Cast: Virginia McKenna
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Virginia McKenna. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 37
Direction Sergei Bondarchuk
Cast Rod Steiger · Christopher Plummer · Orson Welles · Jack Hawkins
Synopsis Waterloo (1970) opens with Napoleon's enforced resignation in 1814, following the Battle of Leipzig. The narrative then shifts to Napoleon's return to France from Elba, accompanied by his loyal Imperial Guard. The film condenses several historical events, including Napoleon's encounter...
6.9
1K votes
6.9
1K votes
The Cruel Sea
1953 · Movie · 126 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Charles Frend
Cast Jack Hawkins · Donald Sinden · John Stratton · Denholm Elliott
Synopsis The Cruel Sea (1953) follows the journey of Cmdr. Ericson, who is tasked with leading the HMS Compass Rose, a convoy escort vessel, at the onset of World War II. The crew, comprising inexperienced officers and sailors fresh from training,...
6.9
102 votes
6.9
102 votes
Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced (TV)
2004 · Movie · 94 min. · United Kingdom
Direction John Strickland
Cast Geraldine McEwan · Christian Coulson · Cherie Lunghi · Robert Pugh
Synopsis Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced (TV) (2004) plunges viewers into the quaint village of Chipping Cleghorn, where an unusual advertisement in the local newspaper sparks intrigue and alarm. The notice boldly declares that a murder will occur at 7:30...
6.7
92 votes
6.7
92 votes
A Town Like Alice
1956 · Movie · 117 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Jack Lee
Cast Virginia McKenna · Peter Finch · Kenji Takaki · Tran Van Khe
Synopsis A Town Like Alice (1956) unfolds in 1941 as the Japanese army swiftly captures extensive British territories. The men are dispatched to labor camps, leaving the women and children in a state of uncertainty. A group of women and children...
6.6
88 votes
6.6
88 votes
The Smallest Show on Earth
1957 · Movie · 80 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Basil Dearden
Cast Virginia McKenna · Bill Travers · Peter Sellers · Margaret Rutherford
Synopsis The Smallest Show on Earth (1957) follows the journey of Jean and Bill, a married couple facing financial struggles as Bill attempts to make a living as a writer. Their fortunes take an unexpected turn when they receive a telegram...
6.5
25 votes
6.5
25 votes
Beauty and the Beast (TV)
1976 · Movie · 74 min. · United States
Direction Fielder Cook
Cast George C. Scott · Trish Van Devere · Virginia McKenna · Bernard Lee
Synopsis Beauty and the Beast (TV) (1976) follows the tale of a lovely young woman who consents to wed a grotesque, disfigured creature and reside in his grand castle to rescue her father from a dire fate.
6.3
54 votes
6.3
54 votes
The Wreck of the Mary Deare
1959 · Movie · 105 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Michael Anderson
Cast Gary Cooper · Charlton Heston · Michael Redgrave · Emlyn Williams
Synopsis The Wreck of the Mary Deare (1959) follows the tale of two sailors who find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and danger. One of them is the captain of a stranded cargo vessel, the Mary Deare, while the...
6.2
669 votes
6.2
669 votes
The Barretts of Wimpole Street
1957 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Direction Sidney Franklin
Cast Jennifer Jones · John Gielgud · Bill Travers · Virginia McKenna
Synopsis The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1957) is a timeless film that showcases Jennifer Jones' portrayal of the renowned poet Elizabeth Barrett. The narrative delves into her complex relationship with her domineering father, Edward Mounton-Barrett, played by John Gielgud, and her...
6.2
52 votes
6.2
52 votes
Born Free
1966 · Movie · 96 min. · United Kingdom
Direction James Hill
Cast Virginia McKenna · Bill Travers · Geoffrey Keen · Peter Lukoye
Synopsis Born Free (1966) follows the true story of Joy Adamson, a naturalist and artist, and her husband George Adamson, a renowned game warden in Kenya. Together, they nurture and care for Elsa, a lion cub orphaned after her mother was...
6.1
984 votes
6.1
984 votes
Carve Her Name with Pride
1958 · Movie · 119 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Lewis Gilbert
Cast Virginia McKenna · Paul Scofield · Jack Warner · Denise Grey
Synopsis Carve Her Name with Pride (1958) follows the journey of Violette Bushell, a young woman of English and French descent residing in London during the early stages of World War II. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters...
6.1
57 votes
6.1
57 votes
Sliding Doors
1998 · Movie · 99 min. · United States
Direction Peter Howitt
Cast Gwyneth Paltrow · John Hannah · John Lynch · Jeanne Tripplehorn
Synopsis Sliding Doors (1998) follows Gwyneth Paltrow as she navigates two distinct realities, each unfolding from a single pivotal moment. In one scenario, the protagonist, a London-based publicist, finds herself in a tumultuous relationship with an unfaithful partner. Conversely, in the...
5.9
8K votes
5.9
8K votes
Simba
1955 · Movie · 99 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Brian Desmond Hurst
Cast Dirk Bogarde · Donald Sinden · Virginia McKenna · Basil Sydney
Synopsis Simba (1955) follows the journey of Alan Howard, a young Englishman who travels to Kenya to visit his elder brother on his farm. Upon arrival, he discovers his brother has been savagely killed by the Mau Mau. Determined to honor...
5.5
68 votes
5.5
68 votes
Direction Alberto De Martino
Cast Kirk Douglas · Simon Ward · Agostina Belli · Anthony Quayle
Synopsis Holocaust 2000 (1977) follows the gripping tale of a high-ranking executive overseeing a nuclear facility in the Middle East. His world is turned upside down when he uncovers a horrifying truth: his own son is the Antichrist. Driven by desperation,...
4.8
104 votes
4.8
104 votes
The Disappearance
1977 · Movie · 99 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Stuart Cooper
Cast Donald Sutherland · Francine Racette · David Hemmings · John Hurt
Synopsis The Disappearance (1977) is a gripping thriller centered around a professional assassin whose life takes a dark turn when his wife vanishes without a trace. As he grapples with her mysterious disappearance, he is unexpectedly hired by a clandestine international...
4.4
55 votes
4.4
55 votes
Staggered
1994 · Movie · 95 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Martin Clunes
Cast Martin Clunes · Anna Chancellor · Michael Praed · Griff Rhys Jones
Synopsis Staggered (1994) follows Neil, a man deeply in love, whose wedding plans are abruptly disrupted. His journey begins when he finds himself stranded, naked, on a remote Scottish island. From there, he embarks on a chaotic road trip, facing numerous...
3.7
138 votes
3.7
138 votes
The Scold's Bridle
1998 · Movie · 74 min. · United Kingdom
Direction David Thacker
Cast Bob Peck · Miranda Richardson · Douglas Hodge · Virginia McKenna
Synopsis The Scold's Bridle (1998) follows Detective Cooper as he delves into the peculiar and unsettling events linked to the murder of Matilda. The victim is discovered lifeless in her bathtub, adorned with a Scold's Bridle, a medieval device used to...
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The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (TV Miniseries)
1984 · Movie · 237 min. · United States
Direction Alvin Rakoff
Cast David Ogden Stiers · Hunt Block · David Caruso · Alex Hyde-White
Synopsis The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (TV Miniseries) (1984) chronicles the inception of the contemporary Olympic Games, with a particular focus on the formation of the American team and the challenges they faced in their journey to compete in the historic...
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Waters of the Moon (TV)
1983 · Movie · 96 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Piers Haggard
Cast Penelope Keith · Virginia McKenna · Ronald Pickup · Joan Sims
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Puccini (TV)
1984 · Movie · 113 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Tony Palmer
Cast Robert Stephens · Virginia McKenna · Judith Howarth · Robert Urquhart
Synopsis Puccini (TV) (1984) delves into the tumultuous life of the renowned Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, who finds himself embroiled in a scandalous affair with his maid. The ensuing controversy jeopardizes not only his personal life but also his illustrious career....
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The Oracle
1953 · Movie · 85 min. · United Kingdom
Direction C.M. Pennington-Richards
Cast Robert Beatty · Michael Medwin · Virginia McKenna · Mervyn Johns
Synopsis The Oracle (1953) follows the intriguing tale of an Irish individual who possesses the extraordinary ability to predict the outcomes of horse races. This mysterious figure shares their insights with a journalist, leading to widespread commotion and public fascination. The...
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