Cast: John Le Mesurier

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring John Le Mesurier. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Ben-Hur

1959 · Movie · 211 min. · United States

Direction William Wyler

Cast Charlton Heston · Jack Hawkins · Stephen Boyd · Haya Harareet

Synopsis Ben-Hur (1959) unfolds in the seventh year of Augustus Caesar's rule, in the Roman province of Judea, where Jews are returning to their birth city for the census. A radiant star illuminates the night sky over Bethlehem, signaling the birth...

7.9

66K votes

7.9

66K votes

Direction Charles Sturridge · Michael Lindsay-Hogg

Cast Jeremy Irons · Anthony Andrews · Diana Quick · Laurence Olivier

Synopsis Brideshead Revisited (TV Miniseries) (1981) is a captivating television series that aired from October 1981 to December 1981. The story revolves around Jeremy Irons, who portrays a young and impressionable Oxford student. He becomes enthralled by Sebastian Flyte, played by...

7.9

2K votes

7.9

2K votes

Direction Bill Hays · John Cooper · Peter Jefferies · Robert Tronson

Cast Barbara Feldon · Robert Powell · Linda Thorson · Mary Wimbush

Synopsis Thriller (TV Series) (1973) is a collection of standalone episodes, each presenting a unique narrative with its own set of characters. The series is renowned for its diverse range of thrilling stories, spanning from eerie supernatural tales to gripping, earthbound...

7.2

95 votes

7.2

95 votes

The Pink Panther

1963 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction Blake Edwards

Cast Peter Sellers · David Niven · Capucine · Robert Wagner

Synopsis The Pink Panther (1963) follows the comedic misadventures of Inspector Jacques Clouseau as he attempts to track down the infamous jewel thief known as The Phantom. The story unfolds when the renowned Pink Panther diamond vanishes, and Clouseau, despite his...

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7.0

10K votes

7.0

10K votes

The 25th Hour

1967 · Movie · 130 min. · France

Direction Henri Verneuil

Cast Anthony Quinn · Virna Lisi · Grégoire Aslan · Michael Redgrave

Synopsis The 25th Hour (1967) is a gripping wartime drama that centers around a Romanian farmer, portrayed by Anthony Quinn. The story takes a dark turn when the farmer crosses paths with a local police captain, played by Gregoire Aslan. The...

7.0

1K votes

7.0

1K votes

Our Man in Havana

1959 · Movie · 111 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Carol Reed

Cast Alec Guinness · Burl Ives · Maureen O'Hara · Ernie Kovacs

Synopsis Our Man in Havana (1959) is a clever comedy crafted by Graham Greene, drawing inspiration from the tensions of the Cold War. The story revolves around Jim Wormald (Alec Guinness), an Englishman in Cuba who sells vacuum cleaners as the...

6.8

1K votes

6.8

1K votes

Never Let Go

1960 · Movie · 90 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Guillermin

Cast Richard Todd · Peter Sellers · Elizabeth Sellars · Adam Faith

Synopsis Never Let Go (1960) follows the story of a car salesman named John, portrayed by Richard Todd, who is struggling to make ends meet. In an attempt to boost his sales, John purchases a car for himself. However, his plans...

6.6

166 votes

6.6

166 votes

Direction Terence Fisher

Cast Peter Cushing · André Morell · Christopher Lee · Marla Landi

Synopsis The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959) presents a chilling blend of mystery and supernatural terror, courtesy of Britain’s renowned Hammer Films. Peter Cushing delivers a masterful performance as the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes, embodying the essence of logic and rationality....

6.6

4K votes

6.6

4K votes

Shake Hands with the Devil

1959 · Movie · 111 min. · Ireland

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast James Cagney · Don Murray · Dana Wynter · Glynis Johns

Synopsis Shake Hands with the Devil (1959) is set in the tumultuous year of 1921 in Dublin, where the Irish Republican Army (IRA) is locked in a fierce struggle against the "Black & Tans," a notorious British paramilitary force known for...

6.6

117 votes

6.6

117 votes

I'm All Right Jack

1959 · Movie · 105 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Boulting

Cast Ian Carmichael · Peter Sellers · Terry-Thomas · Richard Attenborough

Synopsis I'm All Right Jack (1959) follows the journey of Stanley Windrush, a young man who returns from the war with ambitious dreams of a prosperous business career. However, his aspirations are quickly dampened as he realizes he must begin at...

6.6

131 votes

6.6

131 votes

Direction John Guillermin

Cast Aldo Ray · Elizabeth Sellars · Peter O'Toole · Kieron Moore

Synopsis The Day They Robbed the Bank of England (1960) is set in London during the early 20th century. Three individuals, driven by a mission from the IRA, set out to pilfer all the gold stored in the vaults of the...

6.5

372 votes

6.5

372 votes

The Italian Job

1969 · Movie · 100 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Peter Collinson

Cast Michael Caine · Noël Coward · Benny Hill · Raf Vallone

Synopsis The Italian Job (1969) follows a group of charismatic criminals who devise an intricate scheme to snatch a valuable gold shipment in the bustling city of Turin. The plan involves orchestrating a massive traffic jam to create chaos and confusion,...

6.5

5K votes

6.5

5K votes

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Kenneth More · Sally Ann Howes · Martita Hunt · Cecil Parker

Synopsis The Admirable Crichton (1957) is a comedic adaptation of James Barrie's renowned play, centering around Kenneth More's portrayal of an English butler who, along with his employers, finds himself stranded on a deserted island following a shipwreck. The film cleverly...

6.4

50 votes

6.4

50 votes

Direction Cliff Owen

Cast Peter Sellers · Lionel Jeffries · Bernard Cribbins · Davy Kaye

Synopsis The Wrong Arm of the Law (1963) follows the unusual events that unfold in London's criminal underworld when a new gang emerges, disrupting the established norms. Unlike traditional criminals, this gang dresses as police officers to steal from other crooks,...

6.3

383 votes

6.3

383 votes

Direction Robert Hamer

Cast Ian Carmichael · Terry-Thomas · Alastair Sim · Janette Scott

Synopsis School for Scoundrels (1960) follows the journey of a well-meaning but naive individual who enrolls in a unique institution to overcome his self-doubt. After completing his studies at this unconventional academy, he learns to navigate life's challenges with newfound confidence,...

6.3

52 votes

6.3

52 votes

Thunderball

1965 · Movie · 129 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Terence Young

Cast Sean Connery · Claudine Auger · Adolfo Celi · Luciana Paluzzi

Synopsis Thunderball (1965) opens with James Bond in a state of disrepute. His latest medical evaluation highlights the detrimental effects of his extravagant lifestyle on his well-being, prompting M to send him on a two-week retreat to a health spa. The...

6.3

7K votes

6.3

7K votes

Jack the Ripper

1959 · Movie · 84 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Robert S. Baker · Monty Berman

Cast Lee Patterson · Eddie Byrne · Betty McDowall · Ewen Solon

Synopsis Jack the Ripper (1959) unfolds in the grimy streets of 1888 London, where a notorious serial killer is wreaking havoc. Scotland Yard Inspector O'Neill enlists the help of his old friend, Sam Lowry, a seasoned detective from New York City,...

6.3

45 votes

6.3

45 votes

Eye of the Devil

1966 · Movie · 92 min. · United Kingdom

Direction J. Lee Thompson

Cast Deborah Kerr · David Niven · Donald Pleasence · Edward Mulhare

Synopsis Eye of the Devil (1966) follows the story of Philippe de Montfaucon, a vineyard proprietor who is summoned to his ancestral castle, Bellenac, due to a prolonged drought. Despite his request for his family to stay in London, his wife...

6.2

180 votes

6.2

180 votes

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Gary Cooper · Charlton Heston · Michael Redgrave · Emlyn Williams

Synopsis The Wreck of the Mary Deare (1959) follows the tale of two sailors who find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and danger. One of them is the captain of a stranded cargo vessel, the Mary Deare, while the...

6.2

669 votes

6.2

669 votes

Operation Amsterdam

1959 · Movie · 104 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Michael McCarthy

Cast Peter Finch · Eva Bartok · Tony Britton · Alexander Knox

Synopsis Operation Amsterdam (1959) follows a thrilling narrative set against the backdrop of World War II, where a group of British commandos embark on a perilous mission to prevent a vast fortune in diamonds from falling into the hands of the...

6.2

86 votes

6.2

86 votes