1A musical in which a modern day Romeo and Juliet are involved in New York street gangs. On the harsh streets of the upper west side, two gangs battle for control of the turf. The situation becomes complicated when a gang members falls in love with a rival's sister.- Released: 1961
- Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
2In this film adaptation of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, widowed Welsh mother Anna Loenowens (Deborah Kerr) becomes a governess and English tutor to the wives and many children of the stubborn King Mongkut of Siam (Yul Brynner). Anna and the king have a clash of personalities as she works to teach the royal family about the English language, customs and etiquette, and rushes to prepare a party for a group of European diplomats who must change their opinions about the king.- Released: 1956
- Directed by: Walter Lang
3The Night of the Following Day is a 1968 film starring Marlon Brando and Richard Boone. Filmed in France, around Le Touquet it tells the story of a kidnapped heiress being held hostage in a remote beachhouse on the coast of France.- Released: 1968
- Directed by: Hubert Cornfield
- 4The remarkable life and 70-year career of singer, actress and dancer Rita Moreno.
- Released: 2021
- Directed by: Mariem Pérez Riera
5In the heart of Hollywood's golden era, Singin' in the Rain is a musical delight, dancing through the transition of silent movies to talkies. Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly), a beloved silent film star, grapples with the industry's seismic shift alongside his co-star Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) whose voice could shatter glass. Enter Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds), an aspiring actress who becomes both Don's love interest and his salvation. The film, known for its iconic dance sequences and catchy tunes, won a Golden Globe for Jean Hagen's performance and remains a timeless classic in cinematic history.- Released: 1952
- Directed by: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
6The Toast of New Orleans is a 1950 MGM musical film directed by Norman Taurog and choreographed by Eugene Loring. It starred Mario Lanza, Kathryn Grayson, David Niven, J. Carrol Naish, James Mitchell and a teenaged Rita Moreno. The film was made in the wake of That Midnight Kiss, Lanza's successful film debut, as an opportunity for Lanza to sing on the big screen again.- Released: 1950
- Directed by: Norman Taurog
7Traveling through Mexico, three American gunslingers -- Hooker (Gary Cooper), Fiske (Richard Widmark) and Daly (Cameron Mitchell) -- are approached by the beautiful Leah Fuller (Susan Hayward). She hires the trio to venture into dangerous territory and bring back her husband, John (Hugh Marlowe), who is trapped inside a remote gold mine. While the rewards could be considerable, so are the obstacles that they face to complete their hazardous assignment.- Released: 1954
- Directed by: Henry Hathaway
8Uptight single woman Alma Winemiller (Geraldine Page) carries a torch for the boy next door, who has grown up into dashing doctor John Buchanan Jr. (Laurence Harvey). An unabashed hedonist, John falls for the sensual Rosa Zacharias (Rita Moreno) and enjoys carefree nights out on the town, an approach to life that starkly contrasts with Alma's reserved manner. While Alma attempts to come out of her shell, John also reconsiders his impulsive ways, leading to the possibility of romance.- Released: 1961
- Directed by: Peter Glenville
9The Boss’s Son
Rita Moreno, Richie Havens, James Darren- Released: 1978
- Directed by: Bobby Roth
10Shy, obese teen Angus Bethune (Charlie Talbert) lives with his 18-wheeler-driving mom (Kathy Bates) and oddball grandfather (George C. Scott). Having loved popular girl Melissa (Ariana Richards) for nearly as long as he's been getting tormented by her jock boyfriend, Rick (James Van Der Beek), he hatches a plan to win her heart. With the help of his cocky nerd pal, Troy (Chris Owen), and a supportive teacher (Rita Moreno), Angus makes a bid to turn the tables on his rival.- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Patrick Read Johnson
11Nice guy Sandy (Art Garfunkel) and charming schemer Jonathan (Jack Nicholson) meet as college roommates in the late 1940s. Sandy woos and eventually marries the sweetly virginal Susan (Candice Bergen) without knowing that she had cheated on him with Jonathan. Years later, his marriage faltering, Sandy attempts to mimic Jonathan's promiscuous womanizing, while the misogynistic Jonathan finally tries his hand at monogamy with the gorgeous but emotionally needy Bobbie (Ann-Margret).- Released: 1971
- Directed by: Mike Nichols
12Mysterious Orfamay Quest (Sharon Farrell) hires Los Angeles private investigator Philip Marlowe (James Garner) to find her missing brother, Orrin. Though the job seems simple enough, it leads Marlowe into the underbelly of the city, turning up leads who are murdered with ice picks, exotic dancers (Rita Moreno), blackmailed television stars (Gayle Hunnicutt) and self-preserving gangsters (H. M. Wynant). Soon, Marlowe's life is on the line right along with his case.- Released: 1969
- Directed by: Paul Bogart
13Genial Puerto Rican widower Abraham Rodriguez (Alan Arkin), known as "Popi" to his preteen sons, grapples with poverty and hardship in their Spanish Harlem neighborhood. Desperate to provide his sons every opportunity to succeed, and noting the reverence with which Americans treat Cuban immigrants, Popi lights upon a wild scheme. He sets his boys afloat in a boat off the coast of Florida, confident that they will be "rescued" as Cuban refugees and adopted by wealthy patrons.- Released: 1969
- Directed by: Arthur Hiller
14Jivaro is a 1954 romantic adventure film directed by Edward Ludwig.- Released: 1954
- Directed by: Edward Ludwig
15At the Elmview Corrective School for Girls, the facility's warden, Mr. Riggs (Cecil Clovelly), abuses prisoners and justifies his actions as strict discipline. Dr. John H. Jason (Paul Henreid), the school's head psychologist, and Ruth Levering (Catherine McLeod), an assistant, view Riggs' actions as unethical, and believe he's driving the prisoners further toward delinquency. They're proven correct when several girls at the school attempt an escape.- Released: 1950
- Directed by: Bernard Vorhaus
16A tubby Ohio garbageman (Jack Weston) flees from his hit-man brother-in-law (Jerry Stiller) to a gay Turkish bath in Manhattan.- Released: 1976
- Directed by: Richard Lester
17Jack (Alan Alda) and Kate (Carol Burnett) traditionally go on vacation with their friends every new season. Old friend Nick (Len Cariou) surprises everyone when he arrives not with his wife, Anne (Sandy Dennis), but with his new girlfriend, the much younger Ginny (Bess Armstrong). The group -- all of which had grown to be good friends with Anne -- must come to terms with this unexpected development. Ultimately, they learn to accept Nick's decision, and work to welcome Ginny as a friend.- Released: 1981
- Directed by: Alan Alda
18King of the Corner is a 2004 film featured at the Newport Film Festival. It stars Peter Riegert and Isabella Rossellini, and includes Eric Bogosian, Dominic Chianese, Beverly D'Angelo and Rita Moreno. It was released in 2004. Peter Riegert also co-wrote and directed the film. It is a story of a middle-age man going through family and work issues.- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Peter Riegert
19Happy Birthday, Gemini
Madeline Kahn, Rita Moreno, Alan Rosenberg- Released: 1980
- Directed by: Richard Benner
20A group of women, including Skipper (Daryl Hannah), the wealthy young Jennifer (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and the domineering Nan (Marcia Gay Harden), journey from the United States to South America in hopes of easily adopting children. Unfortunately, their plans are complicated by local laws that require the women to live in the foreign nation for an extended period before they can take in orphaned kids. While stuck in another country, the women bond as they share their aspirations and anxieties.- Released: 2003
- Directed by: John Sayles
21The Vagabond King is a 1956 musical film adaptation of the 1925 operetta The Vagabond King by Rudolf Friml. It starred Kathryn Grayson and Oreste Kirkop, with early roles for Rita Moreno and Leslie Nielsen. Sir Cedric Hardwicke played a notable supporting role. It was Kathryn Grayson's and Walter Hampden's last movie. Hampden, who played King Louis XI, died more than a year before its release. Mary Grant designed the film's costumes.- Released: 1956
- Directed by: Michael Curtiz
22Chino (Jon Seda) isn't the best husband to Lisette (Lauren Vélez). His job as a bicycle messenger can barely support them and their three children, and he's having an affair with another woman in the neighborhood. After Chino is arrested for looting, Lisette is forced to find work on her own. By chance she happens to land a job as an assistant to a record executive. When Chino gets out of prison, he's shocked to discover Lisette is a changed woman -- one who might not need him anymore.- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Darnell Martin
23Anatomy of a Seduction
Rita Moreno, Ed Nelson, Allan Miller- Released: 1978
- Directed by: Steven Hilliard Stern
- 24
Cry of Battle
Rita Moreno, Van Heflin, James MacArthurCry of Battle is a 1963 American coming of age war film based on the 1951 novel Fortress in the Rice by Benjamin Appel who was a journalist and special assistant to the U.S. Commissioner for the Philippines from 1945-46. The film stars Van Heflin, James MacArthur, Rita Moreno, Leopoldo Salcedo and Sidney Clute. Set during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, the working title was To Be a Man.- Released: 1963
- Directed by: Irving Lerner
25Pagan Love Song is a 1950 musical-romance film written by Jerry Davis, Robert Nathan and William S. Stone and directed by Robert Alton.- Released: 1950
- Directed by: Robert Alton
26Hispanic Hollywood
Rita Moreno, Jimmy Smits, Ricardo MontalbánThis is a special that celebrates the legacy on the silver screen of Hispanic entertainers, from the early "Latin Lover" exemplified by Valentino to modern celebrities such as Antonio Banderas and Jimmy Smits. With clips from famous and important films and interviews. Also includes "Fiesta", a look at a real Mexican fiesta from 1942 starring some of that era's top Mexican film stars.- Released: 2000
27Blue Moon is a 2000 comedy drama film directed by John A. Gallagher.- Released: 2000
- Directed by: John A. Gallagher
28The Lieutenant Wore Skirts
Tom Ewell, Sheree North, Rita MorenoSuccessful scribe and decorated veteran Gregory Whitcomb (Tom Ewell) is ordered to reenlist in the U.S. military, so his spouse Katy (Sheree North), a former participant in the Women's Army Corps, resumes her old post to be closer to him. Unfortunately, Gregory's been sitting behind a desk since World War II ended, and he soon learns he's too out of shape to serve. Now, as Katy searches for a loophole that will free her from the Army, Gregory haplessly tries to take her place on the home front.- Released: 1956
- Directed by: Frank Tashlin
29Italian Movie
James Gandolfini, Rita Moreno, Michael HarneyItalian Movie is a 1993 drama film written by Eugenia Bone and Angela Sciddurlo Rago and directed by Robert Monticello.- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Robert Monticello
30Working
Patti LaBelle, Rita Moreno, Charles Durning- Released: 1982
31Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?: Into the Maelstrom
Rita Moreno, Jennifer Hale, Scott Menville- Released: 1993
32Fort Vengeance
Rita Moreno, Reginald Denny, Iron Eyes CodyFort Vengeance is a 1953 Western film written by Daniel B. Ullman and directed by Lesley Selander.- Released: 1953
- Directed by: Lesley Selander
33America: A Call to Greatness is a 1995 docudrama feature from Paige-Brace Cinema, chronicling United States history from its inception through the 20th century. It stars Charlton Heston, Mickey Rooney, Deborah Winters, Peter Graves, Jane Russell, and Rita Moreno, among others and was written, directed and produced by Warren Chaney. Actors portray historical figures in American history, using dialogue mirroring words spoken or written by them. The two-hour movie incorporates music-video like production numbers centered on specific American themes. It employs such musicians as Lee Greenwood, Phil Driscoll, Greg X. Volz, The Imperials, Larnelle Harris, Sandi Patty and others. Gene Autry, former western actor, businessman, film and recording star also appeared in what was to be his final screen performance. Commentaries from known businessmen, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, and three former U.S. Presidents are interspersed throughout the picture. The production was filmed at the Disney-MGM Studios, Paige-Brace Studios and on location throughout the United States. It was shot on an estimated budget of $4.5 million.- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Warren Chaney
34Happy to Be Nappy and Other Stories of Me
Mary J. Blige, Melanie Griffith, Rita Moreno- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Michael Sporn
35The Ring
Rita Moreno, Jack Elam, Art AragonThe Ring is an 1952 American boxing drama film directed by Kurt Neumann and based on an Irving Shulman´s novel. It tells the story of a Mexican American who becomes a boxer to gain reputation in the U.S. and be respected by the English-speaking white majority. The film was shot in various locations in Los Angeles. The film is basically a look at institutionalized bigotry.- Released: 1952
- Directed by: Kurt Neumann
36I Know a Woman Like That
Virginia Madsen, Rita Moreno- Released: 2009
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