Cast: John Slater

Direction Henry Cornelius

Cast Stanley Holloway · Betty Warren · Barbara Murray · Paul Dupuis

Synopsis Passport to Pimlico (1949) begins with an unexpected discovery in the heart of London. The detonation of a dormant World War II bomb in the Pimlico district uncovers a hidden cache of valuables and historical documents. These documents reveal that...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Eric Portman · Sheila Sim · Dennis Price · John Sweet

Synopsis A Canterbury Tale (1944) follows the intertwined journeys of three individuals who find themselves in a quaint village in Southern England during the early years of World War II. Alison Smith, a young woman from London, is set to begin...

Direction Robert Hamer

Cast Googie Withers · Edward Chapman · Jack Warner · Susan Shaw

Synopsis It Always Rains on Sunday (1947) unfolds its narrative over a dreary Sunday in the bustling East End, where the lives of various characters intersect in pubs, homes, and markets. Amidst the backdrop of petty criminals evading the police and...

Direction Ronald Neame

Cast Gregory Peck · Ronald Squire · Joyce Grenfell · A.E. Matthews

Synopsis Man with a Million (1954) follows the journey of a destitute American sailor who stumbles upon an extraordinary opportunity. While passing by the residence of two affluent gentlemen, he learns about their peculiar scheme to circulate a note valued at...

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...

Direction Compton Bennett

Cast James Mason · Ann Todd · Herbert Lom · Hugh McDermott

Synopsis The Seventh Veil (1945) follows the story of Francesca Cunningham, a gifted pianist whose life is marred by a traumatic event from her past. This event has left her in a state of deep distress and on the brink of...

Direction Robert Hamer

Cast John Mills · John McCallum · Elizabeth Sellars · Eva Bergh

Synopsis The Long Memory (1953) follows the story of Davidson (John Mills), who seeks Captain Driver's approval to wed his daughter Fay. During his visit to the captain's vessel, Davidson becomes entangled in a violent altercation stemming from the illicit dealings...

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast Stanley Baker · Anne Heywood · David McCallum · Peter Cushing

Synopsis Violent Playground (1958) follows the tense conflict between a dedicated Juvenile Liaison officer in Liverpool and a troubled, fire-starting youth. The officer is tasked with navigating the complexities of juvenile delinquency, while the young pyromaniac presents a significant challenge due...

Direction Vernon Sewell

Cast John Slater · Alfred Marks · Garry Marsh · Chris Halward

Direction Montgomery Tully

Cast William Hartnell · Jimmy Hanley · Chili Bouchier · Brefni O'Rorke

Synopsis Murder in Reverse (1945) follows the story of Tom Masterick, a dock laborer who is unjustly found guilty of a murder and sentenced to death. His punishment is later changed to a lengthy prison term. Upon his release as an...

Direction Anthony Asquith

Cast Eric Portman · Phyllis Calvert · Griffith Jones · Raymond Lovell

Synopsis Uncensored (1942) is set against the backdrop of the Nazi occupation of Belgium during World War II. A brave Belgian resistance group resurrects the newspaper "La Libre Belgique" to challenge and expose Nazi propaganda, aiming to inform and inspire the...

Direction Lance Comfort

Cast Robert Newton · Deborah Kerr · James Mason · Emlyn Williams

Synopsis Hatter’s Castle (1942) is a cinematic adaptation of A. J. Cronin's novel, set in the year 1880. In the quaint, fictional Scottish town of Levenford, a peculiar structure stands on the outskirts, a blend of cottage and castle, fortified with...

Direction Charles Crichton

Cast Robert Beatty · Simone Signoret · Jack Warner · Gordon Jackson

Direction Giacomo Gentilomo · William Freshman

Cast Derek Farr · Marta Labarr · Manning Whiley · Pamela Stirling

Synopsis The Plot to Kill Roosevelt (1946) follows the gripping tale of a British intelligence operative who uncovers a sinister scheme aimed at eliminating the President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, during the pivotal Tehran Conference in the midst...

Direction Maurice Elvey

Cast Sonia Dresdel · Guy Middleton · Hubert Gregg · Colin Gordon

Synopsis The Third Visitor (1951) centers around the mysterious demise of Mr. Richard Carling, whose lifeless body is discovered in his residence. The scene is set with a house brimming with potential culprits, each harboring secrets and motives that complicate the...

Direction Reginald Le Borg

Cast Barbara Payton · Frederick Valk · John Slater · Sid James

Synopsis The Flanagan Boy (1953) follows the tale of a cunning blonde who entices a boxer, persuading him to eliminate her husband, who happens to be a fight manager. The narrative unfolds with a mix of deception, passion, and the consequences...

Direction Brian Percival

Cast Ashley Thewlis · John Slater · Sue Jaynes · Laren Creek

Synopsis About a Girl (S) (2001) follows the journey of a young girl who openly shares her experiences and aspirations with the audience through candid conversations. Living with her mother and father, she presents a seemingly ordinary life. However, beneath the...

Direction Darcy Conyers

Cast John Slater · Christopher Warbey · Joan Newell · Charles Leno

Direction Fergus McDonell

Cast Guy Rolfe · Kathleen Byron · Kathleen Ryan · Jeremy Spenser

Synopsis Prelude to Fame (1950) follows the journey of Nick Morell, the son of renowned English philosopher and amateur musician John Morell and his wife Catherine. While on holiday in Italy, Nick befriends a young boy named Guido, who exhibits an...

Direction Sidney J. Furie

Cast Jack Watling · Carole Lesley · Renee Houston · John Slater

Synopsis Three on a Spree (1961) follows the story of a young man who is set to inherit a substantial fortune of 8 million pounds, but with a catch. To claim his inheritance, he must spend a million pounds within just...