Movies Directed By John Huston

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List of all movies directed by John Huston, listed alphabetically. These popular films directed by John Huston include trailers of the movies when available. This collection includes some of the best movies directed by John Huston, so use the list to find some movies you haven't already seen. From John Huston's studio films to John Huston's independent films, this John Huston filmography includes movies from all genres.

The Unforgiven and The Man Who Would Be King are a great starting point for your to rank your favorites on this list

Almost all John Huston director credits are included. If you’re wondering, “What movies did John Huston direct?” or “What is the best John Huston movie?” then this list will answer your questions.

Jack Nicholson and Woody Allen both worked on a John Huston directed movie, as have many other great actors. Do you love films directed by John Huston? Check out our lists of the best movies by John Ford and Frank Capra as well.

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  • A Walk with Love and Death

    A Walk with Love and Death

    Anjelica Huston, Assi Dayan, Anthony Higgins
    • Released: 1969
    • Directed by: John Huston
    Attempting to evade the turmoil of France's Hundred Years' War, Parisian student Heron of Foix (Assaf Dayan) decides to journey to the sea. En route, he meets the pretty aristocrat Lady Claudia (Anjelica Huston), and the couple begin a romance amid the intense conflict. As the struggle between peasants and noblemen rages on, Heron and Claudia take shelter at a monastery -- but even their newfound love can't completely keep the horrors of war at bay.
  • Across the Pacific

    Across the Pacific

    Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet
    • Released: 1942
    • Directed by: John Huston
    When disgraced American military officer Rick Leland (Humphrey Bogart) boards a Japanese ship, he is apparently willing to turn his back on his country to become a mercenary. On the vessel, Leland meets a mysterious professor named Dr. Lorenz (Sydney Greenstreet) and the beautiful Alberta Marlow (Mary Astor). Soon Lorenz shows an interest in Leland and recruits him for a dangerous mission. As Lorenz pulls Leland into a web of international espionage, the true motives of each man remain unclear.
  • Annie

    Annie

    Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, Carol Burnett
    • Released: 1982
    • Directed by: John Huston
    Annie (Aileen Quinn), a fiery young orphan, lives in a miserable orphanage run by the tyrannical Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett). Her seemingly bleak existence is transformed when she is chosen to spend a short time at the residence of the wealthy industrialist, Oliver Warbucks (Albert Finney). Despite Warbucks's initial apprehension towards Annie, their bond grows stronger and they become an unlikely family. The film, a musical comedy-drama directed by John Huston, garnered two Academy Award nominations and remains an enduring classic of its genre. It's a tale of resilience, unexpected friendships and the transformative power of optimism.

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  • Beat the Devil

    Beat the Devil

    Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, Gina Lollobrigida
    • Released: 1953
    • Directed by: John Huston
    In this John Huston film -- which features an unusual mix of adventure, comedy and crime elements -- Billy (Humphrey Bogart) and Maria Dannreuther (Gina Lollobrigida) are among a number of travelers stranded in Italy en route to Africa. While the Dannreuthers seem like an average couple, they have the same goal as Mrs. Gwendolen Chelm (Jennifer Jones) and some of their other shifty companions -- to lay claim to property that is supposedly rich with uranium.

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  • Casino Royale

    Casino Royale

    Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress, David Niven
    • Released: 1967
    • Directed by: Val Guest, Ken Hughes, John Huston, Joe McGrath, Robert Parrish
    This wacky send-up of James Bond films stars David Niven as the iconic debonair spy, now retired and living a peaceful existence. Bond is called back into duty when the mysterious organization SMERSH begins assassinating British secret agents. Ridiculous circumstances lead to the involvement of a colorful cast of characters, including the villainous Le Chiffre (Orson Welles), seasoned gambler Evelyn Tremble (Peter Sellers) and Bond's bumbling nephew, Jimmy Bond (Woody Allen).

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  • Escape to Victory

    Escape to Victory

    Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, Pelé
    • Released: 1981
    • Directed by: John Huston
    The head of a German POW camp, soccer enthusiast Karl von Steiner (Max von Sydow) organizes a match between Nazi players and their Allied captives. Orchestrated as a way to push the Third Reich agenda, the high-profile game is set to feature an international team led by John Colby (Michael Caine), a veteran British player. While the team, which also includes Luis Fernandez (Pelé) of Trinidad, trains for the match, Robert Hatch (Sylvester Stallone) plans a dangerous mass escape from the camp.

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