01 A police captain races to save his kidnapped daughter from a disturbed drifter.
Directed by Frank Tuttle · 1h 15m
6 Best Brian Donlevy Movies
By Vlad Zakh · January 23, 2026
Brian Donlevy specialised in tough, often corrupt authority figures, and his gruff screen presence made him one of classic Hollywood’s most dependable character villains. A Cry in the Night has a police captain racing to rescue his kidnapped daughter, The Quatermass Xperiment follows a scientist investigating a returning astronaut horrifically transformed, Kiss of Death sees a small-time criminal turn informant to protect his family, and The Great McGinty gives a corrupt machine’s governor candidate a conscience. Beau Geste and Barbary Coast round out the list.
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02 Brian Donlevy features in this sci-fi classic about a scientist investigating a returning astronaut whose body has been horrifyingly changed.
Directed by Val Guest · 1h 22m
Where to watch
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ScreenPix Amazon Channel
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03 A small-time criminal turns informant to protect his family, drawing the attention of a psychotic killer.
Directed by Henry Hathaway · 1h 39m · Rated NR
04 Brian Donlevy appears as a corrupt political machine's handpicked candidate for governor who unexpectedly develops a conscience.
Directed by Preston Sturges · 1h 22m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
05 Three orphaned brothers join the French Foreign Legion and face a sadistic, tyrannical commander.
Directed by William A. Wellman · 1h 52m
Where to watch
Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
06 A gambling boss's grip on gold-rush San Francisco is challenged by a determined newcomer.
Directed by Howard Hawks · 1h 30m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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