Robert James
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Birthday: March 28, 1924
Deathday: July 31, 2004
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The Four Feathers
1978-01-01
The Four Feathers
Overview: The fifth filming of the adventure classic about a British soldier in the 1880s who fights to regain his honor after being given four white feathers, symbols of cowardice.
Genres: Adventure Drama War TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-01-01
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The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne
1965-11-10
The Trial and Torture of Sir John Rampayne
Overview: An elderly right-wing politician is kidnapped, seemingly as part of a student prank. But his captors have a more alarming agenda.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-11-10
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Bam! Pow! Zap!
1969-03-05
Bam! Pow! Zap!
Overview: A young man bitterly regrets his part in an attack on a bank cashier.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-03-05
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On Dangerous Ground
1996-05-13
On Dangerous Ground
Overview: Vusi Madlazi returns to the South African village he left as a young boy (he was organizing against apartheid, and left in fear of his life) to bury his father. He meets up with his brother Ernest, who tells him their other brother Stephen couldn't be contacted. Vusi goes to Johannesburg to find him, but at first can only find his neighbor/girlfriend, Karin, a stripper. Vusi proceeds to learn how conditions have changed since the end of apartheid, not always for the better for black men.
Genres: Action Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-05-13
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Cold Comfort Farm
1995-01-01
Cold Comfort Farm
Overview: In this adaptation of the satirical British novel, Flora Poste, a plucky London society girl orphaned at age 19, finds a new home with some rough relatives, the Starkadders of Cold Comfort Farm. With a take-charge attitude and some encouragement from her mischievous friend, Mary, Flora changes the Starkadders' lives forever when she settles into their rustic estate, bringing the backward clan up to date and finding inspiration for her novel in the process.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-01-01
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Mary, Queen of Scots
1971-12-22
Mary, Queen of Scots
Overview: Mary Stuart, who was named Queen of Scotland when she was only six days old, is the last Roman Catholic ruler of Scotland. She is imprisoned at the age of 23 by her cousin Elizabeth Tudor, the English Queen and her arch adversary. Nineteen years later the life of Mary is to be ended on the scaffold and with her execution the last threat to Elizabeth's throne has been removed. The two Queens with their contrasting personalities make a dramatic counterpoint to history.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-12-22
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John Wycliffe: The Morning Star
1984-01-01
John Wycliffe: The Morning Star
Overview: This affecting biography chronicles the life and times of prominent European philosopher John Wycliffe, who was the first to translate the Bible into English. The 14th century, Oxford University scholar often found himself caught between opposing theological, political and societal forces: He defended England's autonomy against the pontiff's authority and championed the indigent against the wealthy's abuses.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Ike
1979-05-03
Ike
Overview: Eisenhower the military man is the focus of this mini-series, his relationships with the other wartime leaders, and, very discreetly, his personal relationship with his driver, Kay Summersby.
Genres: Drama History War TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-05-03
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After the Show
1959-09-20
After the Show
Overview: Young Victor Liebig returns from the theatre with his eccentric Aunt, when he receives a call summoning them to the flat of his Uncle's suicidal mistress.She's a young, bohemian type and Victor is smitten. She leads him on and he takes her out, but after meeting her friends, realises she's not for him.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-09-20
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Thirteen to Centaurus
1965-12-13
Thirteen to Centaurus
Overview: Interstellar travel at sub-light speeds: the enormous distances, isolation from human culture and the aching loneliness of space are enough to drive the strongest personality insane. Better to block all memories of human contact and to program the 12-strong crew to accept only the reality they can see and touch within their spacecraft. But a child born on "the Station" becomes insistent on learning the truth about 'Outside'.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-12-13
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John Diamond
1981-12-29
John Diamond
Overview: William Jones runs away from home, haunted by the memory of his father. To lay this ghost, he must search the back streets of London for a man called Diamond.
Genres: Thriller Family Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-12-29
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Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks
1966-11-05
Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks
Overview: Following the Doctor's regeneration into a new, younger body, the TARDIS lands at an Earth colony on the planet Vulcan in the far future. Mistaken for an official Earth Examiner, the Doctor discovers that a scientist called Lesterson is attempting to reactivate two inanimate, subservient Daleks found in a crashed space rocket. The colonists refuse to heed the Doctor's dire warnings that the Daleks are dangerous.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-11-05
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Around the World in Eighty Days
1956-10-17
Around the World in Eighty Days
Overview: Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-10-17
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Orkney
1971-05-13
Orkney
Overview: Three stories reflecting life in the Orkney Islands, two set in the past, and one in the present.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-05-13
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Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
1974-04-07
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
Overview: When several young girls are found dead, left hideously aged and void of blood, Dr Marcus suspects vampirism. He enlists the help of the Vampire Hunter. Mysterious and powerful, Kronos has dedicated his life to destroying the evil pestilence. Once a victim of its diabolical depravity, he knows the vampire's strengths and weaknesses as well as the extreme dangers attached to confronting the potent forces of darkness.
Genres: Adventure Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-04-07
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Soft Top Hard Shoulder
1993-01-15
Soft Top Hard Shoulder
Overview: Eight years ago, Gavin, the artistic son of a Scots-Italian ice-cream dynasty, turned his back on Glasgow and moved south to London to make his name illustrating children's books. Now, frustrated and broke, his Uncle Sal appears with an offer. Gavin's father has sold the family business and to get his share of the proceeds, Gavin must return home for his father's birthday party. Swayed by the money, he sets off north and picks up a hitchhiker with a secret. Their journey is difficult but ultimately rewarding.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-01-15
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The Last Invasion
1966-08-24
The Last Invasion
Overview: A film following Harold II at the Battle of Hastings
Genres: History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-08-24
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Doctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora
1976-09-25
Doctor Who: The Masque of Mandragora
Overview: An alien intelligence hitches a ride onboard the TARDIS to 15th century Italy, where a deranged astrologer attempts to harness its power.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-09-25
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When We Are Married
1957-12-25
When We Are Married
Overview: Three long-married couples in northern England discover that their marriages are in fact invalid, causing much re-evaluation and chaos. This was the fourth television film version made by the BBC of this comedy by J. B. Priestley. It featured several actors repeating their rôles from the earlier 1951 version including Frank Pettingell, Helena Pickard and Eileen Beldon.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-12-25
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The Bridal Path
1959-08-05
The Bridal Path
Overview: Based on a novel by Nigel Tranter, The Bridal Path is a light-hearted look at the somewhat unfortunate results that can come of the continued marrying of fairly close cousins in a restricted and remote community. Set in the Hebrides off Scotland, the story tells how Ewan MacEwan leaves the isle of Eorsa in search of the perfect wife, but finally returns to marry Katie.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-08-05
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And the Wall Came Tumbling Down
1984-11-19
And the Wall Came Tumbling Down
Overview: Workmen digging in a building discover the remains of a 300 year-old devil cult.
Genres: Drama Horror TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-11-19
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The Monkey's Paw
1973-11-10
The Monkey's Paw
Overview: An old army sergeant, back in England after long service in India, shows some old friends a strange possession he's acquired - a monkey's paw which can make wishes come true.
Genres: TV Movie Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-11-10
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