Cast: Cyril Cusack

Direction Jim Sheridan

Cast Daniel Day-Lewis · Brenda Fricker · Ray McAnally · Fiona Shaw

Synopsis My Left Foot (1989) is a poignant tale set in the heart of Dublin, chronicling the life of Christy Brown (1932-1981), an Irishman born with cerebral palsy. Christy's unique condition allowed him to control only his left foot, a challenge...

Direction Hal Ashby

Cast Bud Cort · Ruth Gordon · Vivian Pickles · Cyril Cusack

Synopsis Harold and Maude (1971) follows the unconventional love story of a young man named Harold, who is obsessed with death and staging elaborate fake suicides to shock his mother. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Maude, a...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Edward Fox · Michael Lonsdale · Derek Jacobi · Alan Badel

Synopsis The Day of the Jackal (1973) is set in 1963, when President De Gaulle's decision to grant independence to French Algeria sparks outrage among some soldiers who feel their fallen comrades' sacrifices have been dishonored. A group of disgruntled soldiers...

Direction Giuliano Montaldo

Cast Gian Maria Volonté · Riccardo Cucciolla · Cyril Cusack · Rosanna Fratello

Direction François Truffaut

Cast Julie Christie · Oskar Werner · Cyril Cusack · Anton Diffring

Synopsis Fahrenheit 451 (1966) presents a dystopian future where a fireman, tasked with the burning of books, starts to ponder the true purpose of his role. Set in a society where literature is outlawed, the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and rebellion...

Direction John Ford

Cast Tyrone Power · Maureen Connell · Eileen Crowe · Cyril Cusack

Synopsis The Rising of the Moon (1957) presents three distinct tales of traditional Irish rural life, each inspired by a collection of short stories. In the first segment, "The Majesty of the Law," a constable faces the challenging task of apprehending...

Direction Martin Ritt

Cast Richard Burton · Claire Bloom · Oskar Werner · Peter van Eyck

Synopsis The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965) follows the story of Alec Leamas, a seasoned British intelligence officer who witnesses the tragic death of a colleague at the infamous Checkpoint Charlie. Upon returning to London, Leamas is approached...

Direction Carol Reed

Cast James Mason · Robert Newton · Cyril Cusack · F.J. McCormick

Synopsis Odd Man Out (1947) follows Johnny McQueen, the head of a secretive Irish group, who has been taking refuge in the home of Kathleen and her mother while organizing a heist to secure funds for their cause. However, the robbery...

Direction Peter Brook

Cast Paul Scofield · Irene Worth · Susan Engel · Tom Fleming

Synopsis King Lear (1970) is a cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare's renowned tragedy, which introduced the phrase "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child." The narrative revolves around King Lear, portrayed by Paul Scofield, who finds...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Jennifer Jones · David Farrar · Cyril Cusack · Sybil Thorndike

Synopsis Gone to Earth (1950) follows the life of Hazel Woodus (Jennifer Jones), a young woman deeply connected to the natural world in the rural landscapes of Shropshire during the late 19th century. Her affinity for wild animals surpasses her relationships...

Direction Franco Zeffirelli

Cast Robert Powell · Anne Bancroft · James Mason · Rod Steiger

Synopsis Jesus of Nazareth (TV Miniseries) (1977) is an extensive, six-hour-plus television adaptation that delves deeply into the life of Jesus. The first hour is dedicated to the narrative of his birth, setting a detailed and immersive tone for the rest...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast David Farrar · Kathleen Byron · Jack Hawkins · Leslie Banks

Synopsis The Small Back Room (1949) follows the story of Sammy Rice (David Farrar), a British scientist who works with a specialized "back room" team in London during the tumultuous period of World War II. Rice's life is marked by bitterness...

Direction Michael Gordon

Cast Glenn Ford · Gene Tierney · Ethel Barrymore · Zachary Scott

Synopsis The Secret of Convict Lake (1951) follows Jim Canfield, wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, as he flees a Nevada prison alongside a group of seasoned criminals. Their journey leads them to a small agricultural settlement, the home...

Direction Ronald Neame

Cast Clifton Webb · Gloria Grahame · Robert Flemyng · Josephine Griffin

Synopsis The Man Who Never Was (1956) follows the strategic efforts of British Intelligence during World War II to mislead the German High Command into diverting their forces away from Italy before a crucial invasion. The plan involves creating a convincing...

Direction Glenn Jordan

Cast Richard Jordan · Anthony Perkins · Cyril Cusack · Claude Dauphin

Synopsis Les Miserables (TV) (1978) follows the tumultuous journey of Jean Valjean, a man who, after serving a lengthy prison sentence for the theft of a loaf of bread, faces a lifetime of persecution at the hands of the unyielding and...

Direction Steno

Cast Enrico Maria Salerno · Mariangela Melato · Mario Adorf · Franco Fabrizi

Synopsis Execution Squad (1972) delves into the tense narrative of a meticulously organized vigilante collective that targets and eliminates criminals who have evaded justice through the legal system. At the heart of the story is Enrico Maria Salerno, a dedicated police...

Direction Ray Bradbury · Randy Bradshaw · Roger Tompkins · John Laing

Cast Ray Bradbury · Harold Gould · Charles Martin Smith · Michael Sarrazin

Synopsis The Ray Bradbury Theater (TV Series) (1985) is a Canadian-produced anthology series that aired from 1985 to 1992, spanning 6 seasons and 65 episodes. The show features a collection of fantastical tales penned by renowned science-fiction author Ray Bradbury. Many...

Direction Christine Edzard

Cast Derek Jacobi · Joan Greenwood · Max Wall · Patricia Hayes

Synopsis Little Dorrit (1988) follows the journey of Arthur Clennam, who comes back to London after an extended period working overseas following his father's passing. Shortly after his return, he finds himself entangled in the lives of Amy Dorrit, a seamstress,...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast James Cagney · Don Murray · Dana Wynter · Glynis Johns

Synopsis Shake Hands with the Devil (1959) is set in the tumultuous year of 1921 in Dublin, where the Irish Republican Army (IRA) is locked in a fierce struggle against the "Black & Tans," a notorious British paramilitary force known for...

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Rex Harrison · Peggy Cummins · William Hartnell · Norman Wooland

Synopsis Escape (1948) follows the story of Matt Denant, a former RAF pilot who is unjustly imprisoned for three years in Dartmoor after accidentally killing a detective while trying to protect a woman he was speaking to. Feeling wronged, Denant escapes...