Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

2021

English

7.6

96%

Mariem Pérez Riera Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Steven Spielberg as Self

Whoopi Goldberg as Self

Morgan Freeman as Self

Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. Over a seventy year career, she has paved the way for Hispanic-American performers by refusing to be pigeonholed into one-dimensional stereotypes.

Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown

2016

French

7.5

♡ 6

83%

Gregory Monro Director

Mike Kellin as (archive footage)

Everett Sloane as (archive footage)

Martin Scorsese as Self

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Since the early days, Jerry Lewis—in the line of Chaplin, Keaton and Laurel—had the masses laughing with his visual gags, pantomime sketches and signature slapstick humor. Yet Lewis was far more than just a clown. He was also a groundbreaking filmmaker whose unquenchable curiosity led him to write, produce, stage and direct many of the films he appeared in, resulting in such adored classics as The Bellboy, The Ladies Man, The Errand Boy, and The Nutty Professor.

Pepe

5.5

George Sidney Director

Ernie Kovacs as Immigration Inspector

Joey Bishop as Joey Bishop

Richard Conte as Richard Conte

Sammy Davis Jr. as Sammy Davis Jr.

Mario "Cantinflas" Moreno is a hired hand, Pepe, employed on a ranch. A boozing Hollywood director buys a white stallion that belongs to Pepe's boss. Pepe, determined to get the horse back (as he considers it his family), decides to take off to Hollywood. There he meets film stars including Jimmy Durante, Frank Sinatra, Zsa Zsa Gabór, Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Jack Lemmon in drag as Daphne from Some Like It Hot. He is also surprised by things that were new in America at the time, such as automatic swinging doors. When he finally reaches the man who bought the horse, he is led to believe there is no hope of getting it back. However, the last scene shows both him and the stallion back at the ranch with several foals.

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

2017

English

7.6

♡ 7

Documentary

filmmaking

mentally unstable

Chris Smith Director

Kate Winslet as Clementine Kruczynski

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Merv Griffin as Self

Jim Carrey as Self

Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

1969

English

8.2

♡ 4

Sidney Lumet Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Jesse Jackson as Self

Tony Bennett as Self

Joanne Woodward as Self

Constructed from a wealth of archival footage, the documentary follows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. from 1955 to 1968, in his rise from regional activist to world-renowned leader of the Civil Rights movement. Rare footage of King's speeches, protests, and arrests are interspersed with scenes of other high-profile supporters and opponents of the cause, punctuated by heartfelt testimonials by some of Hollywood's biggest stars.

Three Penny Opera

1963

German

5.2

♡ 3

Drama

Musical

Wolfgang Staudte Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Ballad Singer

Curd Jürgens as Captain Macheath

Hildegard Knef as Jenny Diver

Gert Fröbe as J.J. Peachum

The Gangster Macheath secretly marries the daughter of beggar king Peachum. When Peachum finds out, he instructs the police chief Brown to arrest and hang Macheath. If not, all the beggars of Soho will disturb the upcoming coronation.

Selma

2014

English

7.5

♡ 57

99%

Ava DuVernay Director

Henry G. Sanders as Cager Lee

Tessa Thompson as Diane Nash

Tim Roth as Gov. George Wallace

Sammy Davis Jr. as Himself

"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown

2014

English

7.4

♡ 2

rhythm and blues (r&b)

soul music

Alex Gibney Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Ahmir-Khalib Thompson as Self

Al Sharpton as Self

Dinah Shore as Self

James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the hardest working man in show business,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.

Robin and the 7 Hoods

1964

English

6.4

♡ 14

Gordon Douglas Director

Chuck Hicks as Factory Worker

Bill Zuckert as Jury Foreman

Robert Foulk as Sheriff Glick

Sammy Davis Jr. as Will

Set in Prohibition era Chicago, bootlegger Robbo and his cronies refuse to pay the greedy Guy Gisborne a cut of their profits after Guy shoots mob boss Big Jim and takes over. When Big Jim's daughter, Marian, gives Robbo a large sum, believing he has avenged her father's death, the gangster donates to an orphanage, cementing his reputation as a softhearted hood.

The Wrecking Crew!

2008

English

7.7

♡ 3

Denny Tedesco Director Cher

Cher as Herself

Michelle Phillips as Herself

Sammy Davis Jr. as Himself

Graham Nash as Himself

A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby.

Save the Children

1973

English

7.1

♡ 4

social & cultural documentary

Stan Lathan Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Michael Jackson as Self

Jesse Jackson as Self

Isaac Hayes as Self

A concert film highlighted by performances from Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack.

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

2016

English

7.4

♡ 62

92%

Spike Lee Director Cher

Cher as Herself

Eddie Murphy as Himself

Sammy Davis Jr. as Himself

Stevie Wonder as Himself

Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson's early rise to fame.

Ocean's Eleven

1960

English

6.5

♡ 31

47%

Lewis Milestone Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Josh Howard

Ilka Chase as Mrs. Restes

Joey Bishop as 'Mushy' O'Connors

John Indrisano as Texan

Danny Ocean and his gang attempt to rob the five biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night.

This Is Joan Collins

2022

English

7.6

♡ 6

Clare Beavan Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Merv Griffin as Self

Sharon Tate as Self

Michael Caine as Self

A feature-length documentary on the life of one of the last surviving actresses from the golden age of Hollywood – Joan Collins. This epic film is told from the ringside as Joan narrates her rollercoaster life story with her inimitable wit and verve. A worldwide television phenomenon with her decade-defining role in Dynasty, Collins shares her extraordinary archive and never before seen home movie footage, giving an intimate glimpse into one of the world’s most iconic figures. Against a backdrop of Collins’s own narration, her story showcases the extraordinary life of a woman who has lived through the glitz, the glamour and the enduring moments of Hollywood history, and survived it all with panache.

Out of Shadows

2020

English

6.9

♡ 5

child sex trafficking

psychological operations

satanic cult

Mike Smith Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Jim Carrey as Self

Mike Smith as Self

Amy Robach as Self

An exposé on how Hollywood and the mainstream media manipulate the multitudes by spreading propaganda throughout their content.

King of Cool

2021

English

7.8

♡ 4

Tom Donahue Director

Ron Howard as Self

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Louis Armstrong as Self

Lainie Kazan as Self

Dean Martin had a laid-back charm that made him successful in everything from big-screen comedies to television variety shows to live acts in Las Vegas. Filmmaker Tom Donahue explores Martin’s varied career, including his complicated relationships with Jerry Lewis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and others. We hear from admirers such as critic Gerald Early, actor Jon Hamm, and Hip-Hop artist RZA who testify to Martin’s enduring mystique.

Koyaanisqatsi

1982

English

8.2

♡ 36

91%

Godfrey Reggio Director

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self - On TV

Edward Asner as Self - On TV

Peter Sellers as Self - On TV

Dick Cavett as Self - On TV

Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass.

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

2024

English

7.5

♡ 3

93%

Bruce David Klein Director

John Lennon as Self

Martin Scorsese as Self

Robert De Niro as Self

Sammy Davis Jr. as Self

Rich with archival gems and Liza Minnelli’s own point of view, Bruce David Klein's luminous documentary celebrates a young entertainer full of boundless raw talent and the deep, creative relationships with her mentors and influences.

Broadway Danny Rose

1984

English

7.4

♡ 21

100%

Woody Allen Director

Camille Saviola as Lady at Party

Michael Badalucco as Money Ripper

Ricky Schroder as Thanksgiving Parade Celebrity

Sammy Davis Jr. as Thanksgiving Parade's Grand Marshall

A hapless talent manager named Danny Rose, by helping a client, gets dragged into a love triangle involving the mob. His story is told in flashback, an anecdote shared amongst a group of comedians over lunch at New York's Carnegie Deli. Rose's one-man talent agency represents countless incompetent entertainers, including a one-legged tap dancer, and one slightly talented one: washed-up lounge singer Lou Canova, whose career is on the rebound.