Direction: Charles Frend

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Jack Hawkins · Donald Sinden · John Stratton · Denholm Elliott

Synopsis The Cruel Sea (1953) follows the journey of Cmdr. Ericson, who is tasked with leading the HMS Compass Rose, a convoy escort vessel, at the onset of World War II. The crew, comprising inexperienced officers and sailors fresh from training,...

Direction Charles Frend · Peter Graham Scott · Michael Truman · Terry Bishop

Cast Patrick McGoohan · Richard Wattis · Lionel Murton · Michael Ripper

Synopsis Danger Man (TV Series) (1960) follows the adventures of John Drake, a highly skilled and resourceful agent working for NATO. Drake is tasked with a variety of covert missions aimed at neutralizing threats to global stability. His expertise lies in...

Direction Charles Frend

Cast John Mills · Diana Churchill · Harold Warrender · Anne Firth

Synopsis Scott of the Antarctic (1948) follows the journey of Captain Scott as he is entrusted with a team for his second expedition to the Antarctic, though financial backing is scarce. While his wife, who is sculpting a bust of him,...

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Jack Hawkins · John Stratton · Dorothy Alison · Michael Brooke

Synopsis The Long Arm (The Third Key) (1956) is a meticulously crafted police thriller that tracks the journey of a Scotland Yard Detective Superintendent. The story unfolds as he uncovers connections between a recent safe burglary in a London office complex...

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Alec Guinness · Irene Browne · Maurice Denham · Percy Herbert

Synopsis All at Sea (1957) follows the story of a British Naval Captain, portrayed by Alec Guinness, who is continually troubled by an incurable case of seasickness. After deciding to retire from his naval duties, he purchases a dilapidated amusement pier...

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Will Hay · Bernard Miles · John Stuart · David Evans

Synopsis The Big Blockade (1942) is a wartime propaganda film that highlights the achievements of the economic blockade imposed on Germany during the early stages of World War II. The movie provides a detailed account of how the blockade was effectively...

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Tommy Trinder · Constance Cummings · Clifford Evans · Robert Morley

Synopsis The Foreman Went to France (1942) follows the gripping tale of Melbourne Johns, a dedicated aircraft factory foreman who is dispatched to France on a critical mission. His objective is to safeguard essential equipment from falling into the hands of...

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Robert Donat · Kay Walsh · Denholm Elliott · Adrienne Corri

Synopsis Lease of Life (1954) follows the story of a dedicated clergyman in a small, close-knit rural village who is confronted with the harsh reality of his impending mortality. As he grapples with his own end, he embarks on a journey...

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Rachel Roberts · James Maxwell · Annette Whiteley · Ellen McIntosh

Synopsis Girl on Approval (1961) delves into the intricate life of a 14-year-old girl named Sheila, offering a poignant exploration of her tumultuous existence. This film stands as a quintessential representation of the British New Wave, capturing the essence of youthful...

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Donald Houston · Meredith Edwards · Moira Lister · Alec Guinness

Synopsis A Run for Your Money (1949) is a comedic tale that follows two Welsh miners, Twm and Dai Jones, who secure a victory in a contest and embark on a journey to London to witness the thrilling England-Wales Rugby match....

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Arthur Young · Walter Fitzgerald · Ralph Michael · Neville Mapp

Synopsis San Demetrio London (1943) follows the harrowing journey of a British merchant vessel, the San Demetrio, as it navigates the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during World War II. In 1940, the ship is part of a convoy when it...

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Googie Withers · Jean Kent · John McCallum · Derek Bond

Synopsis The Loves of Joanna Godden (1947) is set in the Edwardian era of Britain, where a resilient young woman named Joanna Godden inherits a farm on the Romney Marsh in Kent following her father's passing. Joanna is resolute in her...

Direction Richard Harris · Dennis Spooner · Charles Crichton · Peter Duffell

Cast Richard Bradford · Ricardo Montez · Warren Stanhope · Frank Forsyth

Synopsis Man in a Suitcase (TV Series) (1967) follows the journey of McGill, an ex-U.S. intelligence operative stationed in London. Following his unjust dismissal from the agency, he grapples with a tarnished reputation that haunts him wherever he goes. To sustain...

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Françoise Rosay · Tom Walls · Patricia Roc · Ralph Michael

Synopsis Johnny Frenchman (1945) tells the story of two rival fishing communities, one from Brittany and the other from Cornwall, who set aside their long-standing feuds during the tumultuous period of World War II. As France falls under German occupation, these...

Direction Charles Frend · Bruno Vailati

Cast Lilli Palmer · James Mason · Gabriele Ferzetti · Alberto Lupo

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Michael Craig · Peter Cushing · Bernard Lee · Elizabeth Seal

Synopsis Cone of Silence (1960) follows the story of an experienced aviator who faces severe consequences after a critical mistake leads to a catastrophic plane crash. Tragically, the pilot meets his end in another accident that bears striking similarities to the...

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Stephen Murray · Kay Walsh · James Fox · Meredith Edwards

Synopsis The Magnet (1950) follows the story of Johnny Brent, a young boy who, while confined to quarantine due to scarlet fever, tricks a younger boy into exchanging a magnet for a fake "invisible watch." Johnny then exploits the magnet's power...

Direction C.M. Pennington-Richards · Robert Lynn · Charles Frend · Bill Lewthwaite

Cast Charles Korvin · Edwin Richfield · Roland Bartrop · George Pastell

Synopsis Interpol Calling (TV Series) (1959) chronicles the thrilling escapades of Interpol agents Duval and Mornay. The duo relentlessly pursues criminals involved in global drug trafficking, murder, theft, and counterfeiting, showcasing their dedication to maintaining international law and order.