Details
Targets, a 1968 film directed by Peter Bogdanovich, follows the story of aging horror star Byron Orlock as he grapples with his career's decline and questions his relevance in the changing landscape of Hollywood. Meanwhile, a young man named Bobby Thompson commits a horrific act, setting off a series of events that culminate in a tense confrontation at a drive-in movie theater.
As Orlock prepares to make a final appearance at the screening of his last film, he finds himself facing not only his own demons but also a real-life horror unfolding around him. The movie expertly explores themes of violence, fame, and the impact of media on society, challenging viewers to reflect on the nature of entertainment and the complexities of human behavior.
Targets is a gripping and thought-provoking film that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, delivering a powerful message about the dark side of fame and the consequences of unchecked violence. With its nuanced characters and compelling narrative, this classic movie is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Also Known As:
TargetsRelease Date:
15 Aug 1968Writers:
Peter Bogdanovich, Polly Platt, Samuel FullerAwards:
1 win
People also search for
Pink
2016
When three young women are implicated in a crime, a retired lawyer steps forward to help them clear their names.
Category: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari
8.0 IMDB Rating 244 Views
Dead Man’s Wire
2026
On February 8, 1977, Tony Kiritsis entered the office of Richard Hall, president of the Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage with a sawed-off shotgun wired with a "dead man's wire" from the trigger to Tony's own neck.
Category: Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller
Stars: Bill Skarsgård, Dacre Montgomery, Al Pacino
6.5 IMDB Rating 2,052 Views
Colors
1988
A police veteran and his rookie partner fight Los Angeles gangs.
Category: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Stars: Sean Penn, Robert Duvall, Maria Conchita Alonso
6.7 IMDB Rating 2,477 Views
Newsmakers
2009
In Moscow, an enterprising female detective decides to turn a humiliating defeat experienced by her department into a reality-TV show in which the police prep for a counter attack.
Category: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Stars: Andrey Merzlikin, Evgeniy Tsyganov, Masha Mashkova
5.8 IMDB Rating 262 Views
13: Game of Death
2006
After losing his job, his car and his money, Phuchit, Krissada Sukosol, races against time to complete 13 tasks ordered by an anonymous caller who promised 100,000,000 Thai Baht upon completion.
Category: Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Stars: Krissada Sukosol, Achita Sikamana, Sarunyu Wongkrachang
6.7 IMDB Rating 683 Views
Suspect
1987
When a homeless man is accused of murdering a Justice Department file clerk, a public defender is tasked with mounting his legal defense.
Category: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Stars: Cher, Dennis Quaid, Liam Neeson
6.6 IMDB Rating 249 Views
In the Hand of Dante
2025
A handwritten manuscript of Dante Alighieri's poem "The Divine Comedy" makes its way from a priest to a mob boss in New York City, where it is taken by Nick Tosches after he's asked to verify its authenticity.
Category: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Stars: Jason Momoa, Gerard Butler, Martin Scorsese
409 Views
Tuner
2026
A talented piano tuner's meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.
Category: Crime, Drama, Music, romance, Romantic, Thriller
Stars: Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, Havana Rose Liu
7.5 IMDB Rating 1,186 Views
Carolina Caroline
2026
A young woman joins a charming con man on the run, leaving a trail of crime and passion as they hustle through the Southeast in search of her estranged mother.
Category: Crime, Drama, romance, Romantic, Thriller
Stars: Samara Weaving, Kyra Sedgwick, Kyle Gallner
7.4 IMDB Rating 541 Views
A Force Of One
1979
When the detectives of an undercover police unit are being mysteriously killed by a martial artist, a professional kickboxer is hired to assist them.
Category: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Stars: Jennifer O'Neill, Chuck Norris, Clu Gulager
5.2 IMDB Rating 359 Views
