Writing
Leigh Brackett
Born December 7, 1915 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Died March 18, 1978 · aged 62
Leigh Douglass Brackett (December 7, 1915 – March 18, 1978) was a Hollywood writer and a noted science fiction and fantasy author who was a regular contributor to various science fiction pulps in the 1940's. She was also a mentor and collaborator of Ray Bradbury. She was married to fellow science fiction pulp writer Edmond Hamilton for 31 years (until his death in 1977). In Hollywood, she wrote s…
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The Empire Strikes Back · 1980The Empire Strikes Back
★ 8.41980
MovieAdventureAction
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.
Rio Bravo · 1959Rio Bravo
★ 7.81959
MovieWesternDrama
A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy.
The Big Sleep · 1946The Big Sleep
★ 7.61946
MovieMysteryCrime
Private Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood regarding a matter involving his youngest daughter Carmen. Before the complex case is over, Marlowe sees murder, blackmail, deception, and what might be love.
El Dorado · 1966El Dorado
★ 7.41966
MovieWesternDrama
Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Harrah. Together with a fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher that is trying to steal their water.
Rio Lobo · 1970Rio Lobo
★ 6.51970
MovieWestern
After the Civil War, a former Union colonel searches for the two traitors whose perfidy led to the loss of a close friend.
The Long Goodbye · 1973The Long Goodbye
★ 7.41973
MovieMysteryCrime
In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.
Hatari! · 1962Hatari!
★ 6.81962
MovieAdventureComedy
A female wildlife photographer arrives on an East African reservation where a group of men trap wild animals for zoos and circuses.
13 West Street · 196213 West Street
★ 6.11962
MovieCrimeDrama
Walt Sherill is attacked and beat down by a group of juvenile delinquents on his way home from work one night. The boys who attacked him are not previously known by the police and are therefore hard to track down. As Sherill starts getting impatient he begins his own investigation. Meanwhile, Detective Sergeant Koleski does his best to track down the culprits.
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