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1. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
R | 133 min | Drama
In the Fall of 1963, a Korean War veteran and criminal pleads insanity and is admitted to a mental institution, where he rallies up the scared patients against the tyrannical nurse.
Director: Milos Forman | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Michael Berryman, Peter Brocco
Votes: 1,073,629 | Gross: $112.00M
2. Reservation Dogs (2021–2023)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime
Comedy series about four Native American teenagers growing up on a reservation in eastern Oklahoma.
Stars: D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Devery Jacobs, Paulina Alexis, Lane Factor
Votes: 24,308
3. The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)
PG | 135 min | Drama, Western
Missouri farmer Josey Wales joins a Confederate guerrilla unit and winds up on the run from the Union soldiers who murdered his family.
Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke, Chief Dan George, Bill McKinney
Votes: 79,946 | Gross: $31.80M
4. Vega$ (1978–1981)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dan Tanna is a private investigator in the gambling town of Las Vegas, Nevada. Vegas can be seedy or glamorous, depending on your point of view.
Stars: Robert Urich, Bart Braverman, Phyllis Davis, Greg Morris
Votes: 2,250
5. Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)
PG-13 | 91 min | Horror
The Freeling family have a new house, but their troubles with supernatural forces don't seem to be over.
Director: Brian Gibson | Stars: JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Heather O'Rourke, Oliver Robins
Votes: 29,934 | Gross: $41.00M
6. Orca (1977)
PG | 92 min | Adventure, Drama, Horror
A hunter squares off against a killer whale seeking vengeance for the death of its mate.
Director: Michael Anderson | Stars: Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, Will Sampson, Bo Derek
Votes: 13,300 | Gross: $14.72M
7. The White Buffalo (1977)
PG | 97 min | Action, Adventure, Western
At the closing of 1874 a haunted, dying Wild Bill Hickok teams up with a grieving Crazy Horse to hunt a murderous albino buffalo.
Director: J. Lee Thompson | Stars: Charles Bronson, Jack Warden, Will Sampson, Kim Novak
Votes: 5,236
8. The Yellow Rose (1983–1984)
60 min | Drama
The trials of the Champion family as they run the Yellow Rose ranch.
Stars: Sam Elliott, Cybill Shepherd, David Soul, Edward Albert
Votes: 269
9. Firewalker (1986)
PG | 105 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A pair of adventurers try to track down an ancient Aztec/Mayan/Egyptian/Apache hoard of gold.
Director: J. Lee Thompson | Stars: Chuck Norris, Louis Gossett Jr., Melody Anderson, Will Sampson
Votes: 7,681 | Gross: $11.83M
10. American Playhouse (1980–1994)
61 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Anthology series which ran on PBS throughout the 1980s.
Stars: Jeffrey DeMunn, Elizabeth Franz, Edward Herrmann, Sada Thompson
Votes: 416
11. Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976)
PG | 123 min | Comedy, Drama, Western
A cynical Buffalo Bill hires Sitting Bull to exploit him and add his credibility to the distorted view of history presented in his Wild West Show.
Director: Robert Altman | Stars: Paul Newman, Joel Grey, Kevin McCarthy, Harvey Keitel
Votes: 5,297
12. From Here to Eternity (1979)
PG-13 | 360 min | Drama
In Hawaii in 1941, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit's team, while his captain's wife and second-in-command are falling in love.
Stars: Natalie Wood, William Devane, Steve Railsback, Roy Thinnes
Votes: 539
13. Crazy Mama (1975)
PG | 80 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A family of three women, and their male companions, enter a life of crime in a desperate attempt to buy back their family farm, which was taken off of them by corrupt bankers a couple of decades before.
Director: Jonathan Demme | Stars: Cloris Leachman, Stuart Whitman, Ann Sothern, Jim Backus
Votes: 1,032
14. Insignificance (1985)
R | 109 min | Comedy
Four 1950s icons meet in the same hotel room and two of them discover more in common between them than they ever anticipated.
Director: Nicolas Roeg | Stars: Gary Busey, Tony Curtis, Theresa Russell, Michael Emil
Votes: 3,890
15. Tall Tales & Legends (1985–1988)
Comedy, Drama, Family
An anthology series that showcases various mythical characters and incidents throughout history.
Stars: Shelley Duvall, David McCharen, Stewart Duvall, Michael McKean
Votes: 229
16. Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (1980 TV Movie)
196 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Fact based story of the lives and attempted 1946 escape of several inmates in the famous correctional facility. Young inmate Clarence Carnes masterminds a grand escape involving several ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Krasny | Stars: Michael Beck, Art Carney, Alex Karras, Telly Savalas
Votes: 338
17. From Here to Eternity (1980)
60 min | Drama, Romance, War
Soapy antics of the servicemen and women of Pearl Harbor in the aftermath of the Japanese bombing.
Stars: David LeBell, William Devane, Roy Thinnes, Kim Basinger
Votes: 130
18. Wildside (1985)
60 min | Western
Five weapons specialists/cowboys fight crime in the town of Wildside, CA.
Stars: Howard E. Rollins Jr., William Smith, J. Eddie Peck, John D'Aquino
Votes: 92
19. The Gunfighters (1987 TV Movie)
PG | 96 min | Drama, Western
The Everetts, two brothers and a cousin are trying to make a go of their ranch in Kansas, but Deke Turner, someone who wants to see them fail, is doing everything he can to see that happen. Featuring George Kennedy.
Director: Clay Borris | Stars: Art Hindle, Reiner Schöne, Anthony Addabbo, George Kennedy
Votes: 224
20. The Hunted Lady (1977 TV Movie)
100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An undercover policewoman finds herself framed for murder by a crime. Forced to flee for her life, she determines to clear her name and bring the real killers to justice.
Director: Richard Lang | Stars: Donna Mills, Lawrence P. Casey, Andrew Duggan, Alan Feinstein
Votes: 77
21. Cowboysan (1978)
10 min | Short, Western
A Japanese actor stars in Western movies.
Director: Susan Oliver | Stars: Lloyd Kino, Hiroko Watanabe Dreyfus, Ted Cassidy, Biff Manard
Votes: 7
22. Relentless (1977 TV Movie)
90 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
An Arizona state trooper, who is also an Indian, pursues a gang of paramilitary-type robbers into the mountains. The gang has killed the trooper's uncle and taken a woman hostage, and the ... See full summary »
Director: Lee H. Katzin | Stars: Will Sampson, Monte Markham, John Hillerman, Marianna Hill
Votes: 110
23. The Mystic Warrior (1984 TV Movie)
300 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Saga about a proud band of Sioux Indians, and the efforts of one brave to save his people from destruction through the use of mysterious powers handed down by ancestors.
Director: Richard T. Heffron | Stars: Robert Beltran, Devon Ericson, Rion Hunter, Victoria Racimo
Votes: 128
24. Standing Tall (1978 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
Set in Montana in the year 1934, a half-breed rancher and his wife are harassed by a ruthless land robber, who forces them to stand tall and defend their land, life and dignity.
Director: Harvey Hart | Stars: Robert Forster, Will Sampson, L.Q. Jones, Robert Donner
Votes: 69
25. Born to the Wind (1981– )
Adventure
Daily life and survival for a tribe of Plains Indians, before the arrival of white settlers.
Stars: Will Sampson, A Martinez, Henry Darrow, Rose Portillo
Votes: 16
26. Fish Hawk (1979)
G | 94 min | Drama
An embittered, hard-drinking Indian finds himself befriending a young white farmboy, and together they determine to help him end his drinking problems and return to his former life.
Director: Donald Shebib | Stars: Will Sampson, Don Francks, Charles Fields, Mary Pirie
Votes: 122
27. Eastwood in Action (1976)
8 min | Documentary, Short
A behind the scenes promo for the film "The Outlaw Josey Wales."
Directors: Elliot Geisinger, Ronald Saland | Stars: Clint Eastwood, Chief Dan George, Madeleine Taylor Holmes, Will Sampson
Votes: 58
28. Great Spirit Within the Hole (1983 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Chris Spotted Eagle | Stars: Will Sampson, Joel Edwards
29. Images of Indians (1979– )
Documentary
Images of Indians, directed by Robert Hagopian and Phil Lucas, narrated by Will Sampson. In 1979-80, Robert Hagopian and Phil Lucas produced a groundbreaking, five part series for PBS. ... See full summary »
Star: Will Sampson
30.
Vega$ (1978–1981)
Episode:
High Roller
(1978)
73 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Las Vegas private eye Dan Tanna probes the murder of Marilyn Ochs, a teenage prostitute who ran away from home because she didn't get along well with her mother Loretta's new husband Merle.
Director: Richard Lang | Stars: Robert Urich, Will Sampson, Chick Vennera, Michael Lerner
Votes: 190
31.
American Playhouse (1980–1994)
Episode:
Roanoak: Part I
(1986)
180 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Jan Egleson | Stars: Victor Garber, Paul Guilfoyle, Patrick Kilpatrick, Joseph Runningfox
Votes: 33
32.
Tall Tales & Legends (1985–1988)
Episode:
Johnny Appleseed
(1986)
Comedy, Drama, Family
The misadventures of Johnny Appleseed (Martin Short) as he travels the country establishing apple orchards. (with Rob Reiner and Molly Ringwald).
Director: Christopher Guest | Stars: Martin Short, Rob Reiner, Molly Ringwald, Anne Jackson
Votes: 39
33.
Vega$ (1978–1981)
Episode:
Casualty of War
(1980)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mitch Costigian, Dan's Army buddy who's been away for sometime returns to town to perform at the hotel. He's also a newlywed. When he and Dan go to the hotel, his wife stays behind to fix ... See full summary »
Director: Lewis Teague | Stars: Robert Urich, Greg Morris, Bart Braverman, Phyllis Davis
Votes: 55
34.
Vega$ (1978–1981)
Episode:
Centerfold
(1978)
49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Model Shawn Adams' agent Nat Finer is a two-bit hustler whose shady friend Mr. Smith drugs Shawn, takes X-rated photos of her, then tries to blackmail her into a five-year contract.
Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Robert Urich, Bart Braverman, Phyllis Davis, Judy Landers
Votes: 92
35.
Vega$ (1978–1981)
Episode:
Death Mountain
(1979)
49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Chief Gray Bear is trying to stall a Japanese businessman's construction project on the reservation.
Director: George McCowan | Stars: Robert Urich, Greg Morris, Bart Braverman, Phyllis Davis
Votes: 49
36.
Vega$ (1978–1981)
Episode:
Kill Dan Tanna!
(1979)
49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When Dan was in Vietnam, he once defied the orders of Captain North, who wound up crippled. North hires goons to help him take revenge by terrorizing Dan and the people around him.
Director: Curtis Harrington | Stars: Robert Urich, Greg Morris, Bart Braverman, Phyllis Davis
Votes: 55
37.
Vega$ (1978–1981)
Episode:
Red Handed
(1979)
Not Rated | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A girl Two Leaf knows comes to town to take care of some business. Later she's killed with Two Leaf's knife and he has scratches on his face that matches her hands. Dan thinks he's being ... See full summary »
Director: Don Chaffey | Stars: Robert Urich, Greg Morris, Bart Braverman, Phyllis Davis
Votes: 70
38.
Vega$ (1978–1981)
Episode:
The Visitor
(1979)
49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dan is hired to be the escort and bodyguard of Princess Zara during her stay in Las Vegas. But political problems follow her. Fanatic Lucille tries to kill both Dan and Zara before she herself is shot dead in Zara's hotel room.
Director: Lawrence Doheny | Stars: Robert Urich, Greg Morris, Bart Braverman, Phyllis Davis
Votes: 66
39.
Wildside (1985)
Episode:
Buffalo Who?
(1985)
Western
Buffalo Bill and his Wild West show appear in Wildside at the same time that an arrogant Spanish ambassador arrives to negotiate with an American representative concerning issues that might... See full summary »
Director: Richard C. Sarafian | Stars: Howard E. Rollins Jr., William Smith, J. Eddie Peck, John D'Aquino
Votes: 10
40.
The Yellow Rose (1983–1984)
Episode:
Divided We Fall
(1983)
Drama
As John Strongheart is being questioned in connection to the murder of Duncan Kilmore, Chance and Roy tries to get some answers out of a guy named Sanchez.
Director: Lee H. Katzin | Stars: Sam Elliott, Cybill Shepherd, David Soul, Edward Albert
Votes: 11
41.
The Yellow Rose (1983–1984)
Episode:
Land of the Free
(1984)
60 min | Drama
Colleen comes across a pregnant woman running from gun smuggling border patrolmen. Chance and Roy chase after kids who steals L.C.'s Locket, which leads to a much bigger scheme.
Director: Lee H. Katzin | Stars: Sam Elliott, Cybill Shepherd, David Soul, Edward Albert
42.
The Yellow Rose (1983–1984)
Episode:
Only the Proud
(1983)
Drama
As The Yellow Rose clan go to lengths to free Whit's name Juliette is having doubts about her relationship with Roy.
Director: Harry Falk | Stars: Sam Elliott, Cybill Shepherd, David Soul, Edward Albert
43.
The Yellow Rose (1983–1984)
Episode:
Sins of the Father
(1983)
Drama
After spotting stashed drugs on The Yellow Rose Ranch an anticipated pursuit follows.
Director: Burt Kennedy | Stars: Sam Elliott, Cybill Shepherd, David Soul, Edward Albert
44.
The Yellow Rose (1983–1984)
Episode:
The Yellow Rose
(1983)
60 min | Drama
Chance McKenzie (Sam Elliott) comes back to the The Yellow Rose ranch but tension arises when a murder occurs in a late night drug smuggle.
Director: Harvey Hart | Stars: Sam Elliott, Cybill Shepherd, David Soul, Edward Albert
Votes: 14
45.
The Yellow Rose (1983–1984)
Episode:
Walls of Fear
(1983)
Drama
Whit finally expresses his true feelings towards Grace. Lenny Hollister and Sanchez send the Champions an unusual gift.
Director: Burt Kennedy | Stars: Sam Elliott, Cybill Shepherd, David Soul, Edward Albert
46.
The Yellow Rose (1983–1984)
Episode:
When Honor Dies
(1983)
Drama
When Roy gets ambushed, he sets out on his own, while Colleen finds out just how close Chance and her dead ex-husband was.
Director: Lee H. Katzin | Stars: Sam Elliott, Cybill Shepherd, David Soul, Edward Albert
47.
From Here to Eternity (1980)
Episode:
Pearl Harbor
(1980)
60 min | Drama, Romance, War
Director: Ron Satlof | Stars: William Devane, Roy Thinnes, Barbara Hershey, David Spielberg
Votes: 9
48.
Reservation Dogs (2021–2023)
Episode:
Mabel
(2022)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime
The village comes together to send Mabel on her journey.
Director: Danis Goulet | Stars: Devery Jacobs, D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Lane Factor, Paulina Alexis
Votes: 896
49.
From Here to Eternity (1979)
Episode:
Part III
(1979)
PG-13 | 120 min | Drama
Director: Buzz Kulik | Stars: Natalie Wood, William Devane, Steve Railsback, Roy Thinnes
Votes: 15
50.
From Here to Eternity (1979)
Episode:
Part II
(1979)
PG-13 | 120 min | Drama
Director: Buzz Kulik | Stars: Natalie Wood, William Devane, Steve Railsback, Roy Thinnes
Votes: 14