Cast: Eleanor David

Direction Alan Parker

Cast Bob Geldof · Jenny Wright · Christine Hargreaves · James Laurenson

Synopsis The Wall (1982) delves into the tumultuous life of a rock star, inspired by the experiences of Syd Barrett, the original frontman of Pink Floyd. The film follows Pink, portrayed by Bob Geldof, as he spirals from a promising young...

Direction David Hugh Jones

Cast Anne Bancroft · Anthony Hopkins · Judi Dench · Jean De Baer

Synopsis 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) is a heartwarming tale based on a genuine story of a long-distance business correspondence that blossomed into a deep and meaningful friendship. The narrative unfolds as a New York writer, Helene Hanff, engages in a...

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Jim Broadbent · Allan Corduner · Timothy Spall · Lesley Manville

Synopsis Topsy-Turvy (1999) is a meticulously crafted film by director Mike Leigh that delves into the lives of the iconic musical duo Gilbert and Sullivan. The narrative focuses on the tumultuous period leading up to the creation and staging of their...

Direction Clive Donner

Cast Anthony Andrews · Jane Seymour · Ian McKellen · James Villiers

Synopsis The Scarlet Pimpernel (TV) (1982) is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, where an enigmatic English aristocrat, recognized solely by the alias The Scarlet Pimpernel, a simple roadside flower, rescues French nobles from the clutches of the guillotine....

Direction Hanif Kureishi

Cast Justin Chadwick · Steven Mackintosh · Emer McCourt · Roshan Seth

Direction Jean-Claude Schlim

Cast Layke Anderson · Benn Northover · Eleanor David · Udo Kier

Synopsis House of Boys (2009) is a vibrant and captivating tale of self-discovery set in 1984, chronicling the life of Frank, a high school student who finds himself drawn into a dynamic world filled with music and sexual exploration. As Frank's...

Direction Axel Corti

Cast Timothy Dalton · Valeria Golino · Stéphane Freiss · Margaret Tyzack

Direction Steven Lisberger

Cast Bob Peck · Mark Hamill · Kitty Aldridge · Bill Paxton

Synopsis Slipstream (1989) unfolds in a desolate, post-apocalyptic landscape where a fugitive named Byron (Bob Peck) is apprehended by law enforcement officers Will Tasker (Mark Hamill) and his alluring partner Belitski (Kitty Aldridge). However, bounty hunter Matt Owens (Bill Paxton) discovers...

Direction Michael Firth

Cast Eleanor David · Nigel Terry · Tom Wilkinson · Mary Regan

Synopsis Sylvia (1985) chronicles the true account of Sylvia Ashton Warner's groundbreaking efforts in the 1940s, focusing on her innovative methods to educate Maori children in reading.

Direction Ian La Frenais · John Crome · Baz Taylor · John Woods

Cast Ian McShane · Dudley Sutton · Chris Jury · Phyllis Logan

Synopsis Lovejoy (TV Series) (1986) is a captivating British television show that aired from 1986 to 1994, spanning six engaging seasons. The series centers around the charismatic and somewhat unscrupulous antiques dealer, Lovejoy, who possesses an extraordinary ability to uncover hidden...

Direction Alvin Rakoff

Cast Paul Shelley · David Threlfall · Michael Hordern · Annette Crosbie

Synopsis Paradise Postponed (TV Miniseries) (1986) delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the bequest of the Simcox brewery fortune by the leftist Reverend Simeon Simcox to Leslie Titmuss, a city developer and Conservative cabinet minister. The narrative unfolds as Simeon's sons,...

Direction Robert Bierman

Cast Eleanor David · Charles Keating · Charles Hathorn · Gabriel Byrne

Synopsis The Rocking Horse Winner (S) (1983) centers around a young boy named Paul who grows up in a household where financial strain is a constant topic of conversation. The lack of money creates a palpable tension that deeply affects Paul's...

Direction Clive Donner

Cast George C. Scott · Tim Curry · Michael Hordern · Timothy West

Synopsis Oliver Twist (1982) follows the journey of a young orphan named Oliver who, after enduring the harsh conditions of an orphanage, finds himself under the tutelage of a notorious gang of criminals. This adaptation of Charles Dickens' beloved story delves...

Direction Brian Farnham

Cast Oliver Cotton · Maurice O'Connell · Louis Selwyn · Adolfo Celi

Synopsis The Borgias (TV Miniseries) (1981) is a gripping historical drama that spans 10 episodes, chronicling the ambitious and unyielding journey of Rodrigo Borgia. The series delves into the life of a man determined to ascend to the papacy, showcasing his...

Direction Bill Forsyth

Cast Bill Paterson · Eleanor David · Clare Grogan · Alex Norton

Synopsis Comfort and Joy (1984) follows the story of Alan Bird, a radio host who becomes an eyewitness to the destruction of an ice cream van by rival vendors. This incident propels him into the midst of a fierce turf war...