Cast: Norman Rossington

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 Richard C. Sarafian

Cast Richard Harris · John Huston · Henry Wilcoxon · Percy Herbert

Synopsis Man in the Wilderness (1971) is a gripping tale set in the untamed American wilderness of the 1820s. The story follows a resilient fur trapper who is cruelly abandoned by his expedition team after a brutal bear attack. Against all...

Direction Tony Richardson

Cast Trevor Howard · John Gielgud · David Hemmings · Vanessa Redgrave

Synopsis The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) delves into the catastrophic consequences of elitism and poor political decisions during the Crimean War. The narrative unfolds as a series of missteps and miscommunications lead to a disastrous military campaign, highlighting the...

Direction Arthur Hiller

Cast Rock Hudson · George Peppard · Nigel Green · Guy Stockwell

Synopsis Tobruk (1967) unfolds in September 1942, as Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps advances through Egypt. A unique British special forces team, made up of German Jews serving alongside the British despite underlying tensions, embarks on a daring mission. Their objective is...

Direction Pete Walker

Cast Vincent Price · Christopher Lee · Peter Cushing · Desi Arnaz Jr.

Synopsis House of the Long Shadows (1983) follows the journey of an American author who accepts a wager of $20,000 to craft a novel akin to "Wuthering Heights" within a mere 24 hours. Upon reaching a secluded Welsh estate, the writer...

Direction Richard Quine

Cast Peter Sellers · Lynne Frederick · Lionel Jeffries · Elke Sommer

Synopsis The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) presents a whimsical and unconventional adaptation of Anthony Hope's renowned novel. In this rendition, the narrative takes a playful detour under the direction of Peter Sellers. The story revolves around the new King Rudolph of...

Direction Gary Sherman

Cast Donald Pleasence · Norman Rossington · David Ladd · Sharon Gurney

Synopsis Death Line (1973) delves into the chilling mysteries hidden beneath the bustling streets of London, specifically within the labyrinthine tunnels of the Tube between Holborn and Russell Square. The plot thickens when a high-ranking government official vanishes without a trace,...

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Elvis Presley · Annette Day · John Williams · Yvonne Romain

Synopsis Double Trouble (1967) follows the journey of a talented singer, Gut Lambert, as he embarks on a European tour. Throughout his travels, he finds himself in the midst of a whirlwind of intrigue and danger. Two alluring women, a pair...

Direction Jerzy Skolimowski

Cast Peter McEnery · Claudia Cardinale · Eli Wallach · Jack Hawkins

Synopsis The Adventures of Gerard (1970) unfolds during the tumultuous events of Napoleon's 1808 campaign in the Spanish peninsula. The narrative follows the daring escapades of Col. Gerard, who finds himself engaged in a relentless psychological battle against Napoleon's troops. Amidst...

Direction Alvin Rakoff

Cast Kenneth More · Cecil Parker · Dennis Price · Billie Whitelaw

Synopsis The Comedy Man (1964) follows the journey of Charles Byrd, affectionately called "Chick," who has dedicated his adult life to performing in various small repertory companies across the United Kingdom. Despite his passion and efforts, Chick has faced a string...

Direction Mark Cullingham · John Glenister

Cast Frank Finlay · Norman Rossington · Zienia Merton · Christine Noonan

Synopsis Casanova (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1971) is a six-episode television miniseries that delves into the life of the renowned Italian adventurer and libertine, Giovanni Jacopo Casanova, who lived from 1725 to 1798. The series, crafted by Dennis Potter, seeks to draw...

Direction Gerald Thomas

Cast Juliet Mills · Ronald Lewis · Joan Sims · Noel Purcell

Synopsis Nurse on Wheels (1963) follows the journey of Joanna, a capable and composed young woman who relocates with her somewhat disorganized mother to a serene countryside village. Joanna embarks on her inaugural role as a District Nurse, initially facing skepticism...

Direction Eric Sykes

Cast Eric Sykes · Jimmy Edwards · Bob Todd · Charlie Drake

Synopsis Rhubarb Rhubarb (1980) follows the escapades of a police inspector and a vicar who decide to take a break from their duties to enjoy a round of golf at the prestigious Royal Rhubarb Golf Club. The inspector, however, has a...

Direction Robert Day

Cast Peter Arne · Delphi Lawrence · Conrad Phillips · Barbara Archer

Direction Montgomery Tully

Cast Bernard Bresslaw · Michael Medwin · Alfie Bass · Geoffrey Sumner

Synopsis I Only Arsked! (1958) follows a band of mismatched soldiers who are eager to secure some time off. Instead of obtaining leave, they find themselves assigned to the British Middle-East protectorate of Darawa. Despite their initial dismay at being posted...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Leslie Phillips · Stanley Baxter · Julie Christie · Wilfrid Hyde-White

Synopsis Crooks Anonymous (1962) follows the story of Forsdyke, a compulsive small-time thief who enrolls in a rigorous rehabilitation program led by the affluent former criminal Widdowes and his organization, Crooks Anonymous. Forsdyke's optimistic and naive girlfriend, Babette, believes in his...

Direction Ted Kotcheff

Cast Robin Phillips · Judy Geeson · Ester Anderson · Hal Frederick

Synopsis Two Gentlemen Sharing (1969) follows the story of two individuals from different backgrounds who find themselves living together in a London apartment. One is a Briton grappling with insecurity, while the other is a Briton of Jamaican descent. The film...

Direction Christopher Ralling · Fred Burnley · Richard Marquand

Cast Kenneth Haigh · James Mason · John Quentin · Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Synopsis The Search for the Nile (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1971) is a captivating six-episode television miniseries that delves into the final enigmatic quest of European explorers in the 19th century: uncovering the source of the Nile River. This gripping narrative weaves...

Direction John Jacobs · Marc Miller · Valerie Hanson · Barry Davis

Cast Michael Balfour · Madoline Thomas · Sandra Bryant · Diane Cilento

Direction Gavin Maxwell · Tim Scoones · Martha Holmes

Cast Michael Gough · Simon MacCorkindale · Keith Buckley · John Colclough

Synopsis The Nile (TV Miniseries) (2004) delves into the mysteries of the world's longest river, tracing its journey from the heart of Africa through a diverse landscape that includes mountains, jungles, marshes, and deserts. Despite its immense size and power, the...