Cast: Susan Engel

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 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 Harold Pinter

Cast Alan Bates · Jessica Tandy · Richard O'Callaghan · Susan Engel

Synopsis Butley (1974) follows the story of a British academic whose existence begins to disintegrate. The film delves into the personal and professional struggles of a university educator as he grapples with the challenges of his career and personal life.

Direction Liddy Oldroyd

Cast James Fleet · Susan Wooldridge · Mike Reid · Camilla Power

Synopsis Underworld (TV Miniseries) (1997) follows the life of William Smith, a seemingly ordinary schoolteacher residing in a quiet London suburb. One fateful day, William's world is turned upside down when he discovers that his wife, Gilda, has abruptly left him...

Direction Sean Hogan

Cast Stuart Laing · Nina Sosanya · Robert Blythe · Susan Engel

Synopsis Lie Still (2005) follows John Hare, who, after parting ways with his girlfriend Veronica, finds himself in a state of unemployment and moves into a budget-friendly room at an old boarding house. The landlord, Martin Stone, informs him that the...

Direction Robin Sheppard · Craig Cash

Cast Ellie Haddington · Michelle Terry · June Watson · David Troughton

Synopsis The Cafe (TV Series) (2011) follows the story of a charming café located in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, managed by a trio of women from different generations. Mary (June Watson), Carol (Ellie Haddington), and Sarah (Michelle Terry) each bring...

Direction Darrol Blake

Cast Tom Baker · Mary Tamm · Beatrix Lehmann · Susan Engel

Synopsis Doctor Who: The Stones of Blood (TV) (1978) follows the Doctor, Romana, and K9 as they are guided by a tracer to the Nine Travellers, a mysterious circle of standing stones located on Boscombe Moor in contemporary England. However, they...

Direction Edward Bennett

Cast Julie Covington · Ian Charleson · John Phillips · Susan Engel

Synopsis Ascendancy (1982) follows the journey of Connie, a young woman who is part of the privileged British landowning class in post-WWI Ireland. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she forms an unlikely bond with a British soldier. This newfound...

Direction Rex Tucker

Cast Vanessa Redgrave · George Hamilton · Susan Engel · Ann Rye

Synopsis A Farewell to Arms (TV Miniseries) (1966) is a gripping television adaptation that unfolds over one season and three episodes. The narrative centers around a tragic love story set against the backdrop of World War I. The tale revolves around...