Ace in the Hole 1951  N/R, 111 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: The Big Carnival
Director: Billy Wilder
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Jan Sterling, Bob Arthur, Porter Hall, Richard Benedict, Frank Cady, Ray Teal, Lewis Martin, Gene Evans, Iron Eyes Cody, Frank Jaquet, Harry Harvey
When Leo Minosa (Richard Benedict) is trapped in a mine cave-in, reporter Charles Tatum (Kirk Douglas) sees his chance for glory in building up a story through interviews with the dying miner.
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Act of Love 1953   N/R, 103 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Anatole Litvak
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Dany Robin, Barbara Laage, Gabrielle Dorziat, Gregoire Aslan, Brigitte Bardot, Fernand Ledoux, Richard Benedict, Serge Reggiani
A lonely G.I., Robert Teller (Kirk Douglas), meets and falls in love with a poor Parisian girl (Dany Robin) during 1944. The romance seems a lost cause when Teller receives orders out of Paris. 1 User Review
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| | 02/14/2007 | This movie is virtually a true story as it has happened many times over in so many
places around the world. Not only where American GI's are stationed but many
other foreign troops for that matter. There is always the typical obstacles such
as permission from the C.O, host government, red tape, language, culture, etc.
This is a must see. Very enjoyable inspite of its unfortunate tragic end. |
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Beginning of the End 1957  N/R, 73 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Bert I. Gordon
Cast: Peter Graves, Peggie Castle, Morris Ankrum, Richard Benedict, James Seay, Than Wyenn, Thomas Browne Henry, John Close, Don C. Harvey, Larry J. Blake, Eilene Janssen, Frank Wilcox
Grasshoppers grow to enormous size following exposure to radiation near a government research laboratory. After devouring smaller towns, they descend on Chicago where there is more to eat. Can our hero and heroine cut through the government cover-up and save humanity? Typical low-budget Bert I. Gordon fare.
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Breakdown 1952 N/R, 76 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Edmond Angelo
Cast: William Bishop, Ann Richards, Anne Gwynne, Sheldon Leonard, Wally Cassell, Richard Benedict, John Vosper, Roy Engel, Joe McTurk, Norman Rainey, Hal Baylor, Elena Sirangelo, Gene Covelli, Al Cantor, Michelle King
Sent to prison after being convicted of murder, boxer Terry Williams (William Bishop) is released after evidence suggests he is not guilty. Terry then gets busy finding the real killer, and the evidence points to his girlfriend Candy's (Anne Gwynne) wealthy father.
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City Across the River 1949 N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Maxwell Shane
Cast: Stephen McNally, Thelma Ritter, Luis Van Rooten, Jeff Corey, Tony Curtis, Richard Jaeckel, Richard Benedict, Mickey Knox, Anabel Shaw, Sharon McManus
Young gang members in Brooklyn get over their heads in trouble when a teacher is murdered during a gang war.
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Crossfire 1947 N/R, 86 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Edward Dmytryk
Cast: Robert Young, Robert Mitchum, Robert Ryan, Gloria Grahame, Sam Levene, Paul Kelly, Jacqueline White, Steve Brodie, George Cooper, Lex Barker, Richard Benedict, Tom Keene, William Phipps, Marlo Dwyer, Harry Harvey
Racial prejudice is the theme of this film about a war veteran (Robert Ryan) who cold-bloodedly kills a Jew (Sam Levene). The police (Robert Young and Robert Mitchum) set a trap through which they plan to catch the killer. The film received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Supporting Actor (Ryan), Supporting Actress (Gloria Grahame), Director, and Writing.
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It! The Terror from Beyond Space 1958 N/R, 68 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
aka: It! The Vampire from Beyond Space
The Terror from Beyond Space
Director: Edward L. Cahn
Cast: Marshall Thompson, Shirley Patterson, Kim Spalding, Ann Doran, Dabbs Greer, Richard Benedict, Ray Corrigan, Paul Langton, Robert Bice, Richard Hervey
The sole survivor of an expedition to Mars is rescued by another ship, and the survivor–the expedition's commander–is accused of killing his shipmates. He contends that a Martian monster was responsible, which proves to be right as the monster is a stowaway and starts wreaking havoc. Good, though the low budget shows. The plot was re-used in "Alien."
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The Juggler 1953 N/R, 84 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Edward Dmytryk
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Milly Vitale, Paul Stewart, Joey Walsh, Alf Kjellin, Charles(2) Lane, John Banner, Richard Benedict, Beverly Washburn, Oscar Karlweis
One Auschwitz survivor, Hans Muller (Kirk Douglas) has problems adapting in Israel after World War II. Working as a juggler, he makes it across Israel and into a kibbutz where he meets an understanding society.
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Monkey on My Back 1957 N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Andre De Toth
Cast: Cameron Mitchell, Dianne Foster, Paul Richards, Jack Albertson, Kathy Garver, Lisa Golm, Barry Kelley, Dayton Lummis, Lewis Charles, Raymond Greenleaf, Richard Benedict, Brad Harris
Boxing champion Barney Ross (Cameron Mitchell) joined the Marines and fought in the Pacific theater during World War II. After contracting malaria, he was given morphine to deal with the pain. He became addicted, which nearly ruined his life, until he fought his way back from the depths.
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O.S.S. 1946 N/R, 105 min.
Genre: Action / Drama
Director: Irving Pichel
Cast: Alan Ladd, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Patric Knowles, Richard Benedict, Richard Webb, Don Beddoe, Bobby Driscoll, Onslow Stevens, John Hoyt, Harold Vermilyea, Gloria Saunders, Crane Whitley, Gavin Muir, Joseph Crehan, Egon Brecher
During World War II, Allies are aided by O.S.S. agents (Alan Ladd and Geraldine Fitzgerald) who are sent to France to destroy the Corbett Mallon railroad tunnel that German invaders are using to ship supplies to the troops. They succeed in their mission and fall in love in the process. But, commitment to duty interferes with their love for each other.
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 Ocean's Eleven 1960  N/R, 127 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Lewis Milestone
Cast: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, Angie Dickinson, Richard Conte, Cesar Romero, Patrice Wymore, Joey Bishop, Akim Tamiroff, Henry Silva, Ilka Chase, Buddy Lester, Richard Benedict, Jean Willes
Under Danny Ocean's (Frank Sinatra) leadership, veterans of the 82nd Airborne regroup after 15 years to raid five Las Vegas casinos–the Sahara, Flamingo, Riviera, Sands, and Desert Inn–on New Year's Eve. Of course, there are more than a few hurdles to overcome while carrying out their "perfect" plan. This is the "Rat Pack's" first feature film.
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A Walk in the Sun 1945  N/R, 117 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Lewis Milestone
Cast: Dana Andrews, Richard Conte, George Tyne, John Ireland, Lloyd Bridges, Sterling Holloway, Richard Benedict, Huntz Hall, Herbert Rudley, Norman Lloyd
This war film is superb in its examination of viewpoints of individual American soldiers as they prepare for a mission in Italy.
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The Window 1949 N/R, 73 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Ted Tetzlaff
Cast: Barbara Hale, Arthur Kennedy, Paul Stewart, Ruth Roman, Bobby Driscoll, Anthony Ross, Richard Benedict, Jim Nolan, Lee Phelps
Nine-year-old Tommy Woodry (Bobby Driscoll) is a compulsive teller of tales. One night, Tommy witnesses a murder, but because of his reputation, no one will believe him. Bobby Driscoll was awarded an Honorary Award (Miniature Oscar) for Outstanding juvenile actor.
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| 1. Ace in the Hole (1951)
aka: The Big Carnival
2. Act of Love (1953)
3. Beginning of the End (1957)
4. Breakdown (1952)
5. City Across the River (1949)
6. Crossfire (1947)
7. It! The Terror from Beyond Space (1958)
aka: It! The Vampire from Beyond Space
aka: The Terror from Beyond Space
8. The Juggler (1953)
9. Monkey on My Back (1957)
10. O.S.S. (1946)
11. Ocean's Eleven (1960)
12. A Walk in the Sun (1945)
13. The Window (1949)
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