Direction: Ken Annakin

Direction Ken Annakin · Andrew Marton · Bernhard Wicki

Cast John Wayne · Robert Mitchum · Henry Fonda · Richard Burton

Synopsis The Longest Day (1962) unfolds in England during June 1944, as unpredictable storms delay the Allied forces' planned invasion of France. Troops are already assembled and awaiting orders, with some already embarked on vessels. The Normandy beaches are the intended...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Rod Steiger · David Knight · Marla Landi · Noel Willman

Synopsis Across the Bridge (1957) follows the story of Carl Schaffner, a German-born British industrialist working as a corporate executive in New York. When news reaches him that Scotland Yard is probing a $3,000,000 embezzlement he orchestrated, Schaffner, known for his...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Henry Fonda · Robert Ryan · Robert Shaw · Dana Andrews

Synopsis Battle of the Bulge (1965) is a gripping World War II epic that delves into the intense tank engagements of December 1944, where the Nazi Panzer divisions launched a desperate, large-scale assault on the Belgian front. This thrilling drama chronicles...

Direction Ken Annakin · Harold French

Cast James Hayter · Kathleen Harrison · Felix Aylmer · Lana Morris

Synopsis Trio (1950) is a compilation of three distinct short stories. "The Verger" centers around a church verger who is dismissed from his job after it is revealed that he is illiterate. With the encouragement of his understanding wife, he transforms...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast John Mills · Dorothy McGuire · James MacArthur · Janet Munro

Synopsis Swiss Family Robinson (1960) follows the thrilling escapades of a European family as they embark on a journey to the distant lands of New Guinea. The story begins with a tumultuous storm that leaves the family's ship in ruins, forcing...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Stuart Whitman · Sarah Miles · James Fox · Alberto Sordi

Synopsis Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines (1965) is set in the dawn of the 20th century, where a prestigious British newspaper announces a substantial reward for the victor of a trans-channel aerial contest. This enticing challenge attracts daring aviators...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Michael Rennie · James MacArthur · Janet Munro · James Donald

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast James Robertson Justice · Leslie Phillips · Stanley Baxter · Eric Sykes

Synopsis Very Important Person (1961) follows a lively group of British prisoners of war in a German camp who encounter a new inmate with a sharp tongue. This individual is revealed to be a crucial officer whose escape is of utmost...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Richard Todd · Joan Rice · Peter Finch · James Hayter

Synopsis The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952) follows the journey of a young Robin Hood, who, smitten with Maid Marian, participates in an archery competition alongside his father at the royal palace. Tragedy strikes when his father...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Charlton Heston · Raimund Harmstorf · Michèle Mercier · George Eastman

Synopsis Call of the Wild (1972) follows the journey of a domesticated canine who is unexpectedly taken from his comfortable home and transported to the harsh, icy landscapes of the north. There, he is forced to adapt to a new life...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Glynis Johns · James Robertson Justice · Richard Todd · Michael Gough

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Derek Farr · Joan Hopkins · Peter Lorre · William Hartnell

Synopsis Double Confession (1950) follows a man whose life takes a dark turn when his wife is brutally killed. In a desperate attempt to evade suspicion, he concocts a plan to shift blame onto an innocent party. However, his cunning scheme...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Yul Brynner · Trevor Howard · Harry Andrews · Charlotte Rampling

Synopsis The Long Duel (1967) presents a gripping tale of ideological and physical clashes set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Himalayas and the sweltering plains of India. The narrative unfolds as two opposing forces, driven by contrasting beliefs and ambitions,...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Leslie Phillips · Julie Christie · James Robertson Justice · Stanley Baxter

Synopsis The Fast Lady (1962) follows the story of Murdoch Troon, a passionate cyclist and member of his local cycling club, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he is involved in an incident with Charles Chingford, a prominent local entrepreneur....

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Bourvil · Lando Buzzanca · Walter Chiari · Peter Cook

Synopsis Monte Carlo or Bust! (1969) follows a thrilling international car rally where participants embark on a journey from diverse locations across Europe, culminating in a high-stakes race to Monte Carlo. The competition is fraught with challenges, including smuggling operations, cheating...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Jack Hawkins · Glynis Johns · Noel Purcell · Inia Te Wiata

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Kristy McNichol · Christopher Atkins · Ted Hamilton · Bill Kerr

Synopsis The Pirate Movie (1982) follows the thrilling adventures of a young boy and his crew as they navigate the treacherous high seas. Along their journey, they cross paths with various pirate crews, each with their own agendas and challenges. The...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Joan Brickhill · Michael Craig · Anna Gaylor · Ben Heydenrych

Synopsis Nor the Moon by Night (1958) follows the intense rivalry between two siblings vying for the heart of a woman, all while navigating the treacherous landscape of an African wildlife reserve. As they pursue their romantic interests, they must also...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast Tami Erin · David Seaman · Cory Crow · Eileen Brennan

Synopsis The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (1988) follows the spirited Pippi Longstocking as she finds herself marooned with her horse, Old Man, and her pet monkey, Mr. Neilson, after a fierce storm sweeps her father's ship away. She settles into...

Direction Ken Annakin

Cast David Niven · Toshirô Mifune · Hardy Krüger · Ando

Synopsis Paper Tiger (1975) follows the story of a meticulous and reserved Englishman who takes on the role of tutor for the son of a Japanese ambassador. His world is turned upside down when he and his young charge are abruptly...