Cast: Niall MacGinnis

Direction Peter Ustinov

Cast Robert Ryan · Peter Ustinov · Terence Stamp · Melvyn Douglas

Synopsis Billy Budd (1962) follows the journey of the H.M.S. Avenger as it prepares to face the French fleet during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars. Captain Vere is deeply troubled by the recent mutinies within the English fleet and places his trust...

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Kirk Douglas · Anthony Quinn · James Donald · Pamela Brown

Synopsis Lust for Life (1956) is a cinematic portrayal of Vincent Van Gogh's life, drawn from the acclaimed novel by Irving Stone and the letters exchanged between Vincent and his brother Theo. Kirk Douglas delivers a powerful performance as the troubled...

Direction Cyril Frankel

Cast Gwen Watford · Patrick Allen · Felix Aylmer · Niall MacGinnis

Synopsis Never Take Sweets from a Stranger (1960) follows the story of Jean Carter, a nine-year-old girl whose life takes a dark turn when she loses her purse containing her "candy" money while playing in the woods with her friend Lucille....

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Audrey Hepburn · Peter Finch · Edith Evans · Peggy Ashcroft

Synopsis The Nun's Story (1959) follows the journey of Audrey Hepburn as Sister Luke, a postulant in a Belgian order of nuns. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a near-fatal encounter with a mental patient (Colleen Dewhurst), Sister Luke remains steadfast in...

Direction Michael Powell

Cast Niall MacGinnis · John Laurie · Belle Chrystall · Finlay Currie

Synopsis The Edge of the World (1937) begins with three individuals exploring the rugged cliffs of a Shetland island, where they discover a grave marker at the brink of a steep drop, inscribed with "Peter Manson ... gone over." One of...

Direction Jacques Tourneur

Cast Dana Andrews · Peggy Cummins · Niall MacGinnis · Maurice Denham

Synopsis Night of the Demon (1957) follows Dr. John Holden as he travels to London to participate in a paranormal psychology conference, aiming to debunk the supernatural claims of devil cult leader, Julian Karswell. Holden, a firm skeptic, does not believe...

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Todd Armstrong · Nancy Kovack · Gary Raymond · Michael Gwynne

Synopsis Jason and the Argonauts (1963) follows the epic journey of Jason, who is destined to claim the throne of Thessaly. After rescuing Pelias from a near-drowning incident, Jason, unaware of Pelias' role in his father's death, is directed to embark...

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast Charlton Heston · Richard Boone · Rosemary Forsyth · Guy Stockwell

Synopsis The War Lord (1965) follows the journey of a valiant knight tasked by his duke to venture to a seaside hamlet in Normandy. The knight's mission is to revive a previous failed effort to construct a defensive fortress. As he...

Direction Michael Powell

Cast Eric Portman · Leslie Howard · Laurence Olivier · Raymond Massey

Synopsis 49th Parallel (1941) is a unique wartime propaganda film helmed by Michael Powell, set against the backdrop of Canada before the United States' involvement in World War II. The narrative begins with a German U-boat infiltrating the Canadian coastline, aiming...

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Vivien Leigh · Ralph Richardson · Kieron Moore · Hugh Dempster

Synopsis Anna Karenina (1948) follows the story of Anna Karenina, who travels to Moscow to help her brother Stefan Oblonsky reconcile with his wife Dolly. During her journey, she meets Countess Vronsky, who is greeted by her son, the dashing Colonel...

Direction Irving Pichel

Cast Niall MacGinnis · John Ruddock · Pierre Lefevre · Guy Verney

Synopsis Martin Luther (1953) chronicles the life and struggles of Martin Luther, focusing on his endeavors to bring about change within the Catholic Church. The film delves into the events that culminated in his excommunication and the subsequent emergence of the...

Direction George Waggner · Herbert L. Strock

Cast Boris Karloff · Whit Bissell · Niall MacGinnis · Kay Stewart

Synopsis The Veil (TV Series) (1958) is a classic television series that aired in 1958, consisting of 11 episodes. This show is an anthology of chilling horror tales, expertly hosted by the legendary actor Boris Karloff. Each episode presents a unique...

Direction Anthony Asquith

Cast John Mills · Louis Bradfield · Ronald Millar · Jack Watling

Synopsis We Dive at Dawn (1943) follows the crew of the HMS submarine Sea Tiger as they are abruptly called back from their leave to embark on a critical mission. Their task is to neutralize the formidable German battleship Brandenburg. As...

Direction Gottfried Reinhardt

Cast Clark Gable · Lana Turner · Victor Mature · Louis Calhern

Synopsis Betrayed (1954) follows the gripping tale of three iconic stars, Clark Gable, Lana Turner, and Victor Mature, as they navigate a tense espionage drama set against the backdrop of World War II. In the heart of Nazi-occupied Holland, Dutch Colonel...

Direction Robert Wise

Cast Rossana Podestà · Jacques Sernas · Cedric Hardwicke · Stanley Baker

Synopsis Helen of Troy (1956) follows the epic tale of a prince who, after surviving a shipwreck, becomes entangled in a passionate romance with a queen who is already married. This forbidden love ignites a fierce conflict between the powerful kingdoms...

Direction Tay Garnett

Cast Robert Mitchum · Richard Harris · Anne Heywood · Dan O'Herlihy

Synopsis The Night Fighters (1960) is a gripping tale set in 1941, where the Irish Republican Army (IRA) orchestrates a strategic campaign to align with the anticipated German invasion of England. Dermott O'Neil, portrayed by Robert Mitchum, seamlessly infiltrates the IRA,...

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Peter Finch · James MacArthur · Bernard Lee · Niall MacGinnis

Synopsis Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped (1959) follows the journey of young David Balfour, who is deceived and robbed of his rightful inheritance. His life takes a dramatic turn when he crosses paths with Alan Breck Stewart, a daring Jacobite adventurer. Accused...

Direction Robert Rossen

Cast Richard Burton · Fredric March · Claire Bloom · Friedrich von Ledebur

Synopsis Alexander the Great (1956) portrays the ambitious journey of Philip of Macedonia (Fredric March), who struggles to make headway in his conflicts against the Persians and other Greek city-states. However, his fortunes change when he entrusts his son, Alexander (Richard...

Direction Terence Fisher

Cast Peter Cushing · Edward Judd · Carole Gray · Eddie Byrne

Synopsis Island of Terror (1966) follows the chilling tale of a dedicated scientist who, in his quest to find a cure for cancer, inadvertently releases terrifying creatures that devour bones on a secluded Irish island. The once-peaceful community is thrown into...

Direction John Huston

Cast John Hurt · Pamela Franklin · Nigel Davenport · Ronald Fraser

Synopsis Sinful Davey (1969) follows the adventures of Davey Haggart, a young man convinced of his lineage to a famous outlaw and highwayman, despite others' doubts. Inspired by his father's legacy, Davey embarks on a series of daring escapades, such as...