Cast: Sarah Miles

Direction David Lean

Cast Sarah Miles · Robert Mitchum · Christopher Jones · Trevor Howard

Synopsis Ryan's Daughter (1970) unfolds against the backdrop of the tumultuous Irish Rebellion of 1916. The narrative centers around Charles Shaughnessy, portrayed by Robert Mitchum, a compassionate and gentle widower who ties the knot with the significantly younger Rosy, played by...

Direction Joseph Losey

Cast Dirk Bogarde · Sarah Miles · Wendy Craig · James Fox

Synopsis The Servant (1963) follows the story of Tony, a wealthy aristocrat who relocates to London and employs Hugo Barrett as his personal servant. Initially, Barrett appears to be a dedicated and capable employee, but Tony's girlfriend, Susan, is immediately suspicious...

Direction Michelangelo Antonioni

Cast David Hemmings · Vanessa Redgrave · Sarah Miles · Peter Bowles

Synopsis Blow-Up (1966) follows the story of Thomas, a disillusioned and affluent fashion photographer navigating the vibrant yet superficial world of "Swinging London." Plagued by a sense of emptiness despite his glamorous lifestyle of casual encounters and substance use, Thomas finds...

Direction Laurent Bouzereau

Cast David Lean · Sarah Miles · Robert Bolt · John Boorman

Synopsis The Making Of Ryan's Daughter (2006) is an extensive documentary that delves into the creation and reception of the classic film "Ryan's Daughter." Structured into three episodes—"Storm Rising," "Storm Chaser," and "Eye of the Storm"—the documentary offers a comprehensive look...

Direction John Boorman

Cast Sebastian Rice-Edwards · Sarah Miles · Sammi Davis · David Hayman

Synopsis Hope and Glory (1987) follows the journey of Bill Rohan, a young boy residing on the outskirts of London, as he navigates the tumultuous landscape of World War II. Through the lens of director John Boorman, who also penned and...

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 Peter Glenville

Cast Laurence Olivier · Simone Signoret · Sarah Miles · Terence Stamp

Synopsis Term of Trial (1962) follows Graham Weir (Laurence Olivier), a schoolteacher grappling with alcoholism and a past conviction for conscientious objection during World War II, which has stunted his professional growth. His dedication to teaching is overshadowed by the contempt...

Direction Simon Langton

Cast David Suchet · Jonathan Cake · Megan Dodds · Sarah Miles

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - The Hollow (TV) (2004) presents a gripping tale where the renowned detective, Hercule Poirot, finds himself at the center of a perplexing murder mystery. The story unfolds in a secluded country house, where the body of...

Direction Bruce Weber

Cast Robert Mitchum · John Mitchum · Benicio del Toro · Clint Eastwood

Synopsis Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast (2018) delves into the life and legacy of iconic actor Robert Mitchum, as captured by photographer and filmmaker Bruce Weber in the late 1990s. The documentary began when Weber persuaded Mitchum to participate in...

Direction Krzysztof Zanussi

Cast Max von Sydow · Lothaire Bluteau · Sarah Miles · Sofie Gråbøl

Synopsis The Silent Touch (1992) revolves around the renowned composer Henry Kesdi, who has been in a prolonged creative drought, unable to produce a single note for many years. The narrative takes a turn when a determined Polish music student enters...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Stuart Whitman · Sarah Miles · James Fox · Alberto Sordi

Synopsis Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines (1965) is set in the dawn of the 20th century, where a prestigious British newspaper announces a substantial reward for the victor of a trans-channel aerial contest. This enticing challenge attracts daring aviators...

Direction Lewis John Carlino

Cast Sarah Miles · Kris Kristofferson · Jonathan Kahn · Margo Cunningham

Direction Richard C. Sarafian

Cast Burt Reynolds · Sarah Miles · Lee J. Cobb · George Hamilton

Synopsis The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing (1973) is a captivating Western that echoes the psychological depth and complexity of the genre's Hollywood revival in the 1950s. The film centers around Burt Reynolds as Jay Grobart, a notorious outlaw who abducts...

Direction Joseph Losey

Cast Vanessa Redgrave · Sarah Miles · Diana Dors · Patti Love

Synopsis Steaming (1985) follows a group of six women who gather weekly at a Turkish Baths to candidly discuss their relationships, personal lives, and the challenges they face. The women engage in lively conversations filled with humor and unfiltered honesty, creating...

Direction Michael Winner

Cast Robert Mitchum · Sarah Miles · Richard Boone · Candy Clark

Synopsis The Big Sleep (1978) is a gripping adaptation of Raymond Chandler's renowned mystery novel, transposed from its original 1940s Los Angeles backdrop to the gritty streets of 1970s London by director Michael Winner. The story unfolds when affluent General Sternwood...

Direction Piers Haggard · Tobe Hooper

Cast Klaus Kinski · Oliver Reed · Susan George · Nicol Williamson

Synopsis Venom (1981) follows a group of international terrorists who orchestrate a plot to abduct the child of a affluent couple. Their scheme goes awry when a lethal Black Mamba, mistakenly sent instead of a non-venomous snake, escapes and wreaks havoc....

Direction Larry Peerce

Cast Mia Sara · Kirk Douglas · Martin Balsam · Claire Bloom

Synopsis Queenie (TV Miniseries) (1987) chronicles the extraordinary journey of a young English woman who ascends from the impoverished streets of Calcutta to the glamorous pinnacle of Hollywood. However, her past, marked by turmoil and hardship, continues to haunt her, casting...

Direction Michael Radford

Cast Greta Scacchi · Charles Dance · Joss Ackland · Sarah Miles

Synopsis White Mischief (1987) unfolds in the lush landscapes of Kenya around 1940, where a wealthy couple, past their prime, settle into a world of extravagant British expatriates. As the war looms, these affluent individuals indulge in a hedonistic lifestyle filled...

Direction Robert Bolt

Cast Sarah Miles · Jon Finch · Richard Chamberlain · John Mills

Synopsis Lady Caroline Lamb (1972) presents the tale of a high-born lady trapped in a marriage devoid of affection, who finds herself entangled in a notorious romance with the charismatic Lord Byron. The film delves into the complexities of her life,...

Direction Desmond Davis

Cast Cassie Stuart · Faye Dunaway · Diana Quick · Ian McShane

Synopsis Ordeal by Innocence (1984) is a cinematic adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel, set in the late 1950s. The narrative begins with Dr. Arthur Calgary (Donald Sutherland) returning to England after a two-year Antarctic expedition. He learns that the man he...