Cast: Michael York

Direction Bob Fosse

Cast Liza Minnelli · Michael York · Helmut Griem · Joel Grey

Synopsis Cabaret (1972) unfolds in the vibrant yet tumultuous city of Berlin during 1931, a period marked by political turmoil, economic collapse, and widespread unemployment. At the heart of this chaos is an American cabaret performer, who finds herself entangled in...

Direction Franco Zeffirelli

Cast Leonard Whiting · Olivia Hussey · John McEnery · Michael York

Synopsis Romeo & Juliet (1968) presents a timeless narrative of love and sorrow, adapted from Shakespeare's renowned play. In the city of Verona, two prominent families, the Montagues and the Capulets, have been locked in a bitter feud for generations. Romeo...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Albert Finney · Lauren Bacall · Ingrid Bergman · Sean Connery

Synopsis Murder on the Orient Express (1974) follows the renowned Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot as he embarks on a journey aboard the luxurious Orient Express. A fellow passenger seeks his protection, but the next morning, the passenger is discovered lifeless in...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast William Holden · Marthe Keller · Hildegard Knef · José Ferrer

Synopsis Fedora (1978) is a nostalgic tribute to classic cinema by Billy Wilder, featuring William Holden as film producer Barry Detweiler. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks as Detweiler reflects on his attempts to persuade the legendary actress Fedora...

Direction Franco Zeffirelli

Cast Robert Powell · Anne Bancroft · James Mason · Rod Steiger

Synopsis Jesus of Nazareth (TV Miniseries) (1977) is an extensive, six-hour-plus television adaptation that delves deeply into the life of Jesus. The first hour is dedicated to the narrative of his birth, setting a detailed and immersive tone for the rest...

Direction Joseph Losey

Cast Dirk Bogarde · Stanley Baker · Jacqueline Sassard · Michael York

Synopsis Accident (1967) centers around Stephen, a married Oxford professor grappling with the challenges of a mid-life crisis. He finds himself increasingly frustrated with the emotional constraints imposed by his societal norms. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters...

Direction Peter Sheridan

Cast Shawn Hatosy · Danny Dyer · Lee Ingleby · Robin Laing

Synopsis Borstal Boy (2000) chronicles the formative years of Brendan Behan, an Irish writer and political activist. At just 16, Brendan is caught in the midst of a bombing operation from Ireland to Liverpool during World War II, leading to his...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Michael York · Richard Jordan · Peter Ustinov · Jenny Agutter

Synopsis Logan's Run (1976) is set in the year 2274, where ecological devastation has forced humanity to reside in enclosed cities. This dystopian society practices a mandatory ritual of death for all individuals who reach the age of 30. In this...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Michael York · Richard Attenborough · Trevor Howard · Stacy Keach

Synopsis Conduct Unbecoming (1975) follows a regiment of British soldiers stationed in colonial India as they grapple with a disturbing event. The widow of their most revered hero is brutally assaulted, sending shockwaves through the company. A junior officer is tasked...

Direction Robert Enrico

Cast Michael York · Brigitte Fossey · Jacques Penot · Helen Hughes

Synopsis For Those I Loved (1983) chronicles the authentic journey of Martin Gray, a Polish Holocaust survivor. The narrative delves into his harrowing experiences during the German invasion, his capture, and his subsequent resistance efforts alongside rebels. It also explores his...

Direction Franco Zeffirelli

Cast Elizabeth Taylor · Richard Burton · Cyril Cusack · Michael Hordern

Synopsis The Taming of the Shrew (1967) follows the tumultuous romance between Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor as they portray the fiery Katherine and the cunning Petruchio in a lively rendition of Shakespeare's renowned play. When a young scholar, Lucentio (Michael...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Steven Bauer · Michael York · Robert Joy · Lino Ventura

Synopsis Sword of Gideon (TV) (1986) follows the gripping tale of an elite Mossad unit meticulously assembled to track down and bring to justice the perpetrators of the 1972 Munich Olympic tragedy, where Israeli athletes were brutally targeted.

Direction Lech Majewski

Cast Rutger Hauer · Charlotte Rampling · Michael York · Joanna Litwin

Synopsis The Mill and the Cross (2011) presents a vivid and intricate narrative inspired by Pieter Bruegel’s renowned painting ‘The Way To Calvary.’ The film transports viewers to 16th-century Flanders, where the brutal Spanish occupation casts a dark shadow over the...

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 Harold Prince

Cast Angela Lansbury · Michael York · Anthony Higgins · Heidelinde Weis

Synopsis Something for Everyone (1970) follows the story of Konrad, a charming and ambitious young man from the countryside in post-war Austria. He ingeniously secures a position as a butler in the grand castle of a penniless countess. Konrad's charisma and...

Direction Clive Donner

Cast David Hemmings · Michael York · Prunella Ransome · Colin Blakely

Synopsis Alfred the Great (1969) unfolds in the tumultuous 9th century, where the once-peaceful landscapes of Old England are ravaged by marauding Danes. Alfred, initially set on a path to the priesthood, witnesses the brutal assault on his homeland and decides...

Direction Alan Parker

Cast Dennis Quaid · Tamlyn Tomita · Sab Shimono · Shizuko Hoshi

Synopsis Come See the Paradise (1990) unfolds in the shadowy corners of American history, focusing on Jack McGurn, who arrives in Los Angeles in 1936. He secures employment at a movie theater in Little Tokyo and develops romantic feelings for Lily...

Direction Kevin Sullivan

Cast Zachary Bennett · Lally Cadeau · Mag Ruffman · Cedric Smith

Synopsis Road to Avonlea (TV Series) (1989) is a beloved Canadian television series that aired from 1989 to 1996, spanning seven seasons and 92 episodes. It was the most expensive Canadian TV series of its time, created by producers Kevin Sullivan...

Direction Douglas Hickox

Cast Michael York · John Gielgud · Ian Richardson · Finola Hughes

Synopsis The Master of Ballantrae (TV) (1984) unfolds the tale of two Scottish noblemen, brothers whose lives are forever altered by the tumultuous Jacobite uprising of 1745. The narrative delves into the complex dynamics of their family, as the rebellion shatters...

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...