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51. A Horse Called Nijinsky (1970)
55 min | Documentary
Documentary, narrated by Orson Welles, about the legendary race horse Nijinsky, one of the greatest and most successful race horses in history and after his retirement from the racetrack in 1970 an important sire of thoroughbred horses.
Director: Jo Durden-Smith | Stars: Nijinsky, Orson Welles
Votes: 15
52.
Orson Welles' Sketch Book (1955)
Episode:
The Police
(1955)
15 min | Biography, Talk-Show
Orson discusses the invasion of privacy by police and the authorities at home and abroad.
Director: Huw Wheldon | Star: Orson Welles
Votes: 25
53.
The Levin Interview (1966–1967)
Episode:
Orson Welles
(1967)
Documentary
Director: John Phillips | Stars: Bernard Levin, Orson Welles
Votes: 7
54.
A Woman Called Moses (1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1978)
120 min | Biography, Drama
Harriet's difficult days as a slave, putting it mildly,
Director: Paul Wendkos | Stars: Cicely Tyson, Jason Bernard, Clifford David, Judyann Elder
Votes: 15
55. Shogun (1980)
TV-MA | 109 min | Adventure, Drama, History
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in the complex political games in feudal Japan.
Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada, Furankî Sakai
Votes: 15,850
56. The Third Man (1949)
Approved | 93 min | Film-Noir, Mystery, Thriller
Pulp novelist Holly Martins travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, Harry Lime.
Director: Carol Reed | Stars: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Trevor Howard
Votes: 182,079 | Gross: $0.45M
57. Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse (1991)
R | 96 min | Documentary
Documentary that chronicles how Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979) was plagued by extraordinary script, shooting, budget, and casting problems--nearly destroying the life and career of the celebrated director.
Directors: Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper, Eleanor Coppola | Stars: Dennis Hopper, Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, George Lucas
Votes: 23,263 | Gross: $1.32M
58. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)
TV-PG | Comedy, Music
Dean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.
Stars: Dean Martin, The Dingaling Sisters, Ken Lane, Lou Jacobi
Votes: 1,432
59. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Muhammad Ali (1976 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Classic TV show featuring Dean Martin and celebrity guests roasting Muhammad Ali in a humorous and entertaining fashion.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Muhammad Ali, Foster Brooks, Red Buttons, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 86
60. Colgate Theatre (1958– )
216 min | Drama
Stars: Bill Goodwin, Nancy Kulp, Rachel Ames, Harry Harvey Jr.
Votes: 31
61. Biography (1961–1964)
30 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A show that tells someone's life story every interesting episode at a time.
Stars: Mike Wallace, Charles A. Lindbergh, Winston Churchill, Anthony Eden
Votes: 98
62.
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1973–1974)
Episode:
The Monkey's Paw
(1973)
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
An old army sergeant, back in England after long service in India, shows some old friends a strange possession he's acquired - a monkey's paw which can make wishes come true.
Directors: Alan Gibson, Orson Welles | Stars: Orson Welles, Michael Kitchen, Megs Jenkins, Patrick Magee
Votes: 42
63.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
The Big Blow
(1983)
Not Rated | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A hurricane is hitting Hawaii on the night of Robin Masters' spring equinox party.
Director: Alan J. Levi | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 364
64.
The Name of the Game (1968–1971)
Episode:
The Enemy Before Us
(1970)
TV-PG | 75 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Jeff Dillon decides to revisit the scenes of his impoverished youth, and learns sadly that "you can't go home again".
Director: Barry Shear | Stars: Anthony Franciosa, Martin Balsam, Richard Conte, Katina Paxinou
Votes: 21
65.
Shogun (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1980)
TV-14 | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Anjin-san's assimilation of Japanese ways is evident in his exemplary conduct. Toranaga decides to return the Erasmus to Anjin-san. Mariko tells Father Alvito of a plot to murder a Christian lord on the Council of Regents.
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada, Furankî Sakai
Votes: 260
66.
Shogun (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1980)
TV-14 | 132 min | Adventure, Drama, History
After Lord Toronaga rescues Blackthorn from prison, he enlists him as his aide and names him, 'Anjin-san'. Mariko is directed to tutor Anjin-san in the language and customs of Japan.
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada, Furankî Sakai
Votes: 289
67.
Shogun (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1980)
TV-14 | 134 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Blackthorne and Mariko begin a romance; Toronaga continues to build his army for a battle with Ishido. Anjin-san proves his mettle during an earthquake and is honored by Toranaga for bravery. Mariko's husband Buntaro, arrives in Anjiro.
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada, Furankî Sakai
Votes: 269
68.
Shogun (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1980)
TV-14 | 138 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Treachery, tragedy and turns of events occur.
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada, Furankî Sakai
Votes: 252
69. Laugh-In (1967–1973)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music
The original rapid fire sketch comedy show.
Stars: Dan Rowan, Dick Martin, Gary Owens, Ruth Buzzi
Votes: 3,668
70. Touch of Evil (1958)
PG-13 | 95 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
A stark, perverse story of murder, kidnapping and police corruption in a Mexican border town.
Director: Orson Welles | Stars: Charlton Heston, Orson Welles, Janet Leigh, Joseph Calleia
Votes: 109,907 | Gross: $2.24M
71. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (1975 TV Short)
Not Rated | 24 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A young mongoose protects his human family from two murderous cobras.
Director: Chuck Jones | Stars: Orson Welles, June Foray, Les Tremayne, Michael LeClair
Votes: 2,147
72. I've Got a Secret (1952–1967)
TV-G | 30 min | Family, Game-Show
A group of panelists try to guess a guest's secret.
Stars: John Cannon, Henry Morgan, Bill Cullen, Garry Moore
Votes: 566
73. The Jackie Gleason Show (1966–1970)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Musical
Jackie Gleason's last weekly variety series, which alternated between regular variety hours with big name guest stars and musical remakes of old "The Honeymooners" sketches.
Stars: Jackie Gleason, Johnny Olson, The June Taylor Dancers, Sammy Spear and His Orchestra
Votes: 309
74. The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine (1971– )
30 min | Comedy
A variety show with a typical mix of comedy routines and musical performances. It was given an extra flair by the zany antics of Marty Feldman and regular cast member Spike Mulligan. Both men also served as writers.
Stars: Marty Feldman, Spike Milligan, Jack Parnell, The Irving Davies Dancers
Votes: 87
75. ABC Late Night (1973–1976)
90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
ABC's Wide World of Entertainment is a late night block of programs created by the ABC television network.
Stars: Steve Allen, Jack Carter, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford
Votes: 175
76. Dissent (2011)
34 min | Short, Drama
An old father, still a tyrant despite his age. Edward, the son, devoured by his Oedipus complex. And Karla, the young woman betrothed to Edward, who dreams about her future husband's ... See full summary »
Director: Helmut Dosantos | Stars: Guy Balotine, Jessica Park, Jim Maloy, Norman Sham
Votes: 5
77. The ABC Comedy Hour (1972)
60 min | Comedy
On an alternate basis, "The ABC Comedy Hour" presented "The Kopykats" with various comedy specials.
Stars: George Kirby, Frank Gorshin, Marilyn Michaels, Joe Baker
Votes: 77
78. The First 40 Years (1980 TV Special)
120 min | Music
The legendary entertainer celebrates 40 years in show business, and also his 64th birthday. He receives ASCAP's 1st Pied Piper Award for service to lyricists, as well as a special Grammy Trustees' Award.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Paul Anka, Lucille Ball, Tony Bennett
Votes: 55
79. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: George Burns (1978 TV Special)
90 min | Comedy
Legendary comedian George Burns is the subject roasted, on the heels of his successful "Oh, God!"
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Milton Berle, Joey Bishop, Amanda Blake, Ernest Borgnine
Votes: 80
80. Mysterious Castles of Clay (1978)
56 min | Documentary
Punctuating the skyline of the African plains with their distinctive silhouettes, giant termite mounds support an abundance of life, and not all of it invertebrate. The Oscar-nominated ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Root | Star: Orson Welles
Votes: 87
81. Orson Welles à la cinémathèque (1983 TV Movie)
93 min
Directors: Pierre-André Boutang, Guy Seligmann | Stars: Orson Welles, Henri Béhar, Serge Daney
Votes: 18
82.
The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
Episode:
Orson Welles/Jack Lemmon
(1970)
TV-PG | Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Sandy Dennis, Fred Foy
Votes: 16
83.
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1973–1974)
Episode:
The Leather Funnel
(1973)
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
When a young man discovers a curious funnel made of leather, he has a presentiment that it was once used as an instrument of torture.
Directors: Alan Gibson, Orson Welles | Stars: Orson Welles, Christopher Lee, Simon Ward, Jane Seymour
Votes: 36
84.
Shogun (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1980)
TV-14 | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, History
Set in early 17th-century Japan, shipwrecked English navigator John Blackthorne finds intrigue and culture shock in a feudal society that puts a premium on honor. A rival Lord sentences Blackthorne to death.
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada, Furankî Sakai
Votes: 315
85.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
It's All True
(1983)
95 min | Documentary
Comprising many short segments about the state of the video industry, both real and imagined, many featuring cameos by celebrities.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Michael Hordern, Dandy Nichols, Steven Berkoff, Mel Brooks
Votes: 15
86. Night Gallery (1969–1973)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Rod Serling presents tales of horror illustrated in various paintings.
Stars: Rod Serling, Larry Watson, Joanna Pettet, Matt Pelto
Votes: 6,194
87. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne
Votes: 1,564
88. Shindig! (1964–1966)
60 min | Family, Music
A musical variety show featuring the biggest acts in rock-n-roll performing their latest hits.
Stars: The Blossoms, Jimmy O'Neill, Carolyne Barry, Bobby Sherman
Votes: 181
89. Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1973–1974)
30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
"Orson Welles' Great Mysteries" was a United Kingdom hosted anthology mystery and supernatural series, hosted by Orson Welles.
Stars: Orson Welles, Christopher Lee, Dean Stockwell, Joan Collins
Votes: 235
90. The Green Goddess (1939)
20 min | Short, Comedy
Director: Orson Welles | Stars: Orson Welles, Susan Fox, John Barrymore, William Alland
Votes: 24
91. Wagner e Venezia (1982 TV Movie)
30 min
Director: Petr Ruttner | Stars: Marla Frumkin, Orson Welles
Votes: 21
92. NBC: The First Fifty Years (1976 TV Movie)
180 min | Documentary
A celebration of 50 years of NBC broadcasting in radio and television, since first going on the airwaves on 15 November 1926.
Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Orson Welles, Jack Albertson, Lucille Ball, Milton Berle
Votes: 33
93.
Orson Welles' Sketch Book (1955)
Episode:
The Early Days
(1955)
15 min | Biography, Talk-Show
Director: Huw Wheldon | Star: Orson Welles
Votes: 29
94.
Around the World with Orson Welles (1955– )
Episode:
The Third Man in Vienna
(1955)
26 min | Documentary
Orson Welles re-visits the city of Vienna, the setting of one of his most famous films, and one of his greatest performances as the unforgettable Harry Lime in Carol Reed's The Third Man.
Director: Orson Welles | Star: Orson Welles
Votes: 13
95. Shogun (1980 TV Movie)
159 min | Adventure, Drama, History
An English navigator becomes both pawn and player in the deadly political games in feudal Japan.
Director: Jerry London | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Shimada, Furankî Sakai
Votes: 5,070
96. Monsieur Verdoux (1947)
Passed | 124 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A suave but cynical man supports his family by marrying and murdering rich women for their money, but the job has some occupational hazards.
Director: Charles Chaplin | Stars: Charles Chaplin, Mady Correll, Allison Roddan, Robert Lewis
Votes: 19,154 | Gross: $0.33M
97. A Woman Called Moses (1978)
240 min | Biography, Drama
A film about the life and career of the African American abolitionist and slave escape leader, Harriet Tubman.
Stars: Cicely Tyson, Jason Bernard, Clifford David, Judyann Elder
Votes: 416
98. V.I.P.-Schaukel (1971– )
Documentary
V.I.P.-Schaukel is a 45 minute documentary-family-news-talk show starring Margret Dünser as Host. The series premiered on Sun May 09, 1971 on ZDF and Folge 37 - Final Show last aired on Fri May 09, 1980.
Stars: Margret Dünser, Carroll Righter, Prince Philip, Rhonda Fleming
Votes: 186
99. Soft Self-Portrait of Salvador Dali (1970)
55 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary about surrealist artist Salvador Dali, narrated by Orson Welles.
Director: Jean-Christophe Averty | Stars: Gala Dalí, Donyale Luna, Tony Kina, Suzan Lancaster
Votes: 142