David L. Wolper

Retrospective documentary on the making of the cult classic "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory."

Three generations of Dallas police officers join together to track down the deadliest serial killer ever to terrorize Texas.

Добро пожаловать в Лос-Анджелес, с его ярким солнцем, широкими манящими пляжами и... процветающей организованной преступностью. Известно даже имя главы преступного мира - Микки Коэн. После ареста босса мафии один за другим в мир иной отправляются его помощники, стремившиеся занять освободившееся место Микки. В битву с преступниками, естественно, вступает знаменитая полиция Лос-Анджелеса. Двое бесстрашных полицейских, расследующих серию убийств, оказываются соперниками не только на работе, но и в постели проститутки из экзотического борделя.

Холст, краски, металл, керамика. Они были послушны воле этого выдающегося художника XX века. Но что известно о другой великой страсти легендарного Пабло Пикассо? Была ли любовь также подчинена его гению?

Famous pop star Ricky Prince has grown tired of the spotlight and the pressures of fame. He makes the acquaintance of Ralph Bitondo, a pizza delivery boy who looks almost exactly like Ricky -- so much so that the two decide to trade identities for a while.

The story of the widow of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of shooting President Kennedy. Via flashbacks, the story traces the woman's life from her days in Russia, the turmoil following the assassination, raising her family, and coming to grips with the fact that she too may have been a pawn in a grand conspiracy.

From Amos 'n' Andy to Nat King Cole, from Roots to The Cosby Show, black people have played many roles on primetime television. Brilliantly weaving clips from classic TV shows with commentary from TV producers, black actors and scholars, Marlon Riggs blends humor, insight, and thoughtful analysis to explore the evolution of black/white relations as reflected by America's favorite addiction.

Dramatization of the true-life story of a woman who fights for custody of her children while awaiting trial for the murder of her husband, who happens to have been the son of the powerful ex-governor of Texas.

This documentary provides a behind the scenes glimpse into the history of the Warner Bros. Studios. It begins with a look at the silent movies and ends with the action-packed movies of today. Features movie clips and a look at historic musicals and westerns. Several actors and actresses that helped to build the studio are presented, including rare interviews with John Wayne, Robert Redford, Bette Davis, and Natalie Wood.

Fact-based story of Mike Mills, a teen with muscular dystrophy, who is placed in a state nursing home by his destitute single mother. There he must contend with being the only young person in the clinic and with an abusive head nurse.

История сопротивления гитлеровскому диктату полковника Клауса фон Штауффенберга, возглавившего заговор против Гитлера, и ряда офицеров высшего германского командования. В 1944 году Штауффенберг попытался взорвать диктатора, пронеся в портфеле бомбу, но по счастливой случайности, Гитлер пережил взрыв и СС быстро арестовали и казнили всех, кто был причастен к этому бунту.

On Christmas Eve 1770, a young African warrior, who three years prior had been captured and sold into slavery in America, leads a desperate group of runaway slaves as they attempt to reach freedom in the North.

This biographical film was based on the book The Times of My Life written by Chris Chase and Betty Ford.

Saga about a proud band of Sioux Indians, and the efforts of one brave to save his people from destruction through the use of mysterious powers handed down by ancestors.

Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is comprised mostly of actual performance footage and interviews with Elvis, his fans and those close to him. This biographical docu-drama features rare footage of Elvis and dramatically recreated scenes from Elvis' life.

Hosted by Orson Welles, this documentary utilizes a grab bag of dramatized scenes, stock footage, TV news clips and interviews to ask: Did 16th century French astrologer and physician Nostradamus actually predict such events as the fall of King Louis XVI, the rise of Napoleon, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? And are there prophecies that have yet to come true?

The story of the ill-fated romance between Greta Garbo and John Gilbert.

The trials and tribulations of David O. Selznick as he attempts to find an actress to play the role of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939).

First he seduced her. Then he made her a star. He was Johnny Hyde, 52-year-old agent, friend, lover. She was an unemployed starlet — destined to be America's greatest sex goddess. Theirs was a sizzling romance — torrid, touching, tragic.

Самолет Эр-Франс угнан Организацией освобождения Палестины. На борту находятся заложники - граждане Израиля. Получив сигнал, израильские военные и спецслужбы должны немедленно предпринять попытку спасти людей.

Pursued by 2,000 US soldiers and cavalry, Chief Joseph leads his tribe of 800 Nez Perce on a 1,700 mile journey across the West and towards Canada. Based on the true story of the westward expansion of the United States and the military force used to displace Native Americans from their lands.

Eight acclaimed filmmakers bring their unique and differing perspectives to the 1972 Summer Olympic Games held in Munich. The segments include Lelouch's take on Olympic losers and their struggle to remain dignified even in the face of bitter disappointment and defeat; Zetterling's dramatic exploration of the world of weightlifting; and Pfleghar's piece on young Russian gymnast Ludmilla Tourischev's majestic performance on the uneven bars.

A documentary film about the Afro-American Woodstock concert held in Los Angeles seven years after the Watts riots. Director Mel Stuart mixes footage from the concert with footage of the living conditions in the current day Watts neighborhood. The film won the Golden Globe for Best Documentary Film.

An advertising man's dream of turning a huge hillbilly into an Olympic weightlifting champion is set back when the hillbilly falls for a Russian gymnast.

A young woman has difficulty understanding why her husband walks out on her. Alone for the first time, she finds life difficult to cope with and for a time lives with the hope that her husband will come back to her.

Эксцентричный кондитер Вилли Вонка способен осуществить мечты любого ребенка. В качестве коммерческого приема он спрятал пять золотых билетов в шоколадные батончики и решил испытать честность победителей. Но во время тура по стране лакомств необходимо соблюдать твердые правила, иначе не будет самой главной награды - пожизненного обеспечения шоколадом Вилли Вонка.

A scientist explains how the savagery and efficiency of the insect world could result in their taking over the world.

Young surgeon becomes bored with his wife and family, he has a very successful career, but even with having so much in life, he feels empty and goes through a series of brief and meaningless relations with attractive women.

В основе сюжета — взятие моста через Рейн в районе Ремагена во время второй мировой войны. Здесь столкнулись в жестоких, отчаянных боях силы немцев и американцев. На фоне боевых действий прослеживается сочно выписанный образ крутого командира взвода американцев. По приказу командования он ведет своих ребят на опаснейшие задания…

Любитель женщин Чарли Картрайт собирается устроить для группы американцев восемнадцатидневную поездку по девяти странам Европы. Дело в том, что у него есть подруга в каждом из городов, и он хочет их всех увидеть. Но, как выясняется, у каждого из туристов тоже есть свои, не очевидные для других, цели поездки…

Они были изгоями, бунтарями и героями. Действие в этой захватывающей саге происходит во время Второй мировой войны и основано на реальной истории канадской группы войск специального назначения. Главные роли в фильме исполняют лауреаты премии "Оскар" Уильям Холден и Клифф Робертсон. Запечатлев драму боевых действий с "выдающейся кинематографичностью" и "исключительно сильно актерской игрой" (The Hollywood Reporter), "Бригада дьявола" воздает должное этому прославленному боевому отряду. Подполковнику Роберту Т. Фредерику (Холден) поручена невыполнимая задача: превратить группу американских и канадских новобранцев-отщепенцев в первоклассный отряд спецназовцев. Вышестоящее командование с недоверием относится к новоявленным солдатам, пока Фредерик не отправляет их в опасную атаку на хорошо укрепленный опорный пункт немцев в горах. Силы будут неравны, но "бригада дьявола" готова ко всему.

China: The Roots of Madness is a 1967 Cold War era, made-for-TV documentary film produced by David L. Wolper, written by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Theodore H. White with production cost funded by a donation from John and Paige Curran. The film has been released under Creative Commons license. It won an Emmy Award in the documentary category.

This promotional film was aired on American television on 26 November 1965, one month before the release of Thunderball (1965). Narrated by Alexander Scourby, the 48 minute documentary aired as a one hour special. It included footage of the filming at Silverstone Racetrack, Northamptonshire and of the fight aboard the Disco Volante at Pinewood Studios; media coverage of Martine Beswick, Luciana Paluzzi and Claudine Auger; and archive footage of Ian Fleming at 'Goldeneye', Jamaica.

Documentary about teenage life in the mid-60s.

1964 American documentary film about the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

NBC's pioneering documentary series, produced by the David L. Wolper Production Company, in association with United Artists Television. Each 30-minute show concentrated on a Hollywood genre, film or legendary star. This series ran from September 30, 1963 until May 18, 1964, and many of its individual episodes were released into the home gauge market in shortened form. Certain episodes would focus on films being made at the time, notably Preminger's The Cardinal and Huston's Night of the Iguana.

Host Gene Kelly takes a nostalgic look at silent films from their earliest beginnings to the introduction of sound with "The Jazz Singer."