Cast: Curd Jürgens

Direction Simon Langton

Cast Alec Guinness · Eileen Atkins · Bernard Hepton · Bill Paterson

Synopsis Smiley’s People (TV Miniseries) (1982) follows the story of George Smiley, who is summoned from his peaceful retirement to uncover a mole within the intelligence agency where he was once a highly valued asset. The unassuming and meticulous master of...

Direction Ken Annakin · Andrew Marton · Bernhard Wicki

Cast John Wayne · Robert Mitchum · Henry Fonda · Richard Burton

Synopsis The Longest Day (1962) unfolds in England during June 1944, as unpredictable storms delay the Allied forces' planned invasion of France. Troops are already assembled and awaiting orders, with some already embarked on vessels. The Normandy beaches are the intended...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Maria Schell · Heidemarie Hatheyer · Gustav Knuth · Ilse Steppat

Direction Dick Powell

Cast Robert Mitchum · Curd Jürgens · David Hedison · Theodore Bikel

Synopsis The Enemy Below (1957) unfolds amidst the tense backdrop of the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II, chronicling an intense game of cat and mouse between a Destroyer escort and a U-Boat. The narrative follows a former Merchant...

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast Michael Jayston · Janet Suzman · Tom Baker · Laurence Olivier

Synopsis Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) chronicles the poignant tale of Nicholas II (1868-1918), the final Tsar of Russia, amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Russian Revolution. The film delves into the intimate lives of Nicholas and his spouse Alexandra, their daughters,...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Richard Burton · Curd Jürgens · Ruth Roman · Raymond Pellegrin

Synopsis Bitter Victory (1957) is a critically acclaimed film directed by Nicholas Ray, blending elements of war drama and character study. The movie features Richard Burton as a British army officer during World War II, dispatched to North Africa to assist...

Direction Gerd Oswald

Cast Curd Jürgens · Claire Bloom · Hansjörg Felmy · Mario Adorf

Synopsis Brainwashed (1960) unfolds in 1938 Austria, immediately following the Nazi takeover. Werner von Basil, a distinguished Viennese intellectual, is apprehended for attempting to smuggle art treasures out of the country. The Gestapo imprisons him in a hotel room, depriving him...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Peter O'Toole · James Mason · Curd Jürgens · Eli Wallach

Synopsis Lord Jim (1965) follows the journey of a young British merchant marine officer who, after a promising start to his career, finds himself serving on the ill-fated Patna, a decrepit vessel with an incompetent crew. During a violent storm, Jim...

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Ingrid Bergman · Curd Jürgens · Robert Donat · Michael David

Synopsis The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958) follows the extraordinary journey of Gladys Aylward, an Englishwoman who feels a profound connection to China. Unable to secure a position as a missionary, Gladys takes on domestic work to fund her journey...

Direction H.G. Clouzot

Cast Curd Jürgens · Peter Ustinov · O.E. Hasse · Sam Jaffe

Synopsis The Spies (1957) follows a psychiatrist who, in a state of financial desperation, agrees to a clandestine arrangement with a spy. The deal involves concealing an enigmatic individual within his clinic in exchange for a substantial sum of one million...

Direction Helmut Käutner

Cast Curd Jürgens · Marianne Koch · Viktor de Kowa · Karl John

Synopsis The Devil's General (1955) follows the story of Harry Harras, a highly respected general in the Luftwaffe during World War II. His exceptional skills in producing high-quality aircraft have earned him legendary status in Germany. However, his life becomes complicated...

Direction Guy Hamilton

Cast Harry Andrews · Michael Caine · Trevor Howard · Curd Jürgens

Synopsis Battle of Britain (1969) is a cinematic spectacle that, despite its epic scale, manages to captivate audiences with its compelling narrative and stellar cast. The film chronicles the pivotal aerial conflict during World War II, delivering one of the most...

Direction Peter Glenville

Cast Danny Kaye · Curd Jürgens · Nicole Maurey · Françoise Rosay

Synopsis Me and the Colonel (1958) follows the tumultuous journey of a timid, brilliant Jewish refugee attempting to escape the clutches of the Nazis during their invasion of France. His unlikely ally is a bold, authoritarian Polish Colonel with strong anti-Semitic...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Roger Moore · Barbara Bach · Curd Jürgens · Richard Kiel

Synopsis The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) follows a gripping narrative where a groundbreaking technology capable of tracking submerged submarines surfaces, with the inventor offering it to the highest bidder. The world teeters on the brink of disaster when a Royal...

Direction Roy Ward Baker

Cast Tom Baker · Denholm Elliott · Terence Alexander · Daniel Johns

Synopsis The Vault Of Horror (1973) follows a group of five individuals who find themselves confined in the basement vault of an office complex. As they await their fate, they begin to experience shared visions of their impending doom. The narratives...

Direction Carmine Gallone

Cast Curd Jürgens · Geneviève Page · Jacques Dacqmine · Sylva Koscina

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast Oliver Reed · Diana Rigg · Telly Savalas · Curd Jürgens

Synopsis The Assassination Bureau (1969) follows the intriguing tale of a clandestine organization that has been silently operating for generations. The narrative unfolds as Diana Rigg, a tenacious journalist, delves into the enigmatic world of this secretive group. Her investigation challenges...

Direction Veljko Bulajic

Cast Yul Brynner · Hardy Krüger · Franco Nero · Sylva Koscina

Synopsis The Battle of Neretva (1969) unfolds in January 1943, as the German army, apprehensive about an impending Allied invasion of the Balkans, initiates a massive offensive against the Yugoslav Partisans in Western Bosnia. The Partisan forces, along with thousands of...

Direction Viktor Tourjansky

Cast Curd Jürgens · Jacques Bézard · Capucine · Daniel Emilfork

Synopsis The Triumph of Michael Strogoff (1961) draws inspiration from Jules Verne's renowned adventure novel, sharing its title and primary characters. However, the similarities between the film and the source material are limited to these elements. Curt Jurgens portrays Strogoff, a...

Direction Paul Wendkos

Cast Alan Alda · Jacqueline Bisset · Curd Jürgens · William Windom

Synopsis The Mephisto Waltz (1971) follows the story of a talented classical pianist, portrayed by Alan Alda, who is on the brink of stardom. He forms a bond with a renowned pianist who is nearing the end of his life. Unbeknownst...