Cast: Alun Armstrong

Direction Mel Gibson

Cast Mel Gibson · Sophie Marceau · Patrick McGoohan · Angus MacFadyen

Synopsis Braveheart (1995) is a historical epic that draws inspiration from the life of the famed 13th-century Scottish hero, William Wallace. After returning to his native Scotland following the passing of a childless monarch, Wallace (Mel Gibson) encounters a tumultuous political...

Direction Jim Henson · Steve Barron · Jon Amiel · Peter Smith

Cast John Hurt · Brian Henson · Frederick Warder · David Greenaway

Synopsis The Storyteller (TV Series) (1988) is a captivating anthology series that aired from 1987 to 1988, consisting of nine episodes. Each episode presents a unique retelling of European folk tales, bringing to life a diverse range of enchanting and sometimes...

Direction Adam Smith · Dearbhla Walsh · Diarmuid Lawrence

Cast Claire Foy · Matthew Macfadyen · Tom Courtenay · Alun Armstrong

Synopsis Little Dorrit (TV Series) (2008) is a captivating adaptation of Charles Dickens' renowned novel. The narrative revolves around the Dorrit family and the diverse cast of characters they meet as they navigate their journey from poverty to wealth and back....

Direction Justin Chadwick · Susanna White

Cast Anna Maxwell Martin · Denis Lawson · Gillian Anderson · Charles Dance

Synopsis Bleak House (TV Miniseries) (2005) is a 15-episode adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel. The narrative revolves around the enigmatic Lady Dedlock, who harbors a profound secret, and the relentless lawyer Tulkinghorn, who is determined to expose it. The kind-hearted...

Direction Bill Hays · John Cooper · Peter Jefferies · Robert Tronson

Cast Barbara Feldon · Robert Powell · Linda Thorson · Mary Wimbush

Synopsis Thriller (TV Series) (1973) is a collection of standalone episodes, each presenting a unique narrative with its own set of characters. The series is renowned for its diverse range of thrilling stories, spanning from eerie supernatural tales to gripping, earthbound...

Direction Richard Attenborough

Cast Sean Connery · Edward Fox · James Caan · Dirk Bogarde

Synopsis A Bridge Too Far (1977) is a gripping war epic directed by Richard Attenborough, featuring an ensemble cast. The film vividly portrays the Allies' daring mission during World War II to seize key bridges in Germany, known as Operation Market...

Direction Dominic Cooke · Richard Eyre · Rupert Goold · Thea Sharrock

Cast Ben Whishaw · Jeremy Irons · Tom Hiddleston · Anton Lesser

Synopsis The Hollow Crown (TV Miniseries) (2012) is a captivating television series that brings to life a collection of Shakespeare's renowned history plays. The narrative unfolds through the lens of four pivotal works: "Richard II," "Henry IV Part One," "Henry IV...

Direction Richard Eyre

Cast Simon Russell Beale · Jeremy Irons · Tom Hiddleston · Julie Walters

Synopsis The Hollow Crown: Henry IV, Part 2 (TV) (2012) delves into the consequences of the Battle of Shrewsbury, where Northumberland receives the tragic news of his son's demise. Meanwhile, the Lord Chief Justice endeavors to distance Falstaff from Prince Hal...

Direction Richard Eyre

Cast Simon Russell Beale · Tom Hiddleston · Jeremy Irons · Joe Armstrong

Synopsis The Hollow Crown: Henry IV, Part 1 (TV) (2012) follows the journey of Prince Hal, the future king, who chooses to spend his days at Mistress Quickly's tavern with the reckless Falstaff and his friends, much to the dismay of...

Direction Clint Eastwood

Cast Clint Eastwood · Jeff Fahey · George Dzundza · Alun Armstrong

Synopsis White Hunter, Black Heart (1990) is set in 1951 and follows the story of a renowned film director, Wilson, portrayed by Clint Eastwood. Wilson enlists the help of his old friend, writer Pete Verrill, played by Jeff Fahey, for his...

Direction John Logan · James Hawes · Damon Thomas · Brian Kirk

Cast Eva Green · Josh Hartnett · Timothy Dalton · Harry Treadaway

Synopsis Penny Dreadful (TV Series) (2014) is a captivating television series that aired from 2014 to 2016, spanning three seasons and 27 episodes. The show brings together some of literature's most iconic and frightening characters, such as Dr. Frankenstein and his...

Direction Tim Burton

Cast Johnny Depp · Christina Ricci · Miranda Richardson · Michael Gambon

Synopsis Sleepy Hollow (1999) is set in the late 18th century, where Constable Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) faces disapproval from New York City's courts for advocating scientific crime-solving methods over assumptions of guilt. As a result, he is sent to the...

Direction Elie Chouraqui

Cast Andie MacDowell · Elias Koteas · Brendan Gleeson · Adrien Brody

Synopsis Harrison's Flowers (2000) centers around Harrison Lloyd, a renowned photojournalist who has earned the prestigious Pulitzer Prize. His family, particularly his wife, is causing him to struggle to focus on his work while he is in dangerous war zones. He...

Direction Mike Hodges

Cast Michael Caine · Ian Hendry · Britt Ekland · John Osborne

Synopsis Get Carter (1971) follows the story of a ruthless London criminal, Jack Carter, who journeys to Newcastle for his sibling's burial. As he delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding his brother's demise, he uncovers a tangled web of deceit, corruption,...

Direction Chris Addison · Simon Blackwell · Martin Freeman · Ben Palmer

Cast Martin Freeman · Daisy Haggard · Jayda Eyles · Vihaan Patel

Synopsis Breeders (TV Series) (2020) follows the comedic and chaotic journey of two parents, portrayed by Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard, as they navigate the challenges of raising children. The series, which spans two seasons and 14 episodes, explores the universal...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Barney Clark · Ben Kingsley · Harry Eden · Jamie Foreman

Synopsis Oliver Twist (2005) presents a gripping tale of a young orphan named Oliver who finds himself entangled with a group of juvenile thieves in the grimy streets of 19th-century London. At first glance, this adaptation of Charles Dickens' renowned novel...

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Harrison Ford · Anne Archer · Patrick Bergin · Sean Bean

Synopsis Patriot Games (1992) follows the gripping tale of CIA operative Jack Ryan, who inadvertently becomes a target of an IRA splinter group after thwarting their deadly plot. This action-packed thriller sees Ryan and his loved ones in the crosshairs of...

Direction David Caffrey

Cast Stefanie Martini · Sam Reid · Blake Harrison · Alun Armstrong

Synopsis Prime Suspect 1973 (TV Series) (2017) is a gripping television series that delves into the early career of 22-year-old Jane Tennison, as she navigates the challenging world of the police force in the 1970s. The series, consisting of 6 episodes,...

Direction Brian Percival

Cast Joanne Froggatt · Jonas Armstrong · Paul Brennen · Alun Armstrong

Synopsis Dark Angel (TV Miniseries) (2016) is a gripping TV miniseries that delves into the chilling tale of Britain's first known serial killer, Mary Ann Cotton. The story unfolds over two episodes, beginning with Cotton's final moments in 1873, as she...

Direction Herbert Wise

Cast Derek Jacobi · Alun Armstrong · Blake Ritson · William Mannering

Synopsis Breaking the Code (TV) (1996) delves into the life of Alan Turing, a brilliant English mathematician who played a pivotal role in the development of the digital computer. The film highlights his crucial contributions to the decryption of the Enigma...