Acting
John Gavin
Born April 8, 1931 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Died February 9, 2018 · aged 86
John Gavin (April 8, 1931 – February 9, 2018) was an American actor who was the United States Ambassador to Mexico (1981–86) and the president of the Screen Actors Guild (1971–73). He was best known for his performances in the films Imitation of Life (1959), Spartacus (1960), Psycho (1960), and Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967), playing leading roles in a series of films for producer Ross Hunter. B…
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Psycho · 1960Psycho
★ 8.41960
MovieHorrorThriller
When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.
Spartacus · 1960Spartacus
★ 7.51960
MovieHistoryDrama
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You · 1970Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You
★ 4.31970
MovieComedy
An American playwright living in Rome consults a quack psychiatrist to combat his fears of balding and save his failing marriage.
Imitation of Life · 1959Imitation of Life
★ 7.41959
MovieDramaRomance
In 1940s New York, a white widow who dreams of being on Broadway has a chance encounter with a black single mother, who becomes her maid.
Thoroughly Modern Millie · 1967Thoroughly Modern Millie
★ 6.81967
MovieComedyMusic
Millie Dillmount, a fearless young lady fresh from Salina, Kansas, determined to experience Life, sets out to see the world in the rip-roaring Twenties. With high spirits and wearing one of those new high hemlines, she arrives in New York to test the "modern" ideas she had been reading about back in Kansas: "I've taken the girl out of Kansas. Now I have to take Kansas out of the girl!"
Back Street · 1961Back Street
★ 5.61961
MovieDramaRomance
Ambitious but thwarted, Rae Smith meets handsome U.S. Marine Paul Saxon, of the Saxon department store chain, as he passes through Lincoln, Nebraska, on his way home from World War II. There's a definite spark between them but circumstances intervene and he leaves town without her. Later she learns he's married. Determined to make it as a fashion designer, Rae moves to New York City and becomes a great success. One day she happens to meet Paul again and again there's that spark but he's still married so, as a form of escape, Rae moves to Rome to set up shop. Once again she meets Paul and finally they begin an actual affair since Paul's shrewish, drunken wife, Liz, won't give him a divorce. Time passes, the affair continues whenever time and place permit, but then, Paul's young son finds out about Rae and Rae's back-street world begins to crumble.
Midnight Lace · 1960Midnight Lace
★ 6.61960
MovieMysteryThriller
Kit Preston begins to unravel when she receives threatening telephone calls informing her she's soon to be murdered.
Disclosure · 2020Disclosure
★ 7.82020
MovieDocumentary
An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.
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Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You · 1970Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You
★ 4.31970
MovieComedy
An American playwright living in Rome consults a quack psychiatrist to combat his fears of balding and save his failing marriage.
Charlie Harrison (Grant Granite)
Disclosure · 2020Disclosure
★ 7.82020
MovieDocumentary
An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.
Sam Loomis (archive footage)
Raw Edge · 1956Raw Edge
★ 6.31956
MovieRomanceWestern
A Texan arrives in Oregon and seeks justice for his innocently-hanged brother.
Dan Kirby (as John Gilmore)
Doctors' Private Lives · 1978Doctors' Private Lives
★ 8.01978
MovieTV MovieDrama
Two heart surgeons clash over personal issues and medical ethics in a big-city hospital.
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