Complete Filmography

Smash Cuts! Super Sci-Fi Shorts Fest
2001
Thanks
Host Scott Forrest presents a curated compilation of eight independent short films in this rapid-fire science-fiction feature. Genres collide, narrati...

Cape Fear
1991
Original Film Writer
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
1971
Writer
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!
1970
Screenplay
A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.

The Hawaiians
1970
Screenplay
A wanderer returns home only to find political turmoil, disease and romantic difficulties.

Alfred the Great
1969
Story
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
1969
Writer
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
1968
Screenplay
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
1964
Screenplay
A reluctant cavalry Captain must track a defiant tribe of migrating Cheyenne.

Kings of the Sun
1963
Screenplay
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
1962
Writer
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
1962
Screenplay
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
1959
Screenplay
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
1958
Screenplay
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
1956
Screenplay
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
1955
Screenplay
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
1954
Screenplay
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
1954
Writer
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
1954
Writer
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
1953
Screenplay
A frontier scout leads prisoners on a death mission to save a railroad and rescue two women.

The Iron Mistress
1952
Screenplay
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
1952
Screenplay
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
1952
Screenplay
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
1951
Novel, Screenplay
A journalist's wife insists on adopting an abandoned child.

Raton Pass
1951
Screenplay
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
1950
Screenplay
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
1949
Writer
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
1948
Story
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
1942
Screenplay
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
1941
Screenplay
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
1941
Writer
Roy and Gabby fight bad guys to save the town of Deadwood.

Rags to Riches
1941
Writer
A framed cabby rounds up fur thieves and saves his opera-singer girlfriend.

Nevada City
1941
Writer
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...