Cast: Mervyn Johns

Direction Alberto Cavalcanti · Basil Dearden · Charles Crichton · Robert Hamer

Cast Michael Redgrave · Googie Withers · Mervyn Johns · Roland Culver

Synopsis Dead of Night (1945) follows architect Walter Craig as he arrives at a charming country house, only to find that the place and its occupants are eerily familiar, mirroring a recurring nightmare. As the evening unfolds, each guest recounts their...

Direction Alberto Cavalcanti

Cast Leslie Banks · C.V. France · Valerie Taylor · Marie Lohr

Synopsis Went the Day Well? (1942) unfolds during the tumultuous period of the Second World War, as a detachment of British soldiers arrives in the quaint, imaginary English village of "Bramley End." Initially, the villagers extend a warm welcome to these...

Direction Joseph Losey · Alec C. Snowden

Cast Richard Basehart · Mary Murphy · Constance Cummings · Roger Livesey

Synopsis The Intimate Stranger (1956) follows the unraveling life of a married movie studio executive who finds himself in a harrowing situation. A mysterious and alluring woman begins to pursue him relentlessly, despite his insistence that he has never met her...

Direction Brian Desmond Hurst

Cast Alastair Sim · Kathleen Harrison · Mervyn Johns · Hermione Baddeley

Synopsis A Christmas Carol (1951) follows the tale of a curmudgeonly old man who is presented with an opportunity to change his ways. On the night before Christmas, he encounters a series of spectral visitors who guide him through his past,...

Direction Gerald Thomas

Cast John Mills · Derek Farr · Noelle Middleton · Wilfrid Hyde-White

Synopsis The Vicious Circle (1957) begins with Dr. Howard Latimer's life taking a dramatic turn when he discovers a German actress, whom he had recently met at London Airport, murdered in his apartment. This shocking event propels him into a dangerous...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Edmond O'Brien · Jan Sterling · Michael Redgrave · Donald Pleasence

Synopsis 1984 (1956) is set in a dystopian future where a totalitarian government, led by the enigmatic "Big Brother," maintains absolute control over every aspect of society. In this oppressive world, individuality and love are forbidden. Winston Smith, a low-ranking government...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Deborah Kerr · Robert Mitchum · Peter Ustinov · Glynis Johns

Synopsis The Sundowners (1960) follows the Carmody family—Paddy, Ida, and their adolescent son Sean—as they traverse the vast Australian Outback as sheep drovers, perpetually on the move. While Ida and Sean yearn for a settled life and dream of purchasing a...

Direction John Guillermin

Cast Richard Todd · Peter Sellers · Elizabeth Sellars · Adam Faith

Synopsis Never Let Go (1960) follows the story of a car salesman named John, portrayed by Richard Todd, who is struggling to make ends meet. In an attempt to boost his sales, John purchases a car for himself. However, his plans...

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast Michael Redgrave · Rachel Kempson · Frederick Leister · Mervyn Johns

Synopsis The Captive Heart (1946) begins in the summer of 1940, as Captain Karel Hasek, portrayed by Michael Redgrave, a Czech soldier, manages to flee from the horrors of Dachau concentration camp. To evade capture, he adopts the identity of a...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Spencer Tracy · Deborah Kerr · Ian Hunter · James Donald

Synopsis Edward, My Son (1949) follows the narrative of Arnold and Evelyn Boult, London-based parents who had grand aspirations for their son, Edward. Despite their hopes, Edward's life was marked by privilege but also by a lack of responsibility. Tragically, his...

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Laurence Harvey · Susan Shentall · Flora Robson · Norman Wooland

Synopsis Romeo and Juliet (1954) is a faithful adaptation of William Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. Directed by Renato Castellani, this film is widely regarded as one of the most authentic renditions of the Bard's work, thanks to its meticulous adherence to the...

Direction Carol Reed

Cast Margaret Lockwood · Barry K. Barnes · Emlyn Williams · Roger Livesey

Synopsis Girl in the News (1940) follows the story of Anne Graham, portrayed by Margaret Lockwood, who serves as a dedicated nurse caring for an elderly woman. Tragedy strikes when the elderly patient secretly takes some of Graham's medication and tragically...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Kirk Douglas · Richard Harris · Michael Redgrave · Mervyn Johns

Synopsis The Heroes of Telemark (1965) unfolds during the tumultuous period of World War II, when Norway found itself under the grip of German occupation. Nestled within the pristine, deep fjords, the Germans established a clandestine operation to produce "heavy" water,...

Direction William Keighley

Cast Errol Flynn · Anthony Steel · Roger Livesey · Beatrice Campbell

Synopsis The Master of Ballantrae (1953) follows the thrilling escapades of a Scottish highlander who bravely fought alongside Bonnie Prince Charlie. After a series of daring adventures, he transforms into a notorious pirate, embarking on a journey filled with excitement and...

Direction Robert Hamer

Cast Mervyn Johns · Mary Merrall · Gordon Jackson · Jean Ireland

Synopsis Pink String and Sealing Wax (1945) is set in the charming seaside town of Victorian Brighton, where a cunning pub owner forms an alliance with a naive chemist's helper. The landlady's ulterior motive is to acquire a lethal substance to...

Direction Joseph Losey

Cast Melina Mercouri · Keith Michell · Flora Robson · Patrick McGoohan

Direction Steve Sekely · Freddie Francis

Cast Howard Keel · Janette Scott · Nicole Maurey · Kieron Moore

Synopsis The Day of the Triffids (1962) follows a catastrophic meteor shower that wreaks havoc on Earth's ecosystem, leaving those who witnessed it blind and unleashing carnivorous plants. As these voracious flora rapidly proliferate, a seafarer with intact vision and a...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Bradford Dillman · Dolores Hart · Stuart Whitman · Cecil Kellaway

Synopsis Francis of Assisi (1961) is a cinematic exploration of the extraordinary journey of St. Francis of Assisi, directed by the renowned Michael Curtiz, known for his work on "Casablanca." The film delves into the life of Francis, the offspring of...

Direction Stanley Donen

Cast Yul Brynner · Kay Kendall · Geoffrey Toone · Maxwell Shaw

Direction William Castle

Cast Tom Poston · Robert Morley · Janette Scott · Joyce Grenfell

Synopsis The Old Dark House (1963) follows the story of an American car salesman based in England who is intrigued by a puzzling invitation. The enigmatic summons comes from an elderly, eccentric millionaire, who resides in a grand, isolated mansion with...