James R. Webb

1910-10-04 Denver, Colorado, USA 33 Credits
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Smash Cuts! Super Sci-Fi Shorts Fest

Smash Cuts! Super Sci-Fi Shorts Fest

2001

Thanks

6.0

Host Scott Forrest presents a curated compilation of eight independent short films in this rapid-fire science-fiction feature. Genres collide, narrati...

Cape Fear

Cape Fear

1991

Original Film Writer

7.3
Writing

Sam Bowden is a small-town corporate attorney. Max Cady is a tattooed, cigar-smoking, Bible-quoting, psychotic rapist. What do they have in common? 14...

The Organization

The Organization

1971

Writer

5.9
Writing

After a group of young revolutionaries break into a company's corporate headquarters and steal $5,000,000 worth of heroin to keep it off the street, t...

They Call Me Mister Tibbs!

They Call Me Mister Tibbs!

1970

Screenplay

5.8
Writing

A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.

The Hawaiians

The Hawaiians

1970

Screenplay

5.4
Writing

A wanderer returns home only to find political turmoil, disease and romantic difficulties.

Alfred the Great

Alfred the Great

1969

Story

4.3
Writing

While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the 9th century, Alfred is planning to join the priesthood. But observing the rape of his land...

Sinful Davey

Sinful Davey

1969

Writer

5.5
Writing

A young man, convinced of his paternity, aims to emulate his notorious father by committing daring crimes. However, his childhood friend is equally de...

Guns for San Sebastian

Guns for San Sebastian

1968

Screenplay

7.0
Writing

Leon Alastray is an outlaw who has been given sanctuary by Father John, whom he then escorts to the village of San Sebastian. The village is deserted,...

Cheyenne Autumn

Cheyenne Autumn

1964

Screenplay

6.7
Writing

A reluctant cavalry Captain must track a defiant tribe of migrating Cheyenne.

Kings of the Sun

Kings of the Sun

1963

Screenplay

6.1
Writing

In order to flee from powerful enemies, young Mayan king Balam leads his people north across the Gulf of Mexico to the coast of what will become the U...

How the West Was Won

How the West Was Won

1962

Writer

7.0
Writing

The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one ...

Cape Fear

Cape Fear

1962

Screenplay

7.4
Writing

Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and hi...

Pork Chop Hill

Pork Chop Hill

1959

Screenplay

6.5
Writing

Korean War, April 1953. Lieutenant Clemons, leader of the King company of the United States Infantry, is ordered to recapture Pork Chop Hill, occupied...

The Big Country

The Big Country

1958

Screenplay

7.6
Writing

Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the Old West, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill, a...

Trapeze

Trapeze

1956

Screenplay

6.3
Writing

A pair of men try to perform the dangerous "triple" in their trapeze act. Problems arise when the duo is made into a trio following the addition of a ...

Illegal

Illegal

1955

Screenplay

6.4
Writing

A hugely successful DA goes into private practice after sending a man to the chair -- only to find out later he was innocent. Now the drunken attorney...

Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz

1954

Screenplay

6.7
Writing

After the American Civil War, mercenaries travel to Mexico to fight in their revolution for money. The former soldier and gentleman Benjamin Trane mee...

Apache

Apache

1954

Writer

6.1
Writing

Following the surrender of Geronimo, Massai, the last Apache warrior is captured and scheduled for transportation to a Florida reservation. On the way...

Phantom of the Rue Morgue

Phantom of the Rue Morgue

1954

Writer

6.3
Writing

When several women are found mutilated and murdered, the Paris police are baffled as to who the killer may be. All evidence points to Dupin, but soon ...

The Charge at Feather River

The Charge at Feather River

1953

Screenplay

5.6
Writing

A frontier scout leads prisoners on a death mission to save a railroad and rescue two women.

The Iron Mistress

The Iron Mistress

1952

Screenplay

4.8
Writing

In this biopic, Jim Bowie goes to New Orleans, where he falls for Judalon and befriends her brother, Narcisse. Soon, Jim is forced to avenge Narcisse'...

Operation Secret

Operation Secret

1952

Screenplay

5.0
Writing

After assisting the French Underground during WWII, an American Officer is later accused of murder and subversive activities by former colleagues. Bas...

The Big Trees

The Big Trees

1952

Screenplay

5.6
Writing

In 1900, unscrupulous timber baron Jim Fallon plans to take advantage of a new law and make millions off California redwood. Much of the land he hopes...

Close to My Heart

Close to My Heart

1951

Novel, Screenplay

6.5
Writing

A journalist's wife insists on adopting an abandoned child.

Raton Pass

Raton Pass

1951

Screenplay

4.8
Writing

Raton Pass is a curious western based on the rules of Community Property. Dennis Morgan and Patricia Neal portray a recently married husband and wife,...

Montana

Montana

1950

Screenplay

5.6
Writing

An Australian sheep man comes to Montana looking for grazing space, is opposed by local ranchers and a wealthy cattle-woman.

South of St. Louis

South of St. Louis

1949

Writer

5.6
Writing

With the advent of the American Civil War, three partners in a ranch see how this is destroyed. Needing money, will join the Confederate troops, each ...

California Firebrand

California Firebrand

1948

Story

3.0
Writing

Directed by Philip Ford in 1948. When cowboy Monte Hale (Monte Hale) returns home to investigate his uncle's murder, he's mistaken for a fierce outlaw...

South of Santa Fe

South of Santa Fe

1942

Screenplay

4.5
Writing

To get the three needed business men to visit the Stevens mine, Roy stages a ride with the Vacaros and has them as honored guests. Seeing a chance to ...

Jesse James at Bay

Jesse James at Bay

1941

Screenplay

4.2
Writing

When Jesse learns that Krager is cheating settlers, he and his gang rob trains to obtain money for them to purchase their land. Krager, finding a Jess...

Bad Man of Deadwood

Bad Man of Deadwood

1941

Writer

4.4
Writing

Roy and Gabby fight bad guys to save the town of Deadwood.

Rags to Riches

Rags to Riches

1941

Writer

10.0
Writing

A framed cabby rounds up fur thieves and saves his opera-singer girlfriend.

Nevada City

Nevada City

1941

Writer

5.0
Writing

The conflict between a railroader and a stage line owner is being aggravated by bad guys who are sabotaging both sides. Roy and Gabby mediate the conf...