Direction: Lewis Gilbert

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Dirk Bogarde · Margaret Lockwood · Kay Walsh · Kathleen Harrison

Synopsis Cast a Dark Shadow (1955) follows the cunning exploits of a man who targets wealthy, elderly women for their fortunes. After successfully eliminating his first wife and evading suspicion, he is dismayed to find that her wealth was not as...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Alec Guinness · Dirk Bogarde · Anthony Quayle · Tom Bell

Synopsis H.M.S. Defiant (1962) follows the tense narrative of a British naval vessel during the tumultuous Napoleonic era. The story unfolds as the crew of this formidable sailing ship grapples with the harsh realities of their service, leading to a growing...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Michael Caine · Julie Walters · Michael Williams · Maureen Lipman

Synopsis Educating Rita (1983) follows Frank Bryant, an English literature professor who finds his life in a rut, grappling with a failed marriage and unfulfilled poetic aspirations. His monotonous existence takes an unexpected turn when Rita, a vibrant hairdresser, enrolls in...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Kenneth More · Muriel Pavlow · Lyndon Brook · Lee Patterson

Synopsis Reach for the Sky (1956) chronicles the inspiring journey of aviator Douglas Bader, who, following a tragic 1931 aviation incident that resulted in the loss of both his legs, defied the odds to become a distinguished fighter pilot and squadron...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Pauline Collins · Tom Conti · Julia McKenzie · Alison Steadman

Synopsis Shirley Valentine (1989) centers around a middle-aged woman from Liverpool who, while preparing her husband's chip and egg, finds herself conversing with the wall, reflecting on the trajectory of her life. She contrasts her present circumstances with her past self,...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Kenneth More · Sally Ann Howes · Martita Hunt · Cecil Parker

Synopsis The Admirable Crichton (1957) is a comedic adaptation of James Barrie's renowned play, centering around Kenneth More's portrayal of an English butler who, along with his employers, finds himself stranded on a deserted island following a shipwreck. The film cleverly...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Laurence Harvey · Gloria Grahame · Richard Basehart · Joan Collins

Synopsis The Good Die Young (1954) follows the intertwined lives of three honorable individuals who find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and corruption. A former boxer, a returning American soldier seeking to reconcile with his wife, and an air...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Michael Caine · Shelley Winters · Millicent Martin · Julia Foster

Synopsis Alfie (1966) follows the life of Alfie, a charming and charismatic working-class man who believes that the essence of life is found in his numerous sexual conquests. For Alfie, these encounters are not a means to climb the social ladder...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Sean Connery · Donald Pleasence · Akiko Wakabayashi · Tetsurô Tanba

Synopsis You Only Live Twice (1967) follows the thrilling adventures of James Bond as he teams up with the Japanese secret service and their elite ninja force. Their mission is to uncover and neutralize the mastermind behind a string of mysterious...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Kenneth More · Dana Wynter · Carl Möhner · Laurence Naismith

Synopsis Sink the Bismarck! (1960) follows the dramatic escape of the formidable German battleship during the onset of World War II. The narrative is presented through the perspectives of various naval vessels from both the Allied and Axis forces, as well...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Timothy Bottoms · Martin Shaw · Joss Ackland · Nicola Pagett

Synopsis Operation: Daybreak (1975) is set in 1942 Czechoslovakia, where SS-General Reinhard Heydrich is assigned as the Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia. The ensuing terror and oppression prompt Allied authorities in London to greenlight a clandestine mission aimed at eliminating...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Roger Moore · Barbara Bach · Curd Jürgens · Richard Kiel

Synopsis The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) follows a gripping narrative where a groundbreaking technology capable of tracking submerged submarines surfaces, with the inventor offering it to the highest bidder. The world teeters on the brink of disaster when a Royal...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Virginia McKenna · Paul Scofield · Jack Warner · Denise Grey

Synopsis Carve Her Name with Pride (1958) follows the journey of Violette Bushell, a young woman of English and French descent residing in London during the early stages of World War II. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Sean Bury · Anicée Alvina · Ronald Lewis · Toby Robins

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast William Holden · Capucine · Tetsurô Tanba · Susannah York

Synopsis The 7th Dawn (1964) follows the journey of three former allies who fought together against the Japanese in Malaya during World War II, only to find themselves on opposing sides during the subsequent Communist insurgency. Major Ferris (William Holden), now...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Roger Moore · Lois Chiles · Michael Lonsdale · Richard Kiel

Synopsis Moonraker (1979) follows the iconic spy, James Bond, as he embarks on a high-stakes adventure that takes him beyond Earth's atmosphere. A space shuttle is inexplicably commandeered, and Bond is tasked with uncovering the mastermind behind the audacious heist. His...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Curd Jürgens · Orson Welles · Sylvia Syms · Jeremy Spenser

Synopsis Ferry to Hong Kong (1959) follows the journey of Mark Conrad, a man with a history of alcoholism and trouble, who finds himself in a predicament after being expelled from Hong Kong by the police due to his frequent bar...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Kate Beckinsale · Aidan Quinn · Anthony Andrews · John Gielgud

Synopsis Haunted (1995) follows Professor David Ash as he is called to the Mariell family's estate at Edbrook to reassure their elderly nanny, Tess, who has been experiencing unsettling visions. Ash, known for his skeptical views on supernatural occurrences, aims to...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Charles Aznavour · Alan Badel · Candice Bergen · Thommy Berggren

Synopsis The Adventurers (1970) follows the journey of a privileged playboy, the son of a slain South American diplomat. The story unfolds as he uncovers the truth behind his father's assassination, which was orchestrated by the country's corrupt president—a man who...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Julie Walters · John Hannah · Joanne Whalley · Victoria Hamilton

Synopsis Before You Go (2002) delves into the lives of three sisters who, upon attending their estranged mother's funeral, find themselves confronting the flaws and complexities of their own lives. The event serves as a catalyst for introspection and revelation, as...