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1. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 436,124
2. Post Mortem with Mick Garris (2009– )
30 min | Talk-Show
Filmmaker/Author Mick Garris dives deep into the devious minds of the greatest filmmakers and creators of horror cinema.
Stars: Mick Garris, Rick Baker, Tobe Hooper, Robert Englund
Votes: 69
3. Behind the Rules of Engagement (2000 Video)
24 min | Documentary, Short
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film Rules of Engagement (2000).
Director: Kevin Gorman | Stars: Anne Archer, Dale Dye, Cliff Fleming, William Friedkin
Votes: 10
4. The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962–1965)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
"The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" was a continuation of the dramatic anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) hosted by the Master of Suspense and Mystery.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Hinton Pope, Jimmy Joyce, Lew Brown
Votes: 5,157
5. WTF with Marc Maron (2009 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations.
Stars: Marc Maron, Eddie Pepitone, Jim Earl, Matthew L. Weiss
Votes: 176
6. American Masters (1985– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary series focusing on great American artists and personalities.
Stars: Martin Scorsese, Peter Bogdanovich, Tony Bennett, Dick Cavett
Votes: 1,171
7. The Exorcist (1973)
R | 122 min | Horror
When a young girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life.
Director: William Friedkin | Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb
Votes: 455,212 | Gross: $232.91M
8. Paper Moon (1973)
PG | 102 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership.
Director: Peter Bogdanovich | Stars: Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman
Votes: 52,474 | Gross: $30.93M
9. The Big Picture (2017 Podcast Series)
190 min | Talk-Show
Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more.
Stars: Sean Fennessey, Amanda Dobbins, Chris Ryan, Adam Nayman
Votes: 36
10.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy
(1998)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A profile of writer-director Billy Wilder.
Director: Mel Stuart | Stars: I.A.L. Diamond, William Friedkin, Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine
Votes: 130
11. Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
"Tales from the Crypt" was a 1989 horror story anthology series based on the gruesome E.C. comic books of the 1950s presented by the legendary "Crypt Keeper", a sinister ghoul obsessed with gallows humor and horrific puns.
Stars: John Kassir, Roy Brocksmith, Miguel Ferrer, Cam Clarke
Votes: 27,087
12. Durch die Nacht mit... (2002– )
Documentary
Two celebrities meet for the first time to spend an evening in each others and the camera's company.
Stars: Christoph Schlingensief, Jonathan Meese, Helene Hegemann, Till Brönner
Votes: 222
13.
Reputations (1994–2002)
Episode:
Hitch: Alfred the Auteur
(1999)
59 min | Documentary
Second episode of a two-part profile on the life and films of Alfred Hitchcock.
Director: Tim Kirby | Stars: Denis Lawson, Dan Auiler, Peter Bogdanovich, Robert F. Boyle
Votes: 19
14. Putting It Together: The Making of the Broadway Album (1986 Video)
40 min | Short, Music
Behind-the-scenes look of Barbra Streisand taping an album of Broadway tunes.
Directors: William Friedkin, Barbra Streisand | Stars: William Friedkin, David Geffen, Peter Matz, Sydney Pollack
Votes: 105
15. The Essentials (2001– )
Documentary, Talk-Show
Turner Classic Movies' popular Saturday evening anchor franchise showcasing "must-see" classic films, featuring a different guest co-host each season. Together, the host and special guest ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Osborne, Molly Haskell, Rose McGowan, Carrie Fisher
Votes: 78
16. 12 Angry Men (1997 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 117 min | Crime, Drama
Twelve men must decide the fate of one when one juror objects to the jury's decision.
Director: William Friedkin | Stars: Jack Lemmon, George C. Scott, Hume Cronyn, Ossie Davis
Votes: 17,080
17. The Fear of God: 25 Years of 'The Exorcist' (1998 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 74 min | Documentary
The Exorcist (1973) became a cultural phenomenon upon its release. This making-of documentary tells the story of its creation and describes how audiences reacted to it. Interviews with cast and crew are shown.
Director: Nick Freand Jones | Stars: Mark Kermode, Ellen Burstyn, William O'Malley, William Friedkin
Votes: 808
18. Laura Branigan: Self Control (1984 Music Video)
5 min | Short, Music, Mystery
Music video for Laura Branigan's song "Self Control" finds her wandering in the night.
Director: William Friedkin | Stars: Laura Branigan, Russell Clark
Votes: 367
19. Casablanca: An Unlikely Classic (2012 Video)
35 min | Documentary, Short
The behind the scenes story of how "Casablanca" became an American film classic.
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Rudy Behlmer, Alan K. Rode, William Friedkin, Ruth Myers
Votes: 68
20. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In Las Vegas, a squad of forensic investigators are trained to solve crimes by meticulously examining the evidence. They employ advanced technology and their rationality to detect the perpetrators.
Stars: William Petersen, Laurence Fishburne, Ted Danson, George Eads
Votes: 89,154
21. Sorcerer (1977)
PG | 121 min | Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Four unfortunate men from different parts of the globe agree to risk their lives transporting gallons of nitroglycerin across dangerous Latin American jungle.
Director: William Friedkin | Stars: Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer, Francisco Rabal, Amidou
Votes: 27,686 | Gross: $12.00M
22. The French Connection (1971)
R | 104 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A pair of NYPD detectives in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a heroin smuggling ring based in Marseilles, but stopping them and capturing their leaders proves an elusive goal.
Director: William Friedkin | Stars: Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco
Votes: 135,757 | Gross: $15.63M
23. The Twilight Zone (1985–1989)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A collection of tales which range from comic to tragic, but often have a wicked sense of humor and an unexpected twist.
Stars: Robin Ward, Charles Aidman, Richard Mulligan, William Atherton
Votes: 12,262
24. Fritz Lang Interviewed by William Friedkin (1975)
140 min | Documentary
American director William Friedkin interviewed Austrian director Fritz Lang on February 21st and 24th, 1975.
Director: William Friedkin | Stars: William Friedkin, Fritz Lang
Votes: 428
25. The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003 TV Movie)
245 min | Documentary, Horror
A countdown of the scariest moments on film and television, as voted for by the viewers.
Directors: Mark Murray, Helen Spencer | Stars: Jimmy Carr, Kacey Ainsworth, Patrick Allen, Stephen Armstrong
Votes: 206
26. AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes: America's Greatest Quips, Comebacks and Catchphrases (2005 TV Special)
180 min | Documentary, History
The American Film Institute reviews some of the most memorable, evocative and influential dialogue in motion picture history.
Director: Gary Smith | Stars: Elayne Boosler, James Brolin, Cameron Crowe, Billy Crystal
Votes: 283
27. The History of Cruising (2007 Video)
21 min | Short, Crime
Part 1 of the making of William Friedkin's 1980 thriller, Cruising starring Al Pacino and the controversies it created.
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Jay Acovone, Michael Aronin, Larry Atlas, Leo Burmester
Votes: 28
28. Just the Facts (2004 TV Movie)
81 min | Documentary
About information on people in Hollywood not just actors but directors and producers and other Hollywood people and their life and work.
Director: Torrie Rosenzweig | Stars: Gordon Clapp, James Ellroy, Frank Jones, John F. Egan
Votes: 19
29. The Boys in the Band (1970)
R | 118 min | Drama
Tempers fray and true selves are revealed when a heterosexual accidentally intrudes on a homosexual party.
Director: William Friedkin | Stars: Kenneth Nelson, Peter White, Leonard Frey, Frederick Combs
Votes: 5,894 | Gross: $7.63M
30. Intimate Portrait (1990–2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
Find out more about the women you love and admire who have made their mark in movies, music, politics, sports, and more in these "Intimate Portraits."
Stars: Linda Emond, Laurent Lederer, Lisa Friedman, Meredith Vieira
Votes: 420
31. Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist (2019)
Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary
A lyrical and spiritual cinematic essay on The Exorcist, exploring the depths of William Friedkin's mind's eye, the nuances of his filmmaking process, and the mysteries of faith and fate that have shaped his life and filmography.
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe | Stars: William Friedkin, Hikaru Baba, Yuka Niwa, Adolf Hitler
Votes: 1,014
32. A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
R | 138 min | Documentary
A documentary examining the decade of the 1970s as a turning point in American cinema. Some of today's best filmmakers interview the influential directors of that time.
Directors: Ted Demme, Richard LaGravenese | Stars: Francis Ford Coppola, William Friedkin, Robert Altman, John G. Avildsen
Votes: 2,804 | Gross: $0.03M
33. Jay Sebring.... Cutting to the Truth (2020)
Not Rated | 91 min | Documentary, Biography
Follows the life of artist, designer, and entrepreneur Jay Sebring, who was murdered alongside Sharon Tate by followers of Charles Manson.
Director: Anthony DiMaria | Stars: Steve Allen, Paul Anka, Michael Baden, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 136
34. The Directors (1997–2008)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary series focusing on some of cinema's greatest film directors.
Stars: Harrison Ford, Dave Mann, Tom Hanks, Rod Steiger
Votes: 240
35. The Movies That Made Me (2018 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Filmmakers and entertainers discuss the movies that inspired them. Hosted by Oscar nominated screenwriter and TFH Guru Josh Olson and fearless leader himself, director Joe Dante.
Stars: Josh Olson, Joe Dante, Blaire Bercy, Daniel Waters
Votes: 6
36. Wang Chung: To Live and Die in LA (1985 Music Video)
4 min | Short, Music
"To Live and Die in L.A." is the single from the soundtrack of the same name.
Director: William Friedkin | Stars: Nick Feldman, William Friedkin, Jack Hues, Wang Chung
Votes: 91
37. Miller's Tale (2011)
Documentary, Biography
Miller's Tale is a personal journey into the life of playwright and actor Jason Miller and his relationship with his hometown, Scranton, Pennsylvania. Best known for his performance as ... See full summary »
Director: Rebecca Ferris | Stars: Bruce Dern, William Friedkin, Stacy Keach, Jason Miller
Votes: 26
38. Exorcising Cruising (2007 Video)
23 min | Short, Crime
Part 2 of the making of William Friedkin's 1980 thriller, Cruising starring Al Pacino and the controversies it created.
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Jay Acovone, Michael Aronin, Larry Atlas, Leo Burmester
Votes: 25
39. Counterfeit World: Making 'to Live and Die in L.A.' (2003 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
The magic and creation behind the making of William Friedkin's classic action film To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). It follows cast, crew and the director several years after the film ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Arick | Stars: William Friedkin, William Petersen, John Pankow, Bud S. Smith
Votes: 83
40.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode:
Cockroaches
(2007)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Two dead bodies lead CSI to an old-school mobster who runs a strip club. Meanwhile, divorce proceedings and prescription drug addictions cause Warrick's life to begin spinning out of control.
Director: William Friedkin | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads
Votes: 761
41. The Making of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz (2013 Video)
68 min | Documentary
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Craig Barron, Robert A. Baum Jr., Ben Burtt, Peter Deming
Votes: 40
42. Michael Curtiz: The Greatest Director You Never Heard Of (2012)
37 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
A look at the career of the director of some of the most memorable films of Hollywood' golden age.
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Michael Curtiz, William Friedkin, Rudy Behlmer, Steven Spielberg
Votes: 52
43. Stanley Kubrick in Focus (2012)
29 min | Short
Director: Gary Khammar | Stars: Steven Soderbergh, William Friedkin, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese
Votes: 38
44. Na plovárne (1999– )
23 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Marek Eben, Quincy Jones, Miroslav Ondrícek, Jirí Lábus
Votes: 79
45. The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style (2009 Video)
57 min | Documentary
Discover what makes a Hitchcock film Hitchcockian. When it comes to thrillers and tales of suspense, there is no greater artist than Alfred Hitchcock.
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Francis Lawrence, William Friedkin, Guillermo del Toro
Votes: 114
46.
Hollywood's Best Film Directors (2009–2018)
Episode:
William Friedkin
(2009)
Biography
Directors: Martin Saint Charles, David Freydt | Star: William Friedkin
Votes: 15
47. Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot (2013)
106 min | Documentary
In honor of 90 years of Warner Bros., viewers learn the history of the Hollywood studio and are given a behind-the-scenes tour of the studio grounds (including the famous backlot). Actors, ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Khammar | Stars: Leith Adams, Ben Affleck, Dan Aykroyd, Steve Carell
Votes: 49
48. The Masterpiece That Almost Wasn't (2008 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
On the 35th anniversary of the release of the landmark film "The Godfather," (March 15, 1972) we look back at the time and place of the film's conception and shooting. Forces in the film ... See full summary »
Director: Kim Aubry | Stars: Walter Murch, George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Peter Bart
Votes: 124
49. Godfather World (2008 Video)
11 min | Short
This short presents notes from Joe Mantegna, Francis Ford Coppola, Sopranos creator David Chase, filmmakers William Friedkin, Guillermo del Toro, and Steven Spielberg, film critic Mick ... See full summary »
Stars: Alec Baldwin, Richard Belzer, David Chase, Francis Ford Coppola
Votes: 46
50. Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of the Master (2008 Video)
26 min | Documentary, Short
Alfred Hitchcock often referred to his style of film making as "pure cinema" - using camera movement, editing, music and sound to tell stories that would be impossible in any other medium. ... See full summary »
Director: Gary Leva | Stars: Donald Spoto, Randy Thom, David Sterritt, William Friedkin
Votes: 60