Cast: Ian Hogg

Direction Peter Brook

Cast Paul Scofield · Irene Worth · Susan Engel · Tom Fleming

Synopsis King Lear (1970) is a cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare's renowned tragedy, which introduced the phrase "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child." The narrative revolves around King Lear, portrayed by Paul Scofield, who finds...

Direction James Clavell

Cast Michael Caine · Omar Sharif · Florinda Bolkan · Nigel Davenport

Synopsis The Last Valley (1971) unfolds during the tumultuous 23rd year of the Thirty Years' War, specifically in 1641. This gripping narrative revolves around a group of soldiers who stumble upon a hidden German valley that has miraculously remained untouched by...

Direction Alan Bridges

Cast Robert Shaw · Sarah Miles · Peter Egan · Elizabeth Sellars

Synopsis The Hireling (1973) is a reflective cinematic exploration that exposes the inequities of the so-called upper echelon and their employees, highlighting the divide between the privileged and the underprivileged. Robert Shaw delivers a commendable performance as Steven Ledbetter, a dutiful...

Direction Uli Edel

Cast Alan Rickman · Greta Scacchi · Ian McKellen · David Warner

Direction Don Sharp

Cast Rod Steiger · Lee Remick · Richard Johnson · Trevor Howard

Synopsis Hennessy (1975) unfolds in the tumultuous decade of the 1970s, centering around Niall Hennessy, an Irishman with a strong belief in peace, despite his past associations with the IRA. Following a tragic event where Hennessy's family is brutally murdered, he...

Direction Richard Marquand

Cast Katharine Ross · Sam Elliott · Roger Daltrey · Charles Gray

Synopsis The Legacy (1978) follows a group of six attractive individuals who gather for a weekend retreat in a rural setting, invited by an unseen host who is confined to an upstairs room. As the weekend unfolds, five of the guests...

Direction Jack Gold

Cast Carroll Baker · Virginia Balfour · Colin Blakely · George A. Cooper

Synopsis Red Monarch (1983) delves into the paranoid world of Joseph Stalin, focusing on his growing mistrust towards his closest associates. As the Soviet leader's suspicions intensify, he begins to view even his most loyal comrades with a critical eye, leading...

Direction David Cohen

Cast Peter Firth · Chloe Davies · Haydn Gwynne · Lysette Anthony

Synopsis The Pleasure Principle (1991) delves into the complexities of love and infidelity through the lens of a middle-aged man who is deeply enamored with women and the thrill of romantic encounters. Unable to curb his wandering ways, he finds himself...

Direction Peter Whitehead

Cast Peter Brook · Ian Hogg · Glenda Jackson · Michael Kustow

Synopsis The Benefit of the Doubt (1967) delves into the grim realities and moral complexities of war, inspired by Peter Brook's play, U.S. This documentary enhances the original footage sourced from television news coverage of the Vietnam War, a conflict that...

Direction Lucy Gannon · Michael Brayshaw · Laurence Moody · Nick Hamm

Cast Ben Nealon · Robson Green · Jerome Flynn · Rosie Rowell

Direction Charles Jarrott

Cast Alastair Sim · Peter Barkworth · Maurice Colbourne · Susan Tebbs

Synopsis The Littlest Horse Thieves (1976) is a heartwarming tale set in Yorkshire, where a coal-mine owner's decision to modernize operations threatens the lives of the mine's beloved pit ponies. In response, three brave children devise a daring plan to rescue...

Direction Mark Gillis

Cast Martin Herdman · Ian Hogg · Marlene Sidaway · Tracey Wilkinson

Synopsis Sink (2017) follows the journey of Micky Mason, a proficient manual laborer who struggles to secure stable employment and is left with only temporary, low-paying jobs. Desperate to maintain his family's well-being, he embarks on an unprecedented course of action....

Direction Joss Maines

Cast Stephan Chase · Ian Hogg · Marcus Hutton

Synopsis The Wager (S) (2015) follows a trio of friends, Jeremy, Harry, and Peter, as they engage in a seemingly straightforward bet to help Jeremy recoup some lost funds. The challenge is clear-cut: Jeremy must endure a night in a room...

Direction Alan Wareing

Cast Sylvester McCoy · Sophie Aldred · Ian Hogg · Sylvia Syms

Synopsis Doctor Who: Ghost Light (TV) (1989) follows the Doctor as he takes Ace to Gabriel Chase, a historic mansion in her hometown of Perivale, set in the year 1883. The house is under the control of Josiah Samuel Smith, an...

Direction Joan Craft

Cast Patience Collier · David Troughton · Ian Hogg · David Yelland

Synopsis David Copperfield (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1974) is a captivating television adaptation that aired from 1974 to 1975, consisting of six compelling episodes. The narrative follows the journey of a young boy as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of his...

Direction Ben Bolt

Cast Paul McGann · Amanda Burton · Sally Faulkner · Zara Turner

Synopsis Forgotten (TV) (1999) follows Ben Turner (Paul McGann), a man who operates a charming bookshop in a picturesque English village and resides in a cozy bed-and-breakfast managed by his loving wife. His life seems perfect, especially with his 7-year-old daughter....