Cast: Douglas Wilmer

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Todd Armstrong · Nancy Kovack · Gary Raymond · Michael Gwynne

Synopsis Jason and the Argonauts (1963) follows the epic journey of Jason, who is destined to claim the throne of Thessaly. After rescuing Pelias from a near-drowning incident, Jason, unaware of Pelias' role in his father's death, is directed to embark...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Charlton Heston · Sophia Loren · Raf Vallone · John Fraser

Synopsis El Cid (1961) is set in 11th-century Spain, a land torn between Christian realms and Moorish territories. The film follows the journey of Rodrigo Diaz de Bivar, later known as El Cid, who is determined to unify his homeland and...

Direction Antony Kearey · Viktors Ritelis · Max Varnel · Bill Bain

Cast Peter Cushing · Douglas Wilmer · Nigel Stock · Peter Madden

Synopsis Sherlock Holmes (TV Series) (1964) is a classic British television series that aired from 1964 to 1968, spanning two seasons. The show masterfully captures the essence of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective, presenting a Sherlock Holmes who is both astute...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Sophia Loren · Stephen Boyd · Christopher Plummer · Alec Guinness

Synopsis The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964) follows the reign of Marcus Aurelius Antonius, a philosopher-emperor who gathers his empire's governors and princes at a German war headquarters to establish a Pax Romanus. He reveals to his daughter, Lucilla, his...

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 Gordon Hessler

Cast John Phillip Law · Caroline Munro · Tom Baker · Douglas Wilmer

Synopsis The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973) follows the daring adventures of Sinbad and his crew as they seize a homunculus bearing a golden tablet. Koura, the malevolent sorcerer who created the homunculus, is determined to reclaim the tablet and relentlessly...

Direction Roy Ward Baker

Cast Ingrid Pitt · George Cole · Kate O'Mara · Peter Cushing

Synopsis The Vampire Lovers (1970) centers around the timeless and malevolent Karnstein family and their alluring offspring, Mircalla. This film, the inaugural installment of a loosely connected trilogy, follows Mircalla as she employs her feminine charm and supernatural allure to ensnare...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Peter Finch · John Gregson · Anthony Quayle · Ian Hunter

Synopsis The Battle of the River Plate (1956) unfolds during the initial stages of World War II, focusing on the crucial War in the Atlantic. The Royal Navy was engaged in a relentless struggle to maintain open convoy routes, ensuring the...

Direction John Glen

Cast Roger Moore · Maud Adams · Louis Jourdan · Kristina Wayborn

Synopsis Octopussy (1983) follows the iconic spy, James Bond, as his latest assignment leads him to the vibrant world of the circus. A British agent is found deceased, clutching a priceless Fabergé egg, sparking Bond's investigation. The egg is purchased by...

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Glenda Jackson · Daniel Massey · Yvonne Mitchell · Douglas Wilmer

Synopsis The Incredible Sarah (1976) presents the extraordinary life of Sarah Bernhardt, a legendary actress whose fame eclipsed her work, making her a symbol of stardom. The film, led by a powerful performance from Glenda Jackson, delves into the early years...

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...

Direction Jeremy Summers

Cast Christopher Lee · Douglas Wilmer · Tsai Chin · Horst Frank

Synopsis The Vengeance of Fu Manchu (1967) follows the sinister Fu Manchu as he orchestrates a malevolent scheme from his secluded Asian lair. His primary target is his longstanding adversary, Inspector Nayland Smith of Scotland Yard, whom he aims to eliminate...

Direction Val Guest

Cast Don Taylor · Reginald Beckwith · Eileen Moore · David King-Wood

Direction Don Sharp

Cast Christopher Lee · Douglas Wilmer · Heinz Drache · Marie Versini

Synopsis The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966) follows the return of Christopher Lee as the notorious Asian villain, Fu Manchu, created by Sax Rohmer. In this installment, Fu Manchu and his loyal band of henchmen embark on a sinister mission, abducting...

Direction David Miller

Cast Vince Edwards · Judy Geeson · Peter Vaughan · Diana Dors

Synopsis Hammerhead (1968) centers around a notorious international criminal who is under the scrutiny of British Intelligence for allegedly attempting to pilfer NATO defense secrets. In a critical move, a daring and charismatic soldier of fortune is enlisted to engage in...

Direction Stephen Weeks

Cast Sean Connery · Miles O'Keeffe · Cyrielle Clair · Leigh Lawson

Synopsis Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (1984) is a 1982 British fantasy film that offers a unique opportunity for fans of Sean Connery to see him in a role that deviates from his...

Direction Matthew Thomas

Cast Mark Gatiss · Christopher Lee · Benedict Cumberbatch · Douglas Wilmer

Synopsis How to Be Sherlock Holmes: The Many Faces of a Master Detective (TV) (2014) explores the enduring legacy of the world's most famous consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, as portrayed by over 80 actors across more than a century. This documentary...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast George Sanders · Buddy Hackett · Jess Conrad · Lorraine Power

Synopsis The Golden Head (1964) follows the adventures of Milly, Michael, and Harold Stevenson, who find themselves in Budapest with their father, a British inspector attending an international gathering of criminal investigators. During this event, two cunning thieves seize the opportunity...

Direction Jack Gold

Cast Nicol Williamson · Ann Bell · Lilita De Barros · Tom Kempinski

Synopsis The Reckoning (1969) follows Michael Marler, a prosperous entrepreneur based in London, as he is on the brink of achieving unprecedented success. The sudden demise of his father compels him to return to his birthplace, Liverpool, after nearly four decades....

Direction Cyril Coke · John Llewellyn Moxey · Joan Kemp-Welch · Tania Lieven

Cast Alfred Burke · Derek Francis · Laurence Hardy · Peter Wyngarde

Synopsis ITV Play of the Week (TV Series) (1955) aired from 1955 to 1974, spanning an impressive 13 seasons and featuring a total of 610 episodes. This long-running anthology series showcased a diverse range of dramatic performances, each episode presenting a...