Cast: Barry Keegan

Direction Peter Ustinov

Cast Robert Ryan · Peter Ustinov · Terence Stamp · Melvyn Douglas

Synopsis Billy Budd (1962) follows the journey of the H.M.S. Avenger as it prepares to face the French fleet during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars. Captain Vere is deeply troubled by the recent mutinies within the English fleet and places his trust...

Direction Sidney Hayers

Cast Michael Craig · Françoise Prévost · Billie Whitelaw · William Lucas

Synopsis Payroll (1961) follows a ruthless group of criminals who devise a scheme to pilfer the earnings of a nearby manufacturing plant. However, their meticulously crafted strategy hits a snag when the factory opts to use an armored vehicle to transport...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Jeffrey Hunter · Hurd Hatfield · Siobhan McKenna · Robert Ryan

Synopsis King of Kings (1961) presents a grand narrative of Jesus Christ's journey and the profound impact of his lessons on the people who encountered him. This cinematic masterpiece delves into the life of Jesus, from his humble beginnings to his...

Direction Eugène Lourié

Cast Bill Travers · William Sylvester · Vincent Winter · Christopher Rhodes

Synopsis Gorgo (1961) follows the harrowing tale of a maritime vessel that narrowly escapes destruction off the coast of Ireland due to a powerful underwater earthquake. Shortly thereafter, a colossal marine creature emerges from the depths, wreaking havoc on local fishing...

Direction Paul Dickson

Cast Kieron Moore · Lois Maxwell · Donald Wolfit · Bryan Forbes

Synopsis Satellite in the Sky (1956) follows a group of space explorers, comprising a scientist and a journalist, as they embark on a journey from England into the cosmos aboard a rocket designed to function as a satellite. The team's primary...

Direction Philip Leacock

Cast Kathleen Byron · Finlay Currie · Arnold Diamond · Eric Francis

Synopsis Hand in Hand (1961) follows the heartwarming tale of a young Roman Catholic boy and a Jewish girl who form an unbreakable bond of friendship. Despite the challenges and prejudices they face from their respective communities, their connection remains steadfast,...

Direction Ralph Nelson

Cast Ron Moody · Jack Wild · Dorothy McGuire · Stanley Holloway

Synopsis Flight of the Doves (1971) follows the harrowing journey of two young orphans as they navigate the treacherous Irish landscape, desperately trying to evade their cunning and malevolent uncle, who is adept at deception and disguise.

Direction Vernon Sewell

Cast Peter Reynolds · Lisa Gastoni · Peter Elliott · Olive Sloane

Synopsis Wrong Number (1959) follows the story of an elderly woman who inadvertently stumbles upon a critical clue while attempting to make a phone call. Her misdialed number connects her to a conversation that reveals vital information about a recent robbery...

Direction Roy Ward Baker

Cast John Gregson · Kathleen Ryan · Jacqueline Ryan · Noel Purcell

Synopsis Jacqueline (1956) follows the story of Jacqueline McNeil, portrayed by Jacqueline Ryan, who is the daughter of Mike McNeil, a Belfast shipyard worker played by John Gregson. Mike's career is jeopardized by his debilitating fear of heights, leading to his...

Direction Ken Hughes

Cast Anthony Newley · Anne Aubrey · Bernie Winters · James Booth

Synopsis In the Nick (1960) follows a group of minor criminals who are transferred to a pioneering correctional facility designed to rehabilitate rather than punish. The ringleader of the group sees an opportunity to exploit this unique environment, aiming to seize...