John Badham

John Badham

John MacDonald Badham is an English-born American director of film and television, best known for the films Saturday Night Fever (1977), Blue Thunder (1983), WarGames (1983), Short Circuit (1986), and Stakeout (1987). Badham worked in television for years, before his breakthrough in 1977 with Saturday Night Fever, a massive worldwide hit starring John Travolta. WarGames (1983), starring Matthew Broderick, is his other signature film, renowned for its take on popular Cold War fears of nuclear terror, and holocaust, as well as being one of the first films to deal with the subculture of amateur hacking. In addition to his numerous film credits, Badham has also directed and produced for TV, including credits for Rod Serling's Night Gallery, and the A&E television series The Beast. He has also contributed commentary to the web series Trailers from Hell.

  • Title: John Badham
  • Popularity: 8.415
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1939-08-25
  • Place of Birth: Luton, Bedfordshire, England, UK
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  • Also Known As: Charles John Smith, John M. Badham, 约翰·班德汉姆
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John Badham Movies

  • 2007
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    Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

    Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story

    7.8 2007 HD

    Chronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who became a brand name in movie horror with his...

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  • 2022
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    Romantic Mysticism: The Music of Billy Goldenberg

    Romantic Mysticism: The Music of Billy Goldenberg

    1 2022 HD

    A career overview of tv/film composer Billy Goldenberg.

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  • 2009
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    Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman

    Tromatized: Meet Lloyd Kaufman

    5 2009 HD

    A portrait of legendary American film company Troma, Inc., an independent New York-based production house that has specialized in Z-films for over 30...

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  • 2018
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    Becoming Iconic

    Becoming Iconic

    4.8 2018 HD

    Baker's journey in completing Nicolas Cage's "Inconceivable" and exclusive interviews with top directors recounting their experiences with their...

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  • 2006
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    Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder'

    Ride with the Angels: Making 'Blue Thunder'

    1 2006 HD

    Making of 'Blue Thunder'

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  • 2017
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    Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie

    Saturday Night Fever: The Ultimate Disco Movie

    7.7 2017 HD

    John Travolta, Barry Gibb and the Saturday Night Fever cast and crew tell the story behind the mega-hit film. Bruno Tonioli goes through the disco...

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  • 2008
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    The Business End: Violence in Cinema

    The Business End: Violence in Cinema

    8 2008 HD

    An unflinching look at the ongoing debate on violence in movies and its effect on the audience.

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  • 2008
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    The Craft of Dirty Harry

    The Craft of Dirty Harry

    6 2008 HD

    A look at the cinematographers, editors, musicians, production designers and other talent of the Dirty Harry series.

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  • 2022
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    In Search of Tomorrow

    In Search of Tomorrow

    6.4 2022 HD

    A nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artist who made them and by those who...

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  • 1993
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    Point of No Return

    Point of No Return

    6.2 1993 HD

    Hardened criminal Maggie Hayward's consistent violence, even in police custody, ends in the execution chamber. However, top-secret US government...

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  • 2000
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    The Last Debate

    The Last Debate

    1 2000 HD

    A presidential debate, unconfirmed rumors and four reporters who take the political process into their own hands. With the election only a week away,...

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  • 2004
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    The Revamping of Dracula

    The Revamping of Dracula

    5 2004 HD

    A behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Dracula" (1979).

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  • 1977
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    Saturday Night Fever

    Saturday Night Fever

    6.7 1977 HD

    Tony spends his Saturdays at a disco where his stylish moves raise his popularity among the patrons. But his life outside the disco is not easy and...

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  • 2019
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    King of my Kind: John Badham Remembers Dracula

    King of my Kind: John Badham Remembers Dracula

    1 2019 HD

    An interview with John Badham.

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  • 2008
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    The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry

    The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry

    5.8 2008 HD

    An in-depth look at Dirty Harry (1971), featuring interviews with such film artists as Michael Madsen, 'Hal Holbrook', John Milius, 'Shane Black' and...

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  • 1994
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    Drop Zone

    Drop Zone

    5.7 1994 HD

    A daring prison break from an airliner at 30,000 feet leaves U.S. Marshal Pete Nessip mourning a brother and gunning for revenge. After being ordered...

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  • 1990
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    Bird on a Wire

    Bird on a Wire

    6.2 1990 HD

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  • 1986
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    Short Circuit

    Short Circuit

    6.6 1986 HD

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  • 1983
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    WarGames

    WarGames

    7.076 1983 HD

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  • 1993
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    Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

    Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

    6.916 1993 HD

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  • 1970
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    A Clear and Present Danger

    A Clear and Present Danger

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1993
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    Point of No Return

    Point of No Return

    6.2 1993 HD

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  • 1995
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    Nick of Time

    Nick of Time

    6.2 1995 HD

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  • 1995
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    Nick of Time

    Nick of Time

    6.2 1995 HD

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  • 1987
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    Stakeout

    Stakeout

    6.5 1987 HD

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  • 1987
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    Stakeout

    Stakeout

    6.5 1987 HD

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  • 1989
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    Disorganized Crime

    Disorganized Crime

    5.338 1989 HD

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  • 1977
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    Saturday Night Fever

    Saturday Night Fever

    6.7 1977 HD

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  • 1994
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    Drop Zone

    Drop Zone

    5.7 1994 HD

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  • 1994
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    Drop Zone

    Drop Zone

    5.7 1994 HD

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  • 1991
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    The Hard Way

    The Hard Way

    6.1 1991 HD

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  • 1983
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    Blue Thunder

    Blue Thunder

    6.2 1983 HD

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  • 1981
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    Whose Life Is It Anyway?

    Whose Life Is It Anyway?

    7.111 1981 HD

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  • 1979
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    Dracula

    Dracula

    6.351 1979 HD

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  • 1993
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    Another Stakeout

    Another Stakeout

    5.488 1993 HD

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  • 1985
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    American Flyers

    American Flyers

    6.2 1985 HD

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  • 1976
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    The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

    The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings

    6 1976 HD

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  • 1999
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    The Jack Bull

    The Jack Bull

    6.4 1999 HD

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  • 1997
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    Incognito

    Incognito

    5.8 1997 HD

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  • 2004
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    Evel Knievel

    Evel Knievel

    5.5 2004 HD

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  • 2002
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    Brother's Keeper

    Brother's Keeper

    5 2002 HD

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  • 1974
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    Reflections of Murder

    Reflections of Murder

    7 1974 HD

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  • 2003
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    Footsteps

    Footsteps

    5.6 2003 HD

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  • 1974
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    The Godchild

    The Godchild

    2 1974 HD

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  • 1973
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    Isn't It Shocking?

    Isn't It Shocking?

    6.056 1973 HD

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  • 1974
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    The Law

    The Law

    1 1974 HD

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  • 1969
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    Deadlock

    Deadlock

    1 1969 HD

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  • 2002
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    Obsessed

    Obsessed

    5.1 2002 HD

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  • 1971
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    The Impatient Heart

    The Impatient Heart

    1 1971 HD

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  • 1974
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    The Gun

    The Gun

    8 1974 HD

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  • 1976
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    The Keegans

    The Keegans

    1 1976 HD

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  • 1993
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    Mood Indigo

    Mood Indigo

    1 1993 HD

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  • 2000
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    The Last Debate

    The Last Debate

    1 2000 HD

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  • 1993
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    Another Stakeout

    Another Stakeout

    5.488 1993 HD

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  • 1974
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    Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love

    Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love

    1 1974 HD

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  • 1998
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    Floating Away

    Floating Away

    7 1998 HD

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  • 1969
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    Night Gallery

    Night Gallery

    7.1 1969 HD

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  • 1970
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    Dial Hot Line

    Dial Hot Line

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2001
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7.215 2001 HD

    Crossing Jordan is an American television crime/drama series that stars Jill Hennessy as Jordan Cavanaugh, M.D., a crime-solving forensic pathologist...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7.462 1970 HD

    Common people discover that they have super powers. Their lives intertwine as a devastating event must be prevented.

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    6.9 1970 HD

    Relationship coach Marin Frist knows what to look for, what to avoid and what will make her happy. As the many fans of her two bestselling books...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    1 1970 HD

    Just Legal is a television courtroom drama that stars Don Johnson and Jay Baruchel as two courtroom lawyers in Venice, California. The series...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7 1970 HD

    U.S. Marshal Mary Shannon must hunt down witnesses for federal cases in the witness protection program while also managing a rather dysfunctional...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7.1 1970 HD

    Police Story is an anthology television crime drama. The show was the brainchild of author and former policeman Joseph Wambaugh and represented a...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    6.3 1970 HD

    Blind Justice is an American television series created by Steven Bochco about a blind New York City police detective. It was introduced mid-season in...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    6.3 1970 HD

    Blind Justice is an American television series created by Steven Bochco about a blind New York City police detective. It was introduced mid-season in...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    8.3 1970 HD

    An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7.83 1970 HD

    Rod Serling narrates an anthology of fantasy, horror and sci-fi stories from a set resembling a macabre museum. A chilling work of art serves as the...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7.83 1970 HD

    Rod Serling narrates an anthology of fantasy, horror and sci-fi stories from a set resembling a macabre museum. A chilling work of art serves as the...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    8.1 1970 HD

    The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates to...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    5 1970 HD

    Sarge is an American crime drama series starring George Kennedy. The series aired on for one season on NBC from September 1971, to January 1972.

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    5 1970 HD

    Cool Million is an American crime drama series that aired on NBC as an element in its "wheel series" The NBC Wednesday Mystery Movie during its...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    5 1970 HD

    Nichols is an American Western television series starring James Garner broadcast in the United States on NBC during the 1971-72 season. Set the...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7.9 1970 HD

    Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad)....

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    6.5 1970 HD

    Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7 1970 HD

    Ed Deline is a strict ex-CIA officer who went from being Head of Security to becoming President of Operations of the Montecito, whose job is to run...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7.215 1970 HD

    Crossing Jordan is an American television crime/drama series that stars Jill Hennessy as Jordan Cavanaugh, M.D., a crime-solving forensic pathologist...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7.6 1970 HD

    The adventures of a Shaolin Monk as he wanders the American West armed only with his skill in Kung Fu.

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7 1970 HD

    Two police officers, the older Lt. Stone and the young upstart Inspector Keller, investigate murders and other serious crimes in San Francisco. Stone...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    6.3 1970 HD

    The Sixth Sense is an American paranormal thriller television

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    3 1970 HD

    The Bold Ones: The Senator is an American political television drama series that aired on NBC from 1970 through 1971, lasting for nine episodes. The...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    4 1970 HD

    The Bold Ones: The New Doctors is an American medical drama that lasted for four seasons on NBC, from 1969 to 1973.

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7.249 1970 HD

    Nikita will stop at nothing to expose and destroy Division, the secret U.S. agency who trained her as a spy and assassin.

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    5.2 1970 HD

    The series follows Detective Carter, a radical LAPD detective, and Detective Lee, a by-the-book detective from Hong Kong, as they are forced into...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    6.374 1970 HD

    The Event is an emotional, high-octane conspiracy thriller that follows Sean Walker, an everyman who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    6.8 1970 HD

    Spoiled billionaire playboy Oliver Queen is missing and presumed dead when his yacht is lost at sea. He returns five years later a changed man,...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    8.299 1970 HD

    When they were boys, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. Subsequently, their father raised them...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    6.947 1970 HD

    A young woman is recruited into a secret government agency to be “stitched” into the minds of the recently deceased, using their memories...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7.77 1970 HD

    A man struggling with his faith is haunted by the sins of his past but is suddenly thrust into the role of defending humanity from the gathering...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7.736 1970 HD

    The coastal town of Bristol Cove is known for its legend of once being home to mermaids. When the arrival of a mysterious girl proves this folklore...

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  • 1970
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    Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

    7.4 1970 HD

    The provocative story of Cole, a time traveler from a decimated future in a high-stakes race against the clock. Utilizing a dangerous and untested...

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