Directing
William Friedkin
Born August 29, 1935 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Died August 7, 2023 · aged 87
William David Friedkin (August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) was an American film, television and opera director, producer, and screenwriter who was closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s. Beginning his career in documentaries in the early 1960s, he is best known for his crime thriller film The French Connection (1971), which won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture …
Known For
The Exorcist · 1973The Exorcist
★ 7.71973
MovieHorrorDrama
When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
The French Connection · 1971The French Connection
★ 7.51971
MovieActionCrime
Tough narcotics detective 'Popeye' Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.
Sorcerer · 1977Sorcerer
★ 7.51977
MovieThrillerAdventure
Four men from different parts of the globe, all hiding from their pasts in the same remote South American town, agree to risk their lives transporting several cases of dynamite (which is so old that it is dripping unstable nitroglycerin) across dangerous jungle terrain.
12 Angry Men · 199712 Angry Men
★ 7.71997
MovieDramaTV Movie
During the trial of a man accused of his father's murder, a lone juror takes a stand against the guilty verdict handed down by the others as a result of their preconceptions and prejudices.
Bug · 2007Bug
★ 6.12007
MovieDramaHorror
In Oklahoma, Agnes, a lonely waitress living in an isolated and dilapidated roadside motel, meets Peter, a quiet and mysterious man with whom she establishes a peculiar relationship.
The Hunted · 2003The Hunted
★ 6.22003
MovieDramaAction
In the wilderness of British Columbia, two hunters are tracked and viciously murdered by Aaron Hallam. A former Special Operations instructor is approached and asked to apprehend Hallam—his former student—who has 'gone rogue' after suffering severe battle stress from his time in Kosovo.
Rules of Engagement · 2000Rules of Engagement
★ 6.32000
MovieWarDrama
A Marine Colonel is brought to court-martial after ordering his men to fire on demonstrators surrounding the American embassy in Yemen.
Cruising · 1980Cruising
★ 6.61980
MovieCrimeMystery
When New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic serial killer who preys on patrons of the city's underground bars, rookie cop Steve Burns infiltrates the S&M subculture to try and lure him out of the shadows.
Movies
The Exorcist · 1973The Exorcist
★ 7.71973
MovieHorrorDrama
When a mysterious entity possesses a young girl, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
The French Connection · 1971The French Connection
★ 7.51971
MovieActionCrime
Tough narcotics detective 'Popeye' Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.
Sorcerer · 1977Sorcerer
★ 7.51977
MovieThrillerAdventure
Four men from different parts of the globe, all hiding from their pasts in the same remote South American town, agree to risk their lives transporting several cases of dynamite (which is so old that it is dripping unstable nitroglycerin) across dangerous jungle terrain.
12 Angry Men · 199712 Angry Men
★ 7.71997
MovieDramaTV Movie
During the trial of a man accused of his father's murder, a lone juror takes a stand against the guilty verdict handed down by the others as a result of their preconceptions and prejudices.
Bug · 2007Bug
★ 6.12007
MovieDramaHorror
In Oklahoma, Agnes, a lonely waitress living in an isolated and dilapidated roadside motel, meets Peter, a quiet and mysterious man with whom she establishes a peculiar relationship.
The Hunted · 2003The Hunted
★ 6.22003
MovieDramaAction
In the wilderness of British Columbia, two hunters are tracked and viciously murdered by Aaron Hallam. A former Special Operations instructor is approached and asked to apprehend Hallam—his former student—who has 'gone rogue' after suffering severe battle stress from his time in Kosovo.
Rules of Engagement · 2000Rules of Engagement
★ 6.32000
MovieWarDrama
A Marine Colonel is brought to court-martial after ordering his men to fire on demonstrators surrounding the American embassy in Yemen.
Cruising · 1980Cruising
★ 6.61980
MovieCrimeMystery
When New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic serial killer who preys on patrons of the city's underground bars, rookie cop Steve Burns infiltrates the S&M subculture to try and lure him out of the shadows.
Killer Joe · 2012Killer Joe
★ 6.52012
MovieCrimeThriller
A cop who moonlights as a hit man agrees to kill the hated mother of a desperate drug dealer in exchange for a tumble with the young man's virginal sister.
To Live and Die in L.A. · 1985To Live and Die in L.A.
★ 7.11985
MovieCrimeThriller
When his longtime partner on the force is killed, reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance vows revenge, setting out to nab dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters.
Jailbreakers · 1994Jailbreakers
★ 5.81994
MovieTV MovieDrama
15-year-old high school cheerleader Angel falls in love with Tony, a leather-clad, dope-smoking biker. When Tony robs two jewelry stores, Angel’s local reputation is soiled, and her parents move the family to Bakersfield for a new beginning. But Tony soon makes a desperate escape from jail and goes hunting for his girlfriend.
Jade · 1995Jade
★ 5.51995
MovieMysteryThriller
When a prominent art dealer is found murdered, the man's death leads to an intriguing investigation steeped in sex, corruption and crime. District Attorney David Corelli gets assigned to the case and discovers that a key suspect is his ex-lover Katrina Gavin, a beautiful psychologist who has settled down with his old friend and peer. As Corelli gets deeper into the case, he uncovers dark secrets with far-reaching implications.
Deal of the Century · 1983Deal of the Century
★ 4.71983
MovieComedyCrime
Arms dealers from several companies vie to sell the most expensive and highest tech weapons to a South American dictator. There are complications; understanding the exact nature of how 'gifts' are used to grease the wheels of a sale, a religious conversion from one of the salesman and a romance that begins to grow between two competitors.
Blue Chips · 1994Blue Chips
★ 6.11994
MovieDrama
Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boosters. This practice is forbidden in the college game, but Pete is desperate and has pressures from all around.
The Guardian · 1990The Guardian
★ 5.71990
MovieFantasyHorror
Phil and Kate select the winsome young Camilla as a live-in nanny for their newborn child, but the seemingly lovely Camilla is not what she appears to be...
The Boys in the Band · 1970The Boys in the Band
★ 7.01970
MovieDrama
Harold is celebrating a birthday, and his friend Michael has drafted some other friends to help commemorate the event. As the evening progresses, an unexpected guest shows up, the alcohol flows, the knives come out, and dormant and unspoken emotions are unleashed.
A Fuller Life · 2013A Fuller Life
★ 6.62013
MovieDocumentary
Friends and admirers of iconoclastic film director Sam Fuller read from his memoirs in this unconventional documentary directed by Fuller's only child, Samantha.
Without Limits · 1998Without Limits
★ 6.61998
MovieDramaRomance
The life of renowned runner Steve Prefontaine and his relationship with legendary coach Bill Bowerman.
The Brink's Job · 1978The Brink's Job
★ 6.21978
MovieComedyCrime
In 1950, a group of unlikely criminal masterminds commits the robbery of the century. Led by Tony Pino, a petty thief fresh out of prison, and Joe McGinnis, who specializes in planning lucrative capers, the gang robs Brink's main office in Boston of more than $2 million. However, things begin to go awry when the FBI gets involved, the cops start cracking down on the gang and McGinnis refuses to hand over the loot...
Henri Langlois vu par... · 2014Henri Langlois vu par...
★ 4.02014
MovieDocumentary
Thirteen filmmakers share personal reflections on Henri Langlois—the visionary founder of the Cinémathèque Française—recounting his influence on their lives, his role in preserving film history, and his enduring impact on world cinema.
Shadows of Suspense · 2006Shadows of Suspense
2006
MovieDocumentary
A documentary featuring film historians, directors and authors discussing the making of Billy Wilder's "Double Indemnity."
Rampage · 1987Rampage
★ 6.01987
MovieCrimeDrama
Liberal district attorney decides to seek the death penalty for a man who slaughtered a family at Christmastime, then drank their blood. He escapes, though, and starts killing again.
Fear in the Dark · 1991Fear in the Dark
★ 9.01991
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
A short documentary on the history of the horror film narrated by Christopher Lee.
Godard Made in USA · 2010Godard Made in USA
2010
MovieDocumentary
Documentary by Luc Lagier exploring Godard's career as a filmmaker, the production of Breathless and his influence and his relationship with American cinema.
TV Shows
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation · 2000CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
★ 7.62000
SeriesCrimeDrama
A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.
The Simpsons · 1989The Simpsons
★ 8.01989
SeriesFamilyAnimation
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour · 1962The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
★ 7.81962
SeriesCrimeMystery
A continuation of the anthology series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, hosted by the master of suspense and featuring thrillers and mysteries.
Tales from the Crypt · 1989Tales from the Crypt
★ 8.01989
SeriesComedyMystery
Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day. So shamble up to the bar and pick your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride? Honeymooners out to fulfill the "til death do we part" vow ASAP?
The Twilight Zone · 1985The Twilight Zone
★ 7.71985
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.
Rebel Highway · 1994Rebel Highway
★ 8.01994
SeriesDramaCrime
Rebel Highway is a 1994 revival of American International Pictures, created and produced by Lou Arkoff, the son of Samuel Z. Arkoff, and Debra Hill for the Showtime network. The concept was a ten-week series of 1950s "drive-in classic" B-movies remade "with a '90s edge". Each episode shares a title with a late 1950s-early 1960s-era AIP film. However, they are not remakes; each installment is a different story from that which they are titled.
The impetus for the series, according to Arkoff was, 'what it would be like if you made Rebel Without a Cause today. It would be more lurid, sexier, and much more dangerous, and you definitely would have had Natalie Wood's top off'.
Through the Night with... · 2002Through the Night with...
★ 8.32002
SeriesDocumentary
Durch die Nacht mit … is a German documentary film television series produced by ZDF for Franco-German television channel ARTE. Locations are mainly in France or Germany.
The title of the French version is Au cœur de la nuit.
Two Celebrities spend an filmed evening together. One of them is the host who sets the location and the program. There is no moderator.
100 Years of Warner Bros. · 2023100 Years of Warner Bros.
★ 7.62023
SeriesDocumentary
Tracing a century of movie and TV history, these four documentary specials explore the unparalleled global impact of Warner Bros. on art, commerce, and culture.
Leçon de Cinéma · 2004Leçon de Cinéma
★ 7.02004
SeriesDocumentary