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51. War of the Worlds (1988–1990)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Horror
Humanity must resume its war against the Martians when they revive after decades of hibernation following their defeat in the 1950s.
Stars: Jared Martin, Lynda Mason Green, Philip Akin, Richard Chaves
Votes: 1,470
52. Nightmare Beach (1989)
R | 90 min | Horror
After the execution of a motorcycle gang leader convicted of murder, a helmeted biker goes on a killing spree during spring break in Florida.
Directors: James Justice, Umberto Lenzi | Stars: Nicolas De Toth, Sarah Buxton, Rawley Valverde, Lance LeGault
Votes: 2,972
53. North Sea Hijack (1980)
PG | 95 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them.
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen | Stars: Roger Moore, James Mason, Anthony Perkins, Michael Parks
Votes: 5,822
54. Ben Casey (1961–1966)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
Gritty realistic hospital drama featuring manly Dr. Casey against the medical establishment, at first, under the watchful eye of Dr. Zorba, and later under the thumb of Chief of Surgery Dr. Freeland.
Stars: Vince Edwards, Sam Jaffe, Harry Landers, Jeanne Bates
Votes: 647
55. Sorceress (1995)
R | 93 min | Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Jealous witch Erica uses her powers to influence her unwitting husband Larry and his colleagues, who all work for a big law firm.
Director: Jim Wynorski | Stars: Linda Blair, Edward Albert, Julie Strain, Michael Parks
Votes: 1,268
56. The Happening (1967)
101 min | Comedy
Young drifters kidnap rich businessman Roc Delmonico for kicks and demand $200K for his release. But none of Roc's relatives or Mafia associates want to part with the money. So Roc switches allegiances and plots revenge.
Director: Elliot Silverstein | Stars: Anthony Quinn, George Maharis, Michael Parks, Robert Walker Jr.
Votes: 839
57. Breakthrough (1979)
PG | 115 min | Drama, War
In 1944 a German sergeant gets involved in an anti-Hitler conspiracy, and saves the life of an American colonel.
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen | Stars: Richard Burton, Rod Steiger, Helmut Griem, Klaus Löwitsch
Votes: 1,480
58. Flying High (1978–1979)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
The high-flying adventures of three sexy airline stewardesses.
Stars: Connie Sellecca, Pat Klous, Kathryn Witt, Howard Platt
Votes: 147
59. The Hitman (1991)
R | 95 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A Cop goes undercover as a Hitman to bring down a criminal organization.
Director: Aaron Norris | Stars: Chuck Norris, Michael Parks, Al Waxman, Alberta Watson
Votes: 4,344 | Gross: $4.65M
60. Deceiver (1997)
R | 106 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A hooker is found cut in two. Two cops give polygraph tests to the only suspect, James Wayland (Tim Roth), an unstable genius. After some time, the roles change.
Directors: Jonas Pate, Josh Pate | Stars: Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Michael Rooker, Renée Zellweger
Votes: 7,039 | Gross: $0.57M
61. Get Christie Love! (1974–1975)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Adventures of sexy & sassy black undercover cop Christie Love.
Stars: Teresa Graves, Dennis Rucker, Charles Cioffi, Scott Peters
Votes: 335
62. Billy the Kid (1989 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 96 min | Drama, Western
Gore Vidal's historical novel is brought to life in this television production of Turner Network Television's Billy the Kid.
Director: William A. Graham | Stars: Val Kilmer, Duncan Regehr, Julie Carmen, Rene Auberjonois
Votes: 763
63. The Savage Bees (1976 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The festive fun of the annual Mardi Gras celebration is brought to a halt when a swarm of African killer bees escape from a foreign freighter.
Director: Bruce Geller | Stars: Ben Johnson, Michael Parks, Paul Hecht, Gretchen Corbett
Votes: 807
64. Over the Line (1993)
R | 108 min | Drama, Thriller
Having had a one night stand with an obsessive prison inmate, the college professor teaching his prison literary soon lives the nightmare of her decision.
Directors: Ovidio G. Assonitis, Roberto D'Ettorre Piazzoli | Stars: Lesley-Anne Down, John Enos III, Lady B. Pearl, Hugo Napier
Votes: 136
65. Bronk (1975–1976)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Tough but incorruptible police detective Alex Bronkov is tasked by Mayor Pete Santori with cleaning up crime-ridden Ocean City, California.
Stars: Jack Palance, Henry Beckman, Tony King, Joseph Mascolo
Votes: 140
66. The Last Hard Men (1976)
R | 98 min | Drama, Western
In 1909 Arizona, retired lawman Sam Burgade's life is turned upside-down when his old enemy Zach Provo and six other convicts escape a chain-gang in the Yuma Territorial Prison and come gunning for him.
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen | Stars: Charlton Heston, James Coburn, Barbara Hershey, Jorge Rivero
Votes: 2,618
67. Wild Seed (1965)
Approved | 99 min | Drama, Romance
A 17-year-old girl runs away from her East Coast home, going west to Los Angeles to meet her biological father. She has learned from letters her mother kept that he was tragically separated... See full summary »
Director: Brian G. Hutton | Stars: Michael Parks, Celia Milius, Ross Elliott, Woodrow Chambliss
Votes: 407
68. Storyville (1992)
R | 113 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
While investigating his own blackmailing, a young politician uncovers his family's deep secrets.
Director: Mark Frost | Stars: James Spader, Joanne Whalley, Jason Robards, Charlotte Lewis
Votes: 1,430 | Gross: $0.42M
69. 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
70. The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Mort Lindsey, Mort Lindsey Orchestra, Arthur Treacher
Votes: 608
71. Rainbow (1978 TV Movie)
97 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The early life and struggles of Judy Garland (portrayed by Andrea McArdle), and of the film star's trials as a youngster in dealing with the Movie Studio system that held her back while her mother was forever pushing her to excel.
Director: Jackie Cooper | Stars: Andrea McArdle, Don Murray, Michael Parks, Rue McClanahan
Votes: 279
72. Bus Riley's Back in Town (1965)
Approved | 93 min | Drama
A young sailor returns home to discover his girl has married an older, wealthy man.
Director: Harvey Hart | Stars: Ann-Margret, Michael Parks, Janet Margolin, Brad Dexter
Votes: 446
73. Stoney Burke (1962–1963)
60 min | Drama, Sport, Western
Stoney Burke is a rodeo rider who wants to win the Golden Buckle, the award to the world's champion saddle bronco rider. He didn't win it, but he encountered a considerable amount of violence along the way.
Stars: Jack Lord, Warren Oates, Robert Dowdell, Bill Hart
Votes: 232
74. Hard Country (1981)
Unrated | 104 min | Drama
Ambitious young Jodie wants more out of life than the small Texas country town she lives in has to offer. Jodie realizes that in order to pursue her dreams she will have to leave Texas and ... See full summary »
Director: David Greene | Stars: Jan-Michael Vincent, Kim Basinger, Michael Parks, Gailard Sartain
Votes: 826
75. Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law (1971–1974)
60 min | Drama
In a small California town, attorney Owen Marshall, assisted by several different younger lawyers, defends clients with great compassion for the accused.
Stars: Arthur Hill, Joan Darling, Lee Majors, Christine Matchett
Votes: 295
76. The Dick Powell Theatre (1961–1963)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Powell served as host and, in early shows at least, occasional star in this dramatic anthology. It was his last television series and contained his last filmed acting (episode: 'The Court-Martial of Captain Wycliff').
Stars: Dick Powell, David Niven, June Allyson, Oscar Beregi Jr.
Votes: 210
77. The Detectives (1959–1962)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Captain Matt Holbrook leads a squad of brave and tough detectives in a large, unnamed city. Instead of leading personal lives, they spend all of their time tracking murderers, thieves, ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Taylor, Tige Andrews, Russell Thorson, Mark Goddard
Votes: 242
78. Stranger on the Run (1967 TV Movie)
97 min | Drama, Thriller, Western
Former inmate and drunkard Ben Chamberlain arrives in a railroad town looking for a woman, causing the railroad police deputies to manhunt for Ben.
Director: Don Siegel | Stars: Henry Fonda, Anne Baxter, Michael Parks, Dan Duryea
Votes: 653
79. The Eleventh Hour (1962–1964)
60 min | Drama
Criminal cases where criminals are mentally evaluated, or people in the verge of a nervous breakdown.
Stars: Jack Ging, Wendell Corey, Ralph Bellamy, Irene Martin
Votes: 125
80. Red State (2015)
3 min | Animation, Short, Action
Director: Dan Costales | Stars: Michael Angarano, Michael Parks
Votes: 246
81. The Wide World of Mystery (1973–1976)
90 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A 90 minute late-night mystery and suspense anthology series which ran on ABC (American Broadcasting Company), between 1973 and 1978.
Stars: John Karlen, Michael Parks, Susan Strasberg, Robert Symonds
Votes: 135
82. Prime Suspect (1989)
89 min | Thriller
The only witness to a young woman's murder has a nervous breakdown, is institutionalized, and escapes, tracking down the murderer.
Director: Bruce Kimmel | Stars: Robert F. Lyons, Susan Strasberg, Frank Stallone, Billy Drago
Votes: 136
83. The Librarians (2003)
R | 96 min | Action, Thriller
A merc team called "The Librarians" is hired to find the missing granddaughter of one of their closest friends, and they'll have to go against a ruthless Miami mobster to get her.
Director: Mike Kirton | Stars: William Forsythe, Erika Eleniak, Andrew Divoff, Daniel Bernhardt
Votes: 439
84. The Greatest Show on Earth (1963–1964)
60 min | Drama, Family
Johnny Slate is the big boss who successfully keeps the circus running as it moves from town to town. He manages to deal with the unexpected frequently and uses Otto King, the accountant, as a sounding board.
Stars: Jack Palance, Stuart Erwin, Buck Taylor, Buddy Lewis
Votes: 147
85. The Gallant Men (1962–1963)
60 min | Action, War, Drama
The 36th infantry is fighting its way through Italy under the spirited leadership of Captain Jim Benedict. His men include flirt D'Angelo, who carries his guitar along, plus pals Lucavich and Hanson. McKenna is the free wheeling Sergeant.
Stars: Robert McQueeney, William Reynolds, Robert Ridgely, Richard X. Slattery
Votes: 154
86. The Player (1997 TV Movie)
Comedy
TV pilot based on the 1992 film 'The Player' about a Hollywood executive involved with a murder and its crime scene cover-up.
Director: Mark Piznarski | Stars: Patrick Dempsey, Michael Parks, Archie Kao, Ned Bellamy
Votes: 67
87. Arrest and Trial (1963–1964)
90 min | Crime, Drama
Los Angeles is where Sergeant Nick Anderson and his fellow officers work to keep the streets safe. After the arrest of the accused, attorney John Egan plans their defense, while the prosecution is led by Jerry Miller.
Stars: Chuck Connors, Ben Gazzara, Roger Perry, John Larch
Votes: 155
88. 13 Moons (2002)
R | 93 min | Comedy
Things aren't looking so good for television clown Banana's career, and the fact that his estranged wife, Suzi, has just been arrested for assaulting his girlfriend, Lily, just serves to compound Banana's despair.
Director: Alexandre Rockwell | Stars: Jennifer Beals, Elizabeth Bracco, Steve Buscemi, Peter Dinklage
Votes: 1,335
89. Big Bad Love (2001)
R | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Barlow is a hard-drinking, heavy-smoking, long-haired, and deeply unhappy aspiring writer who pulls a dozen rejection slips out of his mailbox every day while trying to get through his life with some semblance of purpose.
Director: Arliss Howard | Stars: Arliss Howard, Debra Winger, Paul Le Mat, Rosanna Arquette
Votes: 728 | Gross: $0.10M
90. Miracle at Sage Creek (2005)
PG | 90 min | Action, Drama, Family
Two families overcome prejudice and tragedy in 1888 Wyoming when a special Christmas miracle saves the life of a small boy.
Director: James Intveld | Stars: David Carradine, Wes Studi, Michael Parks, Tim Abell
Votes: 635
91. Spiker (1985)
R | 104 min | Drama, Sport
U.S. college athletes try out for the men's Olympic volleyball team under a tough coach (Michael Parks).
Director: Roger Tilton | Stars: Michael Parks, Patrick Houser, Stephen W. Burns, Kristi Ferrell
Votes: 292
92. Bus Stop (1961–1962)
60 min | Drama
Grace owns the Sunrise, Colorado bus stop. She, waitress Elma, Sheriff Will, and D.A. Glenn watch life through the stories which unfold as passengers enter and leave the small town.
Stars: Rhodes Reason, Richard Anderson, Joan Freeman, Marilyn Maxwell
Votes: 105
93. The China Lake Murders (1990 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 97 min | Mystery, Thriller
A small town sheriff (Tom Skerritt) has his suspicions in a murder case which involves a rogue cop who goes on a murder spree. Contains mild sexual situations and violence.
Director: Alan Metzger | Stars: Tom Skerritt, Michael Parks, Nancy Everhard, Lauren Tewes
Votes: 645
94. Niagara, Niagara (1997)
R | 93 min | Drama, Romance
An outsider and a young woman plagued by Tourette's syndrome meet and together journey to Canada.
Director: Bob Gosse | Stars: Robin Tunney, Henry Thomas, Michael Parks, Stephen Lang
Votes: 1,705 | Gross: $0.17M
95. The Johnny Cash Show (1969–1971)
60 min | Music
Johnny Cash and his wife, June Carter Cash, were hosts of this Country and Western themed variety show. Comedians Hope, Crosby, Minnie Pearl, and others perform skits. Musical acts as diverse as Louis Armstrong to The Monkees perform.
Stars: Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, The Statler Brothers, The Tennessee Three
Votes: 280
96. Shirley (1979–1980)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Shirley Miller is a widow with three children. She's struggling to make ends meet and her children aren't happy with their new surroundings, but she has the help of Charlotte, handyman Dutch and a friend who could be something more.
Stars: Shirley Jones, Peter Barton, Rosanna Arquette, Tracey Gold
Votes: 48
97. The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977)
PG | 112 min | Biography, Drama
The story of the late J. Edgar Hoover, who was head of the FBI from 1924-1972. The film follows Hoover from his racket-busting days through his reign under eight U.S. presidents.
Director: Larry Cohen | Stars: Broderick Crawford, James Wainwright, Michael Parks, José Ferrer
Votes: 799
98. Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart (1995 TV Movie)
86 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
Jonathan and Jennifer Hart are in San Francisco to help with a charity auction. Jennifer picks up an old locket for auction and shows it to Jonathan. Jonathan quickly recognizes a picture ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Connor | Stars: Robert Wagner, Stefanie Powers, Lionel Stander, Jason Bateman
Votes: 352
99. Pines (2022)
75 min | Horror, Thriller
A hospice nurse is horrified to discover that her boyfriend owes a debt to a group of ruthless predators, which quickly ruins both of their lives.
Director: Una Jo Blade | Stars: Una Jo Blade, Michael Parks, Lin Shaye, Ronnie Gene Blevins
Votes: 49
100. Over the Edge (II)
100 min | Crime | Announced
One night in Baton Rouge. A killer with a piano key, thirty million dollars, a bunch of very bad likely lads and three twisted sisters.
Stars: Michael Parks, Mark Sheppard, Grace Jones, Clarence Williams III