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1. The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
Approved | 71 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Two fishermen pick up a psychopathic escaped convict who tells them that he intends to murder them when the ride is over.
Director: Ida Lupino | Stars: Edmond O'Brien, Frank Lovejoy, William Talman, José Torvay
Votes: 10,531
2. The Third Secret (1964)
103 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The first secret is what we don't tell people, the second secret is what we don't tell ourselves, and the third secret is the truth. The death of a psychologist is investigated by his teenage daughter and a former patient.
Director: Charles Crichton | Stars: Stephen Boyd, Jack Hawkins, Richard Attenborough, Diane Cilento
Votes: 1,284
3. Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Western stories and legends based, and filmed, in and around Death Valley, California. One of the longest-running Western series, originating on radio in the 1930s. The continuing sponsor was "20 Mule Team" Borax, a product formerly mined in Death Valley.
Stars: Stanley Andrews, Robert Taylor, Ronald Reagan, Dale Robertson
Votes: 1,047
4. Five Minutes to Live (1961)
Approved | 80 min | Crime, Drama, Music
A murderous thug and his cohorts take a bank executives wife hostage after their robbery plans go awry.
Director: Bill Karn | Stars: Johnny Cash, Donald Woods, Cay Forester, Pamela Mason
Votes: 990
5. World War III (1982)
200 min | Drama, Thriller, War
In 1987, Soviet paratroopers drop into Alaska to sabotage the oil pipeline in retaliation against a United States grain embargo. A skirmish occurs at a pumping station, lightly defended by ... See full summary »
Stars: David Soul, Brian Keith, Cathy Lee Crosby, Jeroen Krabbé
Votes: 796
6. SST: Death Flight (1977 TV Movie)
89 min | Adventure, Drama
On its maiden flight, the crew of America's first supersonic transport learns that it may not be able to land, due to an act of sabotage and a deadly flu on-board.
Director: David Lowell Rich | Stars: Barbara Anderson, Bert Convy, Peter Graves, Lorne Greene
Votes: 673
7. The Veil (1958)
25 min | Horror, Mystery
An anthology of horror stories hosted by actor Boris Karloff.
Stars: Boris Karloff, Robert Hardy, Harry Bartell, Ron Hagerthy
Votes: 541
8. Echoes of a Summer (1976)
PG | 99 min | Drama
A couple whose daughter has a life-threatening heart condition decides to make her last days of life as meaningful for her as possible by taking her to the Canadian province of Nova Scotia.
Director: Don Taylor | Stars: Richard Harris, Jodie Foster, Lois Nettleton, Geraldine Fitzgerald
Votes: 483
9. The Snoop Sisters (1972–1974)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A spinster and her widowed sister, who are also mystery writers, try to solve mysterious murders.
Stars: Helen Hayes, Mildred Natwick, Lou Antonio, Bert Convy
Votes: 450
10. Jack of Diamonds (1967)
Unrated | 108 min | Crime, Drama
The protege of a famous cat burglar reluctantly agrees to join forces with a lesser criminal in the daring heist of several famous jewels from a seemingly impenetrable vault.
Director: Don Taylor | Stars: George Hamilton, Joseph Cotten, Marie Laforêt, Maurice Evans
Votes: 433
11. 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
12. Open Secret (1948)
Approved | 68 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
Newlyweds come to visit groom's friend, only to discover him missing; and their investigation uncovers evidence of a ring of anti-semites terrorizing the neighborhood.
Director: John Reinhardt | Stars: John Ireland, Jane Randolph, Sheldon Leonard, Roman Bohnen
Votes: 338
13. Rage of Angels (1983 TV Movie)
189 min | Drama, Romance
Based on Sidney Sheldon's novel. A young assistant district attorney (Parker) is used by a ruthless attorney (Morell) to get his client off. She is fired and almost disbarred, but fights ... See full summary »
Director: Buzz Kulik | Stars: Jaclyn Smith, Ken Howard, Kevin Conway, Ronald Hunter
Votes: 308
14. Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963–1965)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Kraft Suspense Theater was an anthology series which featured a new cast and stories each week.
Stars: David Lewis, Francis De Sales, Harry Townes, Jack Kelly
Votes: 289
15. Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963–1967)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Legendary entertainer Bob Hope hosted, and occasionally starred in, one of the last major anthology series on network television, featuring many of Hollywood's top names, including quite a few who didn't do much television otherwise
Stars: Bob Hope, Jack Weston, Jack Kelly, John Francis
Votes: 239
16.
The Snoop Sisters (1972–1974)
Episode:
The Female Instinct
(1972)
100 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A spinster and her widowed sister, who are also mystery writers, try to track down the killer of a former movie star.
Director: Leonard Stern | Stars: Helen Hayes, Mildred Natwick, Charlie Callas, Jill Clayburgh
Votes: 216
17. Gunsmoke in Tucson (1958)
Approved | 80 min | Western
Two brothers on opposite sides of the law become involved in a range war between farmers and cattlemen in Arizona.
Director: Thomas Carr | Stars: Mark Stevens, Forrest Tucker, Gale Robbins, Vaughn Taylor
Votes: 205
18. Close-Up (1948)
76 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
After his photo is accidentally taken, that someone will do everything in his power to get hold of the negative.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Alan Baxter, Virginia Gilmore, Richard Kollmar, Loring Smith
Votes: 202
19. Sworn to Silence (1987 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 94 min | Drama
A lawyer who is defending an accused murderer, is told by his client the whereabouts of the bodies. However, being his lawyer, he is unable to reveal this information.
Director: Peter Levin | Stars: Peter Coyote, Dabney Coleman, Caroline McWilliams, David Spielberg
Votes: 155
20. The Word (1978)
480 min | Drama
A document is discovered that appears to be an ancient eyewitness account of the life of Jesus Christ. A public relations executive is hired to publicize this document as a new version of ... See full summary »
Stars: David Janssen, James Whitmore, Florinda Bolkan, Eddie Albert
Votes: 152
21.
The Veil (1958)
Episode:
The Crystal Ball
(1958)
25 min | Horror, Mystery
A flighty French girl leaves her lover, a young writer, to marry his boss. As a parting gift, she gives him an ornamental crystal ball. This is a distraction, since the crystal shows him ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert L. Strock | Stars: Boris Karloff, Booth Colman, Roxane Berard, Leo Penn
Votes: 149
22. Rage of Angels: The Story Continues (1986 TV Movie)
190 min | Drama
When mobster James Moretti (Michael Nouri) is about to be indicted, one of his people thinks he can get to Adam J. Warner (Ken Howard), the Vice President to stop it. So he arranges for ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Wendkos | Stars: Jaclyn Smith, Ken Howard, Michael Nouri, Susan Sullivan
Votes: 143
23. The Californians (1957–1959)
30 min | Western
San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force.
Stars: Richard Coogan, Sean McClory, Adam Kennedy, Nan Leslie
Votes: 137
24. Cannonball (1958–1959)
30 min | Adventure, Drama
The adventures of a pair of long-haul truck drivers as they haul cargo all over the US and Canada.
Stars: Paul Birch, William Campbell, Beth Lockerbie, Beth Morris
Votes: 126
25. The Sun Also Rises (1984)
240 min | Drama
An ex-soldier suffered some sort of injury to his genitals during World War I. Instead of going back home to the USA, he stays in Paris with several other wounded souls; some have been ... See full summary »
Stars: Hart Bochner, Jane Seymour, Robert Carradine, Zeljko Ivanek
Votes: 120
26. Play of the Week (1959–1961)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
This syndicated anthology series staged a different play every week covering all genres, dramas, comedies, musicals, fantasies, mysteries, et al, utilizing some of the best talent appearing on Broadway.
Stars: Myron McCormick, Cathleen Nesbitt, Frank Conroy, Tim O'Connor
Votes: 80
27. King of Africa (1968)
Unrated | 91 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
A British colonial policeman in Africa, circa 1900, pursues a band of escaped killers across territory so wild, it lies just "one step to hell."
Directors: Giovanni Scolaro, Sandy Howard | Stars: Ty Hardin, Pier Angeli, Rossano Brazzi, George Sanders
Votes: 77
28. Ski Fever (1966)
M | 98 min | Comedy
An American student at an Austrian resort disapproves of the games of seduction played by his fellow ski instructors.
Director: Curt Siodmak | Stars: Claudia Martin, Martin Milner, Toni Sailer, Vivi Bach
Votes: 68
29. The Veil (1958 TV Movie)
200 min | Horror
An anthology of horror stories hosted by legendary Boris Karloff.
Directors: Herbert L. Strock, George Waggner | Stars: Boris Karloff, Booth Colman, Roxane Berard, Leo Penn
Votes: 55
30. Companions in Nightmare (1968 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama, Mystery
One of the patients in a group-therapy session conducted by a famous psychiatrist is a murderer.
Director: Norman Lloyd | Stars: Gig Young, Anne Baxter, Patrick O'Neal, Dana Wynter
Votes: 43
31. Strategy of Terror (1969)
M | 90 min | Mystery, Thriller
A reporter and a New York City cop team up to find out who is trying to assassinate a UN leader.
Director: Jack Smight | Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Barbara Rush, Neil Hamilton, Frederick O'Neal
Votes: 28
32. Porträt eines Helden (1966 TV Movie)
130 min | Crime
Director: Michael Kehlmann | Stars: Robert Graf, Miriam Spoerri, Rolf Boysen, Bruni Löbel
Votes: 28
33.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
Sailor on a Horse
(1959)
TV-G | 25 min | Western
A US Navy officer is assigned to chart the Missouri River, but he runs into some unexpected hostility from a bull-headed army officer.
Director: Paul Landres | Stars: Robert Dix, Roy Engel, Ken Mayer, Richard Vath
Votes: 28
34.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
The General Who Disappeared
(1960)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
The going gets rough for a corrupt politician. The governor of Montana has launched a reform campaign.
Director: Nat Perrin | Stars: Richard Webb, Howard Petrie, Bill Quinn, Joanna Lee
Votes: 26
35.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
3-7-77
(1960)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Jim Badger tangles with corrupt lawmen and vigilantes.
Director: James Sheldon | Stars: Joel Crothers, Alexander Lockwood, S. John Launer, Sheldon Allman
Votes: 25
36.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
White Gold
(1961)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
A greedy merchant creates panic by spreading rumors that the town's supply lines are cut off by snow.
Director: Jesse Hibbs | Stars: Charles H. Gray, Larry J. Blake, Paul Bryar, Gregg Barton
Votes: 25
37.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
Who's Fer Divide?
(1961)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
A trapper campaigns for the annexation of Oregon Territory.
Stars: Peter Whitney, Dabbs Greer, George D. Wallace, Frank Wilcox
Votes: 25
38.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
The Stolen City
(1961)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Gurney is among the outraged citizenry when Limantour and his associate Tarabel have a deed claiming ownership of San Francisco. Gurney suspects a scheme but risks his life to prove it.
Director: Robert B. Sinclair | Stars: Darren McGavin, Gregory Morton, Vladimir Sokoloff, Harlan Warde
Votes: 24
39. The Robert Herridge Theater (1960–1961)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Robert Herridge, Michael Kane, Robert Dryden, John Fiedler
Votes: 23
40.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
The White Healer
(1960)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Lt. Wood is stationed in Arizona Territory during an Apache uprising but is more compassionate than his commander. When a deadly illness breaks out among the Indians he is willing to treat them but Geronimo must surrender first.
Director: Bud Townsend | Stars: Lee Philips, Thomas Coley, Joe Bassett, Allen Jaffe
Votes: 23
41.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
The Truth Teller
(1962)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
The story of the Medicine Lodge Indian Peace Treaty.
Director: Bud Townsend | Stars: Ed Kemmer, Charles Carlson, Barney Phillips, Leonard Bremen
Votes: 22
42. Memorandum for a Spy (1965 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
A spy wants to "come in from the cold" since his last assignment resulted in the death of two innocent people. But the service cannot let a man quit.
Director: Stuart Rosenberg | Stars: Danielle Aubry, Leon Belasco, Victor Buono, J.D. Cannon
Votes: 21
43. Dr. Max (1974 TV Movie)
74 min | Drama
An inner-city doctor's concern for the patients in his neighborhood cause conflict in his own family.
Director: James Goldstone | Stars: Lee J. Cobb, Janet Ward, Robert Lipton, David Sheiner
Votes: 20
44.
Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode:
Learnin' at Dirty Devil
(1960)
TV-PG | 25 min | Western
Iron fisted rancher Hank Lanier believes his son Jack needs a good education, bringing in Ralph Edmunds to teach him. But the teacher's arrival threatens Lanier's autocratic ways leading to a showdown.
Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Robert Elston, Grant Richards, Philip Grayson, Charles Carlson
Votes: 19
45.
World War III (1982)
Episode:
Part I
(1982)
120 min | Drama, Thriller, War
Directors: David Greene, Boris Sagal | Stars: David Soul, Brian Keith, Cathy Lee Crosby, Jeroen Krabbé
Votes: 12
46.
World War III (1982)
Episode:
Part II
(1982)
120 min | Drama, Thriller, War
Directors: David Greene, Boris Sagal | Stars: David Soul, Brian Keith, Cathy Lee Crosby, Jeroen Krabbé
Votes: 12
47.
The Californians (1957–1959)
Episode:
The Magic Box
(1957)
TV-PG | 30 min | Western
Politics is a deadly game the way Martin Donovan plays it.
Director: William F. Claxton | Stars: Adam Kennedy, Sean McClory, Peggy McCay, John Hoyt
Votes: 11
48. Portrét hrdinu (1977 TV Movie)
Drama
Director: Luba Vancíková | Stars: Stefan Kvietik, Sylvia Turbová, Elo Romancik, Mária Královicová
49.
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963–1967)
Episode:
Memorandum for a Spy: Part 1
(1965)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
An alcoholic CIA agent is courted by the Russians who want him to find defectors, and the Americans who want him to find spies. His girl friend just wants him to pull himself together.
Director: Stuart Rosenberg | Stars: Danielle Aubry, Leon Belasco, Victor Buono, J.D. Cannon
50.
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963–1967)
Episode:
Memorandum for a Spy: Part 2
(1965)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
An alcoholic CIA agent is courted by the Russians who want him to find defectors and the Americans who want him to find spies. His girl friend just wants him to pull himself together.
Director: Stuart Rosenberg | Stars: Danielle Aubry, Leon Belasco, Victor Buono, J.D. Cannon