Cast: Michael Redgrave

Direction Jack Clayton

Cast Deborah Kerr · Peter Wyngarde · Megs Jenkins · Pamela Franklin

Synopsis The Innocents (1961) is a chilling tale set in the Victorian era, where a young woman named Miss Giddens is hired by a wealthy uncle to care for his orphaned niece Flora and nephew Miles at their grand estate. Given...

Direction Anthony Asquith

Cast Michael Redgrave · Jean Kent · Nigel Patrick · Ronald Howard

Synopsis The Browning Version (1951) follows Andrew Crocker-Harris, a teacher known to his students as "The Crock," who grapples with the realization of his unpopularity and the perception of his life as a failure. Over the course of a single day,...

Direction Tony Richardson

Cast Tom Courtenay · Michael Redgrave · James Bolam · Avis Bunnage

Synopsis The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) follows the journey of a young man confined to a Borstal institution, where his sole redeeming quality is his exceptional running ability. Eager to prove himself, he is chosen to represent his...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Margaret Lockwood · Michael Redgrave · Dame May Whitty · Paul Lukas

Synopsis The Lady Vanishes (1938) follows the journey of a wealthy young woman who, while traversing through Europe, notices the peculiar absence of an elderly lady from her train compartment. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a web...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Sean Connery · Harry Andrews · Ian Bannen · Alfred Lynch

Synopsis The Hill (1965) unfolds in a British Army detention facility, known as a "glasshouse," situated in the harsh Libyan Desert. The inmates are British soldiers who have been convicted of various service offenses, including insubordination, drunkenness while on duty, and...

Direction Joseph Losey

Cast Julie Christie · Alan Bates · Margaret Leighton · Michael Redgrave

Synopsis The Go-Between (1971) unfolds during the summer of 1900, marking both the final year of Queen Victoria's reign and the 13th birthday of Leo. Invited by his affluent classmate Marcus to spend the summer at a lavish estate in rural...

Direction Alberto Cavalcanti · Basil Dearden · Charles Crichton · Robert Hamer

Cast Michael Redgrave · Googie Withers · Mervyn Johns · Roland Culver

Synopsis Dead of Night (1945) follows architect Walter Craig as he arrives at a charming country house, only to find that the place and its occupants are eerily familiar, mirroring a recurring nightmare. As the evening unfolds, each guest recounts their...

Direction Humphrey Jennings

Cast Michael Redgrave · Myra Hess · John Gielgud

Synopsis A Diary for Timothy (1945) offers a concise, documentary-style exploration of Great Britain's state as the Second World War draws to a close. The film takes the form of a visual journal for a baby boy named Timothy, born in...

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Anthony Quinn · Virna Lisi · Grégoire Aslan · Michael Redgrave

Synopsis The 25th Hour (1967) is a gripping wartime drama that centers around a Romanian farmer, portrayed by Anthony Quinn. The story takes a dark turn when the farmer crosses paths with a local police captain, played by Gregoire Aslan. The...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Robert Arden · Orson Welles · Paola Mori · Akim Tamiroff

Synopsis Mr. Arkadin (Confidential Report) (1955) is a cinematic journey directed by Orson Welles, centering around a mysterious billionaire who enlists the help of a seasoned American smuggler to delve into his enigmatic past. Welles faced challenges in meeting the editing...

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 Compton Bennett

Cast Michael Redgrave · Valerie Hobson · Flora Robson · James McKechnie

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Joan Bennett · Michael Redgrave · Anne Revere · Barbara O'Neil

Synopsis Secret Beyond the Door... (1947) follows a wealthy young woman from New York who embarks on a Mexican vacation before tying the knot with a long-time acquaintance, whom she views as a reliable partner. During her trip, she encounters a...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Edmond O'Brien · Jan Sterling · Michael Redgrave · Donald Pleasence

Synopsis 1984 (1956) is set in a dystopian future where a totalitarian government, led by the enigmatic "Big Brother," maintains absolute control over every aspect of society. In this oppressive world, individuality and love are forbidden. Winston Smith, a low-ranking government...

Direction Herbert Ross

Cast Peter O'Toole · Petula Clark · Michael Redgrave · Alison Leggatt

Synopsis Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1969) is a vibrant musical adaptation of the classic James Hilton novel. The story revolves around Peter O'Toole as Chips, a reserved professor who finds unexpected romance with a vivacious musical-comedy actress, portrayed by Petula Clark. The...

Direction John Boulting

Cast Robert Donat · Margaret Johnston · Maria Schell · Renée Asherson

Synopsis The Magic Box (1951) tells the story of William Freise-Greene, a man whose life has taken a dramatic turn. Once a vibrant and talented individual, he is now elderly, ailing, and impoverished, largely overlooked by society. In his youth, William...

Direction Anthony Asquith

Cast Michael Redgrave · Richard Wattis · Michel Dennison · Walter Hudd

Synopsis The Importance of Being Earnest (1952) follows the dual life of Jack Worthing, who resides in the countryside with his charming ward, Cecily Cardew. However, in the bustling city, he adopts the alias "Ernest" to pursue his romantic interest, Gwendolyn...

Direction Anthony Asquith

Cast Michael Redgrave · John Mills · Rosamund John · Douglass Montgomery

Synopsis The Way to the Stars (1945) presents a vivid portrayal of life on a British bomber base and the neighboring towns, spanning from the early days of the Battle of Britain to the arrival of American forces, who join in...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast James Cagney · Don Murray · Dana Wynter · Glynis Johns

Synopsis Shake Hands with the Devil (1959) is set in the tumultuous year of 1921 in Dublin, where the Irish Republican Army (IRA) is locked in a fierce struggle against the "Black & Tans," a notorious British paramilitary force known for...

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast Michael Redgrave · Rachel Kempson · Frederick Leister · Mervyn Johns

Synopsis The Captive Heart (1946) begins in the summer of 1940, as Captain Karel Hasek, portrayed by Michael Redgrave, a Czech soldier, manages to flee from the horrors of Dachau concentration camp. To evade capture, he adopts the identity of a...