Cast: Bryan Forbes

Direction Guy Hamilton

Cast Alastair Sim · Jane Wenham · Brian Worth · Eileen Moore

Synopsis An Inspector Calls (1954) unfolds in the year 1912, during a lavish English family dinner, which is abruptly disrupted by a police inspector. The inspector arrives with grave news: a young woman acquainted with all the dinner guests has met...

Direction Val Guest

Cast Stanley Baker · Guy Rolfe · Leo McKern · Gordon Jackson

Synopsis Yesterday's Enemy (1959) follows Captain Langford (Stanley Baker) and his weary British soldiers, who seize control of a jungle village occupied by the enemy during the Japanese invasion of Burma. Despite objections from an elderly priest (Guy Rolfe) and war...

Direction Ronald Neame

Cast Gregory Peck · Ronald Squire · Joyce Grenfell · A.E. Matthews

Synopsis Man with a Million (1954) follows the journey of a destitute American sailor who stumbles upon an extraordinary opportunity. While passing by the residence of two affluent gentlemen, he learns about their peculiar scheme to circulate a note valued at...

Direction Val Guest

Cast Brian Donlevy · John Longden · Sid James · Bryan Forbes

Synopsis Quatermass II (Quatermass 2) (1957) follows the intrepid Professor Quatermass as he delves into an area marked by significant meteor activity. His investigation leads him to a seemingly innocuous government research facility, which he soon uncovers as a covert operation...

Direction Guy Hamilton

Cast John Mills · Christopher Rhodes · Lionel Jeffries · Bryan Forbes

Synopsis The Colditz Story (1955) follows a group of Allied prisoners from different countries who collaborate and combine their skills to devise and execute multiple escape attempts from a supposedly inescapable German POW camp situated within a historic castle.

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 Raoul Walsh

Cast Yvonne De Carlo · Rock Hudson · Maxwell Reed · Denis O'Dea

Synopsis Sea Devils (1953) follows the tale of Gilliatt, a fisherman who has turned to smuggling on the isle of Guernsey. Set in the year 1800, Gilliatt agrees to ferry a captivating woman to the French coast. She reveals her intention...

Direction Paul Dickson

Cast Kieron Moore · Lois Maxwell · Donald Wolfit · Bryan Forbes

Synopsis Satellite in the Sky (1956) follows a group of space explorers, comprising a scientist and a journalist, as they embark on a journey from England into the cosmos aboard a rocket designed to function as a satellite. The team's primary...

Direction Michael Hoffman

Cast Vincent Friell · Joe Mullaney · Teri Lally · Ned Beatty

Synopsis Restless Natives (1985) follows the escapades of two Scottish pals who unexpectedly gain fame and become local legends. Their antics involve a series of humorous and lighthearted heists, where they target tour buses with unusual and amusing items, turning their...

Direction John Paddy Carstairs

Cast Ronald Shiner · Brian Rix · Laya Raki · Harry Fowler

Synopsis Up to His Neck (1954) follows the tale of A.B., a man who finds himself stranded on a remote Pacific island for a decade. The island is uniquely populated by hula girls, adding an exotic and intriguing element to his...

Direction Peter Lydon

Cast Roy Boulting · Max Bygraves · Ian Carmichael · Bryan Forbes

Synopsis The Peter Sellers Story (1995) delves into the fascinating journey of comedy legend Peter Sellers, utilizing his vast collection of personal home movies and featuring insights from his family, friends, and professional associates. This documentary offers an intimate look at...

Direction Derek N. Twist

Cast Norman Wooland · Sarah Churchill · Cyril Cusack · Ronald Adam

Synopsis All Over the Town (1949) is set in the picturesque region of West England, where a dynamic duo of investigative journalists breathe new life into a struggling newspaper. Through their tenacious efforts, they uncover and reveal the hidden web of...

Direction Roy Ward Baker

Cast Anthony Steel · Peter Finch · Diane Cilento · Cyril Cusack

Direction Jay Lewis

Cast André Morell · Bryan Forbes · John Mills · Lisa Gastoni

Synopsis The Baby and the Battleship (1956) follows the comedic misadventures of Able Seaman Knocker White, who, after a mix-up on the docks with his fiancée's Italian family, is unexpectedly left caring for an infant. With his ship about to depart,...

Direction Philip Leacock

Cast Dirk Bogarde · Ian Hunter · Dinah Sheridan · Bryan Forbes

Synopsis Appointment in London (1953) follows the story of Wing Commander Tim Mason, who leads a squadron of Lancaster bombers on perilous nightly missions from England. With eighty-seven successful sorties under his belt, Mason is nearing the end of his flying...

Direction Mario Zampi

Cast Janette Scott · Vernon Gray · Kay Walsh · Jack Warner

Synopsis Now and Forever (1956) follows the tale of a wealthy young woman from high society who finds herself deeply in love with a humble car mechanic. Her family, disapproving of the relationship, intervenes and forbids their union. In a desperate...

Direction Derek N. Twist

Cast Roger Livesey · Honor Blackman · Richard Burton · Frederick Leister

Synopsis Green Grow the Rushes (1951) follows a daring group of smugglers who exploit an old legal document to transport brandy along the southern coast of England. Their operation faces a significant setback when their vessel is confiscated by authorities. However,...

Direction Jack Lee

Cast Leo Genn · David Tomlinson · Anthony Steel · David Greene

Synopsis The Wooden Horse (1950) is set in a World War II prisoner-of-war camp where the Nazis have strategically placed the huts far from the boundary, making any escape tunnel a lengthy and challenging endeavor. A clever British officer devises a...

Direction Ken Russell · Robert Vas · Tony Palmer · Fred Burnley

Cast Kirsty Wark · Ginger Baker · Stephen Fry · Patrick Allen

Synopsis Omnibus (TV Series) (1967) was a long-running arts documentary series that aired from 1967 to 2003, spanning an impressive 35 seasons. This program was dedicated to exploring a wide range of artistic disciplines, offering viewers in-depth insights into various forms...