Cast: Samuel West

Direction Guy Ritchie

Cast Matthew McConaughey · Charlie Hunnam · Hugh Grant · Colin Farrell

Synopsis The Gentlemen (2019) follows the story of a sophisticated and cunning British drug kingpin who is looking to cash out his lucrative criminal enterprise. He sets his sights on a powerful family of billionaires from Oklahoma, aiming to broker a...

Direction Andrew Grieve

Cast Ioan Gruffudd · Robert Lindsay · Antony Sher · John Shrapnel

Synopsis Hornblower: The Frogs and the Lobsters (TV Miniseries) (1999) follows the adventures of Lieutenant Horatio Hornblower and his crew as they are dispatched to support a perilous royalist expedition into revolutionary France. The mission is fraught with danger and uncertainty,...

Direction Michael Samuels

Cast Jim Broadbent · Matthew Macfadyen · Sam Claflin · Gillian Anderson

Synopsis Any Human Heart (TV Miniseries) (2010) is a captivating four-episode adaptation of William Boyd's acclaimed novel. The narrative follows the life of a novelist as it spans across different eras and locations, from the vibrant 1920s Paris to the bustling...

Direction Steve McQueen

Cast Shaun Parkes · Letitia Wright · John Boyega · Sheyi Cole

Synopsis Small Axe (TV Miniseries) (2020) is a compilation of five unique films directed by Steve McQueen, spanning from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s. These films delve into individual narratives from London's West Indian community, highlighting how their lives were...

Direction Toby Haynes

Cast Bertie Carvel · Eddie Marsan · Marc Warren · Charlotte Riley

Synopsis Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (TV Miniseries) (2015) is a captivating series set in early 19th-century England, where the belief in magic has long faded. The story unfolds as the enigmatic Mr. Norrell astonishes the public by animating the statues...

Direction James Ivory

Cast Emma Thompson · Anthony Hopkins · Samuel West · Helena Bonham Carter

Synopsis Howards End (1992) centers around the final wishes of Ruth Wilcox (Vanessa Redgrave), who hopes to bequeath her beloved country home to Margaret Schlegel (Emma Thompson), a woman of modest means who is soon to face eviction from her London...

Direction Andy Hay · Metin Hüseyin · Brian Percival

Cast Nicholas Ralph · Anna Madeley · Samuel West · Rachel Shenton

Synopsis All Creatures Great and Small (TV Series) (2020) follows the heartwarming and often humorous escapades of a dedicated team at a rural veterinary clinic in the picturesque landscapes of 1930s and 1940s Yorkshire. This modern adaptation, spanning two seasons, is...

Direction Sarah Gavron

Cast Carey Mulligan · Helena Bonham Carter · Anne-Marie Duff · Brendan Gleeson

Synopsis Suffragette (2015) follows the untold stories of the women who were part of the early feminist movement, compelled to operate covertly in a high-stakes game of hide and seek with an increasingly oppressive government. These brave individuals fought for women's...

Direction Dominic Cooke

Cast Hugh Bonneville · Ben Miles · Sophie Okonedo · Tom Sturridge

Synopsis The Hollow Crown: Henry VI, Part 1 (TV) (2016) follows the tumultuous events that unfold after the passing of King Henry V. England receives distressing reports of military defeats in France, where Joan of Arc, known as ‘La Pucelle,’ is...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Michael Gambon · Jeremy Irons · Bill Nighy · Brian Cox

Synopsis Longitude (TV Miniseries) (2000) is set in the 18th century, where maritime navigation was a significant challenge. Sailors could only accurately navigate by following coastlines, making journeys to distant lands like the West Indies or Americas treacherous. While celestial observations...

Direction Roger Michell

Cast Amanda Root · Ciarán Hinds · Susan Fleetwood · Corin Redgrave

Synopsis Persuasion (1995) delves into the life of Anne Elliot, a woman from a once-prosperous aristocratic family now facing financial struggles. Eight years prior, Anne was convinced to end her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a promising but impoverished naval officer. The...

Direction Tim Fywell

Cast Tom Hollander · Toby Stephens · Rupert Penry-Jones · Samuel West

Synopsis Cambridge Spies (TV Miniseries) (2003) delves into the gripping narrative inspired by real-life events that sent shockwaves through Britain in the 1930s. The series chronicles the journey of four affluent Cambridge University students who, driven by a mix of ideology...

Direction Jerry Schatzberg

Cast Jason Robards · Christien Anholt · Samuel West · Françoise Fabian

Synopsis Reunion (1989) follows American attorney Henry Strauss, portrayed by Robards, as he embarks on a journey back to Germany for the first time since his departure in 1933, following the ascent of Adolf Hitler. His mission is to rekindle a...

Direction Niall MacCormick

Cast Andrea Riseborough · Rory Kinnear · Geoffrey Palmer · Oliver Ford Davies

Synopsis Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley (TV) (2008) is a compelling drama that delves into the formative years of Margaret Thatcher's political career. The story follows a young Margaret, portrayed by Andrea Riseborough, who is determined to become a...

Direction Roger Michell

Cast Hugh Grant · Julia Roberts · Rhys Ifans · Hugh Bonneville

Synopsis Notting Hill (1999) follows the story of a humble bookstore proprietor, portrayed by Hugh Grant, whose ordinary life takes an extraordinary turn when a renowned actress, played by Julia Roberts, enters his shop and shares an unexpected kiss. The film...

Direction Benjamin Ross · Alex Gabassi

Cast Sean Bean · Maggie Cronin · Shaun Blaney · Kit Connor

Synopsis The Frankenstein Chronicles (TV Series) (2015) is a gripping television series that spans two seasons and twelve episodes, set against the backdrop of 19th Century London. The narrative follows Inspector John Marlott as he delves into a sequence of mysterious...

Direction Christopher Hampton

Cast Emma Thompson · Jonathan Pryce · Steven Waddington · Rufus Sewell

Synopsis Carrington (1995) explores the intricate bond between renowned painter Dora Carrington and esteemed author Lytton Strachey, set against the backdrop of rural England during World War One. Despite Strachey's homosexuality, their connection was profound and multifaceted. When Carrington forms a...

Direction Dominic Cooke

Cast Saoirse Ronan · Billy Howle · Emily Watson · Anne-Marie Duff

Synopsis On Chesil Beach (2017) unfolds as a poignant drama set in the early 1960s, focusing on a newlywed couple navigating the complexities of their honeymoon. The narrative delves into the emotional intricacies and societal pressures they face, offering a nuanced...

Direction Paul Andrew Williams

Cast Martin Freeman · Anthony LaPaglia · Ben Lloyd-Hughes · Samuel West

Synopsis The Eichmann Show (TV) (2015) delves into the compelling behind-the-scenes narrative of pioneering producer Milton Fruchtman and blacklisted TV director Leo Hurwitz. Despite facing significant hurdles, they embarked on a mission to document the testimony of Adolf Eichmann, one of...

Direction Mat Whitecross

Cast Dominic Cooper · Lara Pulver · Anna Chancellor · Samuel West

Synopsis Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond (TV Miniseries) (2014) is a captivating four-episode television series that delves into the life of Ian Fleming, the renowned creator of the iconic James Bond character. Before he became famous for his literary...