Direction: Joseph McGrath

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


Casino Royale

1967 · Movie · 130 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Huston · Ken Hughes · Val Guest · Robert Parrish

Cast Peter Sellers · Ursula Andress · David Niven · Woody Allen

Synopsis Casino Royale (1967) follows a unique twist in the world of espionage as the nefarious organization SMERSH devises a scheme to disrupt global stability. In response, Her Majesty’s Secret Service makes an unconventional decision to recall an aging James Bond...

5.3

4K votes

5.3

4K votes

The Magic Christian

1969 · Movie · 93 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Joseph McGrath

Cast Peter Sellers · Ringo Starr · John Cleese · Christopher Lee

Synopsis The Magic Christian (1969) follows a peculiar narrative where a wealthy eccentric, Guy Grand, takes a young man, Youngman, under his wing. Together, they embark on a series of bizarre and humorous escapades that serve as a biting commentary on...

4.8

185 votes

4.8

185 votes

Direction Joseph McGrath

Cast John Cleese · Arthur Lowe · Ron Moody · Holly Palance

Synopsis The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977) follows the chaotic events set in motion by the grandson of the notorious Professor James Moriarty, who declares that the world has only five days left. Moriarty,...

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30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia

1968 · Movie · 85 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Joseph McGrath

Cast Dudley Moore · Eddie Foy Jr. · Suzy Kendall · John Bird

Synopsis 30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia (1968) follows the story of Rupert Street, a talented piano player and composer who sets out on a mission to create a musical and find a wife before his 30th birthday. With only six...

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The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom

1969 · Movie · 93 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Joseph McGrath

Cast Shirley MacLaine · Richard Attenborough · James Booth · Freddie Jones

Synopsis The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom (1969) follows Harriet Blossom, a woman living in isolation due to her husband's constant work at his brassiere manufacturing business. When her sewing machine malfunctions, she encounters a repairman, Ambrose, who works at her husband's...

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Direction Joseph McGrath

Cast Jim Dale · Spike Milligan · Angela Douglas · John Bluthal

Synopsis Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World (1973) kicks off with Bill receiving a friendly English sheepdog named Digby from a kind veterinarian. However, due to his grandfather's disapproval of having a dog in the house, Bill is compelled to...

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The Great McGonagall

1974 · Movie · 95 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Joseph McGrath

Cast Spike Milligan · Peter Sellers · Julia Foster · John Bluthal

Synopsis The Great McGonagall (1974) is a comedic take on the life of William Topaz McGonagall, a figure often celebrated for his remarkably poor poetic skills. This film humorously explores the life and times of a man who, despite his lack...

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Rising Damp

1980 · Movie · 98 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Joseph McGrath

Cast Leonard Rossiter · Frances de la Tour · Don Warrington · Christopher Strauli

Synopsis Rising Damp (1980) follows the story of a miserly English landlord, Rigsby, who exploits his tenants, Cooper, an art student, and Philip, an African athlete, by making them share a room and pay for it. Despite Rigsby's efforts to be...

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