Cast: Tom Courtenay

Direction David Lean

Cast Omar Sharif · Julie Christie · Geraldine Chaplin · Alec Guinness

Synopsis Doctor Zhivago (1965) chronicles the tumultuous period before, during, and after the Russian Revolution, as experienced by the poet and physician Yuri Zhivago, portrayed by Omar Sharif. This epic film, adapted from Boris Pasternak's Nobel Prize-winning novel, weaves together a...

Direction Adam Smith · Dearbhla Walsh · Diarmuid Lawrence

Cast Claire Foy · Matthew Macfadyen · Tom Courtenay · Alun Armstrong

Synopsis Little Dorrit (TV Series) (2008) is a captivating adaptation of Charles Dickens' renowned novel. The narrative revolves around the Dorrit family and the diverse cast of characters they meet as they navigate their journey from poverty to wealth and back....

Direction Tony Richardson

Cast Tom Courtenay · Michael Redgrave · James Bolam · Avis Bunnage

Synopsis The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) follows the journey of a young man confined to a Borstal institution, where his sole redeeming quality is his exceptional running ability. Eager to prove himself, he is chosen to represent his...

Direction Joseph Losey

Cast Dirk Bogarde · Tom Courtenay · Leo McKern · Barry Foster

Synopsis King & Country (1964) unfolds during the tumultuous period of World War I, where a soldier, a private, faces grave accusations of desertion amidst the chaos of battle. The narrative takes a compelling turn when the officer entrusted with his...

Direction Chris Lang · Andy Wilson

Cast Sanjeev Bhaskar · Nicola Walker · Trevor Eve · Bernard Hill

Synopsis Unforgotten (TV Series) (2015) delves into the lives of four individuals whose pasts are inextricably linked by a decades-old mystery. The discovery of a young man's remains beneath the rubble of a demolished house sets off a chain of events...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Peter O'Toole · Omar Sharif · Tom Courtenay · Donald Pleasence

Synopsis The Night of the Generals (1966) unfolds in 1942, as a Polish prostitute and German spy is brutally murdered in Warsaw. The investigation leads to three high-ranking German Generals, each with a potential motive. Major Grau (Omar Sharif), a tenacious...

Direction Peter Yates

Cast Albert Finney · Tom Courtenay · Edward Fox · Eileen Atkins

Synopsis The Dresser (1983) follows the story of a dedicated backstage assistant, known as the dresser, who is committed to a renowned yet demanding lead actor in a traveling Shakespearean theater troupe. As the company navigates the challenges of performing during...

Direction Andrew Haigh

Cast Jack O'Connell · Colin Farrell · Stephen Graham · Sam Spruell

Synopsis The North Water (TV Miniseries) (2021) is a gripping 6-episode series set in 1859 England. It follows Patrick Sumner, a discredited former army surgeon who joins a 19th-century whaling voyage to the Arctic as the ship's doctor. Onboard, he encounters...

Direction John Schlesinger

Cast Tom Courtenay · Wilfred Pickles · Mona Washbourne · Ethel Griffies

Synopsis Billy Liar (1963) follows the story of a carefree and unreliable young man working as a clerk in a small town in Northern England. He frequently escapes into his own imaginative world, making emotionally immature choices that strain his relationships...

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 Peter Medak

Cast Christopher Eccleston · Tom Courtenay · Eileen Atkins · Rebecca Eccleston

Synopsis Let Him Have It (1991) is a gripping drama set in the 1950s in England, focusing on Derek Bentley, a young man with learning difficulties who becomes entangled with a group of small-time criminals. The group is headed by Chris...

Direction Andrew Haigh

Cast Charlotte Rampling · Tom Courtenay · Geraldine James · Dolly Wells

Synopsis 45 Years (2015) follows Kate Mercer as she eagerly prepares for her 45th wedding anniversary celebration. The festivities are in full swing, but everything changes when a letter arrives for her husband, Geoff. The letter reveals that the body of...

Direction Fred Schepisi

Cast Michael Caine · Bob Hoskins · Tom Courtenay · David Hemmings

Synopsis Last Orders (2001) is a poignant and humorous cinematic journey about the enduring bonds of friendship and the legacy of a remarkable man. The narrative revolves around four lifelong companions—Bob Hoskins, Ray Winstone, David Hemmings, and Tom Courtenay—who embark on...

Direction David Wilkinson

Cast David Wilkinson · Andreea Paduraru · Tony Pierce-Roberts · Ronald Harwood

Synopsis The First Film (2015) explores the birth of cinema, tracing its roots back to Louis Le Prince, a French innovator. The documentary delves into how Le Prince captured the earliest known moving images of family and friends in Leeds during...

Direction Douglas McGrath

Cast Charlie Hunnam · Jamie Bell · Nathan Lane · Christopher Plummer

Synopsis Nicholas Nickleby (2002) follows the journey of a young man named Nicholas and his family, who initially enjoy a comfortable life. However, their world is turned upside down when Nicholas' father passes away, leaving them destitute. In search of assistance,...

Direction Mike Newell

Cast Lily James · Michiel Huisman · Glen Powell · Jessica Brown Findlay

Synopsis The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) follows the journey of a writer who, in the wake of World War II, finds herself deeply connected to the inhabitants of Guernsey Island. The story unfolds in 1946, when Juliet...

Direction Jessica Swale

Cast Gemma Arterton · Lucas Bond · Gugu Mbatha-Raw · Penelope Wilton

Synopsis Summerland (2020) follows the journey of a woman living in the English countryside during the tumultuous period of the Second World War. Initially, she is determined to send away a young evacuee who has been placed in her care. However,...

Direction Peter Hewitt

Cast Tom Courtenay · Michael Legge · Laura Fraser · Stephen Fry

Direction Dustin Hoffman

Cast Maggie Smith · Tom Courtenay · Billy Connolly · Pauline Collins

Synopsis Quartet (2012) follows the story of Cecily, Reggie, and Wilfred, who reside in a retirement community specifically for former opera singers. Annually, on the 10th of October, they participate in a special concert honoring Verdi's birthday. The tranquility of their...

Direction Tom Harper

Cast Eddie Redmayne · Felicity Jones · Tom Courtenay · Tim McInnerny

Synopsis The Aeronauts (2019) follows the thrilling adventure of daring pilot Amelia Wren and renowned scientist James Glaisher as they set out on a perilous mission in 1862 to unravel the mysteries of the skies. Their daring expedition takes them to...