Cast: Laurence Harvey

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Orson Welles · Oja Kodar · Joseph Cotten · Jean-Pierre Aumont

Synopsis F. for Fake (1973) is a thought-provoking and unconventional documentary directed by Orson Welles that delves into the world of deception and artifice. The film centers around the infamous art forger Elmyr de Hory and his biographer, Clifford Irving, who...

Direction Jack Clayton

Cast Simone Signoret · Laurence Harvey · Heather Sears · Hermione Baddeley

Synopsis Room at the Top (1959) follows the story of Joe Lampton, a young man who secures a promising job in a dreary English factory town. To occupy his evenings, he joins a local theater group. There, he meets Susan, the...

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Frank Sinatra · Laurence Harvey · Janet Leigh · Angela Lansbury

Synopsis The Manchurian Candidate (1962) unfolds in 1952 Korea, where a US Army patrol faces a deadly ambush by Communist forces. A year later, the surviving squad members, including Staff Sergeant Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey), return to the United States. Shaw...

Direction Rod Serling · Jeannot Szwarc · Jeff Corey · Gene R. Kearney

Cast Rod Serling · John Astin · Geraldine Page · Vincent Price

Synopsis Night Gallery (TV Series) (1969) presented a unique blend of horror and fantasy, with Rod Serling serving as the host and narrator. Set in an art gallery, Serling introduced each episode by unveiling paintings created by artist Tom Wright, which...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Laurence Harvey · Capucine · Jane Fonda · Anne Baxter

Synopsis Walk on the Wild Side (1962) unfolds in the vibrant and sultry atmosphere of a 1930s New Orleans bordello known as the Doll House. Hallie, the establishment's star attraction, captivates both clients and Jo, the madame. Her seemingly tranquil yet...

Direction John Schlesinger

Cast Julie Christie · Dirk Bogarde · Laurence Harvey · Roland Curram

Synopsis Darling (1965) follows the journey of Diana Scott, portrayed by Julie Christie, a charismatic and alluring young model living in London. Diana is determined to swiftly ascend the social hierarchy by engaging in a series of impulsive and carefree relationships....

Direction Vassili Silovic · Oja Kodar

Cast Oja Kodar · Ingrid Bergman · Tim Brooke-Taylor · Michael Bryant

Synopsis Orson Welles: The One-Man Band (1995) delves into the extensive archives of Orson Welles' unfinished and unreleased cinematic projects, offering a unique perspective through the eyes of Oja Kodar, Welles' life and artistic partner during his final years. Kodar guides...

Direction Henry Levin · George Pal

Cast Laurence Harvey · Karlheinz Böhm · Claire Bloom · Walter Slezak

Synopsis The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962) is a lavish fantasy film that draws inspiration from the lives of the Brothers Grimm and three of their famed tales: "The Dancing Princesses," "The Cobbler and the Elves," and "The Singing...

Direction John Boulting

Cast Barry Jones · André Morell · Hugh Cross · Sheila Manahan

Synopsis Seven Days to Noon (1950) follows the gripping tale of a British scientist who escapes from a research facility with a powerful atomic bomb. In a chilling letter addressed to the British Prime Minister, he issues an ultimatum: unless the...

Direction John Wayne

Cast John Wayne · Richard Widmark · Laurence Harvey · Ken Curtis

Synopsis The Alamo (1960) is a stirring and patriotic portrayal of the renowned siege at a Texas stronghold, directed by John Wayne. The film chronicles the 13-day battle in 1836, where a small band of Americans, under the leadership of Sam...

Direction Renato Castellani

Cast Laurence Harvey · Susan Shentall · Flora Robson · Norman Wooland

Synopsis Romeo and Juliet (1954) is a faithful adaptation of William Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. Directed by Renato Castellani, this film is widely regarded as one of the most authentic renditions of the Bard's work, thanks to its meticulous adherence to the...

Direction Edward M. Abroms

Cast Peter Falk · Laurence Harvey · Lloyd Bochner · Jack Kruschen

Synopsis Columbo: The Most Dangerous Match (TV) (1973) follows the intricate plot of a chess grandmaster who eliminates his rival just before a crucial championship game. Lieutenant Columbo is tasked with navigating the complex web of deceit spun by this cunning...

Direction Peter Glenville

Cast Laurence Harvey · Geraldine Page · Rita Moreno · Una Merkel

Synopsis Summer and Smoke (1961) is a cinematic adaptation of Tennessee Williams' novel, focusing on Alma Winemiller (Geraldine Page), a delicate and introverted young woman living in a small Mississippi town before World War I. Alma, the daughter of a minister,...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Laurence Harvey · Gloria Grahame · Richard Basehart · Joan Collins

Synopsis The Good Die Young (1954) follows the intertwined lives of three honorable individuals who find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and corruption. A former boxer, a returning American soldier seeking to reconcile with his wife, and an air...

Direction Tony Richardson

Cast Trevor Howard · John Gielgud · David Hemmings · Vanessa Redgrave

Synopsis The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) delves into the catastrophic consequences of elitism and poor political decisions during the Crimean War. The narrative unfolds as a series of missteps and miscommunications lead to a disastrous military campaign, highlighting the...

Direction Ken Hughes

Cast Kim Novak · Laurence Harvey · Robert Morley · Siobhan McKenna

Synopsis Of Human Bondage (1964) follows the journey of a dedicated medical student whose life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes infatuated with a waitress from a lower social class. This romantic entanglement threatens to jeopardize his academic pursuits and...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Laurence Harvey · Hazel Court · Robert Douglas · Patrick MacNee

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Arthur (TV) (1959) follows the story of a chicken farmer named Arthur whose fiancée, Helen, abruptly leaves him for another man. Initially, Arthur embraces his newfound bachelor life, but a year later, Helen returns seeking forgiveness and...

Direction Ted Kotcheff

Cast Laurence Harvey · Jean Simmons · Honor Blackman · Michael Craig

Synopsis Life at the Top (1965) follows Joe Lampton, who initially believes he has achieved success by marrying his boss's daughter in their small northern mill town. However, he soon realizes that his father-in-law is undermining his professional growth and controlling...

Direction Martin Ritt

Cast Paul Newman · Laurence Harvey · Claire Bloom · Edward G. Robinson

Synopsis The Outrage (1964) follows the tale of a Mexican outlaw, Juan Carrasco, who encounters a newlywed pair traversing a harsh landscape. With ill intentions of assault and theft, Carrasco confronts the couple, leading to the husband's demise. The narrative unfolds...

Direction Igor Talankin

Cast Innokenti Smoktunovsky · Antonina Shuranova · Kirill Lavrov · Vladislav Strzhelchik

Synopsis Tchaikovsky (1969) delves into the life and works of the renowned Russian composer, Peter Tchaikovsky. The film offers an intimate look at his personal struggles and triumphs, providing a comprehensive portrait of one of the most influential figures in classical...