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1. Dallas (1978–1991)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance

J.R. Ewing, a Texas oil baron, uses manipulation and blackmail to achieve his ambitions, both business and personal. He often comes into conflict with his brother Bobby, his arch-enemy Cliff Barnes and his long-suffering wife Sue Ellen.

Stars: Larry Hagman, Ken Kercheval, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray

Votes: 16,589

2. Giant (1956)

G | 201 min | Drama, Western

Sprawling epic covering the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family and associates.

Director: George Stevens | Stars: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker

Votes: 42,255

3. The Ultimate Life (2013)

PG | 105 min | Drama, Romance

A billionaire with questionable priorities re-examines his life after discovering his grandfather's journal.

Director: Michael Landon Jr. | Stars: Logan Bartholomew, Peter Fonda, Ali Hillis, Lee Meriwether

Votes: 1,653 | Gross: $1.33M

4. Boom Town (1940)

Passed | 119 min | Drama, Romance, Western

Two buddies who rise from fly-by-night wildcatters to oil tycoons over a ten-year period both love the same woman.

Director: Jack Conway | Stars: Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Claudette Colbert, Hedy Lamarr

Votes: 3,782 | Gross: $9.17M

5. Oklahoma Crude (1973)

PG | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Western

In 1913, in Oklahoma, oil derrick owner Lena Doyle (Faye Dunaway), aided by her father (Sir John Mills) and a hobo (George C. Scott), is stubbornly drilling for oil despite the pressure from major oil companies to sell her land.

Director: Stanley Kramer | Stars: George C. Scott, Faye Dunaway, John Mills, Jack Palance

Votes: 1,497 | Gross: $1.44M

6. Thunder Bay (1953)

Approved | 103 min | Adventure, Drama

Shrimpers and oilmen clash after an ambitious wildcatter begins constructing an off-shore oil rig.

Director: Anthony Mann | Stars: James Stewart, Joanne Dru, Gilbert Roland, Dan Duryea

Votes: 2,170

7. The Houston Story (1956)

Approved | 79 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

In Houston, a man working as an oil driller comes up with a scheme for stealing millions of dollars worth of oil from the fields. He insinuates himself with a local mobster in order to get financing for his scheme.

Director: William Castle | Stars: Gene Barry, Barbara Hale, Edward Arnold, Paul Richards

Votes: 429

8. Louisiana Story (1948)

Approved | 78 min | Adventure, Drama

The idyllic life of a young Cajun boy and his pet raccoon is disrupted when the tranquility of the bayou is broken by an oil well drilling near his home.

Director: Robert J. Flaherty | Stars: Joseph Boudreaux, Lionel Le Blanc, E. Bienvenu, Frank Hardy

Votes: 2,152

9. Campbell's Kingdom (1957)

102 min | Adventure, Drama

Englishman Bruce Campbell (Dirk Bogarde) takes possession of his grandfather's Canadian land, but he faces various challenges such as disgruntled locals, a ruthless contractor, a new power dam, and his own bad health.

Director: Ralph Thomas | Stars: Dirk Bogarde, Stanley Baker, Michael Craig, Barbara Murray

Votes: 932

10. The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power (1992– )

PG-13 | Documentary

The globe-spanning story of the oil industry from the first strikes of the 19th century through the Gulf War. The industry's colorful characters and oil's key role in 20th century history are brought to life by participants and historians.

Stars: Donald Sutherland, Daniel Yergin, Norman Cooley, Stephanie Cran

Votes: 165

11. Flowing Gold (1940)

Approved | 81 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

In the American oilfields, a fugitive from justice's destiny is intertwined with the fortunes and the misfortunes of a small oil company that hires him as a roughneck.

Director: Alfred E. Green | Stars: John Garfield, Frances Farmer, Pat O'Brien, Raymond Walburn

Votes: 522

12. Thumbs Up, Texas! (1941)

Approved | 18 min | Short, News

The March of Time arches into Texas and discovers oil wells, cattle ranchers, mountains, prairies, forests, lakes, beaches, universities, and no small amount of financial wheeler-dealers in... See full summary »

Director: Jack Glenn | Stars: Cal Tinney, Amon C. Carter, Karl Hoblitzelle

13. Dreamers and Gamblers: Spirit of the Pioneer Wildcatters (2007 Video)

57 min | Documentary, History

Back in the early 20th century, the oil and gas industry was driven by men of almost mythological stature. These were the wildcatters, brave individuals who created an industry and made the... See full summary »

Director: G. Scott Griffin | Stars: John D. Carruthers, Lorenzo Hall, Tim Marshall, Bill O'Brien

14. Dynasty (1981–1989)
Episode: The Dinner Party (1981)

TV-PG | 49 min | Drama, Romance

Blake invites Matthew and Walter to a dinner party. It goes badly. Fallon teaches Krystle how the rich do things. Jeff and Fallon skinny dip in the swimming pool.

Director: Don Medford | Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Pamela Sue Martin, Pamela Bellwood

Votes: 135

15. Dynasty (1981–1989)
Episode: The Honeymoon (1981)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama, Romance

Blake must cut short his honeymoon to handle business matters. Steven goes to work for Matthew and Walter. Blake makes it clear to the staff that Krystle is their mistress.

Director: Robert C. Thompson | Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Pamela Sue Martin, Pamela Bellwood

Votes: 137

16. Longines Chronoscope (1951–1955)
Episode: Episode dated 10 December 1952 (1952)

News, Talk-Show

Huie and Burt interview Bruce K. Brown, the former chief of the Petroleum Administration for Defense. Topics include Turkey's denationalization of their oil industry, the U.S. government's ... See full summary »

Stars: Bruce K. Brown, Hardy Burt, William Bradford Huie