Screenplay: Bryan Forbes

Direction Bryan Forbes

Cast Richard Attenborough · Kim Stanley · Judith Donner · Nanette Newman

Synopsis Séance on a Wet Afternoon (1964) follows Myra, a self-proclaimed psychic residing in London, who devises an intricate plan to achieve fame. She persuades her indecisive husband, Billy, to abduct the young daughter of affluent parents. Their intention is to...

Direction Bryan Forbes

Cast Edith Evans · Nanette Newman · Harry Baird · Jack Austin

Synopsis The Whisperers (1967) follows the delusional world of an impoverished elderly woman, played by Edith Evans, who believes in the existence of malevolent entities that she calls "the whisperers." These creatures, she imagines, hide behind everyday noises like a dripping...

Direction Bryan Forbes

Cast George Segal · Tom Courtenay · James Fox · Patrick O'Neal

Synopsis King Rat (1965) follows the story of George Segal, a cunning and resourceful prisoner in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Known as "King Rat" for his unconventional method of breeding rats to supplement the meager rations of...

Direction Bryan Forbes

Cast Leslie Caron · Tom Bell · Bernard Lee · Brock Peters

Synopsis The L-Shaped Room (1962) follows the story of Jane (Leslie Caron), a young French woman who finds herself pregnant and unmarried. She seeks refuge in a rundown London boarding house, where she encounters a diverse group of eccentric tenants. Jane...

Direction Richard Attenborough

Cast Robert Downey Jr. · Anthony Hopkins · Dan Aykroyd · Geraldine Chaplin

Synopsis Chaplin (1992) presents a captivating blend of humor and drama, drawing inspiration from Charlie Chaplin's own autobiography. This biographical film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Dan Aykroyd, Anthony Hopkins, Kevin Kline, Diane Lane, and Geraldine Chaplin,...

Direction Guy Green

Cast Richard Attenborough · Pier Angeli · Michael Craig · Bernard Lee

Synopsis The Angry Silence (1960) explores the theme of individuality and the right to differ from the crowd through a gripping narrative set in a British factory. The plot revolves around a man who faces a moral dilemma when he chooses...

Direction Ken Hughes

Cast Kim Novak · Laurence Harvey · Robert Morley · Siobhan McKenna

Synopsis Of Human Bondage (1964) follows the journey of a dedicated medical student whose life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes infatuated with a waitress from a lower social class. This romantic entanglement threatens to jeopardize his academic pursuits and...

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast Jack Hawkins · Richard Attenborough · Roger Livesey · Nigel Patrick

Direction John Guillermin

Cast M.E. Clifton-James · John Mills · Cecil Parker · Patrick Allen

Synopsis I Was Monty's Double (1958) presents the astonishing true account of a man who was enlisted to mimic General Montgomery, aiming to deceive the Germans about his plans prior to the North Africa campaign. This gripping narrative delves into the...

Direction Ronald Neame

Cast Walter Matthau · Glenda Jackson · Sam Waterston · Ned Beatty

Synopsis Hopscotch (1980) follows the thrilling escapades of CIA agent Miles Kendig, who, disillusioned with his agency's ineptitude, decides to retire from the espionage world. To ensure his peaceful exit, Kendig threatens to reveal his memoirs, detailing his experiences and the...

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast Roger Moore · Hildegarde Neil · Alastair Mackenzie · Hugh Mackenzie

Synopsis The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970) follows the unsettling journey of Harold Pelham, who, after a near-fatal car accident, crosses paths with an exact replica of himself. This eerie encounter sets off a chain of events that dramatically disrupts his...

Direction Sidney Gilliat

Cast Peter Sellers · Mai Zetterling · Virginia Maskell · Kenneth Griffith

Synopsis Only Two Can Play (1962) follows the story of John Lewis, a man who finds his life monotonous due to his librarian job and his domineering wife. His life takes an unexpected turn when Liz, the wife of a prominent...

Direction Bryan Forbes

Cast Richard Chamberlain · Gemma Craven · Annette Crosbie · Edith Evans

Synopsis The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderell (1976) unfolds in the charming kingdom of Euphrania, where the King and his court are eager to see Prince Edward married to secure a political alliance. However, Edward has different plans...

Direction Tay Garnett

Cast Alan Ladd · Patricia Medina · André Morell · Harry Andrews

Synopsis The Black Knight (1954) follows the journey of John, a humble blacksmith who disguises himself as a legendary warrior to capture the heart of Linet, the lovely daughter of the Earl of Yeonil. His deception leads him to join the...

Direction Bryan Forbes

Cast Roger Moore · Rod Steiger · Elliott Gould · Art Carney

Synopsis The Naked Face (1984) follows the harrowing tale of a Chicago psychiatrist who inexplicably becomes the prey of a ruthless group of assassins. As the sinister figures close in for the fatal strike, the doctor is compelled to confront his...

Direction José Ferrer

Cast José Ferrer · Trevor Howard · Dora Bryan · Victor Maddern

Synopsis The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) follows the thrilling journey of a British Army Reserve Major who is tasked with an extraordinarily perilous mission. He must collaborate with a seasoned Captain and a motley crew of recruits, known for their unruly behavior,...

Direction Bryan Forbes

Cast Tatum O'Neal · Christopher Plummer · Anthony Hopkins · Nanette Newman

Synopsis International Velvet (1978) follows the journey of a young protagonist and her loyal horse as they embark on an exciting adventure across international borders. The film serves as a delightful continuation of the beloved story from "National Velvet," offering a...

Direction Ralph Thomas

Cast Dirk Bogarde · George Chakiris · Susan Strasberg · Denholm Elliott

Synopsis The High Bright Sun (1964) unfolds in 1957, as Juno (Susan Strasberg), an American archaeology student, travels to Cyprus and resides with the family of her father's close friend, Dr. Andros (Joseph Furst). Juno becomes an eyewitness to a violent...

Direction Brian Desmond Hurst

Cast Donald Sinden · Anthony Steel · Anna-Maria Sandri · André Morell

Synopsis The Black Tent (1956) follows the journey of David Holland, portrayed by Anthony Steel, as he seeks refuge with a Bedouin tribe during the tumultuous British retreat. In a twist of fate, Holland ties the knot with the sheik's daughter,...

Direction Bryan Forbes

Cast Michael Caine · Giovanna Ralli · Eric Portman · David Buck

Synopsis Deadfall (1968) follows the thrilling escapades of a skilled cat burglar, Henry Clarke, and his partners in crime, the Moreaus, as they plot to pilfer a fortune in diamonds from the opulent chateau of the wealthy Salinas.