Direction: Karl Francis

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Karl Francis. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


One of the Hollywood Ten

2000 · Movie · 103 min. · Spain

Direction Karl Francis

Cast Jeff Goldblum · Greta Scacchi · Ángela Molina · Christopher Fulford

Synopsis One of the Hollywood Ten (2000) chronicles the life of Herbert Biberman, a film director who was targeted during the McCarthy era's anti-Communist crusade in the 1950s and responded by creating impactful cinema. Biberman faced public humiliation, blacklisting, and imprisonment...

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5.8

296 votes

The Angry Earth

1989 · Movie · 107 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Karl Francis

Cast Sue Roderick · Mark Lewis Jones · Maria Pride · Dafydd Hywel

Synopsis The Angry Earth (1989) delves into the harsh realities faced by Welsh coal miners during the 19th and early 20th centuries, as narrated through the lens of Gwen, a centenarian woman who has witnessed the struggles and hardships of her...

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Rebecca's Daughters

1992 · Movie · 96 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Karl Francis

Cast Peter O'Toole · Paul Rhys · Joely Richardson · Dafydd Hywel

Synopsis Rebecca's Daughters (1992) is a comedic tale set in the lush landscapes of Wales during 1843. The narrative revolves around the charming heir, Anthony Raine (Paul Rhys), who teams up with a motley crew of local farmers and laborers to...

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Direction Les Blair · Robert Young · Robert Bierman · Dewi Humphreys

Cast Alfred Molina · Geraldine James · Timothy West · Sean Bean

Synopsis Screen One (TV Series) (1985) aired from 1985 to 2002, spanning 6 seasons. The series was developed by producer Kenith Trodd, who was part of a 1984 team tasked with exploring how the BBC could compete with Channel Four's innovative...

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Giro City

1982 · Movie · 102 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Karl Francis

Cast Glenda Jackson · Jon Finch · Kenneth Colley · James Donnelly

Synopsis Giro City (1982) follows a group of dedicated television journalists as they embark on a mission to produce truthful and impactful documentaries. Their focus is on shedding light on the complexities of Ireland and the pervasive issue of local government...

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Hope Eternal

2008 · Movie · 120 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Karl Francis

Cast Christine Rochat Genoud · Richard Harrington · Lusungu Munthali · Joanna Griffiths

Synopsis Hope Eternal (2008) follows the journey of Hope, a resilient nurse from Madagascar who endured the horrors of human trafficking during her teenage years. Now, she dedicates her life to caring for the terminally ill in the Congo through her...

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