The Greatest Story Ever Told (
1965) | IMDb:
6.5
From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.
Starring:
Max von Sydow
,
Michael Anderson Jr.
,
Carroll Baker
,
Ina Balin
,
Victor Buono
,
Richard Conte
Swiss Family Robinson (
1960) | IMDb:
7.1
After being shipwrecked, the Robinson family is marooned on an island inhabited only by an impressive array of wildlife. In true pioneer spirit, they quickly make themselves at home but soon face a danger even greater than nature: dastardly pirates.
Starring:
John Mills
,
Dorothy McGuire
,
James MacArthur
,
Janet Munro
,
Sessue Hayakawa
,
Tommy Kirk
Directed by:
Ken Annakin
Old Yeller (
1957) | IMDb:
7.2
Young Travis Coates is left to take care of the family ranch with his mother and younger brother while his father goes off on a cattle drive in the 1860s. When a yellow mongrel comes for an uninvited stay with the family, Travis reluctantly adopts the dog.
Starring:
Tommy Kirk
,
Dorothy McGuire
,
Fess Parker
,
Kevin Corcoran
,
Jeff York
,
Beverly Washburn
Directed by:
Robert Stevenson
Produced by:
Friendly Persuasion (
1956) | IMDb:
7.3
The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?
Starring:
Gary Cooper
,
Dorothy McGuire
,
Anthony Perkins
,
Richard Eyer
,
Robert Middleton
,
Phyllis Love
Gentleman's Agreement (
1947) | IMDb:
7.2
A magazine writer poses as a Jew to expose anti-Semitism.
Directed by:
Elia Kazan
Produced by:
Darryl F. Zanuck