Cast: John Mills

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 Kenneth Branagh

Cast Kenneth Branagh · Derek Jacobi · Kate Winslet · Julie Christie

Synopsis Hamlet (1996) follows the tale of Prince Hamlet (Kenneth Branagh) who comes back from his academic pursuits to discover his father's untimely demise and his mother's hasty remarriage to his uncle. This unsettling situation sparks his curiosity and suspicion. When...

Direction Richard Attenborough

Cast Ben Kingsley · Roshan Seth · Martin Sheen · Ian Charleson

Synopsis Gandhi (1982) is a critically acclaimed biographical film directed by Richard Attenborough that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Mahatma Gandhi. The narrative begins in South Africa, where a young Indian attorney is forcibly removed from a train for his refusal...

Direction David Lean

Cast John Mills · Valerie Hobson · Martita Hunt · Alec Guinness

Synopsis Great Expectations (1946) follows the life of Pip, a kind-hearted and naive young orphan residing with his benevolent blacksmith, Joe Gargery, and his domineering, abusive wife, Mrs. Joe. Pip's life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters two escaped convicts...

Direction King Vidor

Cast Audrey Hepburn · Henry Fonda · Mel Ferrer · Vittorio Gassman

Synopsis War and Peace (1956) unfolds during the tumultuous period of Napoleon's 1812 Russian campaign, as adapted by King Vidor from Tolstoy's epic novel. The narrative revolves around Henry Fonda's portrayal of Pierre Bezhukov, a wealthy aristocrat grappling with the harsh...

Direction David Lean

Cast Charles Laughton · John Mills · Brenda De Banzie · Daphne Anderson

Synopsis Hobson's Choice (1953) is a captivating film directed by David Lean, known for its sharp humor and heartwarming romance. The story is based on Harold Brighouse's play and centers around Henry Hobson, a domineering bootmaker portrayed by Charles Laughton. Hobson...

Direction Sam Wood

Cast Robert Donat · Greer Garson · John Mills · Terry Kilburn

Synopsis Goodbye Mr. Chips (1939) follows the life journey of a seasoned classics educator who reflects on his extensive teaching career, recalling memorable students and colleagues. The narrative is deeply enriched by the teacher's reminiscences of his blissful courtship and marriage,...

Direction J. Lee Thompson

Cast John Mills · Horst Buchholz · Hayley Mills · Yvonne Mitchell

Synopsis Tiger Bay (1959) follows the gripping tale of a spirited 12-year-old girl who accidentally becomes an eyewitness to a tragic event. She sees a woman's life cut short by her Polish merchant marine partner. Instead of turning him in, the...

Direction Craig McCall

Cast Jack Cardiff · Martin Scorsese · Kirk Douglas · Lauren Bacall

Synopsis Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2010) delves into the extraordinary journey of Jack Cardiff, a legendary figure in cinematography. The documentary explores how Cardiff made history in 2001 by becoming the first director of photography to receive...

Direction David Lean

Cast Robert Newton · Celia Johnson · Stanley Holloway · John Mills

Synopsis This Happy Breed (1944) presents Noel Coward's portrayal of the everyday lives of common people during the interwar period. Following the conclusion of World War I, the Gibbons family settles into a pleasant suburban home. The family experiences a typical...

Direction J. Lee Thompson

Cast John Mills · Sylvia Syms · Anthony Quayle · Harry Andrews

Synopsis Desert Attack (Ice-Cold in Alex) (1958) follows a band of Allied soldiers and medical staff as they embark on a perilous journey through the unforgiving deserts of North Africa during World War II. The group faces numerous challenges and hardships...

Direction Graham Evans · John Gorrie · Alan Gibson · Herbert Wise

Cast Roald Dahl · John Houseman · Andrew Ray · Joan Collins

Synopsis Tales of the Unexpected (TV Series) (1979) is a British anthology series that aired from 1979 to 1988, spanning 9 seasons and 112 episodes. The show is renowned for its blend of mystery, suspense, horror, and dark comedy, with a...

Direction Bryan Forbes

Cast George Segal · Tom Courtenay · James Fox · Patrick O'Neal

Synopsis King Rat (1965) follows the story of George Segal, a cunning and resourceful prisoner in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. Known as "King Rat" for his unconventional method of breeding rats to supplement the meager rations of...

Direction Gerald Thomas

Cast John Mills · Derek Farr · Noelle Middleton · Wilfrid Hyde-White

Synopsis The Vicious Circle (1957) begins with Dr. Howard Latimer's life taking a dramatic turn when he discovers a German actress, whom he had recently met at London Airport, murdered in his apartment. This shocking event propels him into a dangerous...

Direction Roy Ward Baker

Cast John Mills · Joan Greenwood · Edward Chapman · Kay Walsh

Synopsis The October Man (1947) follows the story of Jim Ackland, a man grappling with the aftermath of a severe head injury from a bus accident. When a young woman he recently encountered is discovered lifeless on a nearby common, Ackland...

Direction Ronald Neame

Cast Alec Guinness · John Mills · Dennis Price · Kay Walsh

Synopsis Tunes of Glory (1960) follows the story of Major Jock Sinclair, a dedicated member of a Highland regiment who has served since his youth as a boy piper. During World War II, he acted as the Commanding Officer. Now, with...

Direction Anthony Asquith

Cast Michael Redgrave · John Mills · Rosamund John · Douglass Montgomery

Synopsis The Way to the Stars (1945) presents a vivid portrayal of life on a British bomber base and the neighboring towns, spanning from the early days of the Battle of Britain to the arrival of American forces, who join in...

Direction Cyril Frankel

Cast John Mills · Cecil Parker · John Salew · Elizabeth Kentish

Synopsis It's Great to Be Young! (1956) centers around Mr. Dingle, a beloved music instructor at an English school. When the headmaster issues a warning that the school band might be disbanded, partly due to Dingle's preference for contemporary music, the...

Direction Don Sharp

Cast Robert Powell · John Mills · David Warner · Karen Dotrice

Synopsis The Thirty-Nine Steps (The 39 Steps) (1978) follows the adventures of Richard Hannay, portrayed by Robert Powell, who finds himself entangled in a sinister scheme orchestrated by Prussian conspirators aiming to eliminate the Greek Prime Minister. Accused of a crime...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast David Niven · Mario Moreno "Cantinflas" · Charles Boyer · Robert Newton

Synopsis Around the World in 80 Days (1956) follows the journey of the stoic English gentleman Phileas Fogg, who accepts a wager at his club to circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Accompanied by his newly hired French valet, Passepartout,...