Cast: Willoughby Gray

Direction Rob Reiner

Cast Robin Wright · Cary Elwes · Mandy Patinkin · Chris Sarandon

Synopsis The Princess Bride (1987) begins with a wise old grandfather sharing a whimsical fairy tale with his sickly grandson. The story unfolds in the imaginary land of Florin, where a humble farmhand, Westley (Cary Elwes), departs to seek his fortune,...

Direction Stephen Frears

Cast Terence Stamp · John Hurt · Tim Roth · Laura del Sol

Synopsis The Hit (1984) unfolds in London, 1973, where Willie Parker (Terence Stamp) turns his back on his criminal associates. A decade later, in the sunny landscapes of Spain, 1983, Parker is forcefully taken from his peaceful village hideaway by the...

Direction Anthony Page

Cast Richard Burton · Dominic Guard · David Bradley · Andrew Keir

Synopsis Absolution (1978) unfolds within the confines of a Catholic public school, where Benjamin Stanfield, weary of his role as the teacher's favorite, orchestrates a prank aimed at his form master, Father Goddard. During confession, Stanfield reveals to Goddard that he...

Direction Terry Bishop · Bernard Knowles · Ralph Smart · Robert Day

Cast Richard Greene · Victor Woolf · Archie Duncan · Alexander Gauge

Synopsis The Adventures of Robin Hood (TV Series) (1955) is a classic British television series that aired from 1955 to 1960, consisting of 143 episodes. The show is set in medieval England and follows the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, portrayed by...

Direction Ken Loach

Cast Phil Askham · Rita May · Andrew Grubb · Michael Hinchcliffe

Synopsis The Gamekeeper (1980) follows the annual journey of a dedicated gamekeeper as he navigates the challenges of his role. The film delves into the complexities of raising pheasants and safeguarding them from threats such as poachers and foxes. Throughout the...

Direction Leslie Arliss · C.M. Pennington-Richards · Robert Day · Peter Maxwell

Cast Robert Shaw · Paul Hansard · Brian Rawlinson · Edwin Richfield

Synopsis The Buccaneers (TV Series) (1957) follows the adventures of Captain Dan Tempest, a former pirate who, after receiving a pardon from the King, transitions into a privateer. This shift occurs following the seizure of his stronghold in New Providence by...

Direction Burt Balaban

Cast Patricia Neal · Helmut Dantine · Derek Bond · Cyril Luckham

Synopsis Stranger from Venus (1954) presents a captivating narrative about an extraterrestrial entity from Venus who possesses the extraordinary ability to bestow or take life with a single touch. The film stars Academy Award-winning actress Patricia Neal, who delivers a radiant...

Direction Dorothea Brooking

Cast Wilfred Downing · Ernest Downing · Anthony Lang · Caroline Denzil

Synopsis The Story of the Treasure Seekers (TV Series) (1953) follows the journey of six resilient Bastable siblings who embark on various quests to find treasure after their mother's passing and their father's business partner absconds with their family's wealth. The...

Direction Mario Zampi

Cast Joyce Howard · Terence Morgan · Michael Medwin · Andrew Osborn

Synopsis Shadow of the Past (1950) follows the intriguing tale of a man who, while going about his daily life, unexpectedly encounters a woman who is presumed to have passed away. This unexpected sighting sets the stage for a series of...

Direction William Brayne · Ken Grieve · Roger Tucker

Cast Terence Stamp · Carmen du Sautoy · Michael Culver · Robin Sachs

Synopsis Chessgame (TV Series) (1983) is a gripping drama series that delves into the clandestine world of British counter-intelligence agents. The show is adapted from a collection of thrilling novels penned by Anthony Price, offering viewers a captivating blend of espionage,...