Cast: Ian Bannen

Direction Mel Gibson

Cast Mel Gibson · Sophie Marceau · Patrick McGoohan · Angus MacFadyen

Synopsis Braveheart (1995) is a historical epic that draws inspiration from the life of the famed 13th-century Scottish hero, William Wallace. After returning to his native Scotland following the passing of a childless monarch, Wallace (Mel Gibson) encounters a tumultuous political...

Direction John Irvin

Cast Alec Guinness · Ian Richardson · Michael Jayston · Ian Bannen

Synopsis Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (TV Miniseries) (1979) follows the story of George Smiley, who has been enjoying retirement for about a year when an unexpected visitor from his past, a former colleague from British Intelligence, appears at his doorstep. Smiley...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Sean Connery · Harry Andrews · Ian Bannen · Alfred Lynch

Synopsis The Hill (1965) unfolds in a British Army detention facility, known as a "glasshouse," situated in the harsh Libyan Desert. The inmates are British soldiers who have been convicted of various service offenses, including insubordination, drunkenness while on duty, and...

Direction Richard Attenborough

Cast Ben Kingsley · Roshan Seth · Martin Sheen · Ian Charleson

Synopsis Gandhi (1982) is a critically acclaimed biographical film directed by Richard Attenborough that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Mahatma Gandhi. The narrative begins in South Africa, where a young Indian attorney is forcibly removed from a train for his refusal...

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...

Direction Robert Aldrich

Cast James Stewart · Richard Attenborough · Peter Finch · Ernest Borgnine

Synopsis The Flight of the Phoenix (1965) follows a group of survivors after their cargo plane is forced down in the unforgiving Sahara Desert during a brutal sandstorm. Stranded with limited supplies, the crew must confront their deepest fears and the...

Direction Kirk Jones

Cast Ian Bannen · David Kelly · Fionnula Flanagan · Susan Lynch

Synopsis Waking Ned Devine (1998) follows the story of a small Irish village where a man wins the lottery but dies from the shock of his victory. The townspeople, led by two friends, devise a clever plan to claim the prize...

Direction Robert Aldrich

Cast Michael Caine · Cliff Robertson · Henry Fonda · Ian Bannen

Synopsis Robert Aldrichs's Too Late the Hero (1970) follows the journey of American Lieutenant Sam Lawson, a man who finds himself thrust into a perilous mission. Lawson is temporarily assigned to a diverse and unconventional British unit. Their objective is to...

Direction John Boorman

Cast Sebastian Rice-Edwards · Sarah Miles · Sammi Davis · David Hayman

Synopsis Hope and Glory (1987) follows the journey of Bill Rohan, a young boy residing on the outskirts of London, as he navigates the tumultuous landscape of World War II. Through the lens of director John Boorman, who also penned and...

Direction Louis Malle

Cast Jeremy Irons · Juliette Binoche · Miranda Richardson · Rupert Graves

Synopsis Damage (1992) follows the tumultuous journey of a British politician, portrayed by Jeremy Irons, who becomes deeply infatuated with his son's betrothed. Their illicit relationship unfolds with intense fervor, despite the looming threats of exposure and the potential devastation to...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Gene Hackman · Candice Bergen · James Coburn · Ben Johnson

Synopsis Bite the Bullet (1975) is set at the dawn of the 20th century, where a daring newspaper-sponsored endurance horse race is announced. The grueling challenge involves covering 700 miles in just a few days. Nine intrepid competitors, including a woman...

Direction John Huston

Cast Paul Newman · Dominique Sanda · James Mason · Harry Andrews

Synopsis The Mackintosh Man (1973) follows Joseph Rearden, who is imprisoned for a robbery he did not commit. Escaping from the Scrubs with a convicted spy, he is taken to a secluded manor in an undisclosed location. After overpowering his guard...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Sean Connery · Trevor Howard · Vivien Merchant · Ian Bannen

Synopsis The Offence (1973) delves into the grim world of police brutality through the lens of Sidney Lumet. The film centers around Detective Sergeant Johnson, a seasoned officer with two decades of service in the British Police Force. The relentless exposure...

Direction Ralph Thomas

Cast Dirk Bogarde · Dorothy Tutin · Paul Guers · Marie Versini

Synopsis A Tale of Two Cities (1958) follows the life of Sydney Carton, a British lawyer who is discontented and unfulfilled. He becomes captivated by Lucie Manette, but she chooses to marry Charles Darnay instead. When Darnay travels to Paris to...

Direction Michael Apted

Cast William Hurt · Lee Marvin · Brian Dennehy · Joanna Pacula

Synopsis Gorky Park (1983) follows a tenacious Moscow police investigator as he doggedly seeks to unravel the mystery behind a triple murder that took place in the city's iconic Gorky Park. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a...

Direction Delbert Mann

Cast John Hurt · Jane Alexander · Beau Bridges · Doug McKeon

Synopsis Night Crossing (1982) is set in Berlin, 1979, and revolves around two individuals who are determined to flee from the oppressive regime of East Germany. Their escape plan is contingent on one crucial condition: they must be able to bring...

Direction Ron Satlof · Richard Lang · Christian I. Nyby II

Cast Raymond Burr · Barbara Hale · William Katt · Holland Taylor

Direction David Drury

Cast Gabriel Byrne · Greta Scacchi · Denholm Elliott · Ian Bannen

Synopsis Defence of the Realm (1986) follows the gripping tale of a journalist who, after assisting in the revelation of a Member of Parliament's potential espionage activities, uncovers a much deeper and more intricate web of intrigue. The narrative delves into...

Direction Delbert Mann

Cast George C. Scott · Susannah York · Ian Bannen · Jack Hawkins

Synopsis Jane Eyre (TV) (1970) follows the life of Jane Eyre, a young orphan who is sent to the austere Lowood school. After enduring hardships, she secures a position as a governess at the enigmatic Thornfield Hall, where she cares for...

Direction Kevin Connor

Cast Peter Cushing · Ian Bannen · Ian Carmichael · Diana Dors

Synopsis From Beyond the Grave (1974) is a chilling anthology film produced by Amicus Productions, inspired by four distinct short stories penned by R. Chetwynd-Hayes. The narrative revolves around an antique dealer, played by the legendary Peter Cushing, who runs a...