Cast: Graham Crowden

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Meryl Streep · Robert Redford · Klaus Maria Brandauer · Michael Kitchen

Synopsis Out of Africa (1985) is a cinematic adaptation of the memoir by Danish author Isak Dinesen, whose real name was Karen Blixen. The narrative follows Karen Blixen, a Danish noblewoman who enters into a marriage of convenience with her friend...

Direction Lindsay Anderson

Cast Malcolm McDowell · Ralph Richardson · Rachel Roberts · Arthur Lowe

Synopsis O Lucky Man! (1973) is an expansive and surreal musical that acts as a critique of the downsides of capitalism. The narrative revolves around the escapades of a young man who travels through Europe selling coffee. The film features a...

Direction David Yates

Cast David Suchet · Matthew Macfadyen · Shirley Henderson · Cillian Murphy

Synopsis The Way We Live Now (TV Miniseries) (2001) is a captivating TV miniseries consisting of 4 episodes. The narrative revolves around Augustus Melmotte, a European-born financier whose past is as enigmatic as his business practices. Melmotte is often referred to...

Direction Neil Jordan

Cast Angela Lansbury · David Warner · Sarah Patterson · Micha Bergese

Synopsis The Company of Wolves (1984) follows the journey of a young girl named Rosaleen, who finds herself in a 19th-century village through her dreams. Her grandmother imparts wisdom, cautioning her to be wary of men whose eyebrows converge in the...

Direction Christopher Hodson · Paul Annett · Tony Wharmby

Cast Francesca Annis · James Warwick · Reece Dinsdale · Arthur Cox

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime (TV Series) (1983) follows the adventures of a dynamic duo, a husband and wife team of amateur detectives, as they navigate through a collection of intriguing and compact mystery cases. Each episode presents a new...

Direction Stanley Donen

Cast Richard Kiley · Bob Fosse · Steven Warner · Gene Wilder

Synopsis The Little Prince (1974) is a melancholic musical fantasy film directed by Stanley Donen, inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved children's fable. The film boasts a musical score by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, marking their first collaboration on...

Direction Anthony Harvey

Cast Liv Ullmann · Peter Finch · Cyril Cusack · Paul Rogers

Synopsis The Abdication (1974) is a historical drama that delves into the true story of Sweden's Queen Christina, who in 1654 makes the monumental decision to relinquish her crown to adopt Catholicism. As she immerses herself in her newfound faith, she...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast James Wilby · Kristin Scott Thomas · Anjelica Huston · Rupert Graves

Synopsis A Handful of Dust (1987) opens with a glimpse of a deserted camp in South America and a character's vivid hallucination. The narrative then shifts to the lives of Tony and Brenda Last, a wealthy couple residing on Tony's vast...

Direction Lindsay Anderson

Cast Malcolm McDowell · Leonard Rossiter · Graham Crowden · Joan Plowright

Synopsis Britannia Hospital (1982) follows Mick Travis, portrayed by Malcolm McDowell, a journalist tasked with creating a documentary that delves into the inner workings of Britannia Hospital, a microcosm of British society's flaws. The narrative unfolds on the day Her Royal...

Direction Karel Reisz

Cast David Warner · Vanessa Redgrave · Robert Stephens · Irene Handl

Synopsis Morgan, a Suitable Case for Treatment (1966) follows the story of Morgan, a charismatic and imaginative individual who frequently escapes into his own world of dreams and fantasies to avoid the harsh realities of life. His unconventional behavior leads to...

Direction Robert Tronson · Peter Jefferies · Ian Fordyce

Cast Kenneth More · Dennis Burgess · Graham Crowden · Ronald Pickup

Synopsis Father Brown (TV Series) (1974) is a television adaptation that aired for one season, consisting of 13 episodes. The show is based on the fictional character Father Brown, created by renowned English novelist G. K. Chesterton, and was brought to...

Direction John Boorman

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Billie Whitelaw · Calvin Lockhart · Glenna Forster-Jones

Synopsis Leo the Last (1970) follows the story of Prince Leo, the final heir to a defunct European monarchy, who retreats to his father's London residence to escape the exhausting pursuit of thrills with Europe's elite. Accompanied by his ambitious fiancée...

Direction Kenny McBain

Cast Tom Baker · Lalla Ward · Graham Crowden · Michael Osborne

Synopsis Doctor Who: The Horns of Nimon (TV) (1979) follows the Doctor and Romana as they encounter a dire situation on the planet Skonnos. The inhabitants of Skonnos have struck a deal with an alien entity, the Nimon, who promises to...

Direction Scott Michell

Cast Rupert Graves · Annabella Sciorra · Michael Gambon · Graham Crowden

Direction Martyn Friend

Cast Harry Andrews · Patrick Barlow · Geoffrey Bayldon · Faith Brook

Synopsis All Passion Spent (TV Miniseries) (1986) follows the story of Lady Slane, who, after the passing of her husband, decides to break free from the expectations of her children. Having spent her life as the devoted wife of a prominent...

Direction Rodney Bennett

Cast Alec Guinness · Leo McKern · Ian Richardson · Graham Crowden

Synopsis Monsignor Quixote (Great Performances) (TV) (1987) presents a contemporary retelling of the classic Don Quixote narrative, inspired by Graham Greene's novel. The story revolves around an elderly Spanish village priest who embarks on a journey across Spain, accompanied by his...

Direction Christopher Hodson · Jim Goddard · Alan Gibson · David Cunliffe

Cast Anthony Valentine · Christopher Strauli · Victor Brooks · Victor Carin

Synopsis Raffles (TV Series) (1977) is a captivating television series that spans 14 episodes. The show introduces viewers to A.J. Raffles, a man widely recognized for his elegant lifestyle and exceptional cricket skills. However, beneath this polished exterior lies a secret...

Direction Richard Loncraine

Cast Michael Palin · Maggie Smith · Trevor Howard · Denholm Elliott

Synopsis The Missionary (1982) follows the story of Rev. Charles Fortesque, who, after a decade of missionary work in Africa, is summoned back to England in 1905. His bishop assigns him a new mission: to provide spiritual guidance to the prostitutes...

Direction Peter Hammond · Alan Cooke · Alastair Reid · Philip Saville

Cast Denholm Elliott · Shane Briant · Neville Phillips · Ian Hendry

Synopsis Shades of Greene (TV Series) (1975) is an 18-episode television series that aired in 1975. The show follows the life of a young woman named Greene, who navigates the complexities of love, family, and personal growth. Set against the backdrop...

Direction Alastair Reid

Cast Peter Finch · Shelley Winters · Colin Blakely · John Stride

Synopsis Something to Hide (1972) follows the story of a man grappling with marital issues due to his demanding spouse. In a moment of impulsivity, he offers a ride to a young, attractive, and expectant hitchhiker. His decision quickly spirals out...