Direction: Richard Marquand

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


Direction Richard Marquand

Cast Mark Hamill · Harrison Ford · Carrie Fisher · David Prowse

Synopsis Star Wars. Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983) brings the thrilling saga to a head as the Galactic Empire readies a formidable new Death Star to obliterate the Rebel Alliance. The Rebel fleet launches a daring offensive against this...

7.9

121K votes

7.9

121K votes

Eye of the Needle

1981 · Movie · 112 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Richard Marquand

Cast Donald Sutherland · Kate Nelligan · Christopher Cazenove · Ian Bannen

Synopsis Eye of the Needle (1981) unfolds in the tense atmosphere of 1940s London during World War II. The narrative centers around a cunning German spy who is desperate to escape Britain with crucial intelligence about the impending D-Day invasion. His...

7.1

4K votes

7.1

4K votes

Birth of the Beatles

1979 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Richard Marquand

Cast Stephen MacKenna · Rod Culbertson · John Altman · Ray Ashcroft

Synopsis Birth of the Beatles (1979) is a 1979 film directed by Richard Marquand, marking his transition from BBC documentaries to feature films. This narrative delves into the early days of the iconic band, initially featuring five members: John Lennon (Stephen...

5.9

52 votes

5.9

52 votes

Jagged Edge

1985 · Movie · 108 min. · United States

Direction Richard Marquand

Cast Glenn Close · Jeff Bridges · Peter Coyote · Robert Loggia

Synopsis Jagged Edge (1985) follows the gripping tale that unfolds after a prominent socialite is discovered murdered in a violent manner. The husband of the victim, known for his cunning nature, is immediately considered the main suspect. A charismatic lawyer, drawn...

5.8

2K votes

5.8

2K votes

The Legacy

1978 · Movie · 102 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Richard Marquand

Cast Katharine Ross · Sam Elliott · Roger Daltrey · Charles Gray

Synopsis The Legacy (1978) follows a group of six attractive individuals who gather for a weekend retreat in a rural setting, invited by an unseen host who is confined to an upstairs room. As the weekend unfolds, five of the guests...

5.0

230 votes

5.0

230 votes

Hearts of Fire

1987 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Richard Marquand

Cast Fiona Flanagan · Rupert Everett · Bob Dylan · Julian Glover

Synopsis Hearts of Fire (1987) follows the story of a once-famous rock star who has since become a recluse. This musician takes a young woman under his wing as his protégé. During their tour, she crosses paths with a younger, more...

4.5

90 votes

4.5

90 votes

Direction Richard Marquand

Cast John Pilger

Synopsis Street of Joy (S) (1976) delves into the intricate world of political campaigning, focusing on the mid-1970s US Presidential race. John Pilger explores how advertising strategies, typically reserved for product marketing, are employed to shape public perception of political candidates....

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Direction Christopher Ralling · Fred Burnley · Richard Marquand

Cast Kenneth Haigh · James Mason · John Quentin · Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Synopsis The Search for the Nile (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1971) is a captivating six-episode television miniseries that delves into the final enigmatic quest of European explorers in the 19th century: uncovering the source of the Nile River. This gripping narrative weaves...

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Until September

1984 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Richard Marquand

Cast Karen Allen · Thierry Lhermitte · Christopher Cazenove · Hutton Cobb

Synopsis Until September (1984) follows the story of Mo Alexander, who encounters a series of unfortunate events when she misses her flight in Paris, leaving her stranded without her tour group or luggage. As she navigates this predicament, she crosses paths...

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