Cast: Alan Gifford

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Alan Gifford. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


2001: A Space Odyssey

1968 · Movie · 139 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Stanley Kubrick

Cast Keir Dullea · Gary Lockwood · William Sylvester · Daniel Richter

Synopsis 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) begins with the discovery of an enigmatic, four-million-year-old black monolith on the lunar surface. The government, keeping the public in the dark, dispatches a team of researchers to uncover the truth. Following this initial mission,...

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7.8

113K votes

7.8

113K votes

Town Without Pity

1961 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Gottfried Reinhardt

Cast Kirk Douglas · Barbara Rutting · Christine Kaufmann · E.G. Marshall

Synopsis Town Without Pity (1961) follows Major Steve Garrett, portrayed by Kirk Douglas, as he faces one of his most daunting professional tasks. He is assigned to defend four American soldiers accused of a heinous crime: the gang rape of a...

7.1

686 votes

7.1

686 votes

Across the Bridge

1957 · Movie · 103 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Rod Steiger · David Knight · Marla Landi · Noel Willman

Synopsis Across the Bridge (1957) follows the story of Carl Schaffner, a German-born British industrialist working as a corporate executive in New York. When news reaches him that Scotland Yard is probing a $3,000,000 embezzlement he orchestrated, Schaffner, known for his...

6.7

48 votes

6.7

48 votes

Brainwashed

1960 · Movie · 103 min. · Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Direction Gerd Oswald

Cast Curd Jürgens · Claire Bloom · Hansjörg Felmy · Mario Adorf

Synopsis Brainwashed (1960) unfolds in 1938 Austria, immediately following the Nazi takeover. Werner von Basil, a distinguished Viennese intellectual, is apprehended for attempting to smuggle art treasures out of the country. The Gestapo imprisons him in a hotel room, depriving him...

6.7

170 votes

6.7

170 votes

Phase IV

1974 · Movie · 93 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Saul Bass

Cast Michael Murphy · Nigel Davenport · Lynne Frederick · Alan Gifford

Synopsis Phase IV (1974) presents a chilling scenario where ants in the desert abruptly develop a unified consciousness and initiate a conflict against the desert's other residents. Two dedicated scientists and a young girl they save from the ants' onslaught must...

6.2

1K votes

6.2

1K votes

The Mercenaries

1968 · Movie · 100 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Jack Cardiff

Cast Rod Taylor · Yvette Mimieux · Peter Carsten · Jim Brown

Synopsis The Mercenaries (1968) follows a group of hired soldiers, guided by the resolute Captain Curry, as they navigate the treacherous landscapes of the Congo. Their mission: to confront and overcome hostile forces and retrieve a fortune of $25 million in...

6.2

550 votes

6.2

550 votes

5.6

126 votes

Screaming Mimi

1958 · Movie · 79 min. · United States

Direction Gerd Oswald

Cast Anita Ekberg · Phil Carey · Gypsy Rose Lee · Harry Townes

Synopsis Screaming Mimi (1958) follows the story of Virginia Wilson, a captivating exotic dancer who witnesses a man being shot after he attempts to assault her in the shower. Seeking help, she turns to Dr. Greenwood, a psychiatrist, for therapy. As...

5.6

54 votes

5.6

54 votes

A Prize of Gold

1955 · Movie · 98 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Richard Widmark · Mai Zetterling · Nigel Patrick · George Cole

Synopsis A Prize of Gold (1955) follows the gripping tale of Joe Lawrence, portrayed by Richard Widmark, an American army sergeant who finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger. The story unfolds as Lawrence becomes involved in the...

5.4

78 votes

5.4

78 votes

5.0

257 votes

The Road to Hong Kong

1962 · Movie · 91 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Norman Panama

Cast Bing Crosby · Bob Hope · Joan Collins · Robert Morley

Synopsis The Road to Hong Kong (1962) follows the chaotic journey of two bumbling tricksters who find themselves in hot water after a case of mistaken identity and the unexpected possession of a rare Tibetan herb. Their newfound predicament lands them...

4.5

52 votes

4.5

52 votes

Hour of Decision

1957 · Movie · 81 min. · United Kingdom

Direction C.M. Pennington-Richards

Cast Jeff Morrow · Hazel Court · Lionel Jeffries · Mary Laura Wood

Synopsis Hour of Decision (1957) follows the gripping tale of an American journalist who finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and suspicion. When a notorious and disliked columnist is found murdered, the journalist takes it upon himself to unravel...

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Satellite in the Sky

1956 · Movie · 85 min. · United Kingdom

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...

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Visa to Canton

1961 · Movie · 75 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Michael Carreras

Cast Richard Basehart · Lisa Gastoni · Athene Seyler · Eric Pohlmann

Synopsis Visa to Canton (1961) follows the thrilling journey of a daring pilot who navigates his aircraft into Communist China with the mission of rescuing an American woman who is stranded there. However, upon his arrival, he uncovers an unexpected twist:...

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Chain of Events

1958 · Movie · 62 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Gerald Thomas

Cast Dermot Walsh · Susan Shaw · Lisa Gastoni · Jack Watling

Synopsis Chain of Events (1958) follows the story of a clerk who attempts to avoid paying his bus fare, leading to a series of unexpected and intricate complications. The film delves into the consequences of this seemingly minor action, as the...

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Direction J. Lee Thompson

Cast Curd Jürgens · Victoria Shaw · Herbert Lom · Gia Scala

Synopsis Wernher von Braun / I Aim at the Stars (1960) chronicles the extraordinary journey of the renowned rocket scientist Dr. Werner von Braun, a pivotal and divisive figure in the space exploration era. The film delves into von Braun's groundbreaking...

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The Legend of Nigger Charley

1972 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Martin Goldman

Cast Fred Williamson · D'Urville Martin · Don Pedro Colley · Thomas Anderson

Synopsis The Legend of Nigger Charley (1972) follows the gripping tale of three runaway slaves who embark on a perilous journey to freedom. Set against the backdrop of the antebellum South, the narrative unfolds during the peak of the blaxploitation film...

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The Kangaroo Kid

1950 · Movie · 72 min. · Australia

Direction Lesley Selander

Cast Jock Mahoney · Guy Doleman · Veda Ann Borg · Douglass Dumbrille

Synopsis The Kangaroo Kid (1950) follows Tex Kinnane, who assumes the guise of a stagecoach driver to delve into a string of robberies plaguing the Goldstar region in Australia. He forms alliances with Baldy Muldoon (Alex Kellaway) and barmaid Stella Grey...

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Paris Holiday

1958 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction Gerd Oswald

Cast Bob Hope · Fernandel · Anita Ekberg · Martha Hyer

Synopsis Paris Holiday (1958) follows the escapades of American comedian Bob Hunter, who embarks on a luxurious voyage to France alongside his French counterpart, Fernandel. During the journey, Bob becomes captivated by the charming diplomat Ann McCall, while simultaneously being pursued...

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Barbados Quest

1955 · Movie · 70 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Bernard Knowles

Cast Tom Conway · Delphi Lawrence · Brian Worth · Michael Balfour

Synopsis Barbados Quest (1955) follows the story of J. D. Everleigh, a prosperous American who buys an exceptionally rare stamp in London from Geoffrey Blake, who claims to be acting on behalf of stamp dealer Robert Coburn. Everleigh starts to doubt...

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Not rated