Gordon Hessler

Directing

Gordon Hessler

Born December 12, 1925 · Berlin, Germany

Died January 19, 2014 · aged 88

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Gordon Hessler was a British film and television director, screenwriter, and producer. He was raised in England and studied at the University of Reading. While a teenager, he moved to the United States and directed a series of short films and documentaries. Universal Studios hired Hessler as a story reader for the Alfred Hitchcock Presents television se…

Known For

The Girl in a SwingThe Girl in a Swing · 1988
The Girl in a Swing
4.91988
MovieDramaThriller
A London art broker goes to Copenhagen where he requires the services of a secretary fluent in Danish, English, and German. He falls deeply in love with the woman, despite the fact that he knows virtually nothing about her. She insists on not being married in a church, and after they are married, some bad things from her past begin surfacing in subtly supernatural ways, and he must find the best way to deal with them without destroying their relationship.
The Golden Voyage of SinbadThe Golden Voyage of Sinbad · 1973
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
6.71973
MovieActionAdventure
Sinbad and his crew intercept a homunculus carrying a golden tablet. Koura, the creator of the homunculus and practitioner of evil magic, wants the tablet back and pursues Sinbad. Meanwhile, Sinbad meets the Vizier who has another part of the interlocking golden map, and they mount a quest across the seas to solve the riddle of the map.
The Oblong BoxThe Oblong Box · 1969
The Oblong Box
5.81969
MovieHorror
Evil lurks in the gloomy house at Markham Manor where a deranged Sir Edward is the chained prisoner of his brother Julian. When Sir Edward escapes, he embarks on a monstrous killing spree, determined to seek revenge on all those whom he feels have double-crossed him.
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years CollectionRay Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection · 2005
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
8.02005
MovieDocumentary
For over a half century, Ray Harryhausen has amazed and inspired countless filmmakers and fans around the world with his breathtaking motion picture effects and stop-motion animation. Presented here for the first time ever is the authorized collection of his earliest work, along with hours of supplemental features.
Cry of the BansheeCry of the Banshee · 1970
Cry of the Banshee
5.41970
MovieHorror
In seventeenth century England Lord Whitman wages unending war on what he sees as the ever-present scourge of witchcraft, and many local villagers have suffered at his hands. But one victim uses her occult powers to curse his family, enlisting unknowing help from one of the household.
The Misfit BrigadeThe Misfit Brigade · 1987
The Misfit Brigade
5.71987
MovieWarAction
War story of the 27th Panzers, Hitler's heavy-duty combat regiment composed of prisoners.
Hitchhike!Hitchhike! · 1974
Hitchhike!
8.01974
MovieTV MovieThriller
A Los Angeles woman, on her way to visit her sister in San Fransisco, picks up a hitchhiker who has just killed his stepmother. Charmed by him, she fails to notice his strange behavior until it is too late.
Pray for DeathPray for Death · 1985
Pray for Death
6.11985
MovieAction
Akira Saito, a Japanese businessman lives in Tokyo with his Japanese-American wife Aiko and their children, Takeshi and Tomoya. When the family has a chance to move to the United States so that Aiko can teach the children about their American heritage, they pack up and head for Houston, Texas and run a restaurant. This is where the trouble begins....

Movies

The Girl in a SwingThe Girl in a Swing · 1988
The Girl in a Swing
4.91988
MovieDramaThriller
A London art broker goes to Copenhagen where he requires the services of a secretary fluent in Danish, English, and German. He falls deeply in love with the woman, despite the fact that he knows virtually nothing about her. She insists on not being married in a church, and after they are married, some bad things from her past begin surfacing in subtly supernatural ways, and he must find the best way to deal with them without destroying their relationship.
The Golden Voyage of SinbadThe Golden Voyage of Sinbad · 1973
The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
6.71973
MovieActionAdventure
Sinbad and his crew intercept a homunculus carrying a golden tablet. Koura, the creator of the homunculus and practitioner of evil magic, wants the tablet back and pursues Sinbad. Meanwhile, Sinbad meets the Vizier who has another part of the interlocking golden map, and they mount a quest across the seas to solve the riddle of the map.
The Oblong BoxThe Oblong Box · 1969
The Oblong Box
5.81969
MovieHorror
Evil lurks in the gloomy house at Markham Manor where a deranged Sir Edward is the chained prisoner of his brother Julian. When Sir Edward escapes, he embarks on a monstrous killing spree, determined to seek revenge on all those whom he feels have double-crossed him.
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years CollectionRay Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection · 2005
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection
8.02005
MovieDocumentary
For over a half century, Ray Harryhausen has amazed and inspired countless filmmakers and fans around the world with his breathtaking motion picture effects and stop-motion animation. Presented here for the first time ever is the authorized collection of his earliest work, along with hours of supplemental features.
Cry of the BansheeCry of the Banshee · 1970
Cry of the Banshee
5.41970
MovieHorror
In seventeenth century England Lord Whitman wages unending war on what he sees as the ever-present scourge of witchcraft, and many local villagers have suffered at his hands. But one victim uses her occult powers to curse his family, enlisting unknowing help from one of the household.
The Misfit BrigadeThe Misfit Brigade · 1987
The Misfit Brigade
5.71987
MovieWarAction
War story of the 27th Panzers, Hitler's heavy-duty combat regiment composed of prisoners.
Hitchhike!Hitchhike! · 1974
Hitchhike!
8.01974
MovieTV MovieThriller
A Los Angeles woman, on her way to visit her sister in San Fransisco, picks up a hitchhiker who has just killed his stepmother. Charmed by him, she fails to notice his strange behavior until it is too late.
Pray for DeathPray for Death · 1985
Pray for Death
6.11985
MovieAction
Akira Saito, a Japanese businessman lives in Tokyo with his Japanese-American wife Aiko and their children, Takeshi and Tomoya. When the family has a chance to move to the United States so that Aiko can teach the children about their American heritage, they pack up and head for Houston, Texas and run a restaurant. This is where the trouble begins....
Scream and Scream AgainScream and Scream Again · 1970
Scream and Scream Again
5.31970
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A serial killer who drains his victims of blood is on the loose and London police follow him to a house owned by an eccentric scientist.
Murders in the Rue MorgueMurders in the Rue Morgue · 1971
Murders in the Rue Morgue
5.11971
MovieCrimeHorror
In Paris, in the beginning of the Twentieth Century, Cesar Charron owns a theater at the Rue Morgue where he performs the play "Murders in the Rue Morgue" with his wife Madeleine Charron, who has dreadful nightmares. When there are several murders by acid of people connected to Cesar, the prime suspect of Inspector Vidocq would be Cesar's former partner Rene Marot. But Marot murdered Madeleine's mother many years ago and committed suicide immediately after.
KISS Meets the Phantom of the ParkKISS Meets the Phantom of the Park · 1978
KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park
5.21978
MovieMusicScience Fiction
The tale of rock band KISS and their efforts to thwart a diabolical plan by mad scientist Abner Devereaux. Devereaux has found a way to clone humans into robots in his laboratory at an amusement park. It just so happens that he plans to use the KISS concert as a platform to unleash his plan on the world. KISS must use their special powers to stop him.
Journey of HonorJourney of Honor · 1991
Journey of Honor
5.11991
MovieDramaAction
The son of a besieged Shogun in war-torn 17th century Japan travels to Spain to buy weaponry from the king.
Rage of HonorRage of Honor · 1987
Rage of Honor
5.71987
MovieAction
A Japanese cop, Shiro, and his partner Ray are after a bunch of drug dealers. But they are betrayed by an insider and Ray is killed. Shiro follows the murderer, a sadistic drug lord, up to Argentina
The Last Shot You HearThe Last Shot You Hear · 1969
The Last Shot You Hear
10.01969
MovieThriller
Charles Nordeck is a successful marriage counselor whose own marriage is on the rocks. When his wife Anne seeks a divorce, Charles refuses to sign the papers fearing the bad publicity could ruin his career. The adulterous Anne then convinces her lover Peter to take care of the problem.
The Master Ninja 5The Master Ninja 5 · 1985
The Master Ninja 5
10.01985
MovieActionTV Movie
Lee Van Cleef stars as John Peter McAllister, who as a reverend master of the Ninja warrior society, deserts the order the order to search for his missing daughter in the U.S.
Out on BailOut on Bail · 1989
Out on Bail
5.31989
MovieActionCrime
A Tennessee sheriff and lawyer want a jailed drifter to assassinate a mayoral candidate.
Bad BloodBad Blood · 1994
Bad Blood
4.51994
MovieAction
Ex-cop Travis Blackstone was sent to prison for destroying the proof of his brother's guilt. Now free, he must again come to the aid of his brother Franklin who is once again in trouble, this time owing $5 million to gangsters. Travis Blackstone finds himself taking on the gangsters.
Secrets of Three Hungry WivesSecrets of Three Hungry Wives · 1978
Secrets of Three Hungry Wives
5.01978
MovieMysteryDrama
When a millionaire playboy is murdered, suspicion falls on three married women, best friends, whom he had tried to play against each other in a game of divide and conquer.
EmbassyEmbassy · 1972
Embassy
6.51972
MovieCrimeDrama
A KGB assassin infiltrates the American embassy in Beirut in an attempt to eliminate a Russian defector being protected by the CIA.
Skyway to DeathSkyway to Death · 1974
Skyway to Death
5.31974
MovieAdventureThriller
The passengers in an aerial tramway are trapped when the tramway breaks down 8,500 feet in the air.
Scream, Pretty PeggyScream, Pretty Peggy · 1973
Scream, Pretty Peggy
6.21973
MovieDramaHorror
A sculptor hires young college girls to take care of his elderly mother and his supposedly insane sister, both of whom live in the old family mansion with him.
3-Way Split3-Way Split · 1976
3-Way Split
5.21976
MovieAdventureCrime
Tony Pintana, an art collector, and his wife are contacted by Martin, who is short on cash and proposes to rob a museum of a Indian golden mask that's worth 10 million dollar. When their attempt miserably fails, the museum decides to have the mask transported to a safer location. The three try their luck again and are successful this time. Chased by a policeman who isn't convinced they're innocent, the three will have a difficult time selling the mask on the black market.
MedusaMedusa · 1973
Medusa
3.91973
MovieMystery
In Greece, a stewardess is murdered by a masked maniac. Suspicion falls on a drunken American playboy and a murderous gangster.
BetrayalBetrayal · 1974
Betrayal
5.91974
MovieDramaThriller
Wealthy widow Helen Mercer hires a young woman, Gretchen Addison, to act as her personal assistant and companion. Unfortunately, Helen is a poor judge of character, as Gretchen is part of a murderous extortionist duo with her boyfriend, Jay. However, Gretchen has second thoughts when she develops genuine affection for Helen. When Gretchen informs Jay that she wants to call off their plot, he refuses and carries on with the plan. Now both Helen and Gretchen may be in grave danger.

TV Shows

The Alfred Hitchcock HourThe Alfred Hitchcock Hour · 1962
The 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.
Hawaii Five-OHawaii Five-O · 1968
Hawaii Five-O
7.21968
SeriesDrama
Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. Jack Lord portrayed Detective Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, the head of a special state police task force which was based on an actual unit that existed under martial law in the 1940s. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Many episodes would end with McGarrett instructing his subordinate to "Book 'em, Danno!", sometimes specifying a charge such as "murder one".
The EqualizerThe Equalizer · 1985
The Equalizer
7.11985
SeriesCrime
Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting operation where he fashions himself as "The Equalizer." It is a service for victims of the system who have exhausted all possible means of seeking justice and have nowhere to go. McCall promises to even out the odds for them.
Tales of the UnexpectedTales of the Unexpected · 1979
Tales of the Unexpected
6.81979
SeriesDrama
A British television anthology of stories, often with sinister and wryly comedic undertones, and a twist at the end. With early episodes written and presented by Roald Dahl, the series featured a plethora of big name guest stars.
Run for Your LifeRun for Your Life · 1965
Run for Your Life
7.11965
SeriesDrama
Run for Your Life is an American television drama series starring Ben Gazzara as a man with only a short time to live. It ran on NBC from 1965 to 1968. The series was created by Roy Huggins, who had previously explored the "man on the move" concept with The Fugitive.
Kolchak: The Night StalkerKolchak: The Night Stalker · 1974
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
7.71974
SeriesDramaMystery
Kolchak: The Night Stalker is an American television series that aired on ABC during the 1974–1975 season. It featured a fictional Chicago newspaper reporter who investigated mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, particularly those that law enforcement authorities would not follow up. These often involved the supernatural or even science fiction, including fantastic creatures.
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock Presents · 1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
7.81955
SeriesMysteryDrama
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
SwitchSwitch · 1975
Switch
6.61975
SeriesDrama
Switch is an American action-adventure, tongue-in-cheek detective series starring Eddie Albert and Robert Wagner, who work as private eyes, for a deceptive sting operation. It was broadcast on the CBS network for three seasons between September 9, 1975 and August 20, 1978, bumping the Hawaii Five-O detective series to Friday nights.
Wonder WomanWonder Woman · 1975
Wonder Woman
7.01975
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
With the strength of Hercules, the wisdom of Athena, the speed of Mercury and the beauty of Aphrodite, she’s Wonder Woman. Beautiful Amazon princess Wonder Woman travels to 1940s America disguised as Diana Prince, assistant to handsome but trouble-prone Major Steve Trevor. Using her golden belt, which imbues her with astonishing strength, her bullet-deflecting bracelets, a golden lasso that dispels dishonesty and an invisible supersonic plane, Wonder Woman combats evil.
CHiPsCHiPs · 1977
CHiPs
6.81977
SeriesDrama
Lighthearted look at the adventures of two Highway Patrol officers in Los Angeles. The main characters are Jon Baker and Frank Poncherello, two motorcycle officers always on the street to save lives.
The MasterThe Master · 1984
The Master
5.31984
Series
An aging ninja master and his young pupil travel in a custom van helping people in need along the way.
The Eddie Capra MysteriesThe Eddie Capra Mysteries · 1978
The Eddie Capra Mysteries
6.51978
SeriesMystery
Lucas TannerLucas Tanner · 1974
Lucas Tanner
7.01974
SeriesDrama
Lucas Tanner, a former baseball player and sportswriter, becomes an English teacher at a suburban high school. His unconventional teaching methods often put him at odds with the other faculty.
Spencer's PilotsSpencer's Pilots · 1976
Spencer's Pilots
6.51976
Series
Spencer's Pilots is an American adventure series that aired on CBS from September 17 to November 19, 1976. The series stars Gene Evans as Spencer Parish, the owner of Spencer Aviation.
Amy PrentissAmy Prentiss · 1974
Amy Prentiss
6.51974
SeriesDrama
Amy Prentiss is an American police drama television series which aired on NBC. It is a spinoff of Ironside, and aired as part of the NBC Mystery Movie from 1974-1975. Jessica Walter stars as Amy Prentiss, a relatively young investigator who becomes the first female Chief of Detectives for the San Francisco Police Department. Helen Hunt, in an early role, played Prentiss' pre-teen daughter, Jill. Four 2-hour episodes were aired. Guest stars in the series' brief run included William Shatner, Cameron Mitchell, Don Murray, Joyce Van Patten and Jamie Farr.
Little WomenLittle Women · 1978
Little Women
6.31978
SeriesDramaFamily
The two part miniseries chronicles the lives and loves of the four March sisters – Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth – growing up during the American Civil War. While their father leaves for battle, the sisters must rely on each other for strength in the face of tragedies both large and small.
Kung FuKung Fu · 1972
Kung Fu
7.71972
SeriesDrama
The adventures of a Shaolin Monk as he wanders the American West armed only with his skill in Kung Fu.