The Best Doug McClure Movies

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List of the best Doug McClure movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Doug McClure's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Doug McClure movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Doug McClure movies will be at the top of the list. Doug McClure has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Doug McClure movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Doug McClure films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Doug McClure role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Doug McClure performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

Escape of the Birdmen and The House Where Evil Dwells are included in this list.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Doug McClure movies?" and "What are the greatest Doug McClure roles of all time?"

If you're a fan of Doug McClure, then check out our lists of the best Lee J. Cobb and James Drury movies as well.

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  • The Judge and Jake Wyler
    1

    The Judge and Jake Wyler

    Bette Davis, Joan Van Ark, Doug McClure
    7 votes
    • Released: 1972
    • Directed by: David Lowell Rich
    The Judge and Jake Wyler is an American television film directed by David Lowell Rich. The teleplay was written by Richard Levinson, William Link, and David Shaw. It was produced by Universal Television and broadcast by NBC on December 2, 1972. The title characters are a hypochondriac former judge who now owns a private detective agency and her parolee partner. The two are hired by Alicia Dodd to investigate the alleged suicide of her father, whom she suspects was really a murder victim.
  • Shenandoah
    2

    Shenandoah

    James Stewart, Doug McClure, Glenn Corbett
    26 votes
    • Released: 1965
    • Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen
    American Civil War film about a wealthy widower who has remained steadfast in his opposition to the war on moral grounds. However, he is forced to become involved in the conflict when his son-in-law is called upon to serve in the Confederate forces, his youngest son is captured by the Union army, and another son and his pregnant daughter-in-law are killed by looters.

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  • Nobody's Perfect
    3

    Nobody's Perfect

    James Garner, Nancy Kwan, James Whitmore
    6 votes
    • Released: 1968
    • Directed by: Alan Rafkin
    Nobody's Perfect is a naval comedy film about the fictional USS Bustard and the antics of her crew. It is based on the novel The Crows of Edwina Hill, written by author of western novels and former Navy man Allan R. Bosworth.
  • At the Earth's Core
    4

    At the Earth's Core

    Doug McClure, Peter Cushing, Caroline Munro
    14 votes
    • Released: 1976
    • Directed by: Kevin Connor
    Dr. Abner Perry (Peter Cushing) is an English scientist who has invented a massive drill that can dig deep into the earth. Joined by his adventure-seeking American backer, David Innes (Doug McClure), Perry accidentally discovers an underground civilization of primitive humans who live in fear of telepathic flying monsters. David becomes intrigued by the beautiful native Dia (Caroline Munro), and must rescue her when she is chosen as a human sacrifice.

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  • The Longest Hundred Miles
    5

    The Longest Hundred Miles

    40 votes
  • The Land That Time Forgot
    6

    The Land That Time Forgot

    Doug McClure, Susan Penhaligon, John McEnery
    20 votes
    • Released: 1975
    • Directed by: Kevin Connor
    Bowen Tyler (Doug McClure) is among a small group of survivors taken in by a German submarine after the vessel has sunk their ship. When a struggle ensues between the German officers and their captives, the U-boat, which is running out of fuel, ends up coming across an uncharted island. Unfortunately for the passengers and crew, dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures roam the land, and everyone must fight to survive the perils of the lost island.

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