Cast: Alan Howard

Direction Michael Cox · Peter Hammond · David Carson

Cast Jeremy Brett · Edward Hardwicke · Rosalie Williams · Colin Jeavons

Synopsis The Return of Sherlock Holmes (TV Series) (1986) follows the adventures of the iconic detective duo, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, as they delve into a series of intriguing mysteries. The narrative begins with Dr. Watson uncovering a puzzle in...

Direction Arthur Penn

Cast Dustin Hoffman · Faye Dunaway · Martin Balsam · Richard Mulligan

Synopsis Little Big Man (1970) follows the extraordinary life of Jack Crabb, who, at the age of approximately 100, shares his remarkable journey with a historian. Jack's tale begins with his capture and upbringing by Native Americans, leading to his transformation...

Direction Peter Greenaway

Cast Richard Bohringer · Michael Gambon · Helen Mirren · Alan Howard

Synopsis The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989) is a provocative and divisive cinematic experience, set against the backdrop of an elegant French restaurant. The narrative revolves around a brutal and tyrannical Thief, portrayed with ferocity by Michael...

Direction Edward Bennett

Cast David Suchet · Hugh Fraser · Philip Jackson · Pauline Moran

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - The Dream (TV) (1989) follows the renowned detective as he is approached by a renowned pie maker who shares a chilling dream of his own suicide. To the pie maker's horror, his dream becomes a reality...

Direction Peter Smith

Cast Jane Booker · Ray McAnally · Alan Howard · Sarah Badel

Synopsis A Perfect Spy (TV Miniseries) (1987) is a gripping television series that chronicles the life of Magnus Pym, beginning with his formative years and concluding with the twilight of his professional career in his middle age. Spanning seven compelling episodes,...

Direction Robert Boris

Cast Rob Lowe · Ally Sheedy · Amanda Pays · Julian Sands

Synopsis Oxford Blues (1984) follows the journey of a charismatic young American gambler from the vibrant streets of Las Vegas who becomes infatuated with a wealthy Englishwoman. Driven by his feelings, he travels to England in pursuit of her affection. To...

Direction Elijah Moshinsky

Cast Alan Howard · Joss Ackland · Irene Worth · Mike Gwilym

Synopsis The Tragedy of Coriolanus (TV) (1984) follows the tale of Caius Martius, who earns the name Coriolanus after a triumphant assault on the city of Corioli. Upon his return to Rome, he is appointed as one of the city's leaders....

Direction Amy Greenfield

Cast Bertram Ross · Janet Eilber · Amy Greenfield · Sean McElroy

Synopsis Antigone/Rites of Passion (1990) presents a groundbreaking dance and film adaptation of the timeless Greek tragedy, focusing on the courageous heroine who challenges state authority to honor her brother's burial rites. This cinematic work delves into the profound struggle between...

Direction David Hare

Cast Blair Brown · Bruno Ganz · Bridget Fonda · Alan Howard

Direction Mick Jackson

Cast Jeff Goldblum · Tim Pigott-Smith · Alan Howard · Juliet Stevenson

Synopsis The Race for the Double Helix (TV) (1987) presents a gripping portrayal of the intense intellectual rivalry that characterized the quest to unravel the structure of DNA in the 1950s. The narrative delves into the competitive dynamics between two prominent...

Direction Lawrence Gordon Clark · Tom Clegg

Cast Alan Howard · Richard Hope · David Threlfall · Mike Farrell

Synopsis Frederick Forsyth Presents (TV Series) (1989) is a captivating television series featuring six unique and thrilling spy dramas, meticulously crafted by the renowned author of "Day of the Jackal," "The Fourth Protocol," and "The Negotiator." This series showcases the masterful...

Direction Waris Hussein

Cast Rosemary Harris · Marina McConnell · Lewis Fiander · Jonathan Newth

Synopsis Notorious Woman (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1974) is a 1974 BBC television production that spans 7 episodes. This miniseries delves into the life of the renowned French author George Sand, who lived from 1804 to 1876.

Direction Peter Hall

Cast David Warner · Cilla Black · Zia Mohyeddin · Elizabeth Spriggs

Synopsis Work Is a 4-Letter Word (1968) follows the story of Valentine Brose, who, unlike his colleagues, prefers to stay home and cultivate his psychedelic mushrooms rather than work at the cutting-edge DICE Corporation, where everyone else is employed.

Direction Howard Davies

Cast Juliet Stevenson · Joanne Whalley · Penelope Wilton · Neal Pearson

Synopsis The Secret Rapture (1993) centers around Katherine Coleridge, portrayed by Joanne Whalley-Kilmer, a woman grappling with profound unhappiness and mental instability. She is married to Robert, played by Peter Whitaker, who is the father of her sister-in-law Isobel. Robert is...

Direction James Cellan Jones

Cast Larry Lamb · Chris Cooper · Philip Michael Thomas · Kitty Aldridge

Synopsis A Little Piece of Sunshine (TV) (1990) is set on the tranquil and nearly overlooked island of Sunshine, which is on the verge of gaining independence from British rule. Just days before this historic event, the British governor of the...

Direction Jonny Campbell

Cast Martin Shaw · Robert Hardy · Alan Howard · Hugh Fraser

Synopsis Death in Holy Orders (TV) (2003) follows the story of Commander Adam Dalgleish from New Scotland Yard, who is tasked with re-examining the death of Ronald Treeves, a student at St. Anselm's seminary. Treeves met his end when a sand...