Director John Frankenheimer (1930)

Reindeer Games (2000) is an American action thriller directed by John Frankenheimer in his final feature directorial outing before his passing in 2002. In a prison near Iron Mountain, Michigan, cellmates Nick Cassidy and Rudy Duncan are just two days away from their release. Nick has been corresponding with a woman named Ashley Mercer, whom he plans to meet once he is free. On the other hand, Rudy wants to reunite with his family in Sidnaw for Christmas. A fight breaks out in the prison, resulting in Nick’s supposed death while protecting Rudy. After being released, Rudy poses as Nick and meets Ashley. They go to ...

Ronin (1998) is a American action thriller film directed by John Frankenheimer. At a bistro in Montmartre, IRA operative Deirdre meets with two Americans, Sam and Larry, a Frenchman named Vincent, an Englishman called Spence, and a German named Gregor. The group is comprised of ex-government agents or former military members now working as mercenaries. Deirdre assigns them with the mission to steal a mysterious metallic briefcase from a heavily guarded convoy. Before carrying out the main mission, they must first acquire weapons, but this proves to be a trap. Despite surviving the setup and obtaining the weapons, Sam ...

The television film, George Wallace (1997), was brought to life by the talented producer and director, John Frankenheimer. It delves into the intricate political journey of a man who undergoes a significant transformation. Starting off as a typical judge in the south, Wallace maneuvers his way to political prominence and gains notoriety as one of the most despised figures in American politics. However, his world is turned upside down when an assassination attempt leaves him incapacitated and forces him to confront his actions. The film chronicles Wallace’s journey, starting from ...

The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) is an American sci-fi horror film, based on the novel of the same name by H.G. Wells. It was directed by John Frankenheimer. United Nations negotiator Edward Douglas survives a plane crash in the Java Sea and is rescued by a passing boat, where he meets Dr. Montgomery. After learning that the boat has no radio, Douglas is promised transportation to Timor by the captain. However, upon arriving at Montgomery’s destination, also known as ‘Moreau’s Island’, he is advised to disembark so that Montgomery can use the ...

Grand Prix (1966), an American sports drama film, was directed by John Frankenheimer and written by Robert Alan Aurthur. Set in the world of Formula One racing, it follows the journeys of four drivers as they navigate the high-stakes and danger of their profession. Alongside their racing exploits, we see the complicated relationships they have with the women in their lives. For example, Sarti engages in an affair with American journalist Louise Frederickson, who initially shows little interest in motorsports. Meanwhile, Aron has a fling with Stoddard’s unhappy wife ...