Actress Jean Seberg (1938)

Directed by Daniel Petrie, Mousey (1974) is a gripping thriller set in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The main character, biology teacher George Anderson, earned the nickname ‘Mousey’ from his students due to his inability to dissect a frog. But when he discovers that the child his wife is carrying is not his own, he tracks her down to Montreal with intentions of seeking revenge on both her and her lover.

The Corruption of Chris Miller (1973) is a Spanish psychological horror film directed by Juan Antonio Bardem. Set in a rural mountain community in Spain, it follows the story of a woman who allows a temporary guest to stay in her home while her husband is away. The man, wearing a Charlie Chaplin mask from the home, turns violent when she asks him to leave and stabs her to death. Meanwhile, teenage Christine ‘Chris’ Miller has recently been discharged from a psychiatric institution after suffering a violent rape and abandonment by her father. She goes to live with her stepmother Ruth in their large country ...

Camorra (1972) is a crime film written and directed by Pasquale Squitieri, following the rapid rise of a young Neapolitan in a world of contraband, gambling dens, bribes, and illegal activity. As he climbs the ranks, he ultimately reaches the highest level within his ‘Family’.

The political thriller film, The French Conspiracy (1972), directed by Yves Boisset, follows the story of Colonel Kassar, an African dictator backed by the CIA. In a deal with the French secret service, he plans to target Sadiel, a politician from his homeland currently in exile in Geneva. Sadiel is a left-wing idealist who dreams of returning and leading a democratic opposition against Kassar’s oppressive regime. François Darien, a militant French journalist known for his involvement in radical causes, becomes the focus of French intelligence. It is suggested that Darien supported the FLN during the Algerian War ...

Macho Callahan (1970), a Mexican-American Western directed by Bernard L. Kowalski, tells the story of Diego Callahan, also known as ‘Macho’, who is imprisoned during the war. Seeking retribution for his incarceration, he travels to Texas in search of the man responsible. Along the way, he gets into a heated altercation with David Mountford, a one-armed Confederate Army colonel, and ends up killing him in front of his wife, Alexandra. Fueled by her desire for revenge, Alexandra puts a $1,000 bounty on Callahan’s head. She enlists Duffy’s help to find him – recognizing him by the distinctive ...

Airport (1970), an American air disaster-drama film written and directed by George Seato, takes place at Chicago’s fictional Lincoln International Airport. On one fateful day, the flight crew of a Trans Global Airlines (TGA) Boeing 707 make a grave error on Runway 29 and end up stuck in the snow, causing the closure of that runway. As a result, airport manager Mel Bakersfeld must put in extra hours, causing strain in his marriage to Cindy. In the midst of this chaos, he finds himself growing closer to Tanya Livingston, a co-worker who works in customer relations. Meanwhile, pilot Vernon Demerest has been tasked ...

Pendulum (1969) is an American neo noir crime thriller film directed by George Schaefer. In Washington, D.C., police captain Frank Matthews’s career is on the rise, with his recent appointment as consultant for a powerful U.S. senator. However, his personal life is in question as he suspects his wife of having an affair with an old flame. After attending a political event in Baltimore one evening, Matthews decides to delay his return home until the following morning. It is then revealed to him by authorities that his wife and her lover were found shot to death in bed together.

The American Western musical film, Paint Your Wagon (1969), features Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood, and Jean Seberg. After a wagon crash in a ravine, prospector Ben Rumson discovers two occupants: brothers, one deceased and the other injured. While burying the dead brother, gold dust is found at the site. Ben stakes his claim on the land and takes in the surviving brother as his ‘Pardner’ during his recovery. Pardner hopes to strike it rich in the gold rush and is wary of Ben’s wild ways. However, Ben assures ...

The French-Italian Eurospy film, The Road to Corinth (1967), directed by Claude Chabrol, follows the story of Robert Ford and his wife, Shanny. Set during the Cold War in Greece, NATO radar and missile systems are encountering mysterious issues due to small breakdowns in electronic black boxes. Tragically, Robert is murdered before he can solve the problem. Despite opposition from Mr. Sharps, head of the secret service, Shanny takes on the investigation herself. Knowing Robert and Shanny’s friendship well, intelligence agent Dex is assigned to monitor her actions by Mr. Sharps. Eventually, out of love for Shanny, ...

The Looters (1967) is a French adventure film directed by Jacques Besnard and starring Frederick Stafford and Jean Seberg. Morgan, a former burglar, is abducted aboard a yacht by the alluring Colleen. Upon awakening, he learns that Colleen and her companions have enlisted his help in breaking open the vaults of a Caribbean island, home to a brutal dictator who has stolen treasures from his people. Despite his mistreatment, Morgan agrees to the task. With assistance from local resistance fighters, they successfully storm the ...

Line of Demarcation (1966) is a war drama film written and directed by Claude Chabrol. It is based on the memoir Mémoires d’un agent secret de la France libre et La Ligne de démarcation by Gilbert Renault. A small village in the Jura is divided by the river Loue, which serves as the boundary between occupied France and the free zone. A French officer named Pierre finds his chateau transformed into a German command center after being released by Nazi soldiers. While he must cooperate with the enemy, his wife Mary is ...

A Fine Madness (1966) is a Technicolor comedy-drama film directed by Irvin Kershner. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Elliott Baker in 1964. The story centers around Samson Shillitoe, a poet living in Greenwich Village with his supportive wife Rhoda, who works as a waitress. However, Samson’s struggles with writer’s block lead to outbursts of aggression and sadness. On top of this, he is constantly pursued by a debt collector for unpaid alimony to his ex-wife and faces potential arrest if he does not pay up. His troubles escalate when he ...

Moment to Moment (1966) is an American neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starring Jean Seberg. Kay Stanton resides on the French Riviera with her husband Neil, a psychiatrist, and their son Tommy. During Neil’s absence, Kay meets Mark, an American naval ensign, and they engage in a secret relationship. Although Kay initially falls for Mark, she ultimately realizes that her true love is her husband. In a tragic twist of fate, Kay accidentally shoots Mark during an argument and with the assistance of her friend Daphne, disposes of his ...

The French crime film, Backfire (1964), helmed by Jean Becker, features renowned actors Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg. David, a Parisian man, is offered $10,000 by a criminal group to transport a vehicle from one end of Europe to the other. Despite their assurance that there are no drugs involved, they provide David with minimal information. On his journey, he is joined by Olga, a photographer. However, David soon uncovers the true contents of his cargo: gold bars. As they make their way through Beirut and Damascus ...

The crime comedy anthology film, The World’s Most Beautiful Swindlers (1964), features five segments, each with a unique team of writers, directors, and actors. These four stories of swindling occur in Tokyo – Japan (Les cinq bienfaiteurs de Fumiko), Amsterdam – The Netherlands (La riviere de diamants), Italy (La feuille de route), and Paris – France (L’homme qui vendit la tour Eiffel).

Lilith (1964) is an American drama film by Robert Rossen, starring Warren Beatty and Jean Seberg. It marks Rossen’s final work and is based on J.R. Salamanca’s novel. The story takes place at Chestnut Lodge, a private mental institution in Rockville, Maryland. A trainee occupational therapist named Vincent Bruce becomes captivated by Lilith Arthur, an alluring and artistic patient with schizophrenia. Lilith reminds ...

Columbia Pictures released the romantic film In the French Style (1963), directed by Robert Parrish. Christina James, an American student, moves to Paris for the vibrant art scene. Amidst the bustling crowds at a gallery, she meets sixteen-year-old Guy and they begin a love affair. She also indulges in relationships with European men. Despite her father’s warning about temporary love, she leaves her long-term fling with a British journalist to wed American surgeon Dr. John Haislip.

Time Out for Love (1961), a French film by Jean Valère, features Jean Seberg as Parisian fashion designer Michèle. After being abandoned by her lover Philippe, Michèle attempts suicide but is rescued by her doctor and Ann, a young American nurse who moves in with Michèle to care for her.

Five Day Lover (1961) is a French comedy directed and co-written by Philippe de Broca. The protagonist, Claire, is an Englishwoman living in Paris with her husband Georges and their two young children. While attending a fashion show put on by her friend Madeleine, a fashion designer, Claire meets Antoine, a carefree Frenchman. Despite Antoine being involved with Madeleine, Claire is drawn to him and begins visiting his lavish apartment five afternoons a week. However, evenings and weekends are still dedicated to her family. When Madeleine discovers the affair, she confronts the couple ...

Breathless (1960) is a French New Wave crime drama film written and directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Michel, a youthful and dangerous criminal, idolizes the iconic Humphrey Bogart on screen. After escaping with a stolen car in Marseille, he fatally shoots a pursuing police officer on a country road. With no money or options, Michel seeks refuge with his American acquaintance Patricia – a student and aspiring journalist who sells newspapers on the streets of Paris. As they simultaneously navigate their attraction and plot their getaway to Italy, Patricia reveals she may be carrying ...