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1. Planet of the Apes (1968)
G | 112 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi
An astronaut crew crash-lands on a planet where highly intelligent non-human ape species are dominant and humans are enslaved.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans
Votes: 194,578 | Gross: $33.40M
2. Papillon (1973)
R | 151 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A French convict in the 1930s befriends a fellow criminal as the two of them begin serving their sentence in the South American penal colony on Devil's Island, which inspires the man to plot his escape.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Steve McQueen, Dustin Hoffman, Victor Jory, Don Gordon
Votes: 138,512 | Gross: $53.27M
3. Patton (1970)
GP | 172 min | Biography, Drama, War
The World War II phase of the career of controversial American general George S. Patton.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong
Votes: 108,062 | Gross: $61.70M
4. The Boys from Brazil (1978)
R | 125 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A Nazi hunter in Paraguay discovers a sinister and bizarre plot to rekindle the Third Reich.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Gregory Peck, Laurence Olivier, James Mason, Lilli Palmer
Votes: 30,614 | Gross: $19.00M
5. Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)
GP | 183 min | Biography, Drama, History
Tsar Nicholas II, the inept last monarch of Russia, insensitive to the needs of his people, is overthrown and exiled to Siberia with his family.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Michael Jayston, Janet Suzman, Roderic Noble, Ania Marson
Votes: 5,571 | Gross: $3.96M
6. Islands in the Stream (1977)
PG | 104 min | Drama
An isolated sculptor is visited by his three sons just before the start of WWII.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: George C. Scott, David Hemmings, Gilbert Roland, Susan Tyrrell
Votes: 1,642 | Gross: $8.00M
7. The Defenders (1961–1965)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
A father and son lawyer duo take a variety of cases that often deal with the important issues of the day.
Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Polly Rowles, Ossie Davis
Votes: 504
8. Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
Stars: Richard Joy, Paul Lambert, Helen Kleeb, Charles Bickford
Votes: 419
9. The War Lord (1965)
Approved | 123 min | Drama, History, Romance
In 11th century Normandy, a Norman duke sends one of his knights to build a defensive fortress in order to guard the borders against Frisian raiders.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Charlton Heston, Richard Boone, Rosemary Forsyth, Maurice Evans
Votes: 3,686
10. Tales of Tomorrow (1951–1953)
TV-G | 25 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
"Tales of Tomorrow" was a hosted science fiction anthology series running from 1951 until 1953.
Stars: Leslie Nielsen, Cameron Prud'Homme, Edgar Stehli, Theo Goetz
Votes: 457
11. Studio One (1948–1958)
60 min | Drama
A pinnacle of the Golden Age of Television, "Studio One" presented a wide range of memorable dramas and received eighteen Emmy nominations and five wins during its prestigious nine-year run on CBS.
Stars: Betty Furness, Paul Branson, Charlton Heston, Mary Sinclair
Votes: 330
12. Lionheart (1987)
PG | 104 min | Adventure, Drama
A young knight intent on joining King Richard's crusaders pledges to lead a group of orphans to safety and to protect them from a notorious slaver.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Eric Stoltz, Gabriel Byrne, Nicola Cowper, Dexter Fletcher
Votes: 986
13. Sphinx (1981)
PG | 118 min | Adventure, Mystery, Thriller
Egyptologist Erica Baron finds more than she bargained for during her long-planned trip to The Land of the Pharoahs: murder, theft, betrayal, love, and a mummy's curse.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Lesley-Anne Down, Frank Langella, Maurice Ronet, John Gielgud
Votes: 1,734 | Gross: $2.02M
14. The Stripper (1963)
Not Rated | 95 min | Drama, Romance
Lila Green is an insecure and aging showgirl for Madame Olga's stage shows. When her boyfriend, Rick, runs off with the show's money, Madame Olga and Ronny let Lila go. Lila goes to stay ... See full summary »
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Joanne Woodward, Richard Beymer, Claire Trevor, Carol Lynley
Votes: 454
15. The Best Man (1964)
Approved | 102 min | Drama
The two front runners for their party's presidential nomination, one principled and the other ruthless, vie for the former president's endorsement.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Henry Fonda, Cliff Robertson, Edie Adams, Margaret Leighton
Votes: 3,735
16. Producers' Showcase (1954–1957)
90 min | Drama, Musical, Comedy
This program aired once every fourth week, and was one of the most costly live shows of the 1950s. Many stars appeared on this show.
Stars: Cyril Ritchard, Claire Bloom, Mary Martin, David Wayne
Votes: 186
17. Yes, Giorgio (1982)
PG | 110 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Famous opera singer Giorgio Fini loses his voice during an American tour. He goes to female throat specialist Pamela Taylor and falls in love with her.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Luciano Pavarotti, Kathryn Harrold, Eddie Albert, Paola Borboni
Votes: 809 | Gross: $2.28M
18. The Ford Television Theatre (1952–1957)
30 min | Drama
This show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood actors and actresses headed the cast.
Stars: Philip Carey, Laraine Day, Willis Bouchey, Thomas Mitchell
Votes: 276
19. Welcome Home (1989)
R | 96 min | Drama
Jake died in Vietnam; his family mourned him, then moved on. When he reappears, quite alive, the question is, what must he do and how will his family respond to him?
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Kris Kristofferson, JoBeth Williams, Sam Waterston, Brian Keith
Votes: 396 | Gross: $1.03M
20. ABC Stage 67 (1966–1967)
51 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A weekly anthology of one-hour plays, both original and adapted from literary sources.
Stars: Lee Grant, Arthur Kennedy, The Doodletown Pipers, Diahann Carroll
Votes: 110
21. The Double Man (1967)
Not Rated | 105 min | Mystery, Thriller
In a complex piece of espionage the Russian secret service attempts to kidnap a high ranking officer in the CIA and replace him with a double of its own.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Yul Brynner, Britt Ekland, Clive Revill, Anton Diffring
Votes: 1,209
22. Startime (I) (1959–1961)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
The Ford Motor Company sponsored this hour-long program which rotated between variety shows, dramatic productions, and musical comedies. One of the offerings was turned into a regular series, Sing Along with Mitch (1961).
Stars: Ethel Merman, Dean Martin, William Hickey, Alice Backes
Votes: 230
23. The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
90 min | Talk-Show
American show featuring the popular British talk show host.
Stars: David Frost, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim, Dana Valery
Votes: 248
24. Film '72 (1971–2018)
30 min | Talk-Show
The BBC's flagship cinema review television programme featuring reviews of new releases, news items and interviews. The title of the programme changes each year to incorporate the year of broadcast.
Stars: Barry Norman, Danny Leigh, Claudia Winkleman, Jonathan Ross
Votes: 535
25. Person to Person (1953–1961)
30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
Interviews with figures from public life.
Stars: Edward R. Murrow, Charles Collingwood, Jayne Meadows, Jerry Lewis
Votes: 223
26. The DuPont Show of the Week (1961–1964)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
An anthology weekly drama series.
Stars: Walter Matthau, Frank McGee, Art Carney, Gene Wilder
Votes: 185
27. Ford Star Jubilee (1955–1956)
90 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Stars: Noël Coward, Bing Crosby, Barry Sullivan, Raymond Bailey
Votes: 86
28. Planet of the Apes Test Reel (1966)
9 min | Short, Sci-Fi
A make-up test to determine the feasibility of "Planet of the Apes".
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: James Brolin, Linda Harrison, Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson
Votes: 23
29. The Ford Theatre Hour (1948–1953)
60 min | Drama
An anthology series based in New York City which attracted a high caliber group of actors, often Broadway stars. Stories were both drama and comedies, some original but others adaptions of films and plays.
Stars: William Brower, Biff McGuire, Ernest Truex, Ruth McDevitt
Votes: 67
30. The Kaiser Aluminum Hour (1956–1957)
60 min | Drama
Live dramas that were broadcast every other week. The show had covered both light and serious drama and featured both well-known and not so well-known actors and actresses.
Stars: William Shatner, Alexander Scourby, Clint Young, Paul Newman
Votes: 63
31. The Best of Broadway (1954–1955)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
The Best of Broadway is a 60-minute live television anthology series that aired on CBS Television on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time from September 15, 1954, to May 4, 1955, for... See full summary »
Stars: Betty Furness, Claudette Colbert, Margaret Hamilton, Helen Hayes
Votes: 49
32. Roddy McDowall's Planet of the Apes Homemovie (1967)
44 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Roddy McDowall | Stars: Don L. Cash, James Daly, Maurice Evans, Robert Gunner
33. A Tour of the White House (1962 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
Mrs. Kennedy provided a masterful, authoritative, knowledgeable tour of the various historical artifiacts furnishing 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, "the people's house", its interior design and ... See full summary »
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Charles Collingwood, Jacqueline Kennedy, John F. Kennedy
Votes: 104
34. The Good Years (1962 TV Movie)
Comedy, Drama, Music
Walter Lord's book 'The Good Years' examining American society between 1900 through 1914 Is made into this TV special hosted by Henry Fonda and Lucille Ball with dRamatizations of historical events, musical routines and sketches.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball, Mort Sahl, Margaret Hamilton
Votes: 37
35. The Victor Borge Show (1951– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
Victor Borge performed his comic routines and played the piano in this show in addition to inviting guest stars who performed and chatted with Borge.
Stars: Victor Borge, Leonid Hambro, Art Carney, Raymond Massey
Votes: 21
36. Cinema (1964–1975)
30 min | Documentary
Weekly film magazine, featuring film reviews, interviews with celebrities and historical lookbacks.
Stars: Michael Scott, Michael Parkinson, Brian Trueman, Clive James
Votes: 121
37. One-Eyed Jacks Are Wild (1966 TV Movie)
Drama
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Ann Bell, Diana Dors, George Grizzard
38. Detective's Wife (1950– )
30 min | Comedy
Adam Conway wanted a small private business but success at solving one murder led to a series of such cases, each complicated by involvement of his wife Connie.
Stars: Lynn Bari, Donald Curtis, Will Hare, Salem Ludwig
39. Cry Vengeance! (1961 TV Movie)
Drama
Davidde, Andrea and Fra Angelo were determined to change things in Sicily and provide bread for the children, jobs for the people. Their methods were robbery and murder. Now Andrea's in prison, the only one of the three left alive.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Cal Bellini, Jack Bittner, Sorrell Booke, Peter Falk
Votes: 17
40. Wesley (1949– )
30 min | Comedy
This live show was about the Eggleston family in a rural community. Wesley is a 12-year-old boy on the verge of manhood; he hangs out with his buddy Alvin and argues with his teenage sister Elizabeth.
Stars: Joseph Sweeney, Johnny Stewart, Frank M. Thomas, Donald Devlin
41. Ambassador at Large (1964 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Star: Peter Falk
Votes: 21
42. The Magnificent Rebel (1973)
Not Rated | 12 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary short featuring behind the scenes footage of the 1973 film Papillon. The film stars Steve McQueen and is based on the life story of Henri Charriere, both whom can be seen on set in The Magnificent Rebel.
Directors: Ed Apfel, Lawrence Tetenbaum | Stars: Fred Foy, Beau Billingslea, Franklin J. Schaffner, Steve McQueen
Votes: 49
43. Patton: A Tribute to Franklin J. Schaffner (1997 Video)
50 min | Documentary
Director: Michael Arick | Stars: Richard A. Crawford, Omar N. Bradley, Jerry Goldsmith, Fred J. Koenekamp
Votes: 31
44. And the Walls Came Tumbling Down (1973)
28 min | Documentary, Short
Directors: Patrice Marden, Neal Marshad | Star: Marketa Kimbrell
45. The 14th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1962 TV Special)
Director: Dick Schneider | Stars: Edie Adams, Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Leonard Bernstein
46. The 7th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1955 TV Special)
First nationally televised, coast-to-coast broadcast of the Emmy Awards. Hosted by Steve Allen from Hollywood, California and Dave Garroway from Manhattan, New York City.
Stars: Steve Allen, Judith Anderson, Frank Baxter, Jack Benny
47.
Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
Episode:
For I Have Loved Strangers
(1957)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
An American is hired to work for a displaced persons camp in Italy. He falls in love with a Czechoslovakian refugee, but he is confronted with obstacles when he decides to marry and bring his bride back to the United States.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Sam Capuano, Tamara Daykarhanova, Robert Flemyng, Hedda Hopper
48.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
Twelve Angry Men
(1954)
60 min | Drama
The jurors in a murder trial take their seats in a small, drab room to decide the defendant's fate. At first, all the men vote guilty bar one, who still has many questions not answered in ... See full summary »
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Robert Cummings, Franchot Tone, Edward Arnold, Paul Hartman
Votes: 368
49.
Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
Episode:
The Velvet Alley
(1959)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Ernie Pandish has tried to be a writer for years and has never made much money out of it. But now he seems likely to hit the big-time.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Art Carney, Leslie Nielsen, Katharine Bard, Jack Klugman
Votes: 38
50.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
The Scarlet Letter
(1950)
30 min | Drama
In the seventeenth century, in Massachusetts, a young woman is forced to wear a scarlet "A" on her dress for bearing a child out of wedlock.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Mary Sinclair, John Baragrey, Richard Purdy, Betty Furness
Votes: 17