Cast: Derek Jacobi

Direction Herbert Wise

Cast Derek Jacobi · Sian Phillips · John Hurt · George Baker

Synopsis I, Claudius (TV Miniseries) (1976) is a 13-episode adaptation of Robert Graves' novel, detailing the extraordinary journey of Claudius (Derek Jacobi), a man who, despite physical challenges including a deformed leg and a speech impediment, ascends to the throne of...

Direction Ken Burns

Cast David McCullough · Shelby Foote · Sam Waterston · Jason Robards

Synopsis The Civil War (TV Miniseries) (1990) is a critically praised television series that chronicles the journey of the American Civil War, beginning with the abolitionist movement and continuing through pivotal battles, culminating in the assassination of President Lincoln and the...

Direction Nicky Bolster · Kasia Uscinska · Joshua Whitehead · Katie Boxer

Cast Derek Jacobi · James Holland · Sönke Neitzel · Saul David

Synopsis Greatest Events of WWII in Colour (TV Miniseries) (2019) presents a captivating collection of meticulously colorized archival footage, offering a vivid and immersive journey through pivotal moments of World War II. This miniseries brings to life significant historical events, providing...

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Russell Crowe · Joaquin Phoenix · Connie Nielsen · Oliver Reed

Synopsis Gladiator (2000) centers around Maximus, a valiant and devoted military leader serving under Emperor Marcus Aurelius. His unwavering loyalty earns him the Emperor's trust, who intends to name Maximus as his successor. However, Commodus, the Emperor's jealous son, intervenes by...

Direction Peter Morgan · Stephen Daldry · Philip Martin · Julian Jarrold

Cast Claire Foy · Matt Smith · John Lithgow · Olivia Colman

Synopsis The Crown (TV Series) (2016) is a historical drama that delves into the lives and intrigues of the British royal family and political elite, focusing on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The series spans from the 1940s to the...

Direction Sally Wainwright · Samuel Donovan · Euros Lyn

Cast Anne Reid · Sarah Lancashire · Derek Jacobi · Nicola Walker

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Edward Fox · Michael Lonsdale · Derek Jacobi · Alan Badel

Synopsis The Day of the Jackal (1973) is set in 1963, when President De Gaulle's decision to grant independence to French Algeria sparks outrage among some soldiers who feel their fallen comrades' sacrifices have been dishonored. A group of disgruntled soldiers...

Direction Tom Hooper

Cast Colin Firth · Helena Bonham Carter · Geoffrey Rush · Michael Gambon

Synopsis The King's Speech (2010) chronicles the journey of King George VI, who ascends to the throne following his brother's abdication. The new king, George "Bertie" VI, portrayed by Colin Firth, grapples with a debilitating stutter that casts doubt on his...

Direction Kenneth Branagh

Cast Kenneth Branagh · Derek Jacobi · Kate Winslet · Julie Christie

Synopsis Hamlet (1996) follows the tale of Prince Hamlet (Kenneth Branagh) who comes back from his academic pursuits to discover his father's untimely demise and his mother's hasty remarriage to his uncle. This unsettling situation sparks his curiosity and suspicion. When...

Direction Al Pacino

Cast Al Pacino · Alec Baldwin · Kevin Spacey · Winona Ryder

Synopsis Looking for Richard (1996) is a unique and engaging documentary that delves into the world of William Shakespeare's "Richard III" through the lens of actor-director Al Pacino. The film is not a conventional adaptation of the play but rather a...

Direction Kenneth Branagh

Cast Kenneth Branagh · Emma Thompson · Paul Scofield · Derek Jacobi

Synopsis Henry V (1989) presents a raw and unfiltered interpretation of William Shakespeare's renowned play, chronicling the English monarch's brutal and relentless campaign to seize control of France. The film delves into the complexities of war, leadership, and the human cost...

Direction Mark Ravenhill · Ed Bye

Cast Derek Jacobi · Ian McKellen · Iwan Rheon · Frances de la Tour

Synopsis Vicious (TV Series) (2013) is a British sitcom that aired from 2013 to 2016, spanning two seasons and 14 episodes. The show centers around Freddie and Stuart, a long-time couple who, despite their enduring relationship, engage in constant bickering. Their...

Direction Stuart Burge

Cast Laurence Olivier · Frank Finlay · Maggie Smith · Joyce Redman

Synopsis Othello (1965) follows the tragic tale of Desdemona, who goes against her father's wishes to wed Othello, a powerful warrior from Venice. However, Othello's former lieutenant, Iago, harbors resentment towards Othello and plots to ruin his new favorite, Cassio, while...

Direction Ronald Neame

Cast Jon Voight · Maximilian Schell · Maria Schell · Mary Tamm

Synopsis The Odessa File (1974) follows freelance journalist Peter Miller as he delves into a complex web of intrigue and danger after discovering the diary of an elderly Jewish man who took his own life. The diary hints at the whereabouts...

Direction Andy Wilson

Cast James Purefoy · Judy Davis · Derek Jacobi · Joanne Kelly

Synopsis Diamonds (TV Miniseries) (2008) is a collaborative effort between Canadian (Sienna Films), South African (Philo Pieterse – Love Reigns (Pty) Ltd), and British (Alchemy Television Productions) production companies. The miniseries is led by award-winning Canadian producers Jennifer Kawaja and Julia...

Direction Graham Evans · John Gorrie · Alan Gibson · Herbert Wise

Cast Roald Dahl · John Houseman · Andrew Ray · Joan Collins

Synopsis Tales of the Unexpected (TV Series) (1979) is a British anthology series that aired from 1979 to 1988, spanning 9 seasons and 112 episodes. The show is renowned for its blend of mystery, suspense, horror, and dark comedy, with a...

Direction Neil Gaiman · Douglas Mackinnon

Cast Michael Sheen · David Tennant · Adria Arjona · Jack Whitehall

Synopsis Good Omens (TV Miniseries) (2019) is a six-episode series that kicks off with the impending apocalypse just days away. The celestial and infernal forces are gathering, and the Four Horsemen are prepared to commence their ride. Aziraphale, an angel, and...

Direction Robert Altman

Cast Kelly MacDonald · Emily Watson · Maggie Smith · Alan Bates

Synopsis Gosford Park (2001) delves into the intricacies of the English class system and the dynamics between masters and servants through a complex web of characters and intersecting narratives. Set in November 1932, a group of affluent guests gathers at the...

Direction Christine Edzard

Cast Derek Jacobi · Joan Greenwood · Max Wall · Patricia Hayes

Synopsis Little Dorrit (1988) follows the journey of Arthur Clennam, who comes back to London after an extended period working overseas following his father's passing. Shortly after his return, he finds himself entangled in the lives of Amy Dorrit, a seamstress,...

Direction Richard Loncraine

Cast Albert Finney · Vanessa Redgrave · Jim Broadbent · Linus Roache

Synopsis The Gathering Storm (TV) (2002) delves into the life of renowned British conservative politician and statesman Winston Churchill during the tumultuous years preceding World War II. This film offers a deeply personal narrative, focusing on the love story between Churchill...