Cast: Max Adrian

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast Bonar Colleano · Earl Cameron · Susan Shaw · Renée Asherson

Synopsis Pool of London (1951) follows the tale of two naval servicemen who, while enjoying their time off, inadvertently become entangled in a complex web of diamond smuggling. The narrative takes a dramatic turn for Johnny, an African American sailor, as...

Direction Ken Russell

Cast Vanessa Redgrave · Oliver Reed · Dudley Sutton · Max Adrian

Synopsis The Devils (1971) delves into the unsettling narrative of a powerful priest in the French city of Loudon during the 17th century. Cardinal Richelieu and his ambitious associates aim to dominate France but face an obstacle in Father Grandier, who...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast John Williams · Hilda Plowright · Max Adrian · George Dillon

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Banquo's Chair (TV) (1959) follows John Bedford, who is under suspicion for the murder of his affluent aunt, Miss Ferguson. Despite the police's efforts, they cannot crack his alibi. Two years after the incident, a former Scotland...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast James Mason · Simone Signoret · Maximilian Schell · Harriet Andersson

Synopsis The Deadly Affair (1966) is a gripping Cold War thriller adapted from a John le Carré novel and helmed by Sidney Lumet. The narrative revolves around the shadowy realm of espionage, where Foreign Office official Samuel Fennan and his wife...

Direction Ken Russell

Cast Richard Chamberlain · Glenda Jackson · Christopher Gable · Max Adrian

Direction Freddie Francis

Cast Peter Cushing · Christopher Lee · Donald Sutherland · Michael Gough

Synopsis Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965) follows a group of five men traveling together on a train. They are joined by the enigmatic Dr. Schreck, who entertains them with a deck of tarot cards, revealing the grim destinies that await...

Direction Ken Russell

Cast Twiggy · Christopher Gable · Max Adrian · Tommy Tune

Synopsis The Boy Friend (1971) follows Polly Browne, the dedicated assistant stage manager of a modest theatrical troupe. When the leading lady, Rita, is unable to perform, Polly steps in to save the day during a crucial matinée. The stakes are...

Direction Ken Russell

Cast Max Adrian · Maureen Pryor · Christopher Gable

Synopsis Song of Summer: Frederick Delius (TV) (1968) delves into the final years of the life of Frederick Delius, drawing from Eric Fenby's 1936 memoir, 'Delius as I knew him'. The documentary chronicles Fenby's commitment, as he devoted five years of...

Direction Montgomery Tully

Cast Simon Oates · Zena Marshall · Charles Hawtrey · Patricia Hayes

Synopsis The Terrornauts (1967) follows the harrowing tale of scientists from a radio telescope facility who are abducted after responding to an enigmatic signal from the cosmos. They are transported to a satellite populated solely by automatons, where they are subjected...

Direction Michael Leeston-Smith

Cast William Hartnell · Adrienne Hill · Peter Purves · Maureen O'Brien

Synopsis Doctor Who: The Myth Makers (TV) (1965) transports viewers to the ancient battlefields of Asia Minor, near the beleaguered city of Troy. The Doctor is mistaken for the powerful god Zeus by Achilles and is brought to the Greek encampment,...

Direction Carol Reed

Cast Philip Frost · Michael Redgrave · Diana Wynyard · Diana Calderwood

Synopsis Kipps (1941) follows the journey of a young draper's apprentice who becomes enamored with a woman from a higher social class. His life takes an unexpected turn when he suddenly comes into a substantial inheritance, leading him to believe that...

Direction John Newland

Cast Doris Dowling · Max Adrian · John Wengraf · Deirdre Owens

Synopsis One Step Beyond: Image of Death (TV) (1959) follows a detective's investigation into the mysterious demise of a Marquis's spouse, who is later revealed to have been murdered by the Marquis and his paramour, Charlotte. The Marquis is tormented by...

Direction Paul L. Stein · Harold French

Cast Hugh Williams · Carla Lehmann · Joyce Howard · Roland Culver

Direction Sidney Lumet · Ralph Nelson · Alex Segal · Robert Mulligan

Cast James Valentine · Hurd Hatfield · Tim O'Connor · Max Adrian

Direction Moira Armstrong · Gilchrist Calder · Guy Verney · James Cellan Jones

Cast Anna Massey · Joss Ackland · Rossano Brazzi · Amanda Murray

Synopsis W. Somerset Maugham (TV Series) (1969) is a British television anthology series that aired from 1969 to 1970. Spanning two seasons and comprising 26 episodes, the show adapted short stories and novels by the renowned author W. Somerset Maugham. Each...

Direction Lance Comfort

Cast Clifford Evans · Deborah Kerr · Dennis Arundell · Aubrey Mallalieu

Synopsis Penn of Pennsylvania (1942) chronicles the valiant exploits of William Penn, a pivotal figure in both Europe and America. The film delves into his significant contributions as the founder of the Quakers and the establishment of the Pennsylvania colony, offering...

Direction Stuart Burge

Cast Michael Redgrave · Max Adrian · Lewis Casson · Rosemary Harris

Direction Mario Soldati

Cast Jean Kent · Robert Beatty · Gordon Harker · Margaret Rutherford

Synopsis Her Favourite Husband (1950) follows the story of a hardened criminal, Leo, who, while planning a bank heist, stumbles upon Antonio, a timid and unassuming bank clerk who bears a striking resemblance to him. Seizing the opportunity, Leo abducts Antonio...

Direction Patrick Garland

Cast Alan Bennett · Alan Badel · Nigel Stock · Patience Collier

Synopsis Famous Gossips (TV Miniseries) (1965) is a captivating series that spans six episodes, each featuring a renowned literary figure portrayed by a celebrated actor. The miniseries brings to life six iconic figures from literature, offering a unique blend of historical...