Cast: Michael Bates

Direction Stanley Kubrick

Cast Malcolm McDowell · Patrick Magee · Michael Bates · Adrienne Corri

Synopsis A Clockwork Orange (1971) is set in a dystopian future within the United Kingdom, where Alex (Malcolm McDowell) leads a group of young thugs known as "droogs" through the streets of London. Alex's life revolves around two primary obsessions: ultraviolence...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Jon Finch · Barry Foster · Alec McCowen · Anna Massey

Synopsis Frenzy (1972) plunges into the heart of London, where a ruthless sex killer, dubbed the necktie murderer, is wreaking havoc. After his former spouse is brutally murdered, Richard Blaney, a man down on his luck, becomes the prime suspect in...

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast George C. Scott · Karl Malden · Stephen Young · Michael Bates

Synopsis Patton (1970) delves into the life of the iconic World War II field general, George S. Patton, portrayed by George C. Scott. The film explores Patton's multifaceted personality, from his poetic inclinations to his daring acts, such as shooting at...

Direction Peter Sasdy

Cast Michael Bryant · Jane Asher · Iain Cuthbertson · Michael Bates

Synopsis The Stone Tape (TV) (1972) follows a group of scientists from an electronics firm who relocate to a historic Victorian mansion to develop an innovative recording technology. When Jill Greeley, a member of the team, encounters a ghostly figure, Peter...

Direction Stanley Donen

Cast Peter Cook · Dudley Moore · Raquel Welch · Eleanor Bron

Direction Jerry Paris

Cast Jerry Lewis · Terry-Thomas · Jacqueline Pearce · Bernard Cribbins

Synopsis Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1967) follows the escapades of George Lester, a man perpetually in pursuit of fortune and success. His relentless quest leads to the dissolution of his marriage when his wife, Pamela, grows weary of...

Direction Richard Donner

Cast Sammy Davis Jr. · Peter Lawford · Michael Bates · Ilona Rodgers

Synopsis Salt & Pepper (1968) follows the story of Charles Salt and Christopher Pepper, the stylish proprietors of a vibrant Soho, London nightclub. Their world is turned upside down when they stumble upon the lifeless body of a female spy within...

Direction David Miller

Cast Vince Edwards · Judy Geeson · Peter Vaughan · Diana Dors

Synopsis Hammerhead (1968) centers around a notorious international criminal who is under the scrutiny of British Intelligence for allegedly attempting to pilfer NATO defense secrets. In a critical move, a daring and charismatic soldier of fortune is enlisted to engage in...

Direction Cliff Owen

Cast Ronnie Corbett · Beryl Reid · Arthur Lowe · Ian Ogilvy

Synopsis No Sex Please - We're British (1973) follows the comedic misadventures of a bank's assistant manager, David Hunter, and his new wife, Penny, who find themselves in an awkward situation when a shipment of adult materials meant for a porn...

Direction Clive Donner

Cast Barry Evans · Judy Geeson · Angela Scoular · Sheila White

Synopsis Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush (1968) is a comedic drama that delves into the romantic and sexual escapades of a young teenager named Jamie McGregor. Set against the backdrop of the permissive and liberated atmosphere of the 1960s,...

Direction Maurice Murphy

Cast Ronnie Parker · Michael Bates · Michael Hordern · Dennis Ramsden

Synopsis Six Dates with Barker (TV Series) (1971) is a British television series that consists of six standalone episodes, each crafted by a different writer. The series showcases the versatile talents of actor-comedian Ronnie Barker, who delivers a range of performances...

Direction Cliff Owen

Cast Nicky Henson · Trevor Howard · Terry-Thomas · Arthur Lowe

Synopsis The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones (1976) follows the escapades of Tom Jones, a young man raised by a nobleman after his mother, a maid, passed away. When Tom's jealous cousin frames him for a crime he didn't commit, he...

Direction Samuel Gallu

Cast Shelley Winters · Donald Pleasence · Terry-Thomas · Tammy Grimes

Synopsis Arthur! Arthur! (1969) follows the story of a brilliant but unlucky inventor whose life is marked by a string of disastrous failures. In a desperate attempt to escape his miserable existence, he crafts an alter ego—a charming, sophisticated, and irresistible...

Direction Anthony Asquith

Cast David Niven · Margaret Leighton · Noelle Middleton · Allan Cuthbertson

Synopsis Carrington V.C. (1955) follows the gripping narrative of a military tribunal tasked with uncovering the truth behind allegations of financial misconduct within a unit. The story delves into the complexities of military justice as investigators strive to determine whether an...

Direction John Jacobs · Marc Miller · Valerie Hanson · Barry Davis

Cast Michael Balfour · Madoline Thomas · Sandra Bryant · Diane Cilento

Direction Paul Joyce

Cast David Warner · George Innes · Michael Bates · Juliet Harmer

Synopsis The Engagement (TV) (1970) follows the story of a young professional who finds himself in a challenging situation. After purchasing an engagement ring that exceeds his budget, he faces a difficult afternoon attempting to secure the necessary funds to cover...

Direction Roy Clarke · Alan J.W. Bell · James Gilbert · Bernard Thompson

Cast Bill Owen · Peter Sallis · Frank Thornton · Brian Murphy

Synopsis Last Of The Summer Wine (TV Series) (1973) follows the escapades of three elderly gentlemen from Yorkshire who maintain a youthful spirit despite their advanced years. The trio navigates the challenges posed by their fellow townspeople and the mundane aspects...

Direction Alain Deruelle · Jesús Franco

Cast Didier Aubriot · Eugénie Laborde · Michael Bates · Monica Swinn

Synopsis Jailhouse Wardress (1979) unfolds in the aftermath of the Third Reich's collapse, as former Nazi SS officers flee to Latin American countries. Here, they establish clandestine laboratories with a sinister purpose: to engineer beautiful women to cater to the sexual...

Direction Cyril Frankel · Jeremy Summers · Roy Ward Baker · Paul Dickson

Cast Peter Wyngarde · Anne Sharp · Ronald Lacey · Lee Patterson

Synopsis Jason King (TV Series) (1971) aired from 1971 to 1972, consisting of 26 episodes. This series is a spin-off from the earlier "Department S" and follows the escapades of the charming, womanizing, and somewhat hedonistic character, Jason King. After departing...

Direction John Elliot · David Cunliffe · Bill Hays · Rudolph Cartier

Cast Patrick Stewart · John Rhys-Davies · Gemma Jones · Michael Kitchen

Synopsis Fall of Eagles (TV Miniseries) (1974) is a 13-episode British television drama broadcast by the BBC in 1974. This epic series delves into pivotal historical events spanning from 1848 to 1918, focusing on the reigning dynasties of Austria-Hungary (the Habsburgs),...