Cast: Jane Lapotaire

Direction Trevor Nunn

Cast Helena Bonham Carter · Cary Elwes · John Wood · Michael Hordern

Synopsis Lady Jane (1986) follows the tumultuous life of Lady Jane Grey, portrayed by Helena Bonham Carter, who is thrust onto the throne at the tender age of 15 following the demise of King Henry VIII and his son Edward VI....

Direction Adrian Shergold

Cast Rory Kinnear · Christopher Eccleston · Catherine McCormack · Michael Gambon

Synopsis Lucan (TV) (2013) delves into the gripping tale of a high-profile murder and the notorious fugitive it created. On November 7, 1974, Sandra Rivett, the nanny for the aristocratic Lucan family, was brutally murdered. Shortly thereafter, the prime suspect, Lord...

Direction John Hay

Cast Lewis McKenzie · Robert Carlyle · Ray Winstone · Gina McKee

Synopsis There is Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000) follows the inspiring journey of a young boy named Jimmy Grimble who lives in Manchester, England. Jimmy's life takes an extraordinary turn when he receives a pair of enchanted football boots. These magical...

Direction Stefan Schwartz

Cast Dan Futterman · Stuart Townsend · Kate Beckinsale · Nickolas Grace

Direction James Ivory

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Natascha McElhone · Julianne Moore · Joss Ackland

Synopsis Surviving Picasso (1996) follows the story of Françoise Gilot, a budding artist who crosses paths with the legendary Pablo Picasso in 1943. Over the ensuing decade, Gilot becomes Picasso's muse and partner, bearing him two children and navigating the complexities...

Direction Peter Newbrook

Cast Robert Stephens · Robert Powell · Jane Lapotaire · Alex Scott

Synopsis The Asphyx (1973) follows a Victorian-era scientist and his aide who uncover the mystery of mortality. They find that each person has a unique "death spirit," or "asphyx," that arrives to claim a life at the moment of death. By...

Direction Nicolas Roeg

Cast Gene Hackman · Theresa Russell · Rutger Hauer · Jane Lapotaire

Synopsis Eureka (1983) follows the story of a secluded and discontented gold tycoon whose tranquil tropical haven is disrupted by the encroachment of criminal syndicates. The film, directed by Nicolas Roeg, is a complex and artistic drama featuring Gene Hackman as...

Direction Cyrus Nowrasteh

Cast Adam Greaves-Neal · Sean Bean · David Bradley · Jonathan Bailey

Synopsis The Young Messiah (2016) follows the journey of a 7-year-old Jesus Bar-Joseph, who resides in Alexandria, Egypt with his family. They have sought refuge there to escape the brutal massacre of children ordered by King Herod of Israel. Jesus is...

Direction Alan Gibson

Cast Stefanie Powers · James Olson · Margaretta Scott · Jane Lapotaire

Direction Ben Wheatley

Cast Lily James · Armie Hammer · Kristin Scott Thomas · Keeley Hawes

Synopsis Rebecca (2020) follows a young woman who, after a swift courtship in Monte Carlo, marries the wealthy and attractive widower Maxim de Winter (Armie Hammer). She is whisked away to Maxim's grand family estate, Manderley, situated on the rugged English...

Cast Jane Lapotaire · David Leary · Robert Christian · Peter Friedman

Synopsis Piaf (1984) chronicles the remarkable journey of Edith Piaf, from her humble beginnings on the streets of Paris to her meteoric rise to international fame. The film delves into the duality of her life, showcasing both the opulence and the...

Direction Mai Zetterling · Roger Andrieux · Maroun Bagdadi · John Berry

Cast Anthony Perkins · Stéphane Freiss · Assumpta Serna · Jean-Pierre Bisson

Synopsis Chillers (TV Series) (1990) is an anthology series that adapts the chilling short stories of Patricia Highsmith, immersing viewers in a world of eerie atmospheres and psychological intrigue. Each episode of this series delves into the shadowy corners of human...

Direction John Gorrie

Cast Timothy West · Annette Crosbie · Helen Ryan · Felicity Kendal

Synopsis Edward the Seventh (TV Series) (1975) is a television series that spans 13 episodes, chronicling the life of Edward VII, who reigned as the King of the United Kingdom from 1841 to 1910. Prior to his ascension to the throne,...

Direction Andrew Grieve

Cast Siobhan McCarthy · Juliet Aubrey · Brian Cox · Jane Lapotaire

Direction David Cobham

Cast Holly Aird · Jane Lapotaire · Graham Cull · Jack Carr

Synopsis Seal Morning (TV Series) (1986) follows the heartwarming tale of a young orphan and her isolated aunt residing in the picturesque landscapes of 1930s England. Their quiet lives take an unexpected turn when they discover an abandoned seal pup and...

Direction Rob Walker · Michael Whyte

Cast Jack Shepherd · Jane Lapotaire · Caroline Hutchison · Julian Wadham

Synopsis Blind Justice (TV Miniseries) (1988) follows a collective of passionate and unconventional lawyers who unite to tackle complex cases involving race, politics, and human rights. Their dedication often puts them at odds with the Thatcher government and the traditional legal...

Direction Maurice Gran · Laurence Marks · Roger Bamford · Guy Slater

Cast Adam Faith · Zoe Wanamaker · Tony Selby · Jane Lapotaire

Synopsis Love Hurts (TV Series) (1992) aired from 1992 to 1994, spanning three seasons. The story revolves around Tessa Piggott, who experiences a tumultuous breakup when her married ex-lover and former boss abandons her for a younger woman. Seeking a fresh...

Direction Gerald Fox

Cast Jotham Annan · George Baker · Brian Blessed · Paul Child

Synopsis Johnny and the Dead (TV Miniseries) (1995) follows the story of Johnny, a young man who finds himself in a peculiar situation when he begins to see and interact with the deceased residents of a local cemetery. The trouble starts...

Direction Jack Gold

Cast Nicol Williamson · Jane Lapotaire · Brenda Bruce · Eileen Way

Synopsis Macbeth (TV) (1983) follows the tragic tale of Macbeth and his ambitious wife, who orchestrate the assassination of King Duncan to seize the throne. However, their reign is far from peaceful, as a series of gruesome murders and supernatural occurrences...

Direction Amy Neil

Cast Jane Lapotaire · Lynsey Baxter · Jake the Postie · Antoinette Sym

Synopsis Can't Stop Breathing (S) (2005) delves into the intricate dynamics between a woman grappling with Alzheimer's and her devoted daughter, who serves as her principal caregiver. The narrative unfolds as the daughter navigates the challenges and emotional complexities of caring...