Cinematography: Ian Wilson

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Ian Wilson. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


The Crying Game

1992 · Movie · 113 min. · Ireland

Direction Neil Jordan

Cast Stephen Rea · Forest Whitaker · Jaye Davidson · Miranda Richardson

Synopsis The Crying Game (1992) kicks off at an Irish carnival where British soldier Jody (Forest Whitaker) is abducted by IRA terrorists Jude (Miranda Richardson) and Fergus (Stephen Rea). Fergus is tasked with keeping Jody captive, but an unexpected bond forms...

7.2

8K votes

7.2

8K votes

Savior

1998 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction Predrag Antonijevic

Cast Dennis Quaid · Nastassja Kinski · Natasa Ninkovic · Stellan Skarsgard

Synopsis Savior (1998) follows the journey of Joshua, a former U.S. military officer who sought refuge in the Foreign Legion after his wife, Maria, was tragically killed by Muslim extremists in Paris. Now, he operates as a mercenary, engaged in the...

6.4

2K votes

6.4

2K votes

A Way of Life

2004 · Movie · 91 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Amma Asante

Cast Stephanie James · Brenda Blethyn · Gary Sheppeard · Nathan Jones

Synopsis A Way of Life (2004) follows the gritty and uncompromising life of Leigh-Anne, portrayed by newcomer Stephanie James. Leigh-Anne is a resilient young woman who became a single mother in her teens, navigating a world where happiness is elusive. Her...

6.2

102 votes

6.2

102 votes

Direction Robert Fuest

Cast Pamela Franklin · Michele Dotrice · Sandor Elès · John Nettleton

Synopsis And Soon the Darkness (1970) follows the journey of Jane (Pamela Franklin) and Cathy (Michele Dotrice), two young nurses from London who embark on a cycling vacation through the picturesque countryside of rural France. During a brief stop, Cathy expresses...

6.1

449 votes

6.1

449 votes

Wish You Were Here

1987 · Movie · 92 min. · United Kingdom

Direction David Leland

Cast Emily Lloyd · Clare Clifford · Barbara Durkin · Geoffrey Hutchings

Synopsis Wish You Were Here (1987) follows the story of Lynda, a charismatic teenage girl navigating life in a dreary English coastal town post-World War II. The narrative revolves around Lynda's journey as she repeatedly loses jobs and experiences a loss...

6.0

149 votes

6.0

149 votes

Erik the Viking

1989 · Movie · 106 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Terry Jones

Cast Tim Robbins · Mickey Rooney · John Cleese · Terry Jones

Synopsis Erik the Viking (1989) follows the journey of Erik, portrayed by Tim Robbins, a compassionate individual living in a brutal era who finds no pleasure in the violence and cruelty that his fellow Vikings embrace. After inadvertently taking the life...

6.0

2K votes

6.0

2K votes

Emma

1996 · Movie · 120 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Douglas McGrath

Cast Gwyneth Paltrow · Toni Collette · Alan Cumming · Jeremy Northam

Synopsis Emma (1996) is a period drama that adapts Jane Austen's classic novel, centering on a clever and wealthy young woman in early 19th-century England who enjoys meddling in the romantic affairs of her acquaintances. The narrative unfolds as she attempts...

6.0

4K votes

6.0

4K votes

Direction Piers Haggard

Cast John Mills · Simon MacCorkindale · Barbara Kellerman · Margaret Tyzack

Synopsis The Quatermass Conclusion (1979) is a compilation of key moments from the 1979 British television serial that shares the same title. Similar to the earlier Quatermass ventures from the 1950s and 1960s, the creative vision behind this project was the...

6.0

31 votes

6.0

31 votes

Backbeat

1994 · Movie · 100 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Iain Softley

Cast Stephen Dorff · Ian Hart · Sheryl Lee · Gary Bakewell

Synopsis Backbeat (1994) delves into the formative years of The Beatles during their time in Hamburg, Germany. The narrative centers around the dynamic between Stuart Sutcliffe (Stephen Dorff) and John Lennon (Ian Hart), while also exploring Sutcliffe's romantic involvement with his...

5.8

2K votes

5.8

2K votes

Direction David Hugh Jones

Cast Patrick Stewart · Richard E. Grant · Joel Grey · Ian McNeice

Synopsis A Christmas Carol (TV) (1999) is a captivating retelling of Charles Dickens' timeless tale. The story centers around Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter and lonely old man who undergoes a profound transformation on Christmas Eve. Guided by the ghosts of Christmas...

5.7

312 votes

5.7

312 votes

Direction Brian Clemens

Cast Horst Janson · John Carson · Shane Briant · Caroline Munro

Synopsis Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter (1973) follows the tale of the stern and resolute Horst Janson as the enigmatic Kronos, a tall, sword-bearing warrior dedicated to eradicating the vampire menace. Accompanied by his cheerful, hunchbacked sidekick, Grost (John Cater), and his...

5.6

458 votes

5.6

458 votes

Direction Ray Austin · Sidney Hayers · Robert Fuest · James Hill

Cast Patrick MacNee · Gareth Hunt · Joanna Lumley · Maurice Marsac

Synopsis The New Avengers (TV Series) (1976) follows the adventures of John Steed as he teams up with his fresh partners, Purdey and Gambit. Together, they navigate through a peculiar and perilous landscape of espionage, encountering novel and lethal threats at...

5.5

144 votes

5.5

144 votes

The Big Man

1990 · Movie · 94 min. · United Kingdom

Direction David Leland

Cast Liam Neeson · Joanne Whalley · Billy Connolly · Hugh Grant

Synopsis The Big Man (1990) follows the journey of a jobless Glaswegian miner, portrayed by Liam Neeson, who is compelled to engage in illegal bare-knuckle boxing matches to provide for his loved ones. As he delves deeper into this perilous underworld,...

5.2

201 votes

5.2

201 votes

Below

2002 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction David Twohy

Cast Bruce Greenwood · David Crow · Matthew Davis · Dexter Fletcher

Synopsis Below (2002) follows the harrowing journey of the U.S.S. Tiger Shark submarine crew during World War II, as they embark on a seemingly ordinary rescue mission in the depths of the ocean. However, the confined and claustrophobic environment of the...

5.2

532 votes

5.2

532 votes

Dream Demon

1988 · Movie · 86 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Harley Cokeliss

Cast Jemma Redgrave · Kathleen Wilhoite · Timothy Spall · Jimmy Nail

Synopsis Dream Demon (1988) follows the chilling tale of a young woman on the brink of marriage who starts experiencing horrifying nightmares featuring malevolent demons. However, the terror does not remain confined to her dreams. Upon awakening, she discovers that the...

5.0

51 votes

5.0

51 votes

Fright

1971 · Movie · 87 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Peter Collinson

Cast Susan George · Honor Blackman · Ian Bannen · John Gregson

Synopsis Fright (1971) follows the harrowing experience of Amanda, a young babysitter who is tasked with caring for the Lloyd family's young son for the evening. As the Lloyds depart, Amanda finds herself in a state of growing unease due to...

4.9

143 votes

4.9

143 votes