Cast: Kenneth Fortescue

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


The Best of Enemies

1961 · Movie · 104 min. · Italy

Direction Guy Hamilton

Cast David Niven · Alberto Sordi · Michael Wilding · Harry Andrews

Synopsis The Best of Enemies (1961) unfolds during the tumultuous period of World War II, where a British Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter plane meets an unexpected fate. The aircraft crashes in the vast and unforgiving Ethiopian desert, leaving the crew...

6.2

145 votes

6.2

145 votes

The Barretts of Wimpole Street

1957 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Sidney Franklin

Cast Jennifer Jones · John Gielgud · Bill Travers · Virginia McKenna

Synopsis The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1957) is a timeless film that showcases Jennifer Jones' portrayal of the renowned poet Elizabeth Barrett. The narrative delves into her complex relationship with her domineering father, Edward Mounton-Barrett, played by John Gielgud, and her...

6.2

52 votes

6.2

52 votes

No Time to Die

1958 · Movie · 86 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Terence Young

Cast Victor Mature · Leo Genn · Bonar Colleano · Anthony Newley

Synopsis No Time to Die (1958) follows the harrowing journey of Daniel Thatcher, an American sergeant embedded with a British tank unit in the scorching deserts of North Africa. Captured by German forces, Thatcher's true identity as a would-be assassin of...

5.5

25 votes

5.5

25 votes

The Brides of Fu Manchu

1966 · Movie · 94 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Don Sharp

Cast Christopher Lee · Douglas Wilmer · Heinz Drache · Marie Versini

Synopsis The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966) follows the return of Christopher Lee as the notorious Asian villain, Fu Manchu, created by Sax Rohmer. In this installment, Fu Manchu and his loyal band of henchmen embark on a sinister mission, abducting...

4.8

174 votes

4.8

174 votes

Playback

1962 · Movie · 62 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Quentin Lawrence

Cast Margit Saad · Barry Foster · Victor Platt · Dinsdale Landen

Synopsis Playback (1962) follows the tale of a naive young constable who finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger after crossing paths with a captivating German woman in the bustling city of London. The officer's life takes a...

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How to Murder a Rich Uncle

1957 · Movie · 79 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Nigel Patrick

Cast Nigel Patrick · Charles Coburn · Wendy Hiller · Kate Johnson

Synopsis How to Murder a Rich Uncle (1957) follows the story of the financially struggling Clitterburn family, who reside in a magnificent English estate. With their resources dwindling, Sir Henry, the family patriarch, sees an opportunity in the upcoming visit of...

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Petticoat Pirates

1961 · Movie · 87 min. · United Kingdom

Direction David MacDonald

Cast Charlie Drake · Anne Heywood · Cecil Parker · John Turner

Synopsis Petticoat Pirates (1961) follows the story of a group of 100 young women who, after being rejected for service on a naval vessel, decide to take matters into their own hands. Frustrated by the limitations imposed on them, these determined...

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Clue of the Twisted Candle

1960 · Movie · 61 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Allan Davis

Cast Bernard Lee · David Knight · Francis De Wolff · Colette Wilde

Synopsis Clue of the Twisted Candle (1960) presents a gripping tale of mystery and intrigue. The story unfolds around a man who is found dead in a room that is completely sealed off, featuring no windows and a steel-lined door that...

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High Flight

1957 · Movie · 102 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Gilling

Cast Ray Milland · Bernard Lee · Kenneth Haigh · Anthony Newley

Synopsis High Flight (1957) follows the story of a seasoned Commanding Officer at an RAF Training School who faces a challenging situation with a rebellious cadet. The cadet's defiant attitude and behavior mirror the Commanding Officer's own youthful antics, forcing him...

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Don't Bother to Knock

1961 · Movie · 89 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Cyril Frankel

Cast Richard Todd · Nicole Maurey · Elke Sommer · June Thorburn

Synopsis Don't Bother to Knock (1961) follows the story of a jet-setting travel agent who has a habit of distributing keys to his apartment to numerous romantic interests. The narrative revolves around the complications and misunderstandings that arise from this carefree...

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Up the Front

1972 · Movie · 89 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Bob Kellett

Cast Frankie Howerd · Bill Fraser · William Mervyn · Nicholas Bennett

Synopsis Up the Front (1972) follows the comedic misadventures of a timid and low-ranking soldier, portrayed by Frankie Howerd, who is compelled to join the war effort in 1914 after being hypnotized to "save England." The soldier's unique contribution to the...

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