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1. A Hazard of Hearts (1987 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Drama, Romance
When compulsive gambler Sir Giles Staverley (Christopher Plummer) has lost his estate and all of his money playing dice, he realizes that he only has one thing left of value: his daughter ... See full summary »
Director: John Hough | Stars: Diana Rigg, Edward Fox, Helena Bonham Carter, Fiona Fullerton
Votes: 1,357
2. The Yakuza (1974)
R | 112 min | Action, Crime, Drama
American private-eye Harry Kilmer returns to Japan to rescue a friend's kidnapped daughter from the clutches of the Yakuza.
Director: Sydney Pollack | Stars: Robert Mitchum, Ken Takakura, Eiji Okada, Herb Edelman
Votes: 10,482
3. The Count of Monte Cristo (1934)
Passed | 113 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After greedy men have Edmond Dantes unjustly imprisoned for 20 years for innocently delivering a letter entrusted to him, he escapes to get his revenge on them.
Director: Rowland V. Lee | Stars: Robert Donat, Elissa Landi, Louis Calhern, Sidney Blackmer
Votes: 3,254
4. Blackbeard (2006)
170 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
In 1717, Royal Navy Lieutenant Robert Maynard is sent to the West Indies on a secret mission to destroy notorious pirate ship The Queen Anne's Revenge and its crew.
Stars: Angus Macfadyen, Mark Umbers, Richard Chamberlain, Jessica Chastain
Votes: 1,480
5. City in the Sea (1965)
Unrated | 84 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
In 1903 Cornwall, a group of locals discover an underwater city, dating back to 1803, that hides a society of smugglers and aquatic creatures.
Directors: Jacques Tourneur, Ishirô Honda | Stars: Vincent Price, Tab Hunter, David Tomlinson, Susan Hart
Votes: 2,609
6. I Like Your Nerve (1931)
Passed | 70 min | Comedy, Romance
Young man (Douglas Fairbanks Jr.) attempts to break up an engagement between a woman (Loretta Young) and an older man (Edmund Breon).
Director: William C. McGann | Stars: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Loretta Young, Henry Kolker, Claud Allister
Votes: 328
7. The Wet Parade (1932)
Passed | 118 min | Drama, History, Romance
The evils of alcohol before and during prohibition become evident as we see its effects on the rich Chilcote family.
Director: Victor Fleming | Stars: Dorothy Jordan, Lewis Stone, Neil Hamilton, Emma Dunn
Votes: 584
8. The Star Witness (1931)
Passed | 68 min | Crime, Drama
Members of a family witness two murders, but the gang uses threats, violence and kidnapping to try to keep the members from testifying.
Director: William A. Wellman | Stars: Walter Huston, Frances Starr, Grant Mitchell, Sally Blane
Votes: 753
9. My Dog Shep (1946)
Approved | 70 min | Drama
An orphan boy on his way to live with his uncle picks up a stray dog, and the two become fast friends. However, the uncle doesn't want the dog, and when chickens are found dead, the uncle ... See full summary »
Director: Ford Beebe | Stars: Flame, Tom Neal, William Farnum, Lanny Rees
Votes: 85
10. Wall Street Cowboy (1939)
Passed | 66 min | Drama, Music, Western
Roy Rogers and his pals go to New York City to prevent a Wall Street conglomerate from taking their land. The land is rich in a mineral used for making steel and some greedy power brokers will stop at nothing to get it.
Director: Joseph Kane | Stars: Roy Rogers, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Raymond Hatton, Ann Baldwin
Votes: 139
11.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Million Dollar Dixie Deliverance
(1978)
Unrated | Adventure, Drama, Family
During the Civil War, five children from a Union family are held hostage by Confederate soldiers. A wounded Union soldier (who happens to be black) takes refuge in the barn of the place the... See full summary »
Director: Russ Mayberry | Stars: Brock Peters, Christian Juttner, Charles Courtland, Kyle Richards
Votes: 9
12.
The Pretender (1996–2000)
Episode:
Red Rock Jarod
(1998)
TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
When Jarod gets a message from Sydney, to meet him at a small town. But when he arrives and asks for him, everyone in town acts strange. Eventually he is arrested by the Sheriff who then ... See full summary »
Director: Frederick King Keller | Stars: Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker, Patrick Bauchau, James Denton
Votes: 152
13.
The Pretender (1996–2000)
Episode:
Stolen
(1998)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Jarod assumes the identity of a man whose son was kidnapped. And he tries to deal with the kidnappers. Later the man's head of security joins Jarod. While waiting for the kidnappers to call... See full summary »
Director: Scott Lautanen | Stars: Michael T. Weiss, Andrea Parker, Patrick Bauchau, Miguel Sandoval
Votes: 139
14.
Robin Hood (1984–1986)
Episode:
The Children of Israel
(1984)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
The Sheriff has borrowed money from the rich Jew Joshua de Talmont, who makes his living as a "money-lender". Reluctant to return the money when the time is due, The Sheriff makes Gisburne ... See full summary »
Director: Alex Kirby | Stars: David de Keyser, Amy Rosenthal, Adam Rosenthal, Katharine Levy
Votes: 145
15.
Saving Grace (2007–2010)
Episode:
Pilot
(2007)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Grace Hanadarko is an alcoholic, chain-smoking, self-hating Oklahoma City police detective on a self-destructive downward spiral. Grace is carrying on an affair with her married detective ... See full summary »
Director: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan | Stars: Holly Hunter, Leon Rippy, Kenny Johnson, Bailey Chase
Votes: 229
16.
Mare of Easttown (2021)
Episode:
Sore Must Be the Storm
(2021)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mare returns to work and immediately takes care of the murdered girl. During investigations the victim's bike is found in the river and the policewoman has to face the demons of her past.
Director: Craig Zobel | Stars: Kate Winslet, Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart, Angourie Rice
Votes: 5,322
17.
Big Sky (2020–2023)
Episode:
The Wolves Are Always Out for Blood
(2021)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jenny and Cassie officially team up to track down Ronald. Merilee struggles with the fact she didn't truly know her husband. Helen learns about her son's deeds.
Director: Mark Tonderai | Stars: Katheryn Winnick, Kylie Bunbury, Brian Geraghty, Dedee Pfeiffer
Votes: 721
18.
Orphan Black (2013–2017)
Episode:
Mingling Its Own Nature with It
(2014)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Sarah is able to escape with Kira from the bird watchers and Mrs. S, and now, along with Felix, are on the run with no money. They decide to take refuge at a secluded house where the owner ... See full summary »
Director: T.J. Scott | Stars: Tatiana Maslany, Dylan Bruce, Jordan Gavaris, Kevin Hanchard
Votes: 1,559
19.
Bitten (2014–2016)
Episode:
On the Brink
(2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Paige and Rachel use magic to help Nick track Katia. Elena invites Konstantin to Stonehaven to ask for his help in ending the blood feud, as well as calling off the Russian assassin. Clay ... See full summary »
Director: James Dunnison | Stars: Laura Vandervoort, Greyston Holt, Greg Bryk, Steve Lund
Votes: 145