Cast: Roland Culver

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Olivia de Havilland · Mary Anderson · Roland Culver · Virginia Welles

Synopsis To Each His Own (1946) follows the journey of a woman who, due to societal pressures, is compelled to relinquish her newborn son to avoid public disgrace. Despite this heart-wrenching decision, she remains a constant, albeit distant, presence in her...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Roger Livesey · Anton Walbrook · Deborah Kerr · John Laurie

Synopsis The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) follows the heartwarming journey of a remarkable individual, General Clive Wynne-Candy. Initially introduced as a robust and somewhat pompous figure, Candy appears to embody antiquated values. However, a journey back 40 years...

Direction Alberto Cavalcanti · Basil Dearden · Charles Crichton · Robert Hamer

Cast Michael Redgrave · Googie Withers · Mervyn Johns · Roland Culver

Synopsis Dead of Night (1945) follows architect Walter Craig as he arrives at a charming country house, only to find that the place and its occupants are eerily familiar, mirroring a recurring nightmare. As the evening unfolds, each guest recounts their...

Direction Gerald Thomas

Cast John Mills · Derek Farr · Noelle Middleton · Wilfrid Hyde-White

Synopsis The Vicious Circle (1957) begins with Dr. Howard Latimer's life taking a dramatic turn when he discovers a German actress, whom he had recently met at London Airport, murdered in his apartment. This shocking event propels him into a dangerous...

Direction Peter Glenville

Cast Laurence Olivier · Simone Signoret · Sarah Miles · Terence Stamp

Synopsis Term of Trial (1962) follows Graham Weir (Laurence Olivier), a schoolteacher grappling with alcoholism and a past conviction for conscientious objection during World War II, which has stunted his professional growth. His dedication to teaching is overshadowed by the contempt...

Direction Alexander Korda

Cast Robert Donat · Deborah Kerr · Glynis Johns · Ann Todd

Synopsis Perfect Strangers (1945) follows the journey of Robert and Catherine, a couple whose tranquil marriage is disrupted by the onset of World War II, which keeps them apart for three years. The war significantly alters both individuals, leading them to...

Direction Carol Reed

Cast Rex Harrison · Margaret Lockwood · Paul Henreid · Basil Radford

Synopsis Night Train to Munich (1940) follows the story of Dr. Bomasch, an inventor of armor plating, who seeks refuge in England as the Germans invade Prague. His daughter, Anna, narrowly escapes capture and joins him. However, the Gestapo successfully abducts...

Direction John Brahm

Cast Fred MacMurray · Ava Gardner · Roland Culver · Richard Haydn

Synopsis Singapore (1947) follows the journey of Matt Gordon, who, post-war, ventures back to the bustling city to recover a hidden treasure of smuggled pearls. Upon his arrival, he finds himself reflecting on his past, particularly his pre-war engagement to a...

Direction Ken Annakin · Harold French

Cast James Hayter · Kathleen Harrison · Felix Aylmer · Lana Morris

Synopsis Trio (1950) is a compilation of three distinct short stories. "The Verger" centers around a church verger who is dismissed from his job after it is revealed that he is illiterate. With the encouragement of his understanding wife, he transforms...

Direction Terence Young

Cast Sean Connery · Claudine Auger · Adolfo Celi · Luciana Paluzzi

Synopsis Thunderball (1965) opens with James Bond in a state of disrepute. His latest medical evaluation highlights the detrimental effects of his extravagant lifestyle on his well-being, prompting M to send him on a two-week retreat to a health spa. The...

Direction Lawrence Huntington

Cast Eric Portman · Dulcie Gray · Derek Farr · Roland Culver

Synopsis Wanted for Murder (1946) follows the chilling tale of a man whose life is forever shadowed by his father's grim occupation as a Victorian hangman. Tormented by the dark legacy of his lineage, the protagonist finds himself spiraling into madness,...

Direction Leslie Howard

Cast Leslie Howard · David Niven · Rosamund John · Roland Culver

Synopsis The First of the Few (1942) follows the journey of R.J. Mitchell, a brilliant aircraft designer who, by the late 1920s, has already made significant strides with his innovative mono-planes, which have garnered numerous accolades. However, a visit to Germany...

Direction John Hough

Cast Pamela Franklin · Roddy McDowall · Clive Revill · Gayle Hunnicutt

Synopsis The Legend of Hell House (1973) follows a group of investigators, including a physicist, his wife, a young female psychic, and the sole survivor of a prior expedition, as they venture into the infamous Hell House. Their mission is to...

Direction Alexander Hall

Cast Rita Hayworth · Larry Parks · Marc Platt · Roland Culver

Synopsis Down to Earth (1947) follows the story of Terpsichore, a goddess who descends from Mount Olympus to Earth after being offended by a Broadway musical's satirical take on Greek mythology. Upon her arrival, she secures a role in the production...

Direction Michael Tuchner

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Derek Jacobi · David Suchet · Gerry Sundquist

Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame (TV) (1982) follows the tale of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame's cathedral, who encounters a captivating gypsy dancer named Esmeralda and develops deep feelings for her. Meanwhile, Quasimodo's guardian, the archdeacon of the...

Direction Anthony Asquith

Cast Ingrid Bergman · Rex Harrison · Shirley MacLaine · Jeanne Moreau

Synopsis The Yellow Rolls-Royce (1964) unfolds in three distinct chapters, each highlighting a different phase in the life of a luxurious automobile. The narrative commences in a London showroom, where the elegant and captivating Rolls-Royce catches the eye of Rex Harrison,...

Direction Robert Parrish

Cast Joel McCrea · Evelyn Keyes · Herbert Lom · Roland Culver

Synopsis Rough Shoot (1953) follows the thrilling journey of U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Robert Taine and his wife Cecily, who reside in a quaint English village. During a hunting expedition on newly acquired land, Robert mistakenly fires at a figure he...

Direction Gottfried Reinhardt

Cast Clark Gable · Lana Turner · Victor Mature · Louis Calhern

Synopsis Betrayed (1954) follows the gripping tale of three iconic stars, Clark Gable, Lana Turner, and Victor Mature, as they navigate a tense espionage drama set against the backdrop of World War II. In the heart of Nazi-occupied Holland, Dutch Colonel...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Bing Crosby · Joan Fontaine · Roland Culver · Lucile Watson

Synopsis The Emperor Waltz (1948) is a unique musical comedy directed by Billy Wilder, set during the early 20th century in Vienna. The film features Bing Crosby as Virgil H. Smith, a phonograph salesman who is determined to make a significant...

Direction Terence Young

Cast Victor Mature · Janet Leigh · John Justin · Roland Culver

Synopsis Safari (1956) follows the story of a seasoned white hunter, Mature, whose life takes a dramatic turn when his family is brutally killed by Mau Mau rebels. Driven by a thirst for vengeance, he organizes an expedition to hunt down...