Cast: John Leyton

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring John Leyton. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


The Great Escape

1963 · Movie · 168 min. · United States

Direction John Sturges

Cast Steve McQueen · James Garner · Charles Bronson · Richard Attenborough

Synopsis The German high command has filtered out all of the allies' most talented escape artists and placed them in a POW camp specifically designed to foil any unwanted departures. But as soon as they arrive, the prisoners begin to work...

8.2

66K votes

8.2

66K votes

Von Ryan's Express

1965 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Frank Sinatra · Trevor Howard · Raffaella Carrà · Sergio Fantoni

Synopsis Von Ryan's Express is an excellent war adventure set in Italy during WWII. The movie is about a group of prisoners attempting to escape to freedom by taking over the train they are being transported on. They are led by...

6.3

853 votes

6.3

853 votes

Guns at Batasi

1964 · Movie · 103 min. · United Kingdom

Direction John Guillermin

Cast Richard Attenborough · Jack Hawkins · Flora Robson · John Leyton

Synopsis A British regiment stationed in a Newly independent African state is preparing to celebrate the Queen's birthday when Colonel Deal is ordered to hand over command to the African Captain Abraham pending the result of political agitation. Deal leaves for...

6.1

122 votes

6.1

122 votes

Krakatoa, East of Java

1969 · Movie · 131 min. · United States

Direction Bernard L. Kowalski

Cast Maximilian Schell · Diane Baker · Brian Keith · Barbara Werle

Synopsis The Dutch East Indies, in the late 19th century. Capt. Hanson of the "Batavia Queen" is preparing to embark on a salvage expedition. His mistress, Laura, knows the location of a ship belonging to her late husband, a shipwreck concealing...

5.4

465 votes

5.4

465 votes

Schizo

1976 · Movie · 108 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Pete Walker

Cast Lynne Frederick · John Leyton · Stephanie Beacham · John Fraser

Synopsis Samantha and Alan are getting married, but William Haskins isn't pleased. He grabs a train south to London and begins shadowing Samantha as she tries to get on with married life. Haskins' attempts to frighten her drive Samantha to desperation,...

5.4

110 votes

5.4

110 votes

Direction Val Guest

Cast Bernard Cribbins · Bill Maynard · Joss Ackland · Bernard Lee

Synopsis Det. Const. "Dangerous" Davies is not known for his finesse, but often finds himself on the receiving end of violence in various forms. Only thrown into cases where others fear to tread, or to shake up the natives with his...

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Biggles

1960 · Series · 30 min. · United Kingdom

Direction H.V. Kershaw · Chris McMaster · Stuart Latham · Douglas Hurn

Cast Neville Whiting · David Drummond · John Leyton · Carl Duering

Synopsis Biggles was a 1960s television series based on the Biggles series of books by W.E. Johns. Neville Whiting played the title role.

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Ring-A-Ding Rhythm!

1962 · Movie · 78 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Richard Lester

Cast Helen Shapiro · Craig Douglas · John Leyton · The Brook Brothers

Synopsis Two teens organize a jazz festival despite objections from the mayor.

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Danger Within

1959 · Movie · 101 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Richard Todd · Bernard Lee · Michael Wilding · Richard Attenborough

Synopsis Drama set in an Italian prisoner of war camp during World War 2, where a group of British soldiers find their plans for escape thwarted by a mysterious traitor in their midst.

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The Idol

1966 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction Daniel Petrie

Cast Jennifer Jones · Michael Parks · John Leyton · Jennifer Hilary

Synopsis Marco (Michael Parks), a young, arrogant art student, is friendly with Timothy (John Leyton), a medical student, and Sarah (Jennifer Hilary), his girl friend. Timothy is dominated by his beautiful mother, Carol (Jennifer Jones), who is divorcing her husband. Marco...

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The Nearly Man (TV Series)

1974 · Series · 60 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Arthur Hopcraft · John Irvin · Alan Grint

Cast Tony Britton · Wilfred Pickles · Ann Firbank · Michael Elphick

Synopsis TV Series (1974). 7 episodes.

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