Movie List for "screenplay"

The Silence (2019)

When the world is under attack from terrifying creatures who hunt their human prey by sound, 16-year old Ally Andrews (Kiernan Shipka), who lost her hearing at 13, and her family seek refuge in a remote haven. Year 2019.

Generes: Horror, Thriller
Director: John R. Leonetti
Writer: Carey Van Dyke (screenplay by), Shane Van Dyke (screenplay by), Tim Lebbon (based on the novel by)
Actors: Stanley Tucci, Kiernan Shipka, Miranda Otto, Kate Trotter

Beneath the Leaves (2019)

Four small-town boys are kidnapped by James Whitley, a warm-eyed psychopath. Year 2019.

Generes: Thriller
Director: Adam Marino
Writer: Adam Marino (story by), Naman Barsoom (screenplay), Daniel Wallner (screenplay), Mark Andrew Wilson (screenplay)
Actors: Mira Sorvino, Kristoffer Polaha, Doug Jones, Aaron Farb

Slaughterhouse-Five (1972)

A man named Billy Pilgrim tells the story of how he became unstuck in time and was abducted by aliens. Year 1972.

Generes: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, War
Director: George Roy Hill
Writer: Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (novel), Stephen Geller (screenplay)
Actors: Michael Sacks, Ron Leibman, Eugene Roche, Sharon Gans

The Scopone Game (1972)

Every year, a Countess invites a poor Italian family to play in a card game. Year 1972.

Generes: Comedy, Drama
Director: Luigi Comencini
Writer: Rodolfo Sonego (screenplay)
Actors: Alberto Sordi, Silvana Mangano, Joseph Cotten, Bette Davis

Savage Messiah (1972)

Biographical film of the life of French sculptor Henri Gaudier-Brzeska. Year 1972.

Generes: Biography, Drama
Director: Ken Russell
Writer: Christopher Logue (screenplay), H.S. Ede (book)
Actors: Dorothy Tutin, Scott Antony, Helen Mirren, Lindsay Kemp

Piranha (1972)

Wildlife photographer Terry and her brother Art go to Venezuela for a photo shoot. They hire Jim Pendrake to guide them through the jungle. However, the trio run afoul of evil local hunter Caribe. Year 1972.

Generes: Drama, Thriller
Director: William Gibson
Writer: Richard Finder (screenplay)
Actors: William Smith, Peter Brown, Ahna Capri, Tom Simcox

The Other (1972)

Down in the farm country of the US twins are born. One of them turns out to be good, while the other becomes rather evil. Year 1972.

Generes: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Robert Mulligan
Writer: Tom Tryon (screenplay), Tom Tryon (novel)
Actors: Uta Hagen, Diana Muldaur, Chris Udvarnoky, Martin Udvarnoky

Night of the Lepus (1972)

Giant mutant rabbits terrorize the south-west. Year 1972.

Generes: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Director: William F. Claxton
Writer: Don Holliday (screenplay), Gene R. Kearney (screenplay), Russell Braddon (novel)
Actors: Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Rory Calhoun, DeForest Kelley

Two Is a Happy Number (1972)

A young woman has difficulty understanding why her husband walks out on her. Alone for the first time, she finds life difficult to cope with and for a time lives with the hope that her … Year 1972.

Generes: Drama
Director: Mel Stuart
Writer: David Seltzer (screenplay), Rebecca Morris (story)
Actors: Trish Van Devere, Monte Markham, Janet Leigh, Melvyn Douglas

Night of the Cobra Woman (1972)

After being bitten by a cobra in the Philipines, Lena can turn herself into a snake and she stops aging. The curse comes with a price. The priestess Lena must consume cobra venom and vital young men to stay young. Year 1972.

Generes: Horror, Thriller
Director: Andrew Meyer
Writer: Kerry Magness (story), Andrew Meyer (screenplay), Andrew Meyer (story)
Actors: Joy Bang, Marlene Clark, Roger Garrett, Vic Diaz

The New Centurions (1972)

An idealistic rookie cop joins the L.A.P.D. to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran. As time goes on, he loses his ambitions and family as police work becomes his entire life. Year 1972.

Generes: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Director: Richard Fleischer
Writer: Stirling Silliphant (screenplay), Joseph Wambaugh (novel)
Actors: George C. Scott, Stacy Keach, Jane Alexander, Scott Wilson

The King of Marvin Gardens (1972)

A daydreamer convinces his radio personality brother to help fund one of his get-rich-quick schemes. Year 1972.

Generes: Drama
Director: Bob Rafelson
Writer: Jacob Brackman (screenplay), Bob Rafelson (story), Jacob Brackman (story)
Actors: Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, Ellen Burstyn, Julia Anne Robinson

Lady Sings the Blues (1972)

The story of the troubled life and career of the legendary Jazz singer, Billie Holiday. Year 1972.

Generes: Biography, Drama, Music, Romance
Director: Sidney J. Furie
Writer: Chris Clark (screenplay), Suzanne De Passe (screenplay), William Dufty (book), Billie Holiday (book), Terence McCloy (screenplay)
Actors: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor, James T. Callahan

Fist of Fury (1972)

A young man seeks vengence for the death of his teacher. Year 1972.

Generes: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Director: Wei Lo
Writer: Wei Lo (screenplay)
Actors: Bruce Lee, Nora Miao, James Tien, Maria Yi

Innocent Bystanders (1972)

Experienced British spy must retrieve a defecting Soviet scientist from Turkey. When a pretty female innocent bystander gets kidnapped by mistake by his enemies, he feels responsible and decides to help her as well. Year 1972.

Generes: Action, Adventure, Crime
Director: Peter Collinson
Writer: James Mitchell (novel), James Mitchell (screenplay)
Actors: Stanley Baker, Geraldine Chaplin, Donald Pleasence, Dana Andrews

Hit Man (1972)

A lawyer whose brother was murdered winds up getting involved with gangsters and the world of porno movies. Year 1972.

Generes: Crime, Drama
Director: George Armitage
Writer: Ted Lewis (novel), George Armitage (screenplay)
Actors: Bernie Casey, Pam Grier, Lisa Moore, Bhetty Waldron