Cast: Colin Blakely

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Paul Scofield · Wendy Hiller · Leo McKern · Robert Shaw

Synopsis A Man for All Seasons (1966) unfolds in the tumultuous 16th century England, where individuals like Sir Thomas More, who cherish life but possess unyielding moral principles, are timeless figures. The narrative zeroes in on the final seven years of...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Robert Stephens · Colin Blakely · Geneviève Page · Christopher Lee

Synopsis The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) presents a unique and captivating take on the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, directed by Billy Wilder. While Holmes' renowned problem-solving abilities remain unchanged, the film introduces a fresh perspective on his character. Holmes...

Direction Karel Reisz

Cast Albert Finney · Shirley Anne Field · Rachel Roberts · Hylda Baker

Synopsis Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960) follows Arthur Seaton (Albert Finney), a young man grappling with an inner fury that even he struggles to comprehend. He toils in the harsh setting of a Nottingham factory, seeking solace from the monotony...

Direction Lindsay Anderson

Cast Richard Harris · Glenda Jackson · Rachel Roberts · Alan Badel

Synopsis This Sporting Life (1963) follows the story of Richard Harris as Frank Machin, a rugged and intense rugby player who works as a miner in Northern England. Machin's relentless and rebellious nature not only propels him to success on the...

Direction Peter Brook

Cast Grégoire Aslan · Mikica Dimitrijevic · Martin Benson · Colin Blakely

Synopsis Meetings with Remarkable Men (1979) chronicles the extraordinary journey of G.I. Gurdjieff, an enigmatic Asian mystic. Throughout his life, Gurdjieff embarked on a profound quest for spiritual enlightenment, culminating in the creation of a unique meditation technique that seamlessly integrates...

Direction Joseph Losey

Cast Topol · Edward Fox · John Gielgud · Tom Conti

Synopsis Galileo (1975) chronicles the life of Galileo Galilei, a pivotal 17th-century Italian figure who significantly contributed to the establishment of modern scientific principles. The film delves into Galileo's creation of one of the world's earliest telescopes, through which he made...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Katharine Hepburn · Laurence Olivier · Colin Blakely · Richard Pearson

Synopsis Love Among the Ruins (TV) (1975) is a unique romantic tale set in the Edwardian era of England. This television film showcases the sole on-screen collaboration between legendary actors Katharine Hepburn and Sir Laurence Olivier. The story revolves around a...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Richard Burton · Peter Firth · Colin Blakely · Joan Plowright

Synopsis Equus (1977) delves into the disturbing case of a brutal act of violence against six horses in a Hampshire stable, where a young stable hand, Alan Strang, is identified as the perpetrator. The film follows psychiatrist Martin Dysart as he...

Direction Guy Hamilton

Cast Peter Ustinov · Jane Birkin · Colin Blakely · Nicholas Clay

Synopsis Evil Under the Sun (1982) follows the renowned detective Hercule Poirot as he is enlisted by an insurance firm to probe a peculiar case. Initially, he is tasked with examining the body of a deceased woman discovered on a desolate...

Direction Blake Edwards

Cast Peter Sellers · Herbert Lom · Lesley-Anne Down · Burt Kwouk

Synopsis The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) follows the misadventures of Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers), whose incompetence has finally pushed his long-suffering superior, Dreyfus (Herbert Lom), to the brink of insanity. Dreyfus, now confined to an asylum, escapes with a...

Direction Herbert Ross

Cast George de la Peña · Alan Bates · Jeremy Irons · Leslie Browne

Synopsis Nijinsky (1980) unfolds in the vibrant and creative atmosphere of the early 1910s, drawing from real-life events to tell the tale of Vaslav Nijinsky. A prodigious yet willful premier danseur and budding choreographer with the Ballets Russes, Nijinsky's journey is...

Direction Jack Gold

Cast Rick Schroder · Alec Guinness · Eric Porter · Colin Blakely

Synopsis Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980) follows the heartwarming tale of Ceddie, the sole grandson and heir of the Earl of Dorincourt, who resides in America with his mother. As the Earl ages, he summons them to England, where Ceddie is introduced...

Direction Clive Donner

Cast David Hemmings · Michael York · Prunella Ransome · Colin Blakely

Synopsis Alfred the Great (1969) unfolds in the tumultuous 9th century, where the once-peaceful landscapes of Old England are ravaged by marauding Danes. Alfred, initially set on a path to the priesthood, witnesses the brutal assault on his homeland and decides...

Direction Jack Cardiff

Cast Richard Widmark · Sidney Poitier · Rosanna Schiaffino · Oskar Homolka

Synopsis The Long Ships (1963) unfolds with a tale of a magnificent bell, known as "The Mother of Voices," crafted from pure gold and thrice the size of a man, created by monks in ancient times. This legend is shared by...

Direction John Quested

Cast Martin Sheen · Albert Finney · Susannah York · Colin Blakely

Synopsis Loophole (1981) follows the story of architect Stephen Booker, portrayed by Martin Sheen, who faces a sudden loss of his partnership and struggles to secure new employment. As financial pressures mount, he inadvertently gets entangled in a bold plan to...

Direction John Irvin

Cast Christopher Walken · Tom Berenger · Colin Blakely · Hugh Millais

Synopsis The Dogs of War (1980) follows the story of a seasoned mercenary, James Shannon, who is sent on a covert mission to the African country of Zangaro. During his reconnaissance, Shannon is captured, subjected to brutal torture, and subsequently expelled...

Direction Blake Edwards

Cast Peter Sellers · David Niven · Herbert Lom · Richard Mulligan

Synopsis Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) follows the aftermath of the Pink Panther diamond's theft from Lugash, prompting authorities to summon Chief Inspector Clouseau from France. However, his plane vanishes mid-journey. In his absence, renowned French TV journalist Marie Jouvet...

Direction Michael Winner

Cast Robert Mitchum · Sarah Miles · Richard Boone · Candy Clark

Synopsis The Big Sleep (1978) is a gripping adaptation of Raymond Chandler's renowned mystery novel, transposed from its original 1940s Los Angeles backdrop to the gritty streets of 1970s London by director Michael Winner. The story unfolds when affluent General Sternwood...

Direction Albert Finney

Cast Albert Finney · Liza Minnelli · Colin Blakely · Billie Whitelaw

Synopsis Charlie Bubbles (1967) follows the story of a successful author from Manchester, England, who has lost touch with his emotions and humanity due to his sudden wealth and fame. The protagonist, Charlie, embarks on a journey to reconnect with his...

Direction Terence Hill

Cast Terence Hill · Colin Blakely · Mimsy Farmer · Andy Luotto