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51. The Partners (1971–1972)
30 min | Comedy
Lennie Crooke and George Robinson are inept detectives teamed up to solve crimes. Captain Andrews is their exasperated boss, Sgt. Higgenbottom is a smarmy co-worker, and Freddy confesses to most of the neighborhood crimes.
Stars: Don Adams, Rupert Crosse, John Doucette, Dick Van Patten
Votes: 70
52. Duke of the Valley
Comedy | Post-production
Life of Duke Patten, trying to make it as an actor in Hollywood while living in a dingy apartment in the San Fernando Valley that is owned by his "crazy uncle Jimmy".
Stars: Duke Van Patten, Caitlyn Jenner, Eileen Davidson, James Van Patten
53. The Book of Leah
Drama | Post-production
A teenage girl explores her heritage while learning martial arts to defend herself after a life-changing traumatic event.
Director: Charles Matthau | Stars: Armand Assante, Charles Matthau, James Van Patten, Kate Linder
54. High Powder (1982 TV Movie)
50 min | Drama, Family
Joe, who has been pushing drugs at his high school, expands his business to include the ski team. Rick, one of Joe's new customers, has some apparent improvement in his skiing, until, ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Ray Rhodes | Stars: Timothy Van Patten, Dick Van Patten, James Van Patten, John Laughlin
Votes: 23
55. Hyper Space (1989)
R | 81 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller
In the 21st Century, the "Corporation" sends a spaceship to dispose of earth's severe nuclear waste to a distant region in the cosmos. The astronauts awaken from their "cryo-sleep" to truly... See full summary »
Director: David Huey | Stars: Richard Norton, Don Stroud, Lynn-Holly Johnson, James Van Patten
Votes: 119
56. Quiet Kill (2004)
R | 82 min | Crime, Romance, Thriller
Amy Martin (Claudia Christian), an attractive married woman and a member of the 'Country Club Tennis Set', is being neglected by her workaholic doctor husband, Jerry (Corbin Bernsen). ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Jones | Stars: Claudia Christian, Corbin Bernsen, Ron Perlman, James Van Patten
Votes: 225
57. Masters of the Grind
Documentary | Post-production
The SHOCKING TRUE STORY behind the most outrageous movies of all time and the directors who made them.
Director: Jason Rutherford | Stars: Lawrence David Foldes, Sybil Danning, Clu Gulager, Dyanne Thorne
58. A Thousand Cuts (2012)
Not Rated | 85 min | Thriller
A stranger with a haunted past shows up unannounced at the home of Hollywood's hottest horror director, and is determined to teach him what real horror is all about.
Director: Charles Evered | Stars: Michael O'Keefe, Olesya Rulin, James Van Patten, David Naughton
Votes: 832
59. Little May (2021)
Short, Drama
After losing custody of his daughter in a tumultuous divorce, John, a self-destructive artist finds inspiration by mentoring his new neighbor a 6-year-old latch-key kid named Little May ... See full summary »
Director: Danielle Bisutti | Stars: Danielle Bisutti, Geoffrey Blake, Kelsey Scott, Nick Somers
60. The Killing Jar (1994)
R | 98 min | Thriller
A former porn star marries a wealthy criminal defense attorney who enjoys masochistic sex. When the two tire of each other, the husband becomes attracted to his wife's best friend and decides to murder his wife.
Director: David Blum | Stars: James Van Patten, Pamela Jean Bryant, Reid Smith, Alina Thompson
Votes: 86
61. The Ghost of Cypress Swamp (1977 TV Movie)
100 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Set in the swamplands of Georgia, a boy's dog is attacked by a panther called Weakfoot. The boy is later captured by a wild man believed to be dead who lives in the swamps.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: Vic Morrow, Tom Simcox, Jacqueline Scott, Noah Beery Jr.
Votes: 77
62. Private Road: No Trespassing (1988 Video)
R | 84 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Mitzi Kapture plays Helen, as an affianced heiress who becomes romantically involved with stock car racer, Brad Carlton, with whom she got into an auto accident. Brad helps her company win ... See full summary »
Director: Raphael Nussbaum | Stars: George Kennedy, Greg Evigan, Mitzi Kapture, Brian Patrick Clarke
Votes: 84
63. Backyard Dogs (2000 Video)
R | 96 min | Action, Comedy, Sport
Two teenage boys aspire to win a backyard wrestling championship and a chance to appear on a national TV show.
Director: Robert Boris | Stars: Scott Hamm Duenas, Bree Turner, Walter Jones, Roger Fan
Votes: 2,264
64. Eagles Law (1988)
Action, Thriller
In a small town, the funeral of the "Eagles" motocykle gang leader Christopher Eagle, murdered with his wife, takes place. A young journalist reporting on a funeral witnesses another murder... See full summary »
Director: Warren A. Stevens | Stars: Barbara Alexander, Michael Lee Baron, Dennis Cole, Roosevelt Grier
Votes: 11
65. For Love and Honor (1983 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
A military drama set on a Texas base focuses on the ups and downs of young paratroopers, who, while they're gearing up for possible combat assignments, often find themselves entangled in love affairs.
Director: Gary Nelson | Stars: Luca Bercovici, David Caruso, Michael Cavanaugh, Robert Craighead
Votes: 40
66. Dirty Tennis (1989 Video)
Unrated | 33 min | Short, Comedy, Sport
A great comedy about how to win at tennis by playing dirty.
Director: George Bloom | Stars: Dick Van Patten, Caitlyn Jenner, Nicollette Sheridan
Votes: 450
67. The Flunky (2000)
Comedy
Rock star Tyler Mann is in search of a new flunky - Enter Sammy Bestone. Crashing rent free in Tyler's LA compound Sammy and Tyler develop a curious but strong bond. Closer than Siegfried ... See full summary »
Director: Vincent Van Patten | Stars: James Van Patten, Gena Lee Nolin, Stan Kirsch, Dean Stockwell
Votes: 50
68. Tennessee Stallion (1982)
87 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A low-class horse-trainer breaks into the world of aristocratic thoroughbred racing.
Director: Don Hulette | Stars: Reid Smith, Audrey Landers, Danny Nelson, Lou Walker
Votes: 11
69. Copperhead Creek
90 min | Western | Announced
John Elkhorn team's up with his blood brother to protect his family when a group of murderous wanted men. "Bad men won't be tolerated, they will be dead"
Director: Rick Groat | Stars: Dawna Lee Heising, James Van Patten, Emily Eruraviel, Vida Ghaffari
70. This Is Your Life (1983–1984)
30 min | Reality-TV
Stars: Joseph Campanella, Milt Josefsberg, Dom DeLuise, Lou Ferrigno
Votes: 17
73. Living in TV Land (2004–2006)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Stars: Jeff Conaway, Julie McCullough, Barry Williams, Dom DeLuise
Votes: 13
74. I Might Even Love You (1998)
106 min | Action, Drama
They came to the beach by different paths...and destiny will bring them together.
Director: David Worth | Stars: Tracey Birdsall, Leigh McCloskey, James Van Patten, Nicky Birdsall
Votes: 59
75. Who Let the Dogs Out (2012– )
30 min | Reality-TV
Who Let the Dogs Out is a reality TV series featuring Tillman, a skateboarding bulldog recognized as the most charismatic, versatile and popular dog in the United States. This brilliant ... See full summary »
Stars: Eric Presnall, Norman the Scooter Dog, Kayleene Stark, John Fulton
Votes: 17
76. The Perfect Body Contest (1987 Video)
58 min | Game-Show
77. Breaker Breaker (2015)
10 min | Short, Comedy, Crime
An eccentric police officer patrols a remote hiking trail in hopes of making a new friend... but is he who he appears to be?
Director: Travis Bogosian | Stars: Pat Healy, Amelia Morck, Morgan Rusler, Brad Fleischer
78. The Other Hef (2013– )
Comedy
The hilarious story of Dickie Hefman and all of the beautiful young women who live with him.
Stars: Gregory Jbara, Jessica Morris, Desiree Anderson, Stephanie Tirada
80. Josie (1983 TV Movie)
30 min | Drama
Josie Dobbs, a beautiful high school girl with a "loose" reputation who learns to overcome her insecurities with the help of a shy, handicapped classmate.
Director: Michael Ray Rhodes | Stars: Elizabeth Daily, James Van Patten, George Gilio, Martin Brumer
81.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Dick Van Patten: The Sure Bet
(2001)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Stars: Jeff Ballard, Betty Buckley, Adam Rich, Dick Van Patten
Votes: 75
82.
Bonanza (1959–1973)
Episode:
The Initiation
(1972)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
Jamie joins an elite club and endures the initiation rites. However, when a classmate dies due to cardiac arrhythmia during the initiation (touching a piece of ice to his chest, after ... See full summary »
Director: Alf Kjellin | Stars: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Mitch Vogel, David Canary
Votes: 99
83.
CHiPs (1977–1983)
Episode:
The Great 5K Star Race and Boulder Wrap Party: Part 2
(1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Attempts are made to remove a large boulder which is putting Milton Berle's home in danger. The CHP fundraiser is a success with plenty of celebrities participating.
Director: Gordon Hessler | Stars: Larry Wilcox, Erik Estrada, Robert Pine, Ken Berry
Votes: 89
84.
The Chisholms (1979– )
Episode:
Betrayal
(1980)
46 min | Romance, Western
Betsy uses her charms to create a rivalry between Bo and Gideon for her affections. When grazing foe the cattle is destroyed by fire the troops use grain intended for the Indians for feed.
Director: Mel Stuart | Stars: Robert Preston, Rosemary Harris, Ben Murphy, James Van Patten
Votes: 8
85.
The Chisholms (1979– )
Episode:
Endless Desert
(1980)
47 min | Romance, Western
Director: Mel Stuart | Stars: Robert Preston, Rosemary Harris, Ben Murphy, James Van Patten
Votes: 9
86.
The Chisholms (1979– )
Episode:
Vengeance
(1980)
60 min | Romance, Western
Director: Mel Stuart | Stars: Robert Preston, Rosemary Harris, Ben Murphy, James Van Patten
Votes: 8
87.
The Chisholms (1979– )
Episode:
Death in the Sierras
(1980)
60 min | Romance, Western
Director: Nicholas Webster | Stars: Robert Preston, Rosemary Harris, Ben Murphy, James Van Patten
Votes: 8
88.
The Chisholms (1979– )
Episode:
The Promised Land
(1980)
46 min | Romance, Western
Director: Mel Stuart | Stars: Rosemary Harris, Ben Murphy, James Van Patten, Susan Swift
Votes: 7
89.
The Chisholms (1979– )
Episode:
The Suitor
(1980)
46 min | Romance, Western
Director: Edward M. Abroms | Stars: Rosemary Harris, Ben Murphy, James Van Patten, Susan Swift
Votes: 7
90.
The Chisholms (1979– )
Episode:
Chains
(1980)
46 min | Romance, Western
Director: Sigmund Neufeld Jr. | Stars: Rosemary Harris, Ben Murphy, James Van Patten, Susan Swift
Votes: 7
91.
The Chisholms (1979– )
Episode:
The Siren Song
(1980)
46 min | Romance, Western
Director: Edward M. Abroms | Stars: Rosemary Harris, Ben Murphy, James Van Patten, Susan Swift
Votes: 7
92.
The Chisholms (1979– )
Episode:
Siege
(1980)
81 min | Romance, Western
Ft. Laramie comes under siege from hostile Native Americans as the Chisholm family draw near.
Director: Mel Stuart | Stars: Robert Preston, Rosemary Harris, Ben Murphy, James Van Patten
Votes: 9
93.
The Magical World of Disney (1954–1997)
Episode:
The Ghost of Cypress Swamp
(1977)
Unrated | 100 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Lonny Bascombe and his dad hunt a black panther that has been terrorizing local farms. Lonny is captured by an escaped fugitive living in the swamp. The boy promises to keep the hermit's secret, and finally is able to kill the panther.
Director: Vincent McEveety | Stars: James Van Patten, Noah Beery Jr., Jeff East, Cindy Eilbacher
Votes: 15
94.
Eight Is Enough (1977–1981)
Episode:
The Lost Weekend
(1978)
TV-G | Comedy, Drama, Family
While Tom and Abby are visiting her parents the kids are left alone for the weekend.
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Dick Van Patten, Betty Buckley, Grant Goodeve, Willie Aames
Votes: 29
95.
Emergency! (1972–1979)
Episode:
Family Ties
(1977)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Roy is not looking forward to the annual visit from his mother-in-law. The paramedics assist two victims of an auto accident. Drs. Early and Brackett both argue about attending a convention... See full summary »
Director: Cliff Bole | Stars: Robert Fuller, Julie London, Bobby Troup, Randolph Mantooth
Votes: 79
96.
For Love and Honor (1983–1984)
Episode:
For Love and Honor (Pilot)
(1983)
120 min | Drama
In the 88th Airborne Division, future elite soldiers are being trained for combat.
Director: Gary Nelson | Stars: Cliff Potts, Yaphet Kotto, Shelley Smith, Gary Grubbs
97.
Gunsmoke (1955–1975)
Episode:
The Hanging of Newly O'Brien
(1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
When Newly performs emergency surgery on a patient in the back country and he dies, the ignorant families think it's murder and want to hang him.
Director: Alf Kjellin | Stars: James Arness, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Ken Curtis
Votes: 148
98.
Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode:
Hollywood: Part 1
(1977)
TV-G | Comedy, Family, Music
The Cunninghams pack their bags to accompany the Fonz to California after a famous talent scout thinks he's found the next James Dean and invites "his coolness" to Hollywood for a screen test.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Anson Williams
Votes: 127
99.
Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode:
Hollywood: Part 2
(1977)
TV-G | Comedy, Family, Music
Soon after getting the bad news that the studio deemed his James Dean impression obsolete, and gave Richie's wholesome good looks a contract instead, the Fonz finds a bigger fish to fry.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Anson Williams
Votes: 122
100.
Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode:
Hollywood: Part 3
(1977)
TV-G | Comedy, Family, Music
Richie must choose either a 5-year Hollywood contract or college in Milwaukee while the Fonz accepts the California Kid's challenge to perform a dangerous water ski jump...over a shark!
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Anson Williams
Votes: 151