Direction: Charles Jarrott

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Richard Burton · Geneviève Bujold · Irene Papas · Michael Hordern

Synopsis Anne of the Thousand Days (1969) chronicles the tumultuous reign of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII. After setting aside his first wife, Katharine of Aragon, due to her inability to produce a male heir, Henry VIII...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Vanessa Redgrave · Glenda Jackson · Patrick McGoohan · Timothy Dalton

Synopsis Mary, Queen of Scots (1971) follows the tumultuous reign of Mary Stewart, who finds herself at the center of a political storm. Her half-brother and Queen Elizabeth I of England conspire against her, as Mary's embrace of Roman Catholicism has...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Marie-France Pisier · John Beck · Susan Sarandon · Raf Vallone

Synopsis The Other Side of Midnight (1977) follows the entangled lives of Noelle Page and Larry Douglas, whose passionate encounter during World War II in France sets the stage for a complex web of love, betrayal, and revenge. Noelle, a stunning...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Farrah Fawcett · David Ackroyd · Stéphane Audran · Amadeus August

Synopsis Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story (TV Miniseries) (1987) chronicles the life of Barbara Hutton, a woman who inherited an immense fortune from the Woolworth family. Despite her vast wealth, Hutton's life was marked by a series of...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Elliott Gould · Geneviève Bujold · Rick Schroder · Vincent Gardenia

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Peter Finch · Liv Ullmann · Sally Kellerman · George Kennedy

Synopsis Lost Horizon (1973) presents a reimagining of James Hilton's iconic narrative about a hidden utopia, set against a backdrop of musical interludes and pop tunes by Burt Bacharach. As a group of Europeans flee the turmoil of war-torn China, their...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Michael York · Courteney Cox · Mia Sara · Lucy Gutteridge

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast John Savage · Christopher Plummer · Marthe Keller · Arthur Hill

Synopsis The Amateur (1981) follows the gripping tale of a CIA computer specialist whose life takes a dramatic turn when his girlfriend is savagely murdered. Driven by an unyielding desire for justice, he embarks on a relentless quest to track down...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast George Peppard · Michael York · Deborah Raffin · John Mills

Synopsis Night of the Fox (TV Miniseries) (1990) follows the gripping tale of an American officer who, while transporting crucial plans for the Allied invasion of Europe in Normandy, faces a sudden attack. His Landing Craft is ambushed and sunk by...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Jack Palance · Denholm Elliott · Leo Genn · Torin Thatcher

Synopsis The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (TV) (1968) dives straight into the action, forgoing lengthy introductions. In the first quarter of an hour, Dr. Henry Jekyll has already tested his own serum, a mixture intended to suppress...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Nicolas Cage · Cynthia Dale · Christopher Plummer · David Naughton

Synopsis The Boy in Blue (1986) chronicles the extraordinary life of Ned Hanlan, a prominent Canadian sculler from the late 19th century who achieved world champion status. The film delves into Hanlan's pioneering use of the "sliding seat," a technique that...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Michael Crawford · Oliver Reed · Barbara Carrera · James Hampton

Synopsis Condorman (1981) follows the adventures of Woody Wilkins, a creative comic book author who finds himself in a real-life espionage escapade. When Woody transforms into the clumsy spy Condorman, he embarks on a thrilling global journey as the superhero he...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Oksana Baiul · Monica Keena · Miguel Ferrer · Susanna Thompson

Synopsis A Promise Kept: The Oksana Baiul Story (TV) (1994) chronicles the inspiring journey of Oksana Baiul, who surmounted immense challenges to realize her aspiration of securing an Olympic gold medal in figure skating. The film delves into her personal struggles...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Mimi Rogers · Rob Stewart · Stella Stevens · Bill Switzer

Synopsis The Christmas List (TV) (1997) follows the journey of Melody Parris, a perfume saleswoman who feels stagnant in her life. Her uninspired boyfriend shows no signs of commitment, and she is overlooked for a promotion at her workplace. In an...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Leo McKern · Vivien Merchant · Jennifer Wright · John Le Mesurier

Synopsis Tea Party (TV) (1965) follows the story of a wealthy entrepreneur who rose from modest beginnings. Just as he is about to wed a woman from a noble family, he hires a new secretary. Simultaneously, he begins to experience unexplained...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Ray 'Boom Boom' Mancini · Mia Sara · Costas Mandylor · Alan Gelfant

Synopsis Turn of Faith (2002) follows the journey of three individuals who shared a challenging upbringing in the same rough neighborhood but took divergent paths in life. Joey pursued a career in law enforcement, Frank dedicated himself to the priesthood, and...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Alastair Sim · Peter Barkworth · Maurice Colbourne · Susan Tebbs

Synopsis The Littlest Horse Thieves (1976) is a heartwarming tale set in Yorkshire, where a coal-mine owner's decision to modernize operations threatens the lives of the mine's beloved pit ponies. In response, three brave children devise a daring plan to rescue...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Patsy Kensit · Keegan MacIntosh · Cynthia Dale · Lindsay Merrithew

Synopsis At the Midnight Hour (TV) (1995) follows the story of a wealthy widower, Richard Keaton, who hires a young widow, Elizabeth 'Liz' Guinness, as the fourth nanny for his pre-teen son, Andrew. Richard, who is deeply involved in science, instructs...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Paul Scofield · Michael Caine · Anna Calder-Marshall · Sean Connery

Synopsis Male of the Species (TV) (1969) explores the tumultuous journey of Mary MacNeil as she navigates the complexities of relationships with three distinct men. Her father, a deceitful womanizer, sets the stage for her mistrust in men. Cornelius, a charming...

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast John Beal · Lloyd Bridges · Marc Connelly · Angie Dickinson