What is David McLean's latest movie?

David McLean's most recent film is "Deathsport" (1978).

Is David McLean a good actor?

David McLean has an average audience rating of 4.5/10 across 13 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Silent Call, The Andromeda Strain, Nevada Smith.

David McLean

Q: What is the best movie of David McLean?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring David McLean is "The Silent Call" with a rating of 9.0/10.

Q: How many movies has David McLean acted in?

David McLean has been featured in at least 13 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

13Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 19, 1922

David McLean Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David McLean reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of David McLean's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 23% of David McLean's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Silent Call, which stands out as a key performance.

Best David McLean Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David McLean's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

The Silent Call: Young Guy Brancato and parents have to move from Elko, Nevada to Los Angeles, California, they are unable to take Guy's

The Silent Call

1961•Drama

★7.1

The Andromeda Strain (1971) movie poster

★7.1

The Andromeda Strain: When virtually all of the residents of Piedmont, New Mexico, are found dead after the return to Earth of a space satelli

The Andromeda Strain

1971•Sci-Fi

★6.7

★6.7

Nevada Smith: Nevada Smith is the young son of an Indian mother and white father. When his father is killed by three men over gold, Ne

Nevada Smith

1966•Western

★6.3

★6.3

The Strangler: An overweight lab technician with low self esteem, brought on by his dominant mother, becomes a serial killer of female

The Strangler

1964•Horror

★6.0

★6.0

Way Down Cellar: Three friends find a secret tunnel under the ruins of a church that leads them to the basement of a dilapidated house an

Way Down Cellar

1968•Family

Full Filmography

Every movie David McLean has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1978	Deathsport	Lord Zirpola	Flop	Similar →
1978	Hughes and Harlow: Angels in Hell	Billy	Flop	Similar →
1977	Kingdom of the Spiders	Sheriff Gene Smith	Average	Similar →
1971	The Andromeda Strain	Sen. McKenzie (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1968	Way Down Cellar	Prof. Wilson	Average	Similar →
1966	Nevada Smith	Romero	Hit	Similar →
1964	The Strangler	Lt. Frank Benson	Average	Similar →
1962	The Storm	Ben T. Willsom	Flop	Similar →
1961	X-15	Matt Powell	Average	Similar →
1961	Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea	Ned Thompson (Uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1961	The Right Approach	Bill Sikulovic	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Silent Call	Joe Brancato	Super Hit	Similar →
1955	Captain Fathom	Seaman Duncan	Flop	Similar →

David McLean - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David McLean?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David McLean is "The Silent Call" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has David McLean acted in?

David McLean has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David McLean?

Other notable films include "The Andromeda Strain", "Nevada Smith", and "The Strangler".