Movie Database

Movies by Director - Martin Ritt (26 [Missing: 2])
TitleYearDirectorGenreRatingRuntimeAdded
Edge of the CityThe growing friendship of two NYC longshoremen is threatened by a notably repellent punk.1957Martin RittDrama7.2 (3K votes)8520211228
No Down PaymentIn California, four couples who have bought homes and are neighbors face money problems, alcoholism, racism, promiscuity, and discrimination against lack of education, until a tragic event forces them to reassess their lives.1957Martin RittDrama7.2 (975 votes)10520211228
Long, Hot Summer, TheAccused barn burner and conman Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town and quickly ingratiates himself with its richest family, the Varners.1958Martin RittDrama7.4 (10.7K votes)11520211228
Black Orchid, TheAnthony Quinn and Sophia Loren star as longtime widower Frank and recently widowed Rose, lonely hearts who discover something special in The Black Orchid, a sensitive comedy romance directed by Martin Ritt (Norma Rae, Murphy's Romanc1958Martin RittDrama,Romance6.4 (1K votes)9620211228
Sound and the Fury, TheDrama focusing on a family of Southern aristocrats who are trying to deal with the dissolution of their clan and the loss of its reputation, faith, fortunes and respect.1959Martin RittDrama6.2 (872 votes)11020211228
Five Branded WomenFive Yugoslav women who consorted with the German occupiers are publicly humiliated and banished by the Yugoslav partisans but they take up arms to fend for themselves.1960Martin RittDrama,War6.7 (528 votes)11520211228
Paris BluesDuring the 1960s, two American expatriate jazz musicians living in Paris meet and fall in love with two American tourist girls.1961Martin RittDrama,Music,Romance6.8 (3.2K votes)9820211228
Hemingway's Adventures of a Young ManAn immature young man from Middle America grows to manhood after a cross-country journey and his military service in World War I.1962Martin RittAdventure,Drama,War6.3 (613 votes)14520211228
HudHonest and hard-working Texas rancher Homer Bannon has a conflict with his unscrupulous, selfish, arrogant and egotistical son Hud, who sank into alcoholism after accidentally killing his brother in a car crash.1963Martin RittDrama,Western7.8 (21.3K votes)11220211228
Outrage, TheTravelers in the 1870s Southwest discuss a recent murder trial in which all the principals told differing stories about the events.1964Martin RittCrime,Drama,Western6.3 (2.2K votes)9620211228
Spy Who Came In From the Cold, TheInstead of coming in from the Cold War, British agent Alec Leamas chooses to face another mission.1965Martin RittDrama,Thriller7.6 (16.6K votes)11220211228
HombreJohn Russell, disdained by his "respectable" fellow stagecoach passengers because he was raised by Native Americans, becomes their only hope for survival when they are set upon by outlaws.1967Martin RittDrama,Western7.4 (12.3K votes)11120220414
Brotherhood, TheThe son of a powerful Mafia don comes home from his army service in Vietnam and wants to lead his own life, but family tradition, intrigues and powerplays involving his older brother dictate otherwise, and he finds himself being slow1968Martin RittCrime,Drama6.1 (960 votes)9620211228
Great White Hope, TheA black champion boxer and his white female companion struggle to survive while the white boxing establishment looks for ways to knock him down.1970Martin RittDrama,Romance,Sport6.9 (2.5K votes)10320211228
Molly Maguires, TheIn the Pennsylvanian coal mines of 1876, a group of Irish immigrant workers begin to retaliate against the cruelty of their work environment.1970Martin RittDrama,History6.9 (3.8K votes)12420211228
Pete 'n' TillieTillie Shlai's not looking forward to meeting yet another blind date. This one's name being Pete Seltzer. Pete and Tillie are not a match made in heaven, he using wisecracking and constant flirtations with women to mask his own insec1972Martin RittComedy,Drama,Romance6.3 (965 votes)10020211228
SounderThe oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.1972Martin RittDrama,Family7.6 (4.1K votes)10520211228
ConrackThe true story of Pat Conroy, an idealistic and handsome Caucasian teacher who is an elementary school instructor for a group of poor black children in an isolated school.1974Martin RittDrama7.3 (2K votes)10620220414
Front, TheIn 1953, a cashier poses as a writer for blacklisted talents to submit their work through, but the injustice around him pushes him to take a stand.1976Martin RittDrama7.3 (8.8K votes)9520211228
Casey's ShadowNA1978 Drama,Family,Sport Not Available
Norma RaeA young single mother and textile worker agrees to help unionize her mill despite the problems and dangers involved.1979Martin RittDrama7.3 (11.3K votes)11420211228
Back RoadsNA1981 Adventure,Comedy,Romance Not Available
Cross CreekIn the 1930s, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings moves to Florida's backwaters to write in peace. She feels bothered by affectionate men, editor and confused neighbors, but soon she connects and writes The Yearling, a classic of American li...1983Martin RittBiography,Drama,Romance6.9 (2K votes)12720240419
Murphy's RomanceEmma moves to a ranch with her son after a divorce and befriends the older Murphy, but things turn complicated when her ex shows up.1985Martin RittComedy,Drama,Romance7.0 (6K votes)10720211228
NutsA high-class call girl accused of murder fights for the right to stand trial rather than be declared mentally incompetent.1987Martin RittDrama,Thriller6.6 (6.3K votes)11620211228
Stanley & IrisA struggling widow falls in love with an illiterate short-order cook whom she teaches to read and write in her kitchen each night.1990Martin RittDrama,Romance6.3 (8.4K votes)10420231231