Cast: Roy Kinnear

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 Waris Hussein

Cast Mark Lester · Tracy Hyde · Jack Wild · Sheila Steafel

Synopsis Melody (1971) follows the heartwarming journey of two young male friends who unite in rebellion against the adult world. The narrative is beautifully complemented by the iconic music of the Bee Gees, creating a memorable and resonant cinematic experience.

Direction Mel Stuart

Cast Gene Wilder · Jack Albertson · Peter Ostrum · Roy Kinnear

Synopsis Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) follows the whimsical tale of a peculiar chocolatier who launches a global competition, hiding five golden tickets within his delectable Wonka bars. The lucky finders will be granted an exclusive tour of his...

Direction Peter Frazer-Jones

Cast Yootha Joyce · Brian Murphy · Norman Eshley · Sheila Fearn

Synopsis George and Mildred (TV Series) (1976) is a British sitcom that aired from 1976 to 1979, spanning 5 seasons and 38 episodes. The show follows the misadventures of George and Mildred Roper (portrayed by Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce), who...

Direction Richard Lester

Cast Zero Mostel · Phil Silvers · Buster Keaton · Michael Crawford

Synopsis A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) follows the escapades of Pseudolus, a cunning and lazy slave in ancient Rome, who dreams of buying his freedom. When his master and mistress depart for the day, Pseudolus...

Direction Sydney Newman · Don Leaver · Peter Hammond · Kim Mills

Cast Patrick MacNee · Diana Rigg · Honor Blackman · Linda Thorson

Synopsis The Avengers (TV Series) (1961) was a British television series that aired from 1961 to 1969, spanning 7 seasons and 161 episodes. Produced by Associated British Corporation and created by Sydney Newman, the series showcased the adventures of secret agents...

Direction Jim Franklin · Alan J.W. Bell · Terry Hughes

Cast Michael Palin · Charles McKeown · David Griffin · Michael Stainton

Synopsis Ripping Yarns (TV Series) (1976) is a hilarious television series that aired from 1976 to 1979, spanning two seasons and nine episodes. The show is renowned for its exceptional writing by Monty Python members Michael Palin and Terry Jones. Palin...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast James Mason · Simone Signoret · Maximilian Schell · Harriet Andersson

Synopsis The Deadly Affair (1966) is a gripping Cold War thriller adapted from a John le Carré novel and helmed by Sidney Lumet. The narrative revolves around the shadowy realm of espionage, where Foreign Office official Samuel Fennan and his wife...

Direction Wim Wenders

Cast Frederic Forrest · Peter Boyle · Marilu Henner · Roy Kinnear

Synopsis Hammett (1982) is set in San Francisco during 1928, where we meet Dashiell Hammett, a former Pinkerton Agency detective in his thirties, now struggling with tuberculosis and alcoholism while trying to make a living writing detective stories. His old colleague,...

Direction Richard Lester

Cast The Beatles · John Lennon · Paul McCartney · George Harrison

Synopsis Help! (1965) sees the Beatles reuniting with director Richard Lester for a sequel to their successful film A Hard Day's Night. Initially titled Eight Arms to Hold You, the film was renamed after the iconic Lennon-McCartney song "Help!" This comedic...

Direction Richard Lester

Cast Richard Harris · Anthony Hopkins · Omar Sharif · David Hemmings

Synopsis Juggernaut (1974) follows a mysterious individual who is terrorizing a maritime corporation by threatening to detonate explosives on their opulent transatlantic vessel, the "Britannic," which is currently at sea with 1,200 passengers. The perpetrator demands a £500,000 ransom, threatening to...

Direction Richard Lester

Cast Richard Chamberlain · Michael York · Raquel Welch · Oliver Reed

Synopsis The Three Musketeers (1973) is a vibrant adaptation directed by Richard Lester, bringing a unique flair to the classic tale by Alexandre Dumas. Released in 1974, this version stands out with its distinctive '60s influence, while still adhering closely to...

Direction Jacques Demy

Cast Donovan · Donald Pleasence · Diana Dors · John Hurt

Synopsis The Pied Piper (1972) unfolds the tale of a mysterious piper who is summoned to rid the town of Hamelin of its rat infestation. The narrative delves into a dark period of the Middle Ages, marked by the devastating impact...

Direction Richard Lester

Cast Oliver Reed · Raquel Welch · Michael York · Richard Chamberlain

Synopsis The Four Musketeers (1974) follows the adventures of D'Artagnan, who has now earned his place among the Musketeers. The story unfolds against the backdrop of political intrigue and religious conflict, as Protestants seize control of La Rochelle and the Queen...

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Barbra Streisand · Yves Montand · Bob Newhart · Jack Nicholson

Synopsis On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (1970) follows the intriguing journey of a psychiatrist, played by Yves Montand, who starts communicating with a young woman, portrayed by Barbra Streisand. During hypnosis sessions, he uncovers her ability to remember...

Direction Peter Sasdy

Cast Christopher Lee · Geoffrey Keen · Gwen Watford · Linda Hayden

Synopsis Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) follows the tale of three respectable Victorian gentlemen who, under the guise of charitable work, visit a brothel. Their night out is disrupted by the debauched Lord Courtley, who promises them more thrilling experiences....

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Walter Matthau · Cris Campion · Damien Thomas · Ferdy Mayne

Synopsis Pirates (1986) follows the thrilling adventures of Captain Red, who commands a robust pirate vessel with the help of Frog, a skilled and charming French sailor. The narrative takes an exciting turn when Captain Red is seized and brought onto...

Direction Marty Feldman

Cast Ann-Margret · Marty Feldman · Michael York · Peter Ustinov

Synopsis The Last Remake of Beau Geste (1977) follows the tale of the highly sought-after Blue Water sapphire, desired by the descendants of Sir Hector Geste. These include his new wife, Flavia, his daughter, Isabel, and his adopted twin sons, the...

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Peter Ustinov · Helen Hayes · Clive Revill · Derek Nimmo

Synopsis One of Our Dinosaurs is Missing (1975) is a whimsical family comedy centered around Lord Southmere (Derek Nimmo), a British aristocrat who has covertly brought a microfilm containing "Lotus X" from China. Upon returning to England, he is pursued by...

Direction Gene Wilder

Cast Gene Wilder · Madeline Kahn · Marty Feldman · John Le Mesurier

Synopsis The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975) follows the comedic misadventures of Sigmund Holmes, portrayed by Gene Wilder, the younger sibling of the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes. Sigmund, long overshadowed by his famous brother, finds himself in a state...