Cast: George Pravda

Direction David Maloney

Cast Tom Baker · Angus MacKay · Bernard Horsfall · Peter Pratt

Synopsis Doctor Who: The Deadly Assassin (TV) (1976) plunges the Doctor into a perilous mystery when the President of the High Council of the Time Lords is brutally murdered, and the Doctor, who has just returned to Gallifrey, is immediately suspected...

Direction Terence Fisher

Cast Peter Cushing · Simon Ward · Veronica Carlson · Freddie Jones

Synopsis Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969) follows the notorious Dr. Frankenstein as he flees his latest failed experiment when an inebriated man interrupts his clandestine lab. Seeking refuge, he settles in a new residence with a kind-hearted young woman whose partner...

Direction Barry Letts

Cast Patrick Troughton · Frazer Hines · Deborah Watling · Mary Peach

Synopsis Doctor Who: The Enemy of the World (TV) (1967) follows the Second Doctor, portrayed by Patrick Troughton, as he faces off against a formidable foe who bears a striking resemblance to him. Set in a near-future Earth, the Doctor and...

Direction Roger Young

Cast David Keith · Malcolm McDowell · Warren Clarke · John McEnery

Synopsis Gulag (TV) (1985) follows the journey of Mickey Almon, a former sports champion who transitions into a journalist covering athletic events in Moscow. After being falsely accused by the KGB of espionage for the United States, Mickey is compelled to...

Direction Ronald Neame

Cast Walter Matthau · Glenda Jackson · Sam Waterston · Ned Beatty

Synopsis Hopscotch (1980) follows the thrilling escapades of CIA agent Miles Kendig, who, disillusioned with his agency's ineptitude, decides to retire from the espionage world. To ensure his peaceful exit, Kendig threatens to reveal his memoirs, detailing his experiences and the...

Direction Dan Curtis

Cast Jack Palance · Simon Ward · Nigel Davenport · Pamela Brown

Synopsis Dracula (TV) (1973) presents a rendition of the classic tale that stays true to the original novel in numerous aspects. This adaptation meticulously follows the source material, offering a faithful representation of the iconic story. The narrative delves into the...

Direction Val Guest

Cast David Niven · Françoise Dorléac · John Le Mesurier · Cyril Cusack

Synopsis Where the Spies Are (1966) follows the adventures of Dr. Love (David Niven), a sophisticated British secret agent dispatched to Lebanon to probe the assassination of his associate, Parkington (Nigel Davenport), at the hands of an adversarial operative. Alongside the...

Direction Vernon Sewell

Cast Michael Rennie · Patricia Medina · Milly Vitale · David Knight

Direction William Brayne

Cast Martin Dale · Peter Ivatts · Mike Lane · Terence Stamp

Synopsis Cold War Killers (TV) (1986) follows the discovery of a long-lost aircraft from the 1950s, submerged at the bottom of a lake for 27 years. This unexpected find sparks the attention of both British and Soviet intelligence services, who become...

Direction Don Sharp

Cast Eva Renzi · David Buck · Peter Vaughan · Paul Hubschmid

Synopsis Taste of Excitement (1970) follows a thrilling narrative where a mysterious death on the Dover/Boulogne car ferry sets the stage for a series of perilous events. The central figure, Jane Kerrell, a young woman in her early twenties, finds herself...

Direction Quentin Lawrence

Cast Margit Saad · Barry Foster · Victor Platt · Dinsdale Landen

Synopsis Playback (1962) follows the tale of a naive young constable who finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and danger after crossing paths with a captivating German woman in the bustling city of London. The officer's life takes a...

Direction Alan Gibson · David Sullivan Proudfoot · Kenneth Ives · Peter Sasdy

Cast Edward Woodward · Robert Lang · Tony Doyle · Paul Hardwick

Synopsis 1990 (TV Series) (1977) is a dystopian television series that aired from 1977 to 1978, spanning 2 seasons and 16 episodes. The narrative unfolds in a grim future where Britain is dominated by the Home Office's Public Control Department (PCD),...

Direction Arthur H. Nadel

Cast Robert Goulet · Danièle Gaubert · Lawrence Dobkin · Carl Duering

Synopsis Underground (1970) is set in the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, specifically in occupied France. The narrative follows the daring American soldier, Dawson, who is dropped into enemy territory via parachute. Upon landing, Dawson swiftly connects with the French...

Direction James Dearden

Cast George Segal · Amanda Pays · Renée Soutendijk · Warren Clarke

Synopsis The Cold Room (TV) (1984) follows the journey of a young woman who finds herself transported to contemporary Germany, where she encounters a series of unsettling events that echo the harrowing experiences of the World War II period. As she...

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Ian Carmichael · Curd Jürgens · Janet Munro · George Pravda

Synopsis Hide and Seek (1964) follows the story of a brilliant professor of astronomy who is deeply involved in a critical missile development program. His past intersects with an old acquaintance, a renowned Russian chess champion. This chess champion is entangled...

Direction William Brayne · Ken Grieve · Roger Tucker

Cast Terence Stamp · Carmen du Sautoy · Michael Culver · Robin Sachs

Synopsis Chessgame (TV Series) (1983) is a gripping drama series that delves into the clandestine world of British counter-intelligence agents. The show is adapted from a collection of thrilling novels penned by Anthony Price, offering viewers a captivating blend of espionage,...

Direction Robert Tronson

Cast Bernard Lee · William Sylvester · Margaret Tyzack · David Kossoff

Synopsis Ring of Treason (1964) unfolds during the tense era of the Cold War, focusing on a Royal Navy warrant officer assigned to the British Embassy in Warsaw. This officer finds himself entangled in a web of espionage when he begins...

Direction John Knight

Cast Edgar Lustgarten · Hy Hazell · Dennis Castle · Gordon Boyd

Synopsis The Mail Van Murder (S) (1957) follows the intense investigation by Scotland Yard detectives as they track down a ruthless gang of criminals. The gang is responsible for a daring heist involving a mail truck, during which the driver tragically...