars: Broderick Crawford, John Ireland, Joanne Dru, John Derek
Votes: 16,628
7. Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
Stars: Richard Joy, Paul Lambert, Helen Kleeb, Charles Bickford
Votes: 419
8. Knock on Any Door (1949)
Passed | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.
Director: Nicholas Ray | Stars: Humphrey Bogart, John Derek, George Macready, Allene Roberts
Votes: 4,224
9. Ghosts Can't Do It (1989)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
Elderly Scott kills himself after a heart attack wrecks his body, but then comes back as a ghost and convinces his loving young hot wife Katie to pick and kill a young man in order for Scott to possess his body and be with her again.
Director: John Derek | Stars: Bo Derek, Anthony Quinn, Don Murray, Julie Newmar
Votes: 2,943
10. A Double Life (1947)
Approved | 104 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
A celebrated actor struggles to distinguish his own life from that of his most recent stage role, Othello.
Director: George Cukor | Stars: Ronald Colman, Edmond O'Brien, Signe Hasso, Shelley Winters
Votes: 3,989
11. Since You Went Away (1944)
Approved | 177 min | Drama, Romance, War
With her husband away to fight in World War II, a housewife must care for their two daughters alone.
Directors: John Cromwell, Edward F. Cline, Tay Garnett, David O. Selznick | Stars: Claudette Colbert, Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Shirley Temple
Votes: 5,103
12. Fantasies (1981)
R | 81 min | Drama, Romance
16-year old Anastasia and her adopted brother Damir live on a Greek island with their pervy grandfather. She dreams about having a large antique bathtub and he dreams about running a sea-side resort. They begin to fall for each other.
Director: John Derek | Stars: Peter Hooten, Bo Derek, Anna Alexiadis, Faidon Georgitsis
Votes: 378
13. Scandal Sheet (1952)
Passed | 82 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
The editor of an exploitation newspaper commits a murder and assigns his protégé to investigate hoping to divert attention away from himself.
Director: Phil Karlson | Stars: John Derek, Donna Reed, Broderick Crawford, Rosemary DeCamp
Votes: 3,503
14. Lux Video Theatre (1950–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Live dramatic shows featuring Hollywood stars, adaptations of motion pictures, and a host accompanying. The host would introduce each act, and would conduct an interview with the stars at the end of the play.
Stars: Ken Carpenter, Jay Jackson, Otto Kruger, Gordon MacRae
Votes: 154
15. The Ford Television Theatre (1952–1957)
30 min | Drama
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
Stars: Philip Carey, Laraine Day, Willis Bouchey, Thomas Mitchell
Votes: 276
16. The Adventures of Hajji Baba (1954)
Passed | 94 min | Action, Adventure, Romance
In Ispahan, Persia, a barber mistakes an emerald ring as the prize to be delivered to a prince known far and wide, only to realize that a runaway Princess is the real treasure awaited, promising to escort her to her final destination.
Director: Don Weis | Stars: John Derek, Elaine Stewart, Thomas Gomez, Amanda Blake
Votes: 668
17. Omar Khayyam (1957)
Not Rated | 101 min | Adventure, Biography, Romance
During the 11th century, Persian poet Omar Khayyam's lover marries the Shah but the Shah, whose life is threatened by a sect of assassins, appoints Omar royal advisor.
Director: William Dieterle | Stars: Cornel Wilde, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, John Derek
Votes: 377
18. I'll Be Seeing You (1944)
Approved | 85 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A soldier suffering from combat fatigue meets a young woman on Christmas furlough from prison and their mutual loneliness blossoms into romance.
Directors: William Dieterle, George Cukor | Stars: Ginger Rogers, Joseph Cotten, Shirley Temple, Spring Byington
Votes: 2,526
19. Run for Cover (1955)
Approved | 93 min | Drama, Western
Mistaken for train robbers, Matt Dow and Davey Bishop are shot at by the sheriff and his posse but they are cleared and hired as lawmen.
Director: Nicholas Ray | Stars: James Cagney, Viveca Lindfors, John Derek, Jean Hersholt
Votes: 1,798
20. Ambush at Tomahawk Gap (1953)
Passed | 73 min | Action, Drama, Romance
An innocent cowboy convicted with three robbers, fresh out of Yuma Territorial Prison, travels with them to get a share of their hidden loot.
Director: Fred F. Sears | Stars: John Hodiak, John Derek, David Brian, María Elena Marqués
Votes: 602
21. The Outcast (1954)
Approved | 90 min | Drama, Western
Jet Cosgrave returns home to claim the ranch that was stolen from him, after his father's death.
Director: William Witney | Stars: John Derek, Joan Evans, Jim Davis, Catherine McLeod
Votes: 444
22. Nightmare in the Sun (1965)
80 min | Crime, Drama
A young man hitchhiking through the desert is picked up by a beautiful woman. They have an affair, and he finds out that she's married. The consequences of the affair lead to murder and blackmail.
Directors: John Derek, Marc Lawrence | Stars: John Derek, Aldo Ray, Arthur O'Connell, Ursula Andress
Votes: 168
23. Rogues of Sherwood Forest (1950)
Approved | 79 min | Adventure, Drama
When King John imposes oppressive taxes and cruel treatment upon the local population in medieval England, the son of legendary bandit Robin Hood reforms his father's "Merry Men" to once more rise against the king.
Director: Gordon Douglas | Stars: John Derek, Diana Lynn, George Macready, Alan Hale
Votes: 411
24. Once Before I Die (1966)
Not Rated | 97 min | Drama, War
WW-II 1941: Shortly after Pearl Harbor the Japanese attack the Philippine islands. A group of Polo playing soldiers and their families are surprised far off in the countryside. Lt. Bailey ... See full summary »
Director: John Derek | Stars: Ursula Andress, John Derek, Richard Jaeckel, Ron Ely
Votes: 300
25. Frontier Circus (1961–1962)
60 min | Western
A one-ring circus travels through the American West in the 1880's.
Stars: Chill Wills, John Derek, Richard Jaeckel, J. Pat O'Malley
Votes: 77
26. Playboy Video Magazine, Vol. 1 (1983–1987)
Documentary
Playboy Video Magazine was literally a video version of the publication. It included candid celebrity interviews, video editorials, the trademark playmate pictorials, interwoven with ... See full summary »
Stars: Lonny Chin, John Derek, Robert Firth
Votes: 10
27. A Boy... a Girl (1969)
69 min | Drama
A teenage girl reunites with her estranged young boyfriend following an affair with a much older man.
Director: John Derek | Stars: Dean Paul Martin, Airion Fromer, Karen Steele, Kerwin Mathews
Votes: 25
28. The Family Secret (1951)
Approved | 85 min | Crime, Drama
A lawyer faces a difficult decision when his son accidentally kills his best friend with no witnesses present, and a rift develops when his mother and father offer contradictory solutions to their son's dilemma.
Director: Henry Levin | Stars: John Derek, Lee J. Cobb, Jody Lawrance, Erin O'Brien-Moore
Votes: 390
29. Love You! (1979)
X | 85 min | Adult, Drama, Romance
Charlie (Annette Haven) is a beautiful, but reserved young woman. When her husband Steve (Wade Nichols) arranges for them another couple to spend a romantic weekend together on a secluded ... See full summary »
Director: John Derek | Stars: Annette Haven, Wade Nichols, Lesllie Bovee, Eric Edwards
Votes: 127
30. Prince of Players (1955)
Approved | 102 min | Biography, Drama
A tragic and sentimental story that depicts the early career of the 19th century American actor, Edwin Booth with some mention of the events leading to the assassination of President ... See full summary »
Director: Philip Dunne | Stars: Richard Burton, Maggie McNamara, John Derek, Raymond Massey
Votes: 451
31. Thunderbirds (1952)
Approved | 98 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
An Oklahoma National Guard unit, comprised mainly of Native Americans, is called up for duty at the start of World War II.
Director: John H. Auer | Stars: John Derek, John Drew Barrymore, Mona Freeman, Gene Evans
Votes: 127
32. The Flesh Is Weak (1957)
Not Rated | 88 min | Crime, Drama
Pimps prey on young women coming to London for work.
Director: Don Chaffey | Stars: John Derek, Milly Vitale, William Franklyn, Martin Benson
Votes: 151
33. Fury at Showdown (1957)
Passed | 75 min | Western
After serving a year for a killing in self-defense, gunfighter Brock Mitchell tries to help his younger brother save his ranch but a crooked lawyer has other ideas.
Director: Gerd Oswald | Stars: John Derek, John Smith, Carolyn Craig, Nick Adams
Votes: 366
34. The Last Posse (1953)
Passed | 73 min | Western
After a disgruntled rancher and his sons rob at gun-point a rival rancher, the town forms a posse to go after the culprits but the ensuing events are muddled by unclear facts, false testimony, old scores, secrets, murder and stolen money.
Director: Alfred L. Werker | Stars: Broderick Crawford, John Derek, Charles Bickford, Wanda Hendrix
Votes: 539
35. Mission Over Korea (1953)
Approved | 85 min | Drama, War
In the early days of the Korean War, a commanding officer tries to rein in a headstrong rookie pilot determined to avenge his brother's death.
Director: Fred F. Sears | Stars: John Hodiak, John Derek, Audrey Totter, Maureen O'Sullivan
Votes: 137
36. An Annapolis Story (1955)
Approved | 81 min | Drama
Two brothers, enrolled at the U.S. Naval Academy on the verge of the Korean War, fall in love with the same girl.
Director: Don Siegel | Stars: John Derek, Diana Lynn, Kevin McCarthy, Alvy Moore
Votes: 155
37. Childish Things (1969)
PG | 98 min | Drama
Alcoholic ex-GI goes to work collecting debts for gangsters and committing various other crimes, then has a religious conversion and helps other alcoholics.
Directors: John Derek, David Nelson | Stars: Don Murray, Linda Evans, David Brian, Jack Griffin
Votes: 81
38. Saturday's Hero (1951)
111 min | Drama, Sport
A star high school football player goes through the ups and downs of 'big-time' college athletics in the 1950's.
Director: David Miller | Stars: John Derek, Donna Reed, Sidney Blackmer, Alexander Knox
Votes: 255
39. Sea of Lost Ships (1953)
Approved | 85 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The son of a deceased Coast Guard hero is raised by a Coast Guard NCO, who also has a son the same age. When they get older both are accepted into the Coast Guard Academy, but the hero's ... See full summary »
Director: Joseph Kane | Stars: John Derek, Wanda Hendrix, Walter Brennan, Richard Jaeckel
Votes: 55
40. The Barbara Walters Summer Special (1976–2015)
60 min | Drama, News, Talk-Show
Veteran journalist Barbara Walters interviews a variety of entertainers, politicians, athletes and other public figures.
Stars: Barbara Walters, Elizabeth Taylor, Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey
Votes: 258
41. Public Prosecutor (1947–1951)
20 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A film noir drama-dey cop & crime show, Public Prosecutor was created for one major networks but they gave up on the series and another early TV network called DuMont picked it up.
Stars: John Howard, Anne Gwynne, Walter Sande, Warren Hull
Votes: 33
42. Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder (1952)
78 min | Musical
Two singers (Frankie Laine, Billy Daniels) step in to help an aspiring actress (Charlotte Austin) whose grandmother opposes her bid to launch a show-business career.
Director: Richard Quine | Stars: Frankie Laine, Billy Daniels, Charlotte Austin, Arthur Franz
Votes: 143
43. Mask of the Avenger (1951)
Approved | 83 min | Adventure, Drama, History
During the European revolutionary fervor of 1848, Italian Captain Renato Dimorna tries to avenge his father's death, goes against the corrupt local military governor Larocca and prevents an Austrian military invasion.
Director: Phil Karlson | Stars: John Derek, Anthony Quinn, Jody Lawrance, Arnold Moss
Votes: 303
44. The Leather Saint (1956)
Approved | 86 min | Drama
Episcopalian minister Gil Allen keeps up his college-days interest in boxing by working out at a gym run by his friend, Tom Kelly. Gil declines when fight manager Gus MacAuliffe offers to ... See full summary »
Director: Alvin Ganzer | Stars: Paul Douglas, John Derek, Jody Lawrance, Cesar Romero
Votes: 79
45. Prisoner of the Volga (1959)
102 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A vicious play of intrigue, about love, desire and betrayal, in the dress of the military at the Cossacks around 1890.
Director: Viktor Tourjansky | Stars: John Derek, Elsa Martinelli, Dawn Addams, Wolfgang Preiss
Votes: 83
46. Prince of Pirates (1953)
Approved | 80 min | Adventure
In a 16th century kingdom in the Netherlands, the newly crowned King Stephan concludes a secret treaty with the Spanish. This puts him at odds with his younger brother, Prince Roland, who ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Salkow | Stars: John Derek, Barbara Rush, Carla Balenda, Whitfield Connor
Votes: 137
47. The Ken Murray Show (1950–1953)
30 min | Comedy, Music
A 1950s variety show sponsored by Anheuser-Busch. The host was Ken Murray, who had previously hosted variety theatrical shows and variety radio programs. The show had a large regular cast ... See full summary »
Stars: Ken Murray, Jane Bergmeier, Darla Hood, Jack Mulhall
Votes: 35
48. High Hell (1958)
Not Rated | 87 min | Adventure
A greedy miner's determination to continue winter blasting in the Canadian Rockies threatens to bring avalanches down on a small village.
Director: Burt Balaban | Stars: John Derek, Elaine Stewart, Patrick Allen, Jerold Wells
Votes: 53
49. Il corsaro della mezzaluna (1957)
95 min | Adventure, Drama
16th century: pirate Paolo, in the guise of a poet, enters a castle hoping to find his parents' murderer. He kidnaps Angela, thinking she is Emperor Charles V.'s sister Caterina. A battle ensues with evil Carmona who wants to marry Angela.
Director: Giuseppe Maria Scotese | Stars: John Derek, Gianna Maria Canale, Ingeborg Schöner, Alberto Farnese
Votes: 58
50. Shania Twain: Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under? (1995 Music Video)
4 min | Music, Western
Video clip of the Shania Twain song "Who's bed have your boots been under"
Director: John Derek | Star: Shania Twain
Votes: 42