Holly Parker, the wife of a wealthy diplomat, is compromised by the accidental death of a man who has been romantically pursuing her. She is forced by her mother-in-law to assume a new identity in order to save the reputation of her husband and infant son. She wanders the world, trying to forget her heartbreak with the aid of alcohol and unsavory men. Eventually returning to the city of her downfall, she murders a blackmailer who threatens to expose her past. Amazingly, Holly is represented at her murder trial by her now adult son, who has become a public defender. In the hope of protecting her family, she refuses to reveal her real name and is known to the court as "Madame X".

Kitten with a Whip

1964

English

5.2

♡ 3

67%

Douglas Heyes Director

John Forsythe as David

Leo Gordon as Enders

Ann Doran as Mavis

Patrick Whyte as Varden

Straitlaced senatorial hopeful David Stratton has no idea what he's in for when he arrives home from a trip to find sexy teen Jody curled up asleep in his daughter's bed. Soon, delinquent Jody is holding David -- and his plush suburban home -- hostage while she hides out from the cops and throws wild parties with her beatnik pals. David, terrified of scandal, agrees to drive Jody and her friends to Mexico, a decision he regrets when the ride gets out of control.

The Captive City

1952

English

6.6

♡ 5

70%

Robert Wise Director

John Forsythe as Jim Austin

Paul Newlan as Krug

Paul Brinegar as Police Sergeant

Ian Wolfe as Rev. Nash

A small-town newspaper editor defies threats to expose the mob.

Goodbye & Amen

1977

Italian

6.7

♡ 1

central intelligence agency (cia)

held hostage

infidelity

Thriller

Damiano Damiani Director

Tony Musante as John Dannahay

Gioia Scola as Maria Soli

Claudia Cardinale as Mrs. De Mauro

John Forsythe as The American Ambassador

As John Dannahay, a CIA agent stationed in Rome, plans the overthrow of an African government, he discovers one of his men has been in contact with agents from the other side. Before he can confront the traitor, the man seemingly goes crazy, sniping several people before taking an adulterous couple hostage in a hotel room.

The Trouble with Harry

1955

English

7.0

♡ 33

88%

Alfred Hitchcock Director

Edmund Gwenn as Capt. Albert Wiles

Alfred Hitchcock as Man Walking Past Sam's Outdoor Exhibition

Mildred Natwick as Miss Ivy Gravely

John Forsythe as Sam Marlowe

The trouble with Harry is that he’s dead. In a quiet Vermont village, a corpse creates unexpected chaos as several townspeople each believe they may be to blame.

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Madame X

Kitten with a Whip

The Captive City

Goodbye & Amen

The Trouble with Harry