Direction: Alexander Mackendrick

Direction Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Burt Lancaster · Tony Curtis · Susan Harrison · Martin Milner

Synopsis Sweet Smell of Success (1957) follows the tale of a ruthless and ambitious columnist, Sidney Falco, portrayed by Burt Lancaster, and his manipulative press agent, J.J. Hunsecker, played by Tony Curtis. The narrative unfolds in the bustling and cutthroat world...

Direction Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Alec Guinness · Kate Johnson · Herbert Lom · Peter Sellers

Synopsis The Ladykillers (1955) follows a peculiar ensemble of five criminals who secure a two-room apartment in a secluded London residence from an elderly widow, Mrs. Wilberforce, who has three pet parrots. The gang's leader, Professor Marcus, spins a tale about...

Direction Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Anthony Quinn · James Coburn · Deborah Baxter · Isabel Dean

Synopsis A High Wind in Jamaica (1965) follows the tale of young children from Jamaica who are sent to England by their parents, fearing their wild upbringing. During their sea voyage, their ship is seized by pirates, leading to a chaotic...

Direction Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Phyllis Calvert · Jack Hawkins · Terence Morgan · Mandy Miller

Synopsis Mandy (1952) is a touching narrative that delves into the life of a young deaf girl and the challenges her condition presents to her family. The protagonist, Mandy, was born with hearing impairment and has remained silent throughout her life....

Direction Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Alec Guinness · Joan Greenwood · Cecil Parker · Patric Doonan

Synopsis The Man in the White Suit (1951) follows the story of the unassuming and somewhat awkward inventor, Sidney Stratton, who develops a revolutionary fabric that is impervious to dirt and wear. This groundbreaking material has the potential to generate immense...

Direction Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Paul Douglas · Alex Mackenzie · James Copeland · Abe Barker

Direction Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Basil Radford · Catherine Lacey · Bruce Seton · Joan Greenwood

Synopsis Tight Little Island (1949) follows the tale of a vessel carrying a substantial cargo of whisky that meets its end on the rugged shores of a Scottish isle. The resourceful inhabitants of the island band together in a clever scheme...

Direction Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Fergus McClelland · Constance Cummings · Harry H. Corbett

Synopsis Sammy Going South (A Boy Ten Feet Tall) (1963) follows the heartwarming journey of a young, ten-year-old orphan who embarks on a solo adventure, traversing the vast and diverse landscapes of Africa. This captivating tale chronicles his self-reliant trek, filled...

Direction Guy Hamilton · Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Burt Lancaster · Kirk Douglas · Laurence Olivier · Janette Scott

Synopsis The Devil's Disciple (1959) follows the journey of a family's rebellious member, Dick Dudgeon, and the local clergyman, Anthony Anderson, as they uncover their genuine callings amidst the tumult of the Revolutionary War.

Direction Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Tony Curtis · Claudia Cardinale · Sharon Tate · Robert Webber

Direction Richard Quine · Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Rosalind Russell · Robert Morse · Barbara Harris · Hugh Griffith

Synopsis Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad (1967) follows a peculiar family dynamic where a mother takes her son and her deceased husband, who she has had taxidermied, on a tropical vacation....