Cast: Zia Mohyeddin

Direction David Lean

Cast Peter O'Toole · Omar Sharif · Alec Guinness · Jack Hawkins

Synopsis Lawrence of Arabia (1962) unfolds during the tumultuous year of 1916, as a young British officer, Lawrence (Peter O'Toole), is dispatched from his post in Cairo to undertake a crucial mission. His task is to forge an alliance with Prince...

Direction Don Chaffey · Michael Truman · Peter Yates · Quentin Lawrence

Cast Patrick McGoohan · Peter Madden · Earl Cameron · Zia Mohyeddin

Synopsis Danger Man (TV Series) (1964) resumes three years after the initial series ended, now presented in an extended format with hour-long episodes. John Drake, the protagonist, takes on the role of a Special Security Agent for MI9, receiving his thrilling...

Direction Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Fergus McClelland · Constance Cummings · Harry H. Corbett

Synopsis Sammy Going South (A Boy Ten Feet Tall) (1963) follows the heartwarming journey of a young, ten-year-old orphan who embarks on a solo adventure, traversing the vast and diverse landscapes of Africa. This captivating tale chronicles his self-reliant trek, filled...

Direction Basil Dearden · Eliot Elisofon

Cast Charlton Heston · Laurence Olivier · Richard Johnson · Ralph Richardson

Synopsis Khartoum (1966) unfolds in the late 19th century, following the devastating defeat of an Egyptian army, led by British officers, in Sudan. The British government finds itself in a challenging position, reluctant to deploy British troops in a foreign conflict...

Direction Tony Richardson

Cast Jeanne Moreau · Ian Bannen · Vanessa Redgrave · Orson Welles

Synopsis The Sailor from Gibraltar (1966) follows the story of Alan, who, after a heated argument with his girlfriend Sheila, finds himself captivated by Anna, an enigmatic widow. Anna is on a quest to locate a sailor she knew many years...

Direction Freddie Francis

Cast Robert Hutton · Jennifer Jayne · Zia Mohyeddin · Michael Gough

Synopsis They Came from Beyond Space (1967) follows a group of researchers who delve into the mysteries of an extraordinary meteor shower occurring in a secluded countryside. As they conduct their investigations, they become unwittingly controlled by an extraterrestrial entity with...

Direction John Frankau · Lionel Harris · Peter Moffatt · Michael Currer-Briggs

Cast Alexander Knox · James Maxwell · Zia Mohyeddin · Ruth Meyers

Synopsis The Hidden Truth (TV Series) (1964) is a gripping medical crime drama that spans 13 episodes. The series follows Professor Lazard and his dedicated team as they employ their advanced forensic skills to pursue justice for their clients. Throughout their...

Direction Jamil Dehlavi

Cast James Wilby · Melissa Leo · Shabana Azmi · Zia Mohyeddin

Synopsis Immaculate Conception (1992) follows a barren couple from the American West who embark on a journey to a fertility shrine located in the bustling city of Karachi. The shrine is overseen by eunuchs, leading to a significant cultural clash as...

Direction Robert Young

Cast Frank Langella · Alan Arkin · Kevin Spacey · Michael Kitchen

Direction Ken McMullen

Cast Bhasker Patel · Saeed Jaffrey · Harmage Singh Kalirai · Leonie Mellinger

Synopsis Partition (1987) explores the chilling perspective of inmates in an asylum who witness the brutal realities of India's partition with a clarity that the ostensibly rational political figures outside seem to lack. The film delves into the stark contrast between...

Direction Tom Clegg

Cast Nicol Williamson · Janet Suzman · Ian Richardson · Sam Dastor

Synopsis Lord Mountbatten: The Last Viceroy (1986) is a captivating television miniseries that spans three episodes, delving into the life and pivotal role of Lord Louis Mountbatten during the tumultuous period of Indian independence. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of...

Direction Peter Hall

Cast David Warner · Cilla Black · Zia Mohyeddin · Elizabeth Spriggs

Synopsis Work Is a 4-Letter Word (1968) follows the story of Valentine Brose, who, unlike his colleagues, prefers to stay home and cultivate his psychedelic mushrooms rather than work at the cutting-edge DICE Corporation, where everyone else is employed.

Direction Mary McMurray

Cast Deborah Kerr · Madhur Jaffrey · Alec McCowen · Zia Mohyeddin

Synopsis The Assam Garden (1985) follows the journey of a disheartened and isolated elderly widow who, against her will, maintains the garden her late husband had envisioned. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with her East Indian...

Direction James Ivory

Cast Shashi Kapoor · Jennifer Kendal · Zia Mohyeddin · Aparna Sen

Synopsis Bombay Talkie (1970) follows the story of Lucia Lane, an American writer who travels to Bombay to observe the filming of one of her novels. As she approaches middle age, Lucia finds herself lonely and self-centered, having experienced multiple marriages....

Direction Silvio Narizzano

Cast Trevor Howard · Celia Johnson · Saeed Jaffrey · Pearl Padamsee

Synopsis Staying On (TV) (1980) follows the story of a British couple, a retired colonel and his wife, who opt to stay in India after the British Empire's departure from the subcontinent in the 1940s. The narrative explores their decision to...