Direction: Ken Russell
The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Ken Russell. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.
Titles found: 37
The Devils
1971 · Movie · 103 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Vanessa Redgrave · Oliver Reed · Dudley Sutton · Max Adrian
Synopsis The Devils (1971) delves into the unsettling narrative of a powerful priest in the French city of Loudon during the 17th century. Cardinal Richelieu and his ambitious associates aim to dominate France but face an obstacle in Father Grandier, who...
6.8
1K votes
6.8
1K votes
Women in Love
1969 · Movie · 129 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Glenda Jackson · Alan Bates · Oliver Reed · Jennie Linden
Synopsis Women in Love (1969) delves into the complex dynamics of gender roles and relationships within the affluent circles of Britain's industrial Midlands during the 1920s. The narrative revolves around two close friends, Gerald Crich and Rupert Birkin, who both become...
6.5
742 votes
6.5
742 votes
Tommy
1975 · Movie · 111 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Roger Daltrey · Ann-Margret · Oliver Reed · Paul Nicholas
Synopsis Tommy (1975) follows the life of a young boy named Tommy, whose world is turned upside down when his mother, Nora, marries Frank Hobbs shortly after his father, Captain Walker, is presumed dead during World War II. The story takes...
6.5
2K votes
6.5
2K votes
The Music Lovers
1970 · Movie · 124 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Richard Chamberlain · Glenda Jackson · Christopher Gable · Max Adrian
6.3
305 votes
6.3
305 votes
Salome's Last Dance
1988 · Movie · 89 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Glenda Jackson · Imogen Millais-Scott · Stratford Johns · Denis Lill
Synopsis Salome's Last Dance (1988) unfolds on the eve of Guy Fawkes Day in 1892, as Oscar Wilde finds himself at an upscale brothel, where an unexpected performance of his play "Salome" is about to commence. The roles are taken on...
6.2
100 votes
6.2
100 votes
The Rainbow
1989 · Movie · 113 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Sammi Davis · Paul McGann · Amanda Donohoe · Christopher Gable
Synopsis The Rainbow (1989) follows the journey of a young woman navigating the complexities of adolescence and early adulthood in the early 20th century in England. The film delves into her personal struggles and triumphs as she grapples with the societal...
6.2
53 votes
6.2
53 votes
Antonio Gaudí (S)
1961 · Documentary · 18 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Huw Wheldon
6.2
41 votes
6.2
41 votes
Altered States
1980 · Movie · 102 min. · United States
Direction Ken Russell
Cast William Hurt · Blair Brown · Bob Balaban · Charles Haid
Synopsis Altered States (1980) follows the journey of Eddie Jessup, a graduate student in the late 1960s, who is known for his unconventional brilliance and a touch of madness. He begins conducting experiments on himself using an isolation chamber, leading to...
6.2
3K votes
6.2
3K votes
The Boy Friend
1971 · Movie · 110 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Twiggy · Christopher Gable · Max Adrian · Tommy Tune
Synopsis The Boy Friend (1971) follows Polly Browne, the dedicated assistant stage manager of a modest theatrical troupe. When the leading lady, Rita, is unable to perform, Polly steps in to save the day during a crucial matinée. The stakes are...
6.0
106 votes
6.0
106 votes
Savage Messiah
1972 · Movie · 103 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Dorothy Tutin · Scott Antony · Helen Mirren · Lindsay Kemp
Synopsis Savage Messiah (1972) is a captivating biographical drama directed by Ken Russell, inspired by the book of the same name by H.S. Ede. The film delves into the life of Henri Gaudier, a prodigious yet impulsive sculptor from Paris, portrayed...
6.0
112 votes
6.0
112 votes
Mahler
1974 · Movie · 115 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Robert Powell · Georgina Hale · Lee Montague · Miriam Karlin
Synopsis Mahler (1974) is a cinematic journey through the life of the renowned composer, Gustav Mahler, weaving together a tapestry of memories and impressions from his extraordinary existence, all set against the backdrop of his profound and stirring musical compositions. The...
5.7
180 votes
5.7
180 votes
Lisztomania
1975 · Movie · 103 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Roger Daltrey · Sara Kestelman · Paul Nicholas · Ringo Starr
Synopsis Lisztomania (1975) presents a satirical take on the scandalous life of Franz Liszt, the renowned Romantic composer and piano virtuoso. The film is filled with explicit imagery and focuses significantly on Liszt's complex relationship with fellow composer Richard Wagner. The...
5.6
160 votes
5.6
160 votes
Valentino
1977 · Movie · 127 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Rudolf Nureyev · Michelle Phillips · Leslie Caron · Carol Kane
Synopsis Valentino (1977) delves into the life of Rudolph Valentino, a charismatic ballroom dancer who leveraged his striking good looks and captivating grace to launch a successful Hollywood career. Set in 1926, the film explores the tragic and premature death of...
5.6
217 votes
5.6
217 votes
Prisoner of Honor (TV)
1991 · Movie · 88 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Richard Dreyfuss · Oliver Reed · Peter Firth · Jeremy Kemp
Synopsis Prisoner of Honor (TV) (1991) chronicles the French Dreyfus Affair, a scandalous event from the late 19th century that resulted in the imprisonment of a French Captain on Devil's Island for alleged espionage. Richard Dreyfuss portrays Colonel Picquart, who is...
5.6
175 votes
5.6
175 votes
Aria
1987 · Movie · 90 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Robert Altman · Bruce Beresford · Jean-Luc Godard · Derek Jarman
Cast Theresa Russell · Jacques Neuville · Buck Henry · Elizabeth Hurley
Synopsis Aria (1987) is a unique cinematic experience comprising ten distinct short films, each helmed by a different renowned director. The lineup includes notable figures such as Ken Russell, Jean-Luc Godard, Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, and Nicolas Roeg. Each segment is...
5.6
132 votes
5.6
132 votes
Billion Dollar Brain
1967 · Movie · 111 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Michael Caine · Karl Malden · Ed Begley · Oskar Homolka
Synopsis Billion Dollar Brain (1967) follows the story of Harry Palmer, who has bid farewell to his role in the British Secret Service and now operates as a private investigator. His initial task in this new venture involves transporting a seemingly...
5.4
555 votes
5.4
555 votes
Crimes of Passion
1984 · Movie · 107 min. · United States
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Kathleen Turner · Anthony Perkins · John Laughlin · Annie Potts
Synopsis Crimes of Passion (1984) follows the story of Bobby Grady, a dedicated 30-year-old man, who is married to the emotionally distant Amy Grady and has two children. Their marriage is on the rocks, and Bobby seeks to improve their situation...
5.4
1K votes
5.4
1K votes
Lady Chatterley (TV Miniseries)
1993 · Series · 205 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Joely Richardson · Sean Bean · James Wilby · Shirley Anne Field
Synopsis Lady Chatterley (TV Miniseries) (1993) is a captivating adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's interconnected novels, directed by Ken Russell. The story revolves around Lady Connie Chatterley and her husband's gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors. Connie, feeling isolated due to her husband's disability, finds...
5.3
119 votes
5.3
119 votes
Gothic
1986 · Movie · 87 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Gabriel Byrne · Julian Sands · Natasha Richardson · Myriam Cyr
Synopsis Gothic (1986) unfolds the tale of a stormy night when Mary Shelley conceived the iconic horror masterpiece "Frankenstein." At the eccentric Lord Byron's secluded country manor, a group engages in unsettling, drug-fueled activities and shares chilling ghost stories. The evening...
5.1
672 votes
5.1
672 votes
Whore
1991 · Movie · 92 min. · United States
Direction Ken Russell
Cast Theresa Russell · Benjamin Mouton · Antonio Fargas · Sanjay Chandani
5.0
339 votes
5.0
339 votes