30 Gavin MacLeod Movies, Ranked Best to Worst

This war adventure comedy film, takes us to the time of the Second World War. The story revolves around a group of US soldiers who obtain information about gold worth millions hidden on enemy soil, from a drunk German officer. Therefore, they come up with a plan to steal the treasure for themselves. 

The Sand Pebbles is a war adventure film which revolves around Jake Holman, an American naval engineer in a war-torn China, whose life turns upside down when he is framed for the murder of a friend. He needs to not only prove his innocence, but also save the lives of a few American missionaries.

Bakshi, an Indian actor, ruins a film set during his shoot. However, instead of being fired, due to a clerical mistake, he ends up being invited to a grand exclusive Hollywood party. Once there, he causes a lot of chaos and destruction through his foolishness.   

Based on real events, I Want to Live is a drama film which revolves around the story of a prostitute and habitual criminal named Barbara Graham, who receives the death sentence after being convicted of murder. The film shows her struggles, as she is put through the justice system, while also claiming her innocence.

During the Second World War, Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman finds himself stuck with a submarine which was badly damaged by the Japanese air forces. Since he needs to make a sail soon, he decides to take the help of Lieutenant Nick Holden, who has been newly transferred. He asks Holden to use his talents as a con artist to procedure all required supplies.

Deathwatch is a drama film which takes us to a brutal prison filled with sadistic guards, where routine punishments and beheadings are not uncommon. In order to survive, clever jewel thief Jules, learns that he should join forces with the toughest prisoner. However, he soon develops an attraction towards him, and this leads to a rivalry with another prisoner.

Based on the life of the famous jazz drummer, the film shows young Gene Krupa determined to become a drummer even in the face of parental objection.  Although he later joins a seminary out of respect for his father, he leaves it within a year and moves to New York City, where he becomes a sensation. But fame is not easy to handle and he soon falls prey to drugs and seductive women.   

The Comic is a 1969 comedy film revolving around a silent film comedian, whose talent is overshadowed by his ego. He cheats on his wife, bullies his friends, and makes a brief comeback on TV. 

The True Story of Lynn Stuart is a crime drama film which tells the story of Santa Ana, a young woman, who volunteers to become an undercover narcotics agent. She serves for six years and provides valuable information, which helps in multiple drug-related convictions.

Based on a TV series of the same name, this 1964 comedy film is about a naval officer Quinton McHale and his crazy crew who decide to use their PT boad for off-track betting.

At the end of the Korean War, Private, Roy Loomis, encounters a psychotic soldier named Raymond Endore who has a habit of crossing enemy lines at night and slitting their throats. When an armistice is declared, Loomis discovers Endore has been training a young orphan named Charlie and has no intention of leaving Korea. 

High-Time is a 1960 comedy film, which tells us the story of a restaurant owner Harvey Howard, who decides to go to college at the age of 51. Despite the disapproval of his grown son and daughter, he decides to skip any preferential treatment, and lives in a dorm like the other students. Eventually, he falls in love with Professor Gautier, the French teacher. 

This war comedy film tells the story of a Navy Ensign who switches uniforms and poses as an Air Force Officer, and sinks the Japanese fleet.

Twelve Hours to Kill a crime drama film which tells the story of a Green national who becomes a murder witness. However, he is forced to flee after learning that the police and the killers are working together.