William Sackheim

Películas

Arenas Blancas
Producer
Entre las silenciosas ruinas del desierto de Nuevo México, es hallado el cuerpo impecablemente vestido de un hombre con una pistola en una mano y una maleta con medio millón de dólares en la otra. Para Ray Dolezal, el sheriff del pueblo, harto ya de su rutinario trabajo, el cadáver sin identificar representa un irresistible misterio. Nada parece indicar que se trate de un suicidio, pero, si es un asesinato, cómo explicar que el asesino dejara abandonada la maleta.
De repente, un extraño
Producer
Patty y Drake compran una gran casa y para poder pagarla deciden alquilar el piso inferior. Y entonces comienzan sus problemas, porque su inquilino no está dispuesto ni a pagar el alquiler ni tampoco a marcharse. Sus planes son otros: se aprovechará de que la ley está de su parte para provocar a los propietarios del modo más retorcido y cruel, a la espera de que su reacción sea constitutiva de delito.
Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture
Executive Producer
Taut thriller about a photographer who races the clock to clear a man about to be executed.
Click, Click
Producer
Charles (Jon Cryer, conocido por la serie "Dos hombres y medio"), un joven fotógrafo amateur de 16 años, saca accidentalmente una foto de Laura (Demi Moore), una bella mujer de 22 de la que se enamora inmediatamente.
Sufridos ciudadanos
Producer
Donald Quinelle, un exitoso ejecutivo de ventas, es despedido por culpa del loro de su jefe justo el mismo día en que Sonny Paluso ve cómo su gasolinera salta por los aires. Mientras comparten sus penas en una cafetería, los dos neoyorquinos desarman al aspirante a bandido Jack Locke, con lo que se convierten en héroes mediáticos de la noche a la mañana. Rápidamente van a descubrir lo que significa intentar sobrevivir en un mundo totalmente desquiciado.
Acorralado
Screenplay
John Rambo, antiguo boina verde, va a visitar a un antiguo compañero de armas y recibe la noticia de que éste ha muerto como consecuencia de los efectos de la guerra. A los pocos días, la policía detiene a Rambo por vagabundo y se ensaña con él. Entonces recuerda las torturas que sufrió en Vietnam y reacciona violentamente.
The Competition
Producer
The movie centers on a piano competition whose winner is assured of success. It is Paul's last chance to compete, but newcomer Heidi may be a better pianist. Can romance be far away? Will she take a dive despite the pressure to win from her teacher, Greta, or will she condemn Paul to obscurity?
The Competition
Story
The movie centers on a piano competition whose winner is assured of success. It is Paul's last chance to compete, but newcomer Heidi may be a better pianist. Can romance be far away? Will she take a dive despite the pressure to win from her teacher, Greta, or will she condemn Paul to obscurity?
Los suegros
Producer
Un prestigioso dentista que viaja a Centroamérica con el futuro suegro de su hija, un agente de la CIA, se ve envuelto en una misión para derrocar a un corrupto dictador.
Mallory: Circumstantial Evidence
Producer
In this pilot film, Mallory is a prominent lawyer with a tarnished reputation who defends a young man charged with committing homicide against a sexual predator in prison.
The Law
Producer
An examination of the workings of a big city's legal system as seen through the eyes of people involved in a sensational murder trial.
The Law
Story
An examination of the workings of a big city's legal system as seen through the eyes of people involved in a sensational murder trial.
The Harness
Producer
A gentle John Steinbeck tale from 1938 about a farmer who is dominated by his ailing wife until a free-minded young woman turns up at his ranch with her eight-year-old son.
The Impatient Heart
Producer
A social worker has problems in her private life.
Mean Justice
Producer
Moreno (Bronson) is a tough ranch hand on the vast half million acre Garret Ranch. Rich in timber, gas, cattle and oil, the ranch is a major employer of rough rugged cowboys in northern New Mexico. Unexpectedly, Moreno has been accused , and tried for the murder of the daughter of the Garret ranch's popular foreman (Denver Pyle). As luck turns against the Garret ranch, each man endures struggles against nature, competitors, and each other in order to keep the operation profitable.
The Neon Ceiling
Producer
A housewife and her teenage daughter, fleeing their boring lives, stop in a diner in the California desert. She runs up against the diner's owner, a gruff, beer-drinking artist whose life's work is the neon sculptures he creates and attaches to the ceiling.
A Clear and Present Danger
Producer
The son of a U.S. Senator takes on the cause of clean air when a friend dies of emphysema.
Dial Hot Line
Producer
The head of a psychiatric telephone hotline inspires his associates to get out of the office and into the streets to help people with psychiatric problems.
Night Gallery
Producer
This anthology telefilm aired on NBC on November 8, 1969, and tells three strange tales: "The Cemetery," directed by Boris Sagal; "Eyes," directed by Steven Spielberg; and "The Escape Route," directed by Barry Shear. This film also served as a backdoor pilot for the TV series of the same name, which premiered on December 16, 1970.
Deadlock
Producer
The murder of a journalist, coming shortly after the killings of a black teenager and a white cop, threatens to inflame passions in the city. To prevent a riot, Lieutenant Sam Danforth and District Attorney Leslie Washburn are determined to find the killer, even though they do not exactly get along with each other and disagree over procedure.
Deadlock
Story
The murder of a journalist, coming shortly after the killings of a black teenager and a white cop, threatens to inflame passions in the city. To prevent a riot, Lieutenant Sam Danforth and District Attorney Leslie Washburn are determined to find the killer, even though they do not exactly get along with each other and disagree over procedure.
El arte de amar
Story
Paul (Dick Van Dyke) y Casey (James Garner), dos artistas estadounidenses, llevan una vida bohemia en París, pero no consiguen el éxito. La novia de Paul (Elke Sommer) confía en su talento y, desde América, le manda dinero para pagar el alquiler de la casa; pero Paul no soporta esta situación de dependencia y decide volver a su país. A Casey se le ocurre entonces un plan para hacer triunfar a su compañero: se trata de fingir que Paul ha muerto para que así aumente el valor de sus cuadros. Al principio todo marcha bien, pero después el plan se vuelve en contra de Casey, al que acusan del asesinato de Paul.
Massacre at Sand Creek
Producer
A fictionalized account of the infamous massacre of Cheyenne and Arapaho at Sand Creek by a militia unit led by an extremist Colonel.
Massacre at Sand Creek
Writer
A fictionalized account of the infamous massacre of Cheyenne and Arapaho at Sand Creek by a militia unit led by an extremist Colonel.
Chicago Syndicate
Story
An ex-military accountant is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate the mob in Chicago in an attempt to break open the rackets. To complicate his job, two women stand in his way, each with their own agenda.
The Human Jungle
Story
Danforth is assigned to take over the police department in a section of a large city saddled with juvenile delinquency, petty crimes, graft and also a recent unsolved murder of a strip-tease dancer. Recognizing the laxity of the department he implements many changes and soon finds himself under fire by the newspapers, the attorney of a racket leader and the denizens of this human jungle.
The Human Jungle
Screenplay
Danforth is assigned to take over the police department in a section of a large city saddled with juvenile delinquency, petty crimes, graft and also a recent unsolved murder of a strip-tease dancer. Recognizing the laxity of the department he implements many changes and soon finds himself under fire by the newspapers, the attorney of a racket leader and the denizens of this human jungle.
Tanganica
Screenplay
La historia da comienzo con un safari, pero no con la finalidad que todo safari tiene en la mayoría de las películas del mismo corte, sino con la intención de matar a un hombre. John Gale es un maderero cuyo negocio peligra por la anarquía impuesta por el hombre blanco, en una región de nadie, asesinando a todo aquel que intente detenerle. (FILMAFFINITY)
Río fronterizo
Screenplay
Guerra de Secesión (1861-1865). Cuando la derrota del Sur es inminente, el mayor Mattson intenta desesperadamente salvar a su ejército. Roba un cargamento de oro y se dirige a una ciudad en la frontera con Méjico, cerca de Río Grande, para intercambiar con el general Calleja oro por municiones. Pero, antes del trueque, Mattson tiene problemas con el Barón Von Holden, el asesor militar alemán de Calleja, y con Carmelita, la temperamental dueña del saloon.
Contrabandistas de Macao
Story
Pendleton Barney, un mafioso de Filadelfia, contrata a Eddie Darrow para que localice a su amante Christine Lawrence y la lleve de vuelta a casa. Eddie la encuentra en Macao, donde, además, le salva la vida a Keet Justin, el dueño de un casino; pero no tarda en averiguar que éste y Christine está a punto de casarse.
Contrabandistas de Macao
Screenplay
Pendleton Barney, un mafioso de Filadelfia, contrata a Eddie Darrow para que localice a su amante Christine Lawrence y la lleve de vuelta a casa. Eddie la encuentra en Macao, donde, además, le salva la vida a Keet Justin, el dueño de un casino; pero no tarda en averiguar que éste y Christine está a punto de casarse.
Columna al Sur
Story
El teniente de caballería Jed Sayre está destinado en Navajo Country y mantiene buenas relaciones con los indios. Sin embargo, su nuevo compañero es de los que piensan que el único indio bueno es el indio muerto. En un principio, parece que Sayre consigue cambiar la forma de pensar de su compañero y comienza a vivir una historia de amor con la hermana de éste. Los problemas comienzan cuando el general confederado Storey urde un plan secreto para forzar a la caballería a unirse a las tropas del Sur antes de que comience la guerra. (FILMAFFINITY)
Columna al Sur
Screenplay
El teniente de caballería Jed Sayre está destinado en Navajo Country y mantiene buenas relaciones con los indios. Sin embargo, su nuevo compañero es de los que piensan que el único indio bueno es el indio muerto. En un principio, parece que Sayre consigue cambiar la forma de pensar de su compañero y comienza a vivir una historia de amor con la hermana de éste. Los problemas comienzan cuando el general confederado Storey urde un plan secreto para forzar a la caballería a unirse a las tropas del Sur antes de que comience la guerra. (FILMAFFINITY)
Man in the Dark
Adaptation
A prisoner undergoes experimental brain surgery in order to get early parole. He released but has no memories. Things get dangerous when a group of thugs go after him in search of loot he hid before his amnesia.
El secreto de Paula
Writer
Mientras Paula conduce su coche, sufre un accidente en el que resulta herido un muchacho y, asustada, huye del lugar, dejándolo abandonado a su suerte. Cuando el sentimiento de culpa la lleva a interesarse por el estado de salud del chico, averigua que ha perdido la facultad de hablar. A partir de ese momento, pondrá todo su empeño en ayudarle a recuperar el don de la palabra.
Purple Heart Diary
Screenplay
A trio of singers is entertaining wounded soldiers of WWII. They encourage a mutilated soldier in his love to a nurse.
Reunion in Reno
Short Story
A little girl enlists the aid of an attorney to obtain a divorce from her parents. Breezy B comedy was loosely remade as Irreconcilable Differences.
A Yank in Korea
Writer
A tough sergeant has to teach a hotshot young soldier how to be a team player.
Revenue Agent
Writer
Accountant Augustis King discovers that his wife, Marfhe, is having an affair with his boss Sam Bellows. He telephones Internal Revenue Bureau that he can give evidence of a large tax-evasion racket. Before IRS-agent Steve Daniels arrives, King is murdered by a henchman of Bellows and his partner, Ernie Medford. Daniels discovers that Bellows and Medford are smuggling gold bullion from their mine in Mexico, and sell and bank the money under assumed names. they hide the bullion in a compartment welded to the bottom of a car.
Barricade
Screenplay
Dos fugitivos tratan de probar que el jefe de un campamento minero es un asesino.
One Last Fling
Screenplay
Una esposa celosa decide trabajar para su marido con el fin de tenerle vigilado.
Homicide
Writer
Michael Landers, a police lieutenant, sets out to investigate an intricate murder case. But, the case is closed after the only witness is found dead. Will Michael be able to fathom the mystery?
La emboscada fatal
Screenplay
Linda inicia una relación amorosa con un tipo bastante peligroso. No es precisamente el yerno que toda mujer quisiera tener dada su actividad delictiva. Los secuaces del tipo deciden tomar prestado el coche de Linda para cometer un asesinato, por lo que la joven se encuentra con la policía detrás. Pero en vez de cooperar con las autoridades decide que el mundo del crimen tiene cierto atractivo e intenta sacarle partido.
My Dog Rusty
Story
Faithful dog Rusty helps his master's father win a mayoral race.
The Return of Rusty
Screenplay
A young Czechoslovak orphan, Loddy Bicek, befriended by an American army sergeant, is brought into the United States as a stowaway by the soldier. He is apprehended, but escapes and makes his way to the sergeant's home town. There, he is befriended by young Danny Mitchell and his dog, Rusty, a K-9 veteran of World War II. A third boy reports Loddy to the authorities, and when Loddy tries to run away, he falls into a deep ravine.
Let's Go Steady
Story
After learning they were duped by a con artist, two songwriters join forces with other swindled colleagues and use creative methods to promote their music.