Cast: Peter Finch

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Faye Dunaway · William Holden · Peter Finch · Robert Duvall

Synopsis Network (1976) chronicles the downfall of veteran news anchor Howard Beale (Peter Finch), who, upon being informed of his impending dismissal after years of service, declares to his vast audience that he will end his life on live television during...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Audrey Hepburn · Peter Finch · Edith Evans · Peggy Ashcroft

Synopsis The Nun's Story (1959) follows the journey of Audrey Hepburn as Sister Luke, a postulant in a Belgian order of nuns. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a near-fatal encounter with a mental patient (Colleen Dewhurst), Sister Luke remains steadfast in...

Direction John Schlesinger

Cast Julie Christie · Terence Stamp · Peter Finch · Alan Bates

Synopsis Far From the Madding Crowd (1967) is a cinematic adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic 19th-century novel, centering on Bathsheba Everdene (Julie Christie), a spirited and passionate young woman who seeks nothing less than total devotion from her suitors. Her journey...

Direction Robert Aldrich

Cast James Stewart · Richard Attenborough · Peter Finch · Ernest Borgnine

Synopsis The Flight of the Phoenix (1965) follows a group of survivors after their cargo plane is forced down in the unforgiving Sahara Desert during a brutal sandstorm. Stranded with limited supplies, the crew must confront their deepest fears and the...

Direction Robert Aldrich

Cast Kim Novak · Peter Finch · Ernest Borgnine · Milton Selzer

Synopsis The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968) follows a tyrannical film director, portrayed by Peter Finch, who recruits an obscure actress, played by Kim Novak, to star in his upcoming cinematic tribute to a legendary Hollywood icon who has passed away.

Direction Ken Hughes

Cast Peter Finch · Yvonne Mitchell · James Mason · Nigel Patrick

Synopsis The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960) follows the life of the renowned 19th-century playwright and poet, Oscar Wilde, as he navigates the complexities of his personal life and societal expectations. The film delves into the scandalous events that led to...

Direction Jack Clayton

Cast Anne Bancroft · Peter Finch · James Mason · Cedric Hardwicke

Synopsis The Pumpkin Eater (1964) delves into the complexities of a marital relationship. Jo, a woman with five children from previous marriages, encounters writer Jake Armitage. She leaves her current husband to marry Jake, whose career subsequently flourishes. A few years...

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...

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 William Dieterle

Cast Elizabeth Taylor · Dana Andrews · Peter Finch · Abraham Sofaer

Synopsis Elephant Walk (1954) follows John Wiley as he brings his newlywed wife, Ruth, to a tea plantation in Ceylon, which is situated along a route frequently traversed by elephants. As Ruth settles into her new life, she uncovers the harsh...

Direction Muriel Box

Cast Peter Finch · Kay Kendall · Muriel Pavlow · Hubert Gregg

Synopsis Simon and Laura (1955) unfolds in the early days of BBC television, where a novice producer conceives a family drama series inspired by a real-life married actor duo. The chosen couple, the Fosters, are in dire need of financial stability,...

Direction John Schlesinger

Cast Glenda Jackson · Peter Finch · Murray Head · Peggy Ashcroft

Synopsis Sunday, Bloody Sunday (1971) explores the complex dynamics of a love triangle involving a Jewish doctor, Daniel Hirsh (Peter Finch), and a middle-aged woman, Alex Greville (Glenda Jackson), who are both romantically involved with the same male artist, Bob Elkin...

Direction Robert Hamer

Cast Alec Guinness · Joan Greenwood · Peter Finch · Cecil Parker

Synopsis Father Brown (1954) follows the adventures of an unconventional clergyman who, in his leisure hours, takes on the role of an amateur detective to apprehend and redeem wrongdoers. After being outsmarted by the cunning, globe-trotting art thief Flambeau, the priest...

Direction Anthony Harvey

Cast Liv Ullmann · Peter Finch · Cyril Cusack · Paul Rogers

Synopsis The Abdication (1974) is a historical drama that delves into the true story of Sweden's Queen Christina, who in 1654 makes the monumental decision to relinquish her crown to adopt Catholicism. As she immerses herself in her newfound faith, she...

Direction Michael McCarthy

Cast Peter Finch · Eva Bartok · Tony Britton · Alexander Knox

Synopsis Operation Amsterdam (1959) follows a thrilling narrative set against the backdrop of World War II, where a group of British commandos embark on a perilous mission to prevent a vast fortune in diamonds from falling into the hands of the...

Direction Mikhail Kalatozov

Cast Peter Finch · Sean Connery · Claudia Cardinale · Hardy Krüger

Synopsis The Red Tent (1969) follows the introspective journey of a commander from a doomed 1928 Arctic airship mission, reflecting on the fateful events of the "Italia" airship voyage, its catastrophic crash, and the ensuing rescue operations. The narrative weaves together...

Direction Jules Dassin

Cast Melina Mercouri · Romy Schneider · Peter Finch · Julián Mateos

Synopsis 10:30 p.m. Summer (1966) is a gripping melodrama adapted from Marguerite Duras' novel "10:30 on a Summer Night." The story revolves around Maria (Melina Mercouri), a still-beautiful but insecure middle-aged woman who embarks on a journey to Spain with her...

Direction Robert Stevens

Cast Susan Hayward · Peter Finch · Diane Cilento · Cyril Cusack

Synopsis I Thank a Fool (1962) follows the story of a doctor, Christine Allison, who is hired by a lawyer, portrayed by Peter Finch, to care for his mentally unstable wife. The lawyer had previously prosecuted Christine for euthanasia, adding a...

Direction Nathan Juran

Cast Edward Judd · Martha Hyer · Lionel Jeffries · Miles Malleson

Synopsis First Men in the Moon (1964) presents a thrilling adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic tale, showcasing the extraordinary special effects by Ray Harryhausen and introducing viewers to remarkable extraterrestrial beings. The narrative kicks off with a United Nations astronaut crew...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Peter Finch · John Gregson · Anthony Quayle · Ian Hunter

Synopsis The Battle of the River Plate (1956) unfolds during the initial stages of World War II, focusing on the crucial War in the Atlantic. The Royal Navy was engaged in a relentless struggle to maintain open convoy routes, ensuring the...