Screenplay: Dick Clement

Direction Alan Parker

Cast Robert Arkins · Michael Aherne · Angeline Ball · Maria Doyle Kennedy

Synopsis The Commitments (1991) follows Jimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins), an ambitious young man in Dublin with dreams of becoming a music mogul. His goal is to assemble the world's greatest soul band, but finding top-tier talent in his city proves challenging....

Direction Julie Taymor

Cast Evan Rachel Wood · Jim Sturgess · Joe Anderson · Bono

Synopsis Across the Universe (2007) is a cinematic journey through the tumultuous 1960s, weaving a tale of love and rebellion against the backdrop of anti-war protests, cultural exploration, and the vibrant rock 'n' roll scene. The narrative unfolds from the bustling...

Direction David Batty

Cast Michael Caine · Joan Collins · Paul McCartney · Twiggy

Synopsis My Generation (2017) takes viewers on a nostalgic journey through the vibrant streets of 1960s London, with the iconic Michael Caine as our knowledgeable tour guide. The documentary delves into the swinging sixties, exploring how London became the heart of...

Direction Brian Gibson

Cast Stephen Rea · Billy Connolly · Jimmy Nail · Timothy Spall

Synopsis Still Crazy (1998) follows the story of "Strange Fruit," a once-iconic rock band that had it all: wealth, fame, adoration, and a tragic end marked by the death of their lead singer from drug use and a dramatic finale where...

Direction Roger Donaldson

Cast Jason Statham · Saffron Burrows · Stephen Campbell Moore · Daniel Mays

Synopsis The Bank Job (2008) unfolds in September 1971, as a group of criminals meticulously excavate a tunnel leading to the vault of a prominent bank situated on London's Baker Street. Their target: the safe deposit boxes containing a fortune in...

Direction Coky Giedroyc

Cast David Tennant · Janet Montgomery · Radoslaw Kaim · Burn Gorman

Synopsis Spies of Warsaw (TV Miniseries) (2013) follows the gripping tale of a French military attaché stationed in Warsaw, who becomes entangled in a complex web of espionage, deception, and danger. Set against the backdrop of the city's diplomatic circles and...

Direction Nick Hamm

Cast Ben Barnes · Robert Sheehan · Krysten Ritter · Pete Postlethwaite

Synopsis Killing Bono (2011) follows the journey of two ambitious brothers who dream of achieving global rock stardom. However, their aspirations are overshadowed by the meteoric rise of their former schoolmates, the iconic band U2, who quickly become the most celebrated...

Direction David Bowers · Sam Fell

Synopsis Flushed Away (2006) introduces Roddy, a refined and privileged pet mouse residing in a luxurious Kensington apartment. His tranquil life is disrupted when Sid, a cunning sewer rat, emerges from the sink, believing he has found his lucky break. Roddy...

Direction Irvin Kershner

Cast Sean Connery · Klaus Maria Brandauer · Kim Basinger · Max von Sydow

Synopsis Never Say Never Again (1983) follows the thrilling tale of a rogue Spectre operative who has managed to seize two American nuclear warheads. The mission to locate and neutralize these weapons falls to the iconic secret agent, James Bond. With...

Direction Michael Tuchner

Cast Richard Burton · Ian McShane · Nigel Davenport · Donald Sinden

Synopsis Villain (1971) centers around Vic Dakin, a ruthless and sadistic London gang leader who is deeply troubled by the possibility of informants within his criminal organization. Modeled after the notorious real-life gangster Ronnie Kray, Vic is a mother-obsessed homosexual who...

Direction Michael Winner

Cast Michael Crawford · Oliver Reed · Harry Andrews · James Donald

Synopsis The Jokers (1967) follows the escapades of two brothers, portrayed by Oliver Reed and Michael Crawford, who are determined to achieve success through cunning rather than hard work. Crawford's character often finds himself overshadowed by his brother and frequently ends...

Direction Richard Quine

Cast Peter Sellers · Lynne Frederick · Lionel Jeffries · Elke Sommer

Synopsis The Prisoner of Zenda (1979) presents a whimsical and unconventional adaptation of Anthony Hope's renowned novel. In this rendition, the narrative takes a playful detour under the direction of Peter Sellers. The story revolves around the new King Rudolph of...

Direction Danny Cannon

Cast Kuno Becker · Alessandro Nivola · Stephen Dillane · Sean Pertwee

Synopsis Goal! (2005) follows the inspiring journey of Santiago, a young man from the Barrios section of Los Angeles who shares a common dream with millions of kids worldwide: to become a professional footballer. His aspirations seem distant until a remarkable...

Direction Jon Jones

Cast Daniel Craig · Yekaterina Rednikova · Gabriel Macht · Lev Prygunov

Synopsis Archangel (TV) (2005) unfolds across the modern-day landscapes of Moscow and the icy northern town of Archangel, delving into the remnants of Communist Russia's harsh terrain. The narrative spans four pivotal days in the life of academic Fluke Kelso. His...

Direction Michael Winner

Cast Oliver Reed · Michael J. Pollard · Wolfgang Preiss · John Alderton

Synopsis Hannibal Brooks (1969) follows the tale of a prisoner of war who, while employed at a zoo, seizes an opportunity to flee from German captivity. In a daring move, he decides to take along the elephant he has been tending...

Direction Dick Clement

Cast Tom Courtenay · Romy Schneider · Alan Badel · James Villiers

Synopsis Otley (1968) follows the chaotic journey of Gerald Otley, a small-time thief and scavenger, who wakes up to a nightmare after a night of heavy drinking. He discovers that he is a prime suspect in a murder investigation, marking the...

Direction Brian Gilbert

Cast Judge Reinhold · Fred Savage · Swoosie Kurtz · Corinne Bohrer

Synopsis Viceversa (1988) follows the story of Charlie (Fred Savage), an 11-year-old boy who yearns to trade lives with his father, Marshall (Judge Reinhold), a superficial junior executive in the toy industry. In a twist of fate, Marshall retains his adult...

Direction Dick Clement

Cast Michael Caine · Valerie Perrine · Brenda Vaccaro · Leonard Rossiter

Synopsis Water (1985) is a comedic tale centered around a British diplomat stationed on a picturesque West Indian island. His tranquil life takes an unexpected turn when a major American drilling corporation uncovers a vast reserve of natural mineral water on...

Direction Vadim Jean

Cast Gina Bellman · Sally Phillips · Charles Edwards · Colin Salmon

Synopsis Henry IX (TV Series) (2017) follows the life of a middle-aged monarch who finds himself in the throes of a mid-life crisis. The twist? This individual is none other than the King of Great Britain and the Commonwealth, adding a...

Direction Dick Clement

Cast Ronnie Parker · Richard Beckinsale · Fulton Mackay · Brian Wilde

Synopsis Porridge (1979) is a hilarious prison comedy inspired by the beloved British television series of the same name. The story revolves around Fletcher, a seasoned inmate at Slade prison, who is tasked by Grouty to organize a football match between...