Cast: Jean Anderson

Direction Lavinia Warner · Jeremy Summers · David Askey · Pennant Roberts

Cast Ann Bell · Stephanie Cole · Stephanie Beacham · Louise Jameson

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 John Davies

Cast Joan Hickson · Geraldine Alexander · John Moulder-Brown · Frederick Treves

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: Sleeping Murder (TV) (1987) follows the story of Gwenda Reed, a newlywed who returns to England from New Zealand and purchases a house while her husband, Giles, is away. As she settles in, Gwenda begins to...

Direction Jim O'Brien

Cast Charles Dance · Diana Rigg · Geraldine James · Jean Anderson

Synopsis Rebecca (TV) (1997) is a gripping narrative that delves into themes of affection and animosity. Maxim De Winter enters into matrimony with a young woman, barely half his age, just a year following the demise of his first wife, the...

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...

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Patrick McGoohan · Susan Hampshire · Laurence Naismith · Jean Anderson

Direction Anthony Page

Cast Angela Lansbury · Cybill Shepherd · Elliott Gould · Herbert Lom

Synopsis The Lady Vanishes (1979) follows the journey of American heiress Amanda Kelly as she travels by train through pre-Second World War Germany. During her trip, she befriends a kind English nanny, Miss Froy, who inexplicably vanishes without a trace. To...

Direction J. Lee Thompson

Cast Peter O'Toole · Susannah York · Michael Craig · Harry Andrews

Synopsis Country Dance (1970) is a British tragi-comedy set against the backdrop of the Scottish countryside, focusing on the emotionally troubled lives of the upper-class locals. The narrative revolves around Sir Charles Henry Arbuthnot Pinkerton Ferguson, portrayed by Peter O'Toole, a...

Direction John Guillermin

Cast Peter Sellers · Dany Robin · Margaret Leighton · John Fraser

Synopsis Waltz of the Toreadors (1962) follows the story of General Leo Fitzjohn, who concludes his distinguished military career by retiring to his Sussex estate to pen his memoirs. However, his personal life is in turmoil. Known for his numerous affairs,...

Direction Vadim Jean · Gary Sinyor

Cast Mark Frankel · Janet Suzman · Brian Glover · Connie Booth

Synopsis Leon the Pig Farmer (1992) follows the story of Leon, a Jewish real estate agent who uncovers a surprising family secret during a routine visit to an infertility clinic. He learns that, much like Captain Bligh of the Bounty, he...

Direction Hansjörg Thurn

Cast Christien Anholt · Colin Baker · Jean Anderson · Barbara Murray

Synopsis The Harpist (1999) follows the tale of a typical young man who finds himself captivated by a mesmerizing harpist who arrives in his small town. As he becomes increasingly enchanted by her beauty and talent, he unwittingly gets drawn into...

Direction Enrico Maria Salerno

Cast Florinda Bolkan · Catherine Spaak · Maria Schneider · Tom Baker

Synopsis Dear Parents (1973) follows the journey of an Italian mother, portrayed by Bolkan, who embarks on a trip to London after losing contact with her daughter, played by Schneider. The mother is taken aback by the stark contrast between her...

Direction Dorothea Brooking

Cast Jean Anderson · Marian Chapman · Michael Croudson · Carole Lorimer

Synopsis The Railway Children (TV Series) (1951) is a classic British television series that aired in the early 1950s. Spanning two seasons and consisting of 12 episodes, this series was the first television adaptation of E. Nesbit's beloved novel. The story...

Direction Gordon Parry

Cast Jean Kent · Roland Young · Kathleen Harrison · Derek Farr

Synopsis Bond Street (1948) follows the journey of a young British bride-to-be as she prepares for her wedding. The narrative unfolds through the lens of her trousseau, revealing the intriguing backstories of four items she acquired on the iconic shopping street...

Direction James Broughton

Cast Jean Anderson · Lindsay Anderson · Maxine Audley · Jill Bennett

Synopsis The Pleasure Garden (1953) presents a unique and whimsical scenario where individuals leisurely or flamboyantly spend their time in a lush, overgrown garden adorned with statues. Amidst this serene setting, a stern and solemn gentleman diligently posts notices that forbid...

Direction Norman Stone

Cast Bob Peck · Janet McTeer · Geraldine Somerville · Brendan P. Healy

Synopsis The Black Velvet Gown (TV) (1991) is set in the 1830s in northern England, where Riah Millican, a widow with three children, secures a position as a housekeeper for Percival Miller, a reclusive former educator. Miller presents Riah with a...

Direction Philip Leacock

Cast John Gregson · Meg Buchanan · John Rae · Fulton Mackay

Synopsis The Brave Don't Cry (1952) unfolds in the highlands of Scotland, where a catastrophic mine collapse ensnares nearly a hundred laborers. As the earth above them crumbles, desperate rescue teams are swiftly assembled. Meanwhile, the anxious families of the trapped...

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Robert Donat · Kay Walsh · Denholm Elliott · Adrienne Corri

Synopsis Lease of Life (1954) follows the story of a dedicated clergyman in a small, close-knit rural village who is confronted with the harsh reality of his impending mortality. As he grapples with his own end, he embarks on a journey...

Direction Clive Donner

Cast Jean Anderson · Donald Pleasence · Richard Williams · Maureen Pryor

Direction Philip Leacock

Cast Jon Whiteley · Vincent Winter · Adrienne Corri · Theodore Bikel

Synopsis The Kidnappers (1953) follows the story of a resilient Scotsman, Jim MacKenzie, who resides on a modest homestead in Nova Scotia. After the tragic loss of his son during the Boer War, MacKenzie takes on the responsibility of raising his...