The Restless Gun is an American western television series that appeared on NBC between 1957 and 1959, with John Payne in the role of Vint Bonner, a wandering cowboy in the era after the American Civil War. A skilled gunfighter, Bonner is an idealistic person who prefers peaceful resolutions of conflict wherever possible. He is gregarious, intelligent, and public-spirited. The half-hour black-and-white program aired seventy-eight episodes. Jeanne Bates appeared in varying roles with Payne in five episodes of The Restless Gun. The Restless Gun theme song begins: "I ride with the wind, my eyes on the sun, and my hand on my restless gun..." The song composer is probably Paul Dunlap, credited as the primary series composer, but could have been contributed to by either of the two other series composers, Dave Kahn and Stanley Wilson, also. Two versions are currently posted on YouTube, but neither posting lists any composer or performance credits.
Johnny Ringo is an American Western television series starring Don Durant that aired on CBS from October 1, 1959, until June 30, 1960. It is loosely based on the life of the notorious gunfighter and outlaw Johnny Ringo, also known as John Peters Ringo or John B. Ringgold, who tangled with Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and Buckskin Franklin Leslie.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family's estate in Transylvania and discovers his grandfather's laboratory. Determined to prove his grandfather was not insane, Frederick resumes his experiments in reanimating the dead. With the help of his hunchbacked servant Igor and beautiful assistant Inga, Frederick brings a creature to life. Chaos ensues as the townspeople become uneasy and Inspector Kemp demands assurance that no more monsters will be created. Frederick must capture and tame the creature before it can escape, leading to unexpected romantic entanglements.
In 1850s California, Sarah, sold into prostitution as a child, survives through hatred. When Michael is commanded by God to marry her, he faces a challenge. Sarah's past of rejection and abuse makes it difficult for her to trust him. As their relationship grows based on honesty and affection, she learns to overcome her fears and embrace love. Sarah eventually leaves to sacrifice for Michael but returns years later, realizing that he still loves her. They are blessed with children and live happily ever after.
In the Wild West, a marshal is determined to bring justice to a frontier town after a cold-blooded murder takes place. Along the way, he faces challenges such as a stagecoach robbery, jealousy, and a lynch mob.
In the year 1870, a broken arrow becomes the catalyst for a delicate peace negotiation between settlers and Native Americans in the desert of Arizona. As tensions rise, an interracial romance emerges, testing the trust and courage of both sides. The fate of the settlement hangs in the balance as they navigate cultural clashes, betrayals, and the tragic events that unfold.
Southern Comfort is a psychological thriller that follows a group of National Guard soldiers who find themselves hunted by Cajun locals in the Louisiana bayou. As tensions rise and violence escalates, the soldiers must rely on their training and survival instincts to make it out alive.
After the death of his aunt, a man discovers that a mummy has been brought to his small town. The mummy, controlled by a high priest, goes on a rampage and seeks revenge for the desecration of the tombs. A newspaper reporter investigates the murders and tries to stop the mummy before it can unleash more destruction.
McLintock! is a humorous western film set in the 19th century. The movie follows a wealthy cattle baron named McLintock who deals with various comedic situations involving his ranch, Comanche Indians, and the townspeople. The story includes elements of comedy, romance, and action.
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant scientist, experiments with reanimating dead tissue and creates a hideous creature. As the creature struggles to find its place in society, it seeks revenge against its creator.
Since its birth in 1865, in the wake of the American Civil War, the history of the Ku Klux Klan has been inseparable from that of the United States. The debates over slavery, the populism in the roaring twenties, the struggle for civil rights in the sixties, the rise of the far-right in the early 21st century; the Klan seems to have always embodied the dark side of the nation, with its gray areas and blind spots.
A mentally disabled man named Bubba Ritter is wrongly accused of killing a young girl. A lynch mob hunts him down and kills him, but he returns as a vengeful scarecrow to seek revenge on those who wronged him.
A landlady suspects her lodger, who exhibits strange behavior, may be the notorious 'Avenger', a serial killer targeting blonde women in London. As the lodger's relationship with the landlady's daughter grows, suspicions and tensions rise. A suspenseful and mysterious thriller set in the foggy streets of London.
A mild-mannered man becomes an animal magnet after a mad scientist uses his organs to save her life.
Set in the 1930s, 'The Great Debaters' follows the journey of a debate team from a small African-American college challenging the racially segregated debate teams of larger and predominantly white universities. Inspired by the true story of Melvin B. Tolson and his Wiley College debate team, the film chronicles their struggle for recognition and equality in a divided society.
Johnny Guitar is caught in a love triangle when he returns to town. As tensions rise, secrets are revealed and violence erupts in this classic Western.
In a small town in the American South, the local sheriff becomes determined to capture an escaped prisoner, leading to a manhunt that uncovers deep-seated racism, social commentary and dark secrets. As tensions rise, the sheriff must confront his own prejudices and navigate a web of deceit and violence to bring the fugitive to justice.
When a dangerous poacher threatens the wildlife in Africa, two cousins team up to stop him and protect the animals. Along the way, they get caught up in various comedic escapades and exciting adventures.
The Adventures of Huck Finn follows the journey of a young boy named Huck Finn and his friend Jim, a runaway slave. Together, they escape from their troubled lives and embark on an adventurous voyage down the Mississippi river. Along the way, they face numerous challenges and encounters, learning valuable lessons about friendship, freedom, and the complexities of the world they live in.
In 'The Defiant Ones,' two escaped convicts, one black and one white, are shackled together and must overcome their racial prejudice and personal differences in order to survive their pursuers and the harsh environment of the American South in the 1950s.