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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: 194,267 | 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: 138,497 | 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: 108,051 | 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: 30,606 | 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. 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: 3,733
7. 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: 3,685
8. 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: 1,731 | Gross: $2.02M
9. 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: 1,641 | Gross: $8.00M
10. 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: 1,207
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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: 503
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19.
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
20. 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
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
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.
Person to Person (1953–1961)
Episode:
Episode #4.2
(1956)
Documentary, News, Talk-Show
Edward R. Murror interviews Bette Davis, a legendary actress.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Edward R. Murrow, Bob Considine, Bette Davis, Gary Merrill
Votes: 140
28. 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
29. 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
30.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
Two Sharp Knives
(1949)
59 min | Drama
A small-town police chief captures a man wanted for murder in Philadelphia. But something stinks about the murder rap, the wanted poster and everything else.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Stanley Ridges, Wynne Gibson, Theodore Newton, Peggy French
Votes: 106
31. 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
32.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
The Man Who Had Influence
(1950)
59 min | Drama
Business mogul's son David Grant uses his father's power to extricate himself from problems - until implication in a woman's death tests David's willingness to avoid responsibility.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Stanley Ridges, Robert Sterling, King Calder, Robert Pastene
Votes: 99
33. Ford Star Jubilee (1955–1956)
90 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Stars: Noël Coward, Bing Crosby, Barry Sullivan, Raymond Bailey
Votes: 86
34. 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
35.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
(1952)
60 min | Drama
A modern New England man travels back to the days of King Arthur and battles Merlin the Magician.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Thomas Mitchell, Boris Karloff, Berry Kroeger, Salem Ludwig
Votes: 67
36. 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
37.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
The Arena
(1956)
60 min | Drama
Arriving in Washington, a freshman senator gets an experienced advisor who warns him not to continue a heated feud with his state's senior salon, held over from his father. But later in a ... See full summary »
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Wendell Corey, Chester Morris, John Cromwell, Leora Dana
Votes: 59
38.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
Pontius Pilate
(1952)
60 min | Drama
The story, set 15 years after the Crucifixion, of the Roman governor Pontius Pilate, who is depicted as a victim of circumstances.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Geraldine Fitzgerald, Cyril Ritchard, Francis L. Sullivan, Berry Kroeger
Votes: 51
39.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
The Kill
(1952)
51 min | Drama
A woman is wrongly accused of murder. Her husband is being blackmailed by an ex-girlfriend who is still in love with him and has the motive to set-up his wife.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Dick Foran, Nina Foch, Grace Kelly, Paul Langton
Votes: 50
40. 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
41. 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
42.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
Jane Eyre
(1949)
60 min | Drama
After a harsh childhood, orphan Jane Eyre is hired by Edward Rochester, the brooding lord of a mysterious manor house, to care for his young daughter.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Mary Sinclair, Charlton Heston, Viola Roache, Ethel Remey
Votes: 49
43.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
The Rockingham Tea Set
(1950)
60 min | Drama
A young nurse's romance is blighted by a spirit.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Louise Allbritton, Catherine Willard, Judson Laire, Katherine Emmet
Votes: 48
44.
The Defenders (1961–1965)
Episode:
Killer Instinct
(1961)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
When mild-mannered Jim McLeery kills an abusive stranger, it seems a clear-cut case of self-defense. But the prosecution reveals that, in his army days, McCleery was trained to kill.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, William Shatner, Joanne Linville
Votes: 46
45.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
The Strike
(1954)
60 min | Drama
Major Gaylord recounts an experience during World War II when he was obliged to fire on an American soldier in the dead of night on a Pacific island.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: James Daly, Roy Roberts, Bert Freed, Frank Marth
Votes: 45
46.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
(1952)
60 min | Drama
The birth of Jesus and the serene Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Robert Shaw Chorale, Betty Furness, Lloyd Bochner, John Cannon
Votes: 40
47.
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
48. 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: 36
49.
Person to Person (1953–1961)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(1954)
Documentary, News, Talk-Show
Edward R. Murror interviews Humphrey Bogart, a legendary actor.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Edward R. Murrow, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Alec Templeton
Votes: 32
50. 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