Cast: David Kossoff

Direction Stanley Donen

Cast Cary Grant · Ingrid Bergman · Cecil Parker · Phyllis Calvert

Synopsis Indiscreet (1958) follows the story of Anna Kalman, a renowned actress who has resigned herself to the idea that she may never find her perfect match. As she is removing her makeup one evening, discussing her romantic disillusionment with her...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Edmond O'Brien · Jan Sterling · Michael Redgrave · Donald Pleasence

Synopsis 1984 (1956) is set in a dystopian future where a totalitarian government, led by the enigmatic "Big Brother," maintains absolute control over every aspect of society. In this oppressive world, individuality and love are forbidden. Winston Smith, a low-ranking government...

Direction Jack Clayton

Cast Alfie Bass · David Kossoff · Alan Tilvern · Alf Dean

Synopsis The Bespoke Overcoat (1955) follows the story of Fender, a humble clerk working in the warehouse of the clothing company Ranting and Co. His sole aspiration is to own an overcoat. When the unkind Ranting denies his request, Fender turns...

Direction Ken Hughes

Cast Arlene Dahl · Phil Carey · Herbert Marshall · Michael Goodliffe

Synopsis Wicked as They Come (1956) follows the tale of a destitute yet stunning woman who is determined to ascend to the pinnacle of success. Driven by an unyielding ambition, she allows no obstacles to impede her journey, even resorting to...

Direction Terence Fisher

Cast Paul Massie · Dawn Addams · Christopher Lee · David Kossoff

Synopsis The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll (Jekyll's Inferno) (1960) follows the chilling journey of Dr. Henry Jekyll as he delves into the realm of science to uncover and manifest the concealed, sinister aspects of human nature. Through his experiments, he...

Direction Carol Reed

Cast Celia Johnson · Diana Dors · David Kossoff · Joe Robinson

Synopsis A Kid for Two Farthings (1955) is set in a bustling, working-class London neighborhood filled with small shops, street vendors, and market stalls. The story revolves around Joe, a young boy who resides with his mother, Joanne, above the Kandinsky...

Direction Jack Arnold

Cast Peter Sellers · Jean Seberg · David Kossoff · William Hartnell

Synopsis The Mouse that Roared (1959) follows the whimsical tale of the minuscule European duchy of Grand Fenwick, whose economy faces ruin when an American company produces a knockoff of their renowned wine. The resourceful Prime Minister, Count Mountjoy, played by...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Robert Taylor · Nicole Maurey · Linda Christian · Donald Wolfit

Synopsis The House of the Seven Hawks (1959) presents a gripping tale reminiscent of classic film noir detective stories, such as "The Maltese Falcon." Directed by Richard Thorpe, the narrative centers around Robert Taylor as John Nordley, the captain of a...

Direction Ralph Thomas

Cast Lilli Palmer · Sylvia Syms · Yvonne Mitchell · Ronald Lewis

Synopsis Conspiracy of Hearts (1960) is set during the tumultuous period of World War II in Italy, where a group of dedicated nuns in a convent engage in a perilous mission. They clandestinely rescue Jewish children from a nearby internment camp,...

Direction Richard Lester

Cast Margaret Rutherford · Ron Moody · Bernard Cribbins · David Kossoff

Synopsis The Mouse on the Moon (1963) follows the whimsical tale of the minuscule nation of Grand Fenwick, which faces a pressing issue: a lack of hot water in their castle. To resolve this, they seek financial assistance from the United...

Direction Ralph Thomas

Cast Bob Hope · Katharine Hepburn · Noelle Middleton · James Robertson Justice

Direction Martin Clunes

Cast Martin Clunes · Anna Chancellor · Michael Praed · Griff Rhys Jones

Synopsis Staggered (1994) follows Neil, a man deeply in love, whose wedding plans are abruptly disrupted. His journey begins when he finds himself stranded, naked, on a remote Scottish island. From there, he embarks on a chaotic road trip, facing numerous...

Direction Guy Green

Cast Michael Craig · Anton Diffring · Gérard Oury · Brenda De Banzie

Synopsis House of Secrets (1956) follows the gripping tale of Larry Ellis, a dedicated ship's officer who is recruited by the CIA for a perilous mission. Tasked with infiltrating a sophisticated forgery operation in France, Ellis is chosen for his striking...

Direction Noël Langley

Cast Hildegard Knef · Donald Wolfit · Terence Morgan · Derek Bond

Direction Alan Bromly

Cast Felix Aylmer · Diane Cilento · Jerry Desmonde · Joe Linnane

Synopsis The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp (1954) tells the story of a celestial being who encounters an unexpected challenge during her earthly assignment. In need of funds to complete her divine mission, she makes a unique decision to temporarily part...

Direction Robert Clouse

Cast Tim Stafford · Larry Cedar · Roy Kinnear · Lee Montague

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast Benny Hill · Belinda Lee · David Kossoff · Garry Marsh

Synopsis Who Done It? (1956) introduces viewers to the comedic antics that would later define Benny Hill's television career. In this film, Hill portrays Hugo Dill, an inept amateur sleuth with a flair for disguises. Dill inadvertently stumbles upon a global...

Direction George More O'Ferrall

Cast Diane Cilento · George Baker · Jimmy Karoubi · David Kossoff

Synopsis The Woman for Joe (1955) centers around a carnival proprietor and his star performer, a little person, who both develop romantic feelings for the same lady. The story unfolds as the two men navigate their shared affection, leading to a...

Direction Victor Vicas

Cast Jeffrey Hunter · Annemarie Düringer · Nigel Patrick · David Kossoff

Synopsis Count Five and Die (1957) follows a thrilling narrative where American and British intelligence agencies join forces to deceive the Germans. Their mission is to mislead the enemy into believing that the impending cross-channel invasion will target the Netherlands rather...

Direction Philip Leacock

Cast June Archer · Christopher Hey · Brian Hammond · Flora Robson

Synopsis Innocent Sinners (1958) follows the journey of a young girl living in the aftermath of war-torn London. Driven by a desire to bring beauty into her desolate surroundings, she decides to transform a destroyed church into a vibrant garden. With...