Cast: Marie Kean

Direction Stanley Kubrick

Cast Ryan O'Neal · Marisa Berenson · Leon Vitali · Patrick Magee

Synopsis Barry Lyndon (1975) unfolds in the lush landscapes of 18th-century rural Ireland, where the young protagonist, Barry Lyndon, faces a life-altering tragedy when his father is slain in a duel. Left to navigate his new reality, Barry finds solace in...

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 John Huston

Cast Anjelica Huston · Donal McCann · Helena Carroll · Cathleen Delany

Synopsis The Dead (1987) is a poignant and meticulously crafted film that serves as John Huston's final cinematic endeavor. It is a heartfelt tribute to James Joyce's renowned literary work, a homage to Huston's ancestral homeland, and a collaborative effort with...

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Donald Pleasence · Françoise Dorléac · Lionel Stander · Jack MacGowran

Synopsis Cul-de-sac (1966) follows the tale of two criminals, one injured and the other on his last legs, who seek shelter in a seaside fortress. The castle's residents, a timid Englishman and his strong-willed French wife, are at first forced to...

Direction Desmond Davis

Cast Peter Finch · Rita Tushingham · Lynn Redgrave · Marie Kean

Synopsis Girl with Green Eyes (1964) follows the journey of Kate Brady, a timid Irish farm girl who relocates to the bustling city of Dublin. She finds herself sharing a living space with Baba Brennan, a lively and outgoing individual. Kate's...

Direction Jack Clayton

Cast Bob Hoskins · Maggie Smith · Wendy Hiller · Marie Kean

Synopsis The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1987) follows the story of a middle-aged spinster, Judith Hearne, who finds herself drawn to a former New York City hotel doorman, Bernard. Bernard, who is now down on his luck, shares with Judith...

Direction Richard Fleischer · Elmo Williams

Cast Stephen Boyd · Juliette Greco · David Wayne · Gregory Ratoff

Direction Roy Ward Baker · Robert Chetwyn · John Howard · Peter Sykes

Cast Peter Bowles · Bryan Murray · Beryl Reid · Niall Toibin

Synopsis The Irish R.M. (TV Series) (1983) is a captivating drama that aired from 1983 to 1985, spanning three seasons and 18 episodes. The story revolves around a former English army officer who takes on the role of a resident magistrate...

Direction Michael O'Herlihy

Cast Peter McEnery · Susan Hampshire · Tom Adams · Gordon Jackson

Direction George Pollock

Cast John Gregson · Muriel Pavlow · Barry Fitzgerald · June Thorburn

Synopsis Rooney (1958) follows the dual life of James Ignatius Rooney, a man who spends his weekdays as a humble rubbish collector in Dublin but transforms into a formidable Gaelic sportsman on the weekends. The film delves into his contrasting roles,...

Direction Arthur Dreifuss

Cast Patrick McGoohan · Sylvia Syms · Walter Macken · Dermot Kelly

Synopsis The Quare Fellow (1962) follows the journey of Thomas Crimmins, a fresh-faced and idealistic new guard in an Irish penitentiary. Eager to contribute to his nation by enforcing justice, Crimmins' perspective begins to shift under the influence of his seasoned...

Direction Roy Ward Baker

Cast John Gregson · Kathleen Ryan · Jacqueline Ryan · Noel Purcell

Synopsis Jacqueline (1956) follows the story of Jacqueline McNeil, portrayed by Jacqueline Ryan, who is the daughter of Mike McNeil, a Belfast shipyard worker played by John Gregson. Mike's career is jeopardized by his debilitating fear of heights, leading to his...

Direction Philip Casson

Cast Ian McKellen · Judi Dench · John Bown · Susan Dury

Synopsis A Performance of Macbeth (TV) (1979) follows the tale of Macbeth, a bold and ambitious soldier in the Scottish army. His life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters three eerie witches who prophesy that he is destined to become...

Direction Gordon Flemyng

Cast Peter O'Toole · Jeanne Moreau · Zero Mostel · Jack Hawkins

Direction George Pollock

Cast Julie Harris · Harry Brogan · Tim Seely · Marie Kean

Synopsis Sally's Irish Rogue (1958) follows the story of a young man, Tim Seely, who is more captivated by his passion for motorcycles than the farm he is set to inherit. This leads him to abruptly end his engagement with Sally,...