Acting
Lorne Greene
Born February 12, 1915 · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Died September 11, 1987 · aged 72
Lorne Hyman Greene (born Lyon Himan Green; February 12, 1915 – September 11, 1987) was a Canadian actor, singer, and radio personality. His notable television roles include Ben Cartwright on the Western Bonanza and Commander Adama in the original science-fiction television series Battlestar Galactica and Galactica 1980. He also worked on the Canadian television nature documentary series Lorne Gree…
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Battlestar Galactica · 1978Battlestar Galactica
★ 6.91978
MovieScience FictionAdventure
After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth.
Earthquake · 1974Earthquake
★ 6.11974
MovieActionDrama
Various interconnected people struggle to survive when an earthquake of unimaginable magnitude hits Los Angeles, California.
Peyton Place · 1957Peyton Place
★ 6.71957
MovieDramaRomance
In the outwardly respectable New England community of Peyton Place, shopkeeper Constance McKenzie tries to make up for a past indiscretion -- which resulted in her illegitimate daughter Allison -- by adopting a chaste, prudish attitude towards all things sexual. In spite of herself, Constance can't help but be attracted to handsome new teacher Michael Rossi. Meanwhile, the restless Allison, who'd like to be as footloose and fancy-free as the town's "fast girl" Betty Anderson, falls sincerely in love with mixed-up mama's boy Norman Page.
The Buccaneer · 1958The Buccaneer
★ 6.51958
MovieAdventureDrama
During the War of 1812 against Britain: General Andrew Jackson has only 1,200 men left to defend New Orleans when he learns that a British fleet will arrive with 60 ships and 16,000 men to take the city. In this situation an island near the city becomes strategically important to both parties, but it's inhabited by the last big buccaneer: Jean Lafitte. Although Lafitte never attacks American ships, the governor hates him for selling merchandise without taxes - and is loved by the citizens for the same reason. When the big fight gets nearer, Lafitte is drawn between the fronts. His heart belongs to America, but his people urge him to join the party that's more likely to win.
The Silver Chalice · 1954The Silver Chalice
★ 4.41954
MovieDramaRomance
A Greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of Christ in silver and sculpt around its rim the faces of the disciples and Jesus himself. He travels to Jerusalem and eventually to Rome to complete the task. Meanwhile, a nefarious interloper is trying to convince the crowds that he is the new Messiah by using nothing more than cheap parlor tricks.
Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack · 1979Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack
★ 7.01979
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A compilation of Battlestar Galactica episodes 10–12 and 21, with alternate footage. Running low on fuel, the Battlestar Galactica receives the help of the supposedly lost Battlestar Pegasus which is taking the offensive with the Cylons.
Farewell Oak Street · 1953Farewell Oak Street
★ 7.01953
MovieDocumentary
This documentary presents a before-and-after picture of people in a large-scale public housing project in Toronto. Due to a housing shortage, they were forced to live in squalid, dingy flats and ramshackle dwellings on a crowded street in Regent Park North; now they have access to new, modern housing developments designed to offer them privacy, light and space.
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory · 1987The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
★ 6.11987
MovieTV MovieWestern
Against orders and with no help of relief Texas patriots led by William Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett defend the Alamo against overwhelming Mexican forces.
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Klondike Fever · 1980Klondike Fever
★ 5.81980
MovieAdventure
This movie chronicles Jack London's epic journey from San Francisco to the Klondike gold fields in 1898.
Inspector Sam Steele
A Walking Tour of Sesame Street · 1979A Walking Tour of Sesame Street
1979
MovieComedyFamily
Sesame Street celebrated its 10th anniversary in the spring of 1979 with a half-hour PBS special hosted by James Earl Jones titled A Walking Tour of Sesame Street. The special aired on individual PBS stations at various times between March and May 1979. (Muppet Wiki)
Ben Cartwright (archive footage) (uncredited)





































