List of the best John Derek movies: The Outcast(1954), Fury at Showdown(1957), The Adventures of Hajji Baba(1954), Mask of the Avenger(1951), An Annapolis Story(1955), Tarzan, the Ape Man(1981), Fantasies(1981), Bolero(1984), Ghosts Can't Do It(1990), Prisoner of the Volga(1959), Once Before I Die(1966), Confessions of Tom Harris(1972) ... ...
Western
USA
1954
90 Minutes
John Derek Joan Evans Jim Davis Catherine McLeod Ben Cooper Taylor Holmes Nana Bryant Slim Pickens Frank Ferguson
rancher uncle gunman poor girl father brother thrilling tense passionate colorado small town ranch household inheritance shady dealings redemption showdown ostracized forgery quest
Jet Cosgrave returns home to claim the ranch that was stolen from him, after his father's death.
Western
USA
1957
75 Minutes
Brock Mitchell
John Derek John Smith Carolyn Craig Nick Adams Gage Clarke Robert Griffin
ex-convict brother lawyer railroad baron thug suspenseful melodramatic patriotic wild west small town ranch saloon stagecoach hotel family ranching starting over swindling railroad brother relationship
After serving a year for a killing in self-defense, gunfighter Brock Mitchell tries to help his younger brother save his ranch but a crooked lawyer has other ideas.
Adventure
USA
1954
92 Minutes
John Derek Elaine Stewart Thomas Gomez Amanda Blake Rosemarie Stack Paul Picerni
In Ispahan, Persia, a barber mistakes an emerald ring as the prize to be delivered to a prince known far and wide, only to realize that a runaway Princess is the real treasure awaited, promising to escort her to her final destination.
Adventure
USA
1951
83 Minutes
Captain Renato Dimorna
count rival governor masked man military officer son thrilling rousing italy village courtyard town square political corruption war crimes secret identity justice investigation murder adventure pursuit
During the European revolutionary fervor of 1848, Italian Captain Renato Dimorna tries to avenge his father's death, goes against the corrupt local military governor Larocca and prevents an Austrian military invasion.
War
USA
1955
81 Minutes
John Derek Diana Lynn Kevin McCarthy Alvy Moore Pat Conway L.Q. Jones John Kirby Don Haggerty Barbara Brown Betty Lou Gerson Fran Bennett
Two brothers, enrolled at the U.S. Naval Academy on the verge of the Korean War, fall in love with the same girl.
Adventure
USA
1981
112 Minutes
Director
Bo Derek Miles O'Keeffe Richard Harris John Phillip Law Akushula Selayah Steven Strong Maxime Philoe Leonard Bailey Wilfrid Hyde-White Laurie Main Harold Ayer
tarzan white woman father young woman suspenseful thrilling spectacular africa expedition africa tarzan naivete growing up learning experience adventure romance adventure discovery growing up 1980s
While on an African expedition with her father, Jane Parker meets Tarzan, and the two become fascinated by each other.
Romance
USA
1981
81 Minutes
Director
Bo Derek Peter Hooten Anna Alexiadis
16-year old Anastasia and her adopted brother Damir live on a Greek island with their pervy grandfather. She dreams about having a large antique bathtub and he dreams about running a sea-side resort. They begin to fall for each other.
Drama
USA
1984
106 Minutes
Director
Bo Derek George Kennedy Andrea Occhipinti Ana Obregón Olivia d'Abo Greg Bensen
Set in the 1920s, a young woman sets out to lose her virginity. Her mission leads her to a Moroccan sheikh and a Spanish bullfighter.
Comedy
USA
1990
95 Minutes
Director
Bo Derek Anthony Quinn Don Murray Leo Damian Julie Newmeyer
Elderly Scott kills himself after a heart attack wrecks his body, but then comes back as a ghost and convinces his loving young hot wife Kate to pick and kill a young man in order for Scott to possess his body and be with her again.
Adventure, Drama, Action
1959
102 Minutes
Alexej Orloff
John Derek Elsa Martinelli Dawn Addams Wolfgang Preiss Gert Froebe Rik Battaglia Charles Vanel Nerio Bernardi Ingmar Zeisberg Jacques Castelot
After assaulting the general who violated his wife, a Russian army captain (John Derek) escapes from prison and seeks refuge with a band of Gypsies.
War
1966
97 Minutes
Producer
Ursula Andress John Derek Rod Lauren Richard Jaeckel Ron Ely Vance Skarstedt Jock Mahoney Allen Pinson
A major (John Derek), his men and his girlfriend (Ursula Andress) walk into a Japanese attack in the Philippines.
Drama
1972
90 Minutes
Director
An amoral boxer (Don Murray) tries to change his life for a young woman (Linda Evans) no longer innocent.
Crime, Drama
USA
1949
100 Minutes
Humphrey Bogart John Derek George Macready Allene Roberts Susan Perry Mickey Knox Barry Kelley Dooley Wilson Cara Williams Jimmy Conlin
lawyer juvenile delinquent judge district attorney partner gritty dark big city courtroom office slum murder poverty crime trial quest transformation 1940s
An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.
Western
USA
1953
73 Minutes
Broderick Crawford John Derek Charles Bickford Wanda Hendrix Warner Anderson Henry Hull Will Wright Tom Powers
sheriff drunk cattle rancher bandit deputy family member brooding tense suspenseful range saloon wild west cattle rustling robbery posse revenge murder old west escape underdog
When a disgruntled rancher and his sons rob at gun-point a rival rancher, the town forms a posse to go after the culprits but the ensuing events are muddled by unclear facts, false testimony, old scores, secrets, murder and stolen money.
Western
USA
1953
73 Minutes
Kid
John Hodiak John Derek David Brian María Elena Marqués Ray Teal John Qualen
apache bandit con man gang leader gory sultry thrilling brooding cool raw wild west desert raids bandits lie indian life western films adventure discovery escape
An innocent cowboy convicted with three robbers, fresh out of Yuma Territorial Prison, travels with them to get a share of their hidden loot.
War
1953
85 Minutes
Lt. Pete Barker
pilot brother wife girlfriend best friend captain tense cheeky emotional japan airplane korea air field tank base camp korean war flying discipline duty recklessness
War
1966
97 Minutes
Producer
Ursula Andress John Derek Rod Lauren Richard Jaeckel Ron Ely Vance Skarstedt Jock Mahoney Allen Pinson
A major (John Derek), his men and his girlfriend (Ursula Andress) walk into a Japanese attack in the Philippines.
Western
USA
1955
93 Minutes
Davey Bishop
James Cagney Viveca Lindfors John Derek Jean Hersholt Grant Withers Jack Lambert Ernest Borgnine Ray Teal
cowboy sheriff townspeople young woman unrestrained thrilling spirited rousing engaging confident wild west frontier shoot out mistaken identity train robbery adventure pursuit 19th century
Mistaken for train robbers, Matt Dow and Davey Bishop are shot at by the sheriff and his posse but they are cleared and hired as lawmen.
Biography
USA
1955
102 Minutes
John Wilkes Booth
Richard Burton Maggie McNamara John Derek Raymond Massey Charles Bickford Elizabeth Sellars Eva Le Gallienne Bill Walker
actor john wilkes booth alcoholic actress abolitionist wife sad emotional touching maryland san francisco new york city theater graveyard edwin booth theater production tragic death assassination historical events abraham lincoln
A tragic and sentimental story that depicts the early career of the 19th century American actor, Edwin Booth with some mention of the events leading to the assassination of President ... See full summary »
Drama
USA
1949
109 Minutes
Tom Stark
Broderick Crawford Joanne Dru Mercedes McCambridge John Ireland John Derek Shepperd Strudwick Ralph Dumke Anne Seymour Raymond Greenleaf Walter Burke Will Wright
government official friend reporter niece wife dark louisiana household clubhouse politics corruption wealth extortion infidelity newspapers rise fall revenge 1930s
The rise and fall of a corrupt politician, who makes his friends richer and retains power by dint of a populist appeal.
Adventure
USA
1957
101 Minutes
Young Prince Malik
Cornel Wilde Debra Paget Michael Rennie Raymond Massey John Derek Yma Sumac Margaret Hayes Joan Taylor Sebastian Cabot Perry Lopez Morris Ankrum
During the 11th century, Persian poet Omar Khayyam's lover marries the Shah but the Shah, whose life is threatened by a sect of assassins, appoints Omar royal advisor.
Drama, History
USA
1956
220 Minutes
Joshua
Charlton Heston Yul Brynner Edward G. Robinson Anne Baxter Yvonne De Carlo Debra Paget John Derek Cedric Hardwicke Nina Foch Martha Scott Judith Anderson
prophet slave god jew ruler moses inspiring spectacular emotional profound melodramatic egypt red sea desert redemption religion exile escape sacrifice rise
Moses, an Egyptian Prince, learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people.
Drama, History
USA
1960
207 Minutes
Taha
Paul Newman Eva Marie Saint Ralph Richardson Peter Lawford Lee J. Cobb Sal Mineo John Derek Hugh Griffith Gregory Ratoff Felix Aylmer David Opatoshu
soldier nurse refugee young girl emotional gripping passionate israel ship cyprus palestine war holocaust journey redemption quest escape rescue 1940s
The state of Israel is created in 1948, resulting in war with its Arab neighbors.