Lamont Johnson — Director (10)
Fear on Trial (1975) [Movie] IMDb WikiData TMDB
Fear on Trial
other title: Proceso al miedo
The story of John Henry Faulk, a radio/TV personality of the 1950s, who was blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Faulk sued the organization that was behind the blacklisting, and the resultant trial, and Faulk's victory, helped to put an end to the blacklisting period.
Cattle Annie and Little Britches (1981) [Movie] IMDb WikiData TMDB
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
director: Lamont Johnson actor: Amanda Plummer / Diane Lane
other title: Branco selvaggio / Zwei Mädchen und die Doolin-Bande
In nineteenth century Oklahoma, two teen girls, fans of stories about outlaws, are on a quest to meet and join up with them. They find a shadow of a former gang and although disappointed, still try to help them escape from a vigorous Marshal.
The Groundstar Conspiracy (1972) [Movie] IMDb TMDB
The Groundstar Conspiracy
other title: La spia che vide il suo cadavere / Der Agent, der seinen Leichnam sah
A break-in and sabotage attempt occurs at a top secret research institute and the culprit is cornered and captured. The problem is that he's been badly injured and claims to have lost his memory entirely. A cat-and-mouse game ensues between investigator Tuxan, the mystery intruder Welles and the people who sent him on the mission.
A Covenant with Death (1967) [Movie] IMDb WikiData TMDB
A Covenant with Death
other title: L'uomo che uccise il suo carnefice / Tirado dos Braços da Morte
An innocent man is found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, but as he's about to be hanged he accidentally kills his executioner. He now faces a new trial, presided over by a young and inexperienced judge.
One on One (1977) [Movie] IMDb WikiData TMDB
One on One
other title: Domani vinco anch'io / Mann, du bist Klasse!
Henry Steele is a basketball phenom at his small town high school, but when he matriculates to a big city university on a scholarship, soon realizes that he has few skills outside the sport. Expected by his coach to contribute significantly to the team, Henry is overwhelmed by the demands on his time, the "big business" aspect of college sports, and the fact that he never fully learned to read. Things look bleak for Henry when Janet Hays, a pretty graduate student, is assigned as Henry's tutor. Her intellect and strength lift Henry out of his doldrums just in time to battle the coach, who attempts to rescind Henry's scholarship.