Cinematography: Ted Moore

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Paul Scofield · Wendy Hiller · Leo McKern · Robert Shaw

Synopsis A Man for All Seasons (1966) unfolds in the tumultuous 16th century England, where individuals like Sir Thomas More, who cherish life but possess unyielding moral principles, are timeless figures. The narrative zeroes in on the final seven years of...

Direction Ronald Neame

Cast Maggie Smith · Robert Stephens · Pamela Franklin · Gordon Jackson

Synopsis The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) follows the story of a charismatic and unconventional schoolteacher, Miss Jean Brodie, who educates her students at a prestigious girls' school in Edinburgh during the interwar period. Instead of focusing on traditional academic...

Direction Guy Hamilton

Cast Sean Connery · Honor Blackman · Gert Fröbe · Shirley Eaton

Synopsis Goldfinger (1964) follows the cunning and ruthless industrialist Auric Goldfinger as he launches "Operation Grand Slam," a devastating plot to infiltrate Fort Knox and wreck the global economy. Secret agent James Bond, equipped with his iconic Aston Martin DB5, is...

Direction Terence Young

Cast Sean Connery · Ursula Andress · Jack Lord · Joseph Wiseman

Synopsis Dr. No (1962) introduces us to the world of espionage and intrigue with Sean Connery as the charismatic and daring secret agent, James Bond, 007. Bond is dispatched to the vibrant island of Jamaica, where he must unravel and disrupt...

Direction Terence Young

Cast Sean Connery · Robert Shaw · Daniela Bianchi · Lotte Lenya

Synopsis From Russia With Love (1963) is an adaptation of Ian Fleming's 1951 novel. The narrative revolves around a high-stakes mission to acquire a crucial Russian decoding device. The masterminds behind this operation are No. 3, former KGB agent Rosa Klebb...

Direction Ken Hughes

Cast Peter Finch · Yvonne Mitchell · James Mason · Nigel Patrick

Synopsis The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960) follows the life of the renowned 19th-century playwright and poet, Oscar Wilde, as he navigates the complexities of his personal life and societal expectations. The film delves into the scandalous events that led to...

Direction Desmond Davis

Cast Harry Hamlin · Laurence Olivier · Judi Bowker · Claire Bloom

Synopsis Clash of the Titans (1981) presents a retelling of the legendary Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda, featuring a stellar ensemble cast. Perseus embarks on a heroic journey to earn the right to wed his beloved Andromeda and fulfill his...

Direction Gordon Hessler

Cast John Phillip Law · Caroline Munro · Tom Baker · Douglas Wilmer

Synopsis The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1973) follows the daring adventures of Sinbad and his crew as they seize a homunculus bearing a golden tablet. Koura, the malevolent sorcerer who created the homunculus, is determined to reclaim the tablet and relentlessly...

Direction Terence Young

Cast Sean Connery · Claudine Auger · Adolfo Celi · Luciana Paluzzi

Synopsis Thunderball (1965) opens with James Bond in a state of disrepute. His latest medical evaluation highlights the detrimental effects of his extravagant lifestyle on his well-being, prompting M to send him on a two-week retreat to a health spa. The...

Direction Guy Hamilton

Cast Roger Moore · Christopher Lee · Britt Ekland · Maud Adams

Synopsis The Man With the Golden Gun (1974) follows the iconic spy James Bond as he is deceived into thinking that he is the target of the world's most costly assassin. In response, Bond embarks on a mission to track down...

Direction Guy Hamilton

Cast Sean Connery · Jill St. John · Charles Gray · Lana Wood

Synopsis Diamonds Are Forever (1971) follows a mysterious series of events where substantial quantities of uncut diamonds vanish during transit, raising alarms within the British Government. Initially, British secret agent James Bond is hesitant to delve into the case, assuming it...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Cliff Robertson · Jean Simmons · Jenny Agutter · Simon Ward

Synopsis Dominique (1980) follows the chilling tale of a woman who returns from beyond the grave to torment her avaricious husband. The husband, driven by greed, relentlessly pursues his wife's fortune, causing her immense fear and distress. Eventually, overwhelmed by constant...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Rock Hudson · Gayle Hunnicutt · Bernie Casey · Christopher Connelly

Synopsis The Martian Chronicles (TV Miniseries) (1980) presents an expansive and thought-provoking narrative from the imaginative mind of science fiction luminary Ray Bradbury. This miniseries vividly portrays humanity's initial foray into colonizing another planet and the tragic consequences of first contact...

Direction Guy Hamilton

Cast Roger Moore · Yaphet Kotto · Jane Seymour · Clifton James

Synopsis Live and Let Die (1973) follows the iconic spy, James Bond, as he is dispatched to the bustling city of New York to unravel a series of enigmatic assassinations of British agents. His investigation leads him to the notorious Mr....

Direction Fielder Cook

Cast Deborah Kerr · David Niven · Robert Coote · Irina Demick

Synopsis Prudence and the Pill (1968) follows the story of Prudence, who, along with her sister-in-law, is taking contraceptive pills. However, someone has been secretly replacing their pills with aspirin. The mystery unfolds as Prudence and her family try to uncover...

Direction Sam Wanamaker

Cast Patrick Wayne · Taryn Power · Margaret Whiting · Jane Seymour

Synopsis Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977) follows the legendary sailor Sinbad as he embarks on a perilous voyage to transport a cursed prince to a treacherous island. Along the way, he encounters formidable challenges and faces off against...

Direction J. Lee Thompson

Cast Peter O'Toole · Susannah York · Michael Craig · Harry Andrews

Synopsis Country Dance (1970) is a British tragi-comedy set against the backdrop of the Scottish countryside, focusing on the emotionally troubled lives of the upper-class locals. The narrative revolves around Sir Charles Henry Arbuthnot Pinkerton Ferguson, portrayed by Peter O'Toole, a...

Direction Terence Young

Cast Kim Novak · Richard Johnson · Angela Lansbury · Leo McKern

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Horst Buchholz · José Ferrer · Valerie Gearon · Don Borisenko

Synopsis Nine Hours to Rama (1963) explores the life of Nathuram Godse, the individual responsible for the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The film delves into the meticulous planning that led to the tragic event. Through a sequence of flashbacks, it unveils...

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...