Val Avery

CobraMovie · 1986 · 87 minA gritty, macho action ride with over-the-top violence, a stoic hero, and a cult of killers, delivering cheesy thrills and a satisfying punch.More like this

PapillonMovie · 1973 · 151 minA grueling, slow-burn prison epic that immerses you in hardship and endurance, with moments of tense escape and a deep, quiet friendship at its core.More like this

BrubakerMovie · 1980 · 131 minA grim, methodical descent into institutional cruelty, anchored by a quiet, righteous fury that builds toward a somber, hard-won catharsis.More like this

HudMovie · 1963 · 112 minA sun-bleached, quietly corrosive character study that leaves a bitter aftertaste, watching a family come apart under a hard, empty sky.More like this

The Long, Hot SummerMovie · 1958 · 115 minA sweltering, slow-burning Southern drama where ambition and desire simmer under family pressure until it finally boils over.More like this

HombreMovie · 1967 · 111 minA taut, morally charged western that simmers with quiet resentment and builds to a grim, inevitable standoff.More like this

The WanderersMovie · 1979 · 117 minIt is a raw, energetic immersion into the volatile world of youth loyalty and street conflict.More like this

Last Train from Gun HillMovie · 1959 · 98 minA taut, morally charged Western that tightens like a noose, balancing grief-stricken resolve with a slow-burning standoff.More like this

FacesMovie · 1968 · 130 minRaw, talky, uncomfortably intimate; long scenes of laughter and cruelty that leave you drained and exposed.More like this

Nevada SmithMovie · 1966 · 128 minA grim, deliberate revenge odyssey that follows a young man's hardening, with stark landscapes and a slow-burning sense of inevitable violence.More like this

The Anderson TapesMovie · 1971 · 99 minA cool, methodical heist that quietly turns into a wry, uneasy portrait of a city where everyone is listening.More like this

The Pope of Greenwich VillageMovie · 1984 · 121 minA gritty, character-driven crime drama that balances tense underworld danger with the bittersweet bond of two self-destructive dreamers.More like this

CannonTV series · 1971–1976 · 5 seasonsA comforting, old-school detective show where a sharp, heavyset investigator solves crimes with wit and occasional fisticuffs.More like this

Easy MoneyMovie · 1983 · 95 minA loose, joke-a-minute comedy that coasts on its star's grumpy charm and a string of silly setbacks.More like this

Man from AtlantisTV series · 1977–1978 · 1 seasonA gentle, old-fashioned undersea adventure that ambles along with earnest charm and simple wonder.More like this

BarettaTV series · 1975–1978 · 4 seasonsA laid-back, wisecracking cop show where the detective's charm and disguises make each case feel like a low-stakes puzzle.More like this

Continental DivideMovie · 1981 · 103 minA gentle, odd-couple romance that ambles between city newsrooms and mountain wilderness, charming without much urgency.More like this

Hardcastle and McCormickTV series · 1983–1986 · 3 seasonsA light, bantering buddy show where a gruff judge and a cocky ex-con chase crooks in a flashy sports car, mixing easy action with constant wisecracks.More like this

Minnie and MoskowitzMovie · 1971 · 115 minLoose, talky, emotionally raw and awkwardly funny, like eavesdropping on two mismatched, wounded people colliding into something like love.More like this

Black CaesarMovie · 1973 · 95 minA gritty, propulsive rise-and-fall crime saga powered by funk and a brooding sense of doom.More like this

The Hallelujah TrailMovie · 1965 · 165 minA sprawling, good-natured western spoof with slapstick chaos, gorgeous vistas, and a gentle, silly charm that ambles along.More like this

Requiem for a HeavyweightMovie · 1962 · 95 minA slow, sorrowful character study that lingers on dignity slipping away, with moments of tenderness and quiet devastation.More like this

The Laughing PolicemanMovie · 1973 · 112 minA grimy, methodical police procedural that feels lived-in and weary, with a sour veteran's obsession grinding against a raw city.More like this

The Mod SquadTV series · 1968–1973 · 5 seasonsA groovy, earnest undercover cop show that mixes youth-culture cool with old-fashioned crime-solving and gentle moral lessons.More like this

Edge of the CityMovie · 1957 · 85 minA tense, socially conscious drama that builds to a powerful emotional climax, anchored by strong performances and a sense of moral urgency.More like this

Police StoryTV series · 1973–1988 · 6 seasonsThis series offers a gritty, realistic look into the daily pressures and moral compromises of police work.More like this

Love and BulletsMovie · 1979 · 103 minA dour, workmanlike crime drama that drifts into romance before turning cold and vengeful, watchable but never gripping.More like this

Honey WestTV series · 1965–1966 · 1 seasonA breezy, playful detective romp with gadgets, glamour, and a touch of campy charm.More like this

Robert Montgomery PresentsTV series · 1950–1957 · 8 seasonsStaged live and earnest, it plays like intimate parlor theater: talky, moral, and quietly suspenseful, with the raw electricity of early television.More like this

Harry and Walter Go to New YorkMovie · 1976 · 115 minA breezy, ramshackle caper that ambles along on charm and slapstick, more pleasant than hilarious, with a warm nostalgic glow.More like this

HeroesMovie · 1977 · 112 minA tender, unsettled road movie that drifts between warmth and trauma, carried by two lost people trying to connect.More like this

Assault on a QueenMovie · 1966 · 106 minA breezy, old-fashioned caper that coasts on star charm and salty sea adventure rather than suspense.More like this

Let's Do It AgainMovie · 1975 · 113 minA loose, good-natured caper that ambles along on charm, easy banter and a sly con-man grin.More like this

Too Scared to ScreamMovie · 1984 · 100 minA tense, shadowy slasher that traps you in a high-rise with a killer, mixing police procedural with creeping dread.More like this

The BrotherhoodMovie · 1968 · 96 minA somber, slow-burning crime drama that weighs family duty against personal freedom, with a tragic inevitability.More like this

In the ShadowsMovie · 2001 · 105 minA moody crime thriller that mixes stunt-world thrills with a slow moral tug-of-war and a brooding sense of doom.More like this

Lucky LadyMovie · 1975 · 118 minA breezy, bantering caper that coasts on star charisma and slapstick chases more than plot.More like this

Johnny StaccatoTV series · 1959–1960 · 1 seasonA smoky, jazz-soaked detective show that feels like a late-night club set—cool, moody, and a little melancholy.More like this

Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson WhittakerMovie · 1994 · 95 minA tense, earnest courtroom drama that unfolds with a measured pace, carrying a heavy emotional weight as it examines racial injustice and betrayal.More like this

Out of the DarknessMovie · 1985 · 94 minA sober, slow-burning police procedural that leans on creeping dread and the grinding pressure of an investigation rather than action.More like this

Russian RouletteMovie · 1975 · 93 minA cool, workmanlike Cold War chase that keeps you leaning forward, more tangled plot than flashy action.More like this

Gold CoastMovie · 1997 · 109 minA slow-burning crime drama where quiet conversations and veiled threats carry more weight than action, keeping you guessing about who is playing whom.More like this

A Dream of KingsMovie · 1969 · 107 minA heartfelt, slow-burning family drama that balances desperation with tender hope, anchored by a larger-than-life lead performance.More like this

EvergladesTV series · 1961–1962 · 1 seasonA breezy, sunlit half-hour patrol through swamp country, more scenic adventure than hard crime, easy to dip into.More like this

CourageMovie · 1986 · 150 minA grim, earnest true-crime drama that follows a mother's desperate, dangerous double life with mounting tension and heartbreak.More like this

ArcherTV series · 1975 · 1 seasonA low-key, methodical detective drama that trades flash for patient deduction and a grounded, unglamorous mood.More like this

Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow!Movie · 1971 · 85 minA gentle, scrappy underdog story about a city farm, warm-hearted and a little sentimental.More like this

Mr. BroadwayTV series · 1964 · 1 seasonA relaxed, urbane slice of 1960s New York, mixing light mystery with witty banter and guest-star charm.More like this

The Great GatsbyMovie · 1958 · 88 minA stagey, talky chamber drama that smolders with longing and class resentment, feeling more like filmed theatre than cinema.More like this

Val Avery

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