Direction: John Gilling

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


Direction Leslie Charteris · Leslie Norman · Roy Ward Baker · Jeremy Summers

Cast Roger Moore · Ivor Dean · Leslie Crawford · Justine Lord

Synopsis The Saint (TV Series) (1962) is a classic television show that aired from 1962 to 1969, spanning 6 seasons and 118 episodes. The series follows the charismatic and daring Simon Templar, known as The Saint, who is both beloved by...

6.3

1K votes

6.3

1K votes

Direction Cyril Frankel · Paul Dickson · John Gilling · Robert Asher

Cast Stuart Damon · Alexandra Bastedo · William Gaunt · Anthony Nicholls

Synopsis The Champions (TV Series) (1968) follows the adventures of Craig Stirling, Sharron Macready, and Richard Barrett, who serve as agents for Nemesis, an elite international intelligence agency headquartered in Geneva. Their inaugural assignment as a trio involves probing dangerous experiments...

5.9

33 votes

5.9

33 votes

Direction John Gilling

Cast Conrad Phillips · Barbara Shelley · André Morell · Richard Warner

Synopsis The Shadow of the Cat (1961) revolves around a female feline who witnesses her beloved owner being brutally killed by her spouse and two loyal servants. Driven by an intense desire for vengeance, the cat becomes a relentless force, determined...

5.9

55 votes

5.9

55 votes

Direction John Gilling

Cast André Morell · Louis Mahoney · Roy Royston · Diane Clare

Synopsis The Plague of the Zombies (1966) unfolds in a small Cornish village plagued by a baffling outbreak that claims the lives of young workers. Dr. Thompson, at a loss, seeks the expertise of Professor James Forbes. Accompanied by his daughter...

5.7

465 votes

5.7

465 votes

Direction John Gilling

Cast Kerwin Mathews · Glenn Corbett · Christopher Lee · Peter Arne

Synopsis The Pirates of Blood River (1962) unfolds in a settlement inhabited by Huguenot refugees, where Jonathon Standing faces banishment from his father to a neighboring penal colony due to his inappropriate involvement with a married woman. The penal colony is...

5.6

23 votes

5.6

23 votes

The Reptile

1966 · Movie · 86 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Gilling

Cast Noel Willman · Jennifer Daniel · Ray Barrett · Jacqueline Pearce

Synopsis The Reptile (1966) follows the story of Harry and Valerie Spalding, who inherit a cottage in a secluded village after the mysterious death of Harry's brother, Charles. The couple encounters a chilly reception from the villagers, except for the friendly...

5.5

289 votes

5.5

289 votes

Interpol

1957 · Movie · 92 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Gilling

Cast Victor Mature · Anita Ekberg · Trevor Howard · Bonar Colleano

Synopsis Interpol (1957) follows the intense pursuit of U.S. narcotics agent Charles Sturgis as he tracks down notorious international drug smuggler Frank McNally. Sturgis's investigation leads him through various cities, including New York, London, Lisbon, Rome, Naples, and Athens, as he...

5.2

62 votes

5.2

62 votes

5.2

206 votes

5.1

49 votes

Odongo

1956 · Movie · 85 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Gilling

Cast Rhonda Fleming · Macdonald Carey · Juma · Eleanor Summerfield

Synopsis Odongo (1956) follows the story of Pamela Muir, a compassionate veterinarian who advocates for the freedom of animals. Steve Stratton, a hunter, employs local natives to capture and care for the animals. When Stratton dismisses one of his native workers,...

4.9

32 votes

4.9

32 votes

The Bandit of Zhobe

1959 · Movie · 80 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Gilling

Cast Victor Mature · Anne Aubrey · Anthony Newley · Norman Wooland

Synopsis The Bandit of Zhobe (1959) unfolds in the backdrop of British India, where a notorious outlaw embarks on a destructive spree, driven by the erroneous conviction that British forces have taken the lives of his loved ones. As the story...

4.4

27 votes

4.4

27 votes

Direction John Gilling

Cast John Saxon · Maurice Denham · Patricia Haines · Alfred Burke

Synopsis The Night Caller / Blood Beast from Outer Space (1965) follows the desperate plight of the Ganymede inhabitants, who face imminent extinction unless they can secure mates from another planet. Their search leads them to Earth, where they identify human...

4.1

45 votes

4.1

45 votes

4.1

84 votes

Direction Cyril Frankel · John Gilling · Ray Austin · Paul Dickson

Cast Peter Wyngarde · Joel Fabiani · Rosemary Nicols · Dennis Alaba Peters

Synopsis Department S (TV Series) (1969) aired from 1969 to 1970, consisting of 28 episodes. This series focused on a specialized unit within Interpol tasked with tackling cases that other departments had been unable to resolve. The core of the team...

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The Gilded Cage

1955 · Movie · 77 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Gilling

Cast Alex Nicol · Veronica Hurst · Clifford Evans · Ursula Howells

Synopsis The Gilded Cage (1955) follows the story of two brothers, Steve and Harry, who find themselves entangled in a high-stakes art heist. When Harry is falsely accused and apprehended by law enforcement, Steve is left to navigate the treacherous world...

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Recoil

1953 · Movie · 79 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Gilling

Cast Kieron Moore · Elizabeth Sellars · Edward Underdown · John Horsley

Synopsis Recoil (1953) follows the story of Jean Talbot, who assumes the identity of a criminal to penetrate the ranks of the gang responsible for her father Michael's murder. Michael, a jeweler, was tragically killed, and Jean is determined to bring...

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The Frightened Man

1952 · Movie · 69 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Gilling

Cast Dermot Walsh · Barbara Murray · Charles Victor · John Blythe

Synopsis The Frightened Man (1952) delves into the concealed existence of a second-hand dealer that inadvertently drags his son into a web of trouble. Julius Rosselli, portrayed by Dermot Walsh, faces expulsion from Oxford and becomes entangled with a group of...

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Escape by Night

1953 · Movie · 79 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Gilling

Cast Bonar Colleano · Andrew Ray · Sid James · Simone Silva

Synopsis Escape by Night (1953) follows the tense narrative of an Italian criminal who, while evading capture in London, seeks refuge in an abandoned theater. There, he crosses paths with a tenacious journalist known for his heavy drinking, who is determined...

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