Cast: Richard Briers

Direction Kenneth Branagh

Cast Kenneth Branagh · Derek Jacobi · Kate Winslet · Julie Christie

Synopsis Hamlet (1996) follows the tale of Prince Hamlet (Kenneth Branagh) who comes back from his academic pursuits to discover his father's untimely demise and his mother's hasty remarriage to his uncle. This unsettling situation sparks his curiosity and suspicion. When...

Direction Kenneth Branagh

Cast Kenneth Branagh · Emma Thompson · Robert Sean Leonard · Denzel Washington

Synopsis Much Ado About Nothing (1993) follows the tale of two pairs of lovers whose lives intertwine in a whirlwind of romance, deception, and misunderstanding. The story unfolds in the picturesque village of Messina, where the valiant Don Pedro (Denzel Washington)...

Direction Kenneth Branagh

Cast Emma Thompson · Kenneth Branagh · Hugh Laurie · Stephen Fry

Synopsis Peter's Friends (1991) follows the story of a man who, following the loss of his father, organizes a gathering of his university pals who haven't seen each other in a decade. The friends convene at his picturesque English countryside home...

Direction Kenneth Branagh

Cast Kenneth Branagh · Emma Thompson · Paul Scofield · Derek Jacobi

Synopsis Henry V (1989) presents a raw and unfiltered interpretation of William Shakespeare's renowned play, chronicling the English monarch's brutal and relentless campaign to seize control of France. The film delves into the complexities of war, leadership, and the human cost...

Direction Kenneth Branagh

Cast Michael Maloney · Richard Briers · Hetta Charnley · Joan Collins

Synopsis In the Bleak Midwinter (1995) follows the story of Joe, an unemployed actor who steps in to aid his sister in preserving their local community church by staging a Christmas performance of Hamlet. Despite his agent Margaretta's reservations, Joe takes...

Direction George Pollock

Cast Margaret Rutherford · Arthur Kennedy · Muriel Pavlow · James Robertson Justice

Synopsis Murder She Said (1961) follows the keen-eyed Miss Marple as she observes a man strangling a woman from the window of a moving train. Despite her eyewitness account, law enforcement struggles to find any proof of the crime, leading them...

Direction Nicholas Renton

Cast Julia McKenzie · Sean Biggerstaff · David Buchanan · Siwan Morris

Synopsis Miss Marple: Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (TV) (2009) follows the intriguing journey of Miss Marple as she becomes entangled in a web of mystery. The story begins with the enigmatic last words of a man on his deathbed, which...

Direction Kenneth Branagh

Cast Robert De Niro · Kenneth Branagh · Helena Bonham Carter · Tom Hulce

Synopsis Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) presents a vivid retelling of the timeless tale, with Kenneth Branagh portraying Victor Frankenstein, a scientist driven by an obsessive ambition to bring life to the lifeless. Unaware of the repercussions, he achieves his goal, but...

Direction P.J. Hogan

Cast Jeremy Sumpter · Jason Isaacs · Rachel Hurd-Wood · Olivia Williams

Synopsis Peter Pan (2003) transports viewers from the confining atmosphere of Edwardian London to a world of endless adventure. Wendy Darling captivates her younger siblings with thrilling stories of daring sword fights and the notorious Captain Hook. However, their lives take...

Direction Kenneth Branagh

Cast Kenneth Branagh · Nathan Lane · Adrian Lester · Matthew Lillard

Synopsis Love's Labour's Lost (2000) is a vibrant musical adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, directed by Kenneth Branagh, and set against the backdrop of the days leading up to World War II. In the imagined kingdom of Navarre, King Ferdinand (Alessandro Nivola)...

Direction Kenneth Branagh

Cast Bryce Dallas Howard · Kevin Kline · Alfred Molina · Janet McTeer

Synopsis As You Like It (2006) follows the journey of Rosalind, the daughter of the exiled Duke Senior, who is brought up in the court of her uncle, Duke Frederick. Rosalind's life takes a dramatic turn when she falls for a...

Direction P.J. Hogan

Cast Rupert Everett · Kathy Bates · Jonathan Pryce · Dan Aykroyd

Direction Michael Winner

Cast Jeremy Irons · Anthony Hopkins · Jenny Seagrove · Richard Briers

Synopsis A Chorus of Disapproval (1989) follows a newcomer to a quaint British town who becomes involved with a local amateur theatre troupe. Upon joining, he quickly realizes that the off-stage antics far outshine the performances on stage. The narrative unfolds...

Direction Matthias Hoene

Cast Michelle Ryan · Georgia King · Alan Ford · Lee Asquith-Coe

Synopsis Cockneys vs Zombies (2012) is a British horror-comedy film that follows a group of bumbling criminals who embark on a bank heist to rescue their grandfather's retirement home from demolition by greedy developers. Simultaneously, construction workers accidentally disturb an ancient...

Direction Leslie H. Martinson

Cast Raquel Welch · Anthony Franciosa · Ronald Fraser · Richard Briers

Synopsis Fathom (1967) follows the thrilling journey of skydiver Fathom Harvill, who, while working with a U.S. team in Málaga, Spain, is recruited by a Scottish colonel from a clandestine Western agency. The colonel seeks her expertise to parachute into a...

Direction James MacTaggart

Cast Warren Mitchell · Pat Heywood · Elaine Taylor · Kenneth Cranham

Synopsis All the Way Up (1970) follows the story of Fred Midway, portrayed by Warren Mitchell, a character who, despite his limited intellectual prowess, possesses an abundance of ambition. In his quest for a promotion as a salesman, Fred realizes that...

Direction Christopher Morahan · Alan Cooke · Alan Gibson · Donald McWhinnie

Cast Michael Bryant · Judi Dench · Maurice Denham · Ronald Hines

Synopsis Theatre 625 (TV Series) (1964) was a British television anthology series that aired from 1964 to 1968, spanning five seasons and 115 episodes. Each episode presented a unique story, often adapted from classic literature or original scripts, showcasing a variety...

Direction Giles Foster

Cast Peter Firth · Richard Johnson · Richard Briers · Dominic Jephcott

Synopsis The Aerodrome (TV) (1983) is set in a dystopian future where England is governed by a totalitarian regime. The narrative unfolds as the authoritarian leaders initiate the development of a heavily fortified and enigmatic airbase, shrouded in secrecy and mystery.

Direction Nicholas Mallett

Cast Sylvester McCoy · Bonnie Langford · Richard Briers · Clive Merrison

Synopsis Doctor Who: Paradise Towers (TV) (1987) follows the Doctor and his companion Mel as they venture to a seemingly idyllic tower block named Paradise Towers, lured by the promise of a magnificent swimming pool. However, upon arrival, they find a...

Direction Robin Nash

Cast Richard Briers · Prunella Scales · Edward de Souza · Geoffrey Sumner

Synopsis Marriage Lines (TV Series) (1961) aired from 1961 to 1966, spanning 5 seasons and 44 episodes. This British television series delved into the complexities of modern marriage, exploring the lives of various couples as they navigated the challenges and triumphs...