George Roderick
Biography: George Roderick was a veteran British comedy actor, born on October 9, 1913, in England. He is known for over a hundred appearances in both film and television. His notable works include The Avengers (1961-1962), The Scarlet and the Black (1965), and Starr and Company (1958). He died on March 10, 1976, at the age of 62, in Kensington, London, England.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 09, 1913
Deathday: March 10, 1976
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The Crooked Sky
1957-03-31
The Crooked Sky
Overview: An American detective unmasks a gambler as the head of a banknote counterfeiting gang.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-03-31
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Rattle of a Simple Man
1964-12-20
Rattle of a Simple Man
Overview: Percy Winthram is a naive young man who still lives at home with his mum. In London for the Cup Final with his friends, he finds himself in a Soho strip club, where he meets blonde hostess Cyrenne. Accepting a bet from friend Ginger, he accompanies Cyrenne back to her flat, and a boast-worthy night of lust seems to be on the cards. However, drained of beer and bravado, Percy's innocence and vulnerability become all too evident.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-12-20
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Finders Keepers
1966-12-08
Finders Keepers
Overview: Cliff Richard and the Shadows arrive in a small Spanish town for a concert when a U.S. plane accidentally drops a mini-bomb on it. The Shadows look for the bomb to return it.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-12-08
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The Yellow Rolls-Royce
1964-12-31
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
Overview: One Rolls-Royce belongs to three vastly different owners, starting with Lord Charles, who buys the car for his wife as an anniversary present. The next owner is Paolo Maltese, a mafioso who purchases the car during a trip to Italy and leaves it with his girlfriend while he returns to Chicago. Finally, the car is owned by American widow Gerda, who joins the Yugoslavian resistance against the invading Nazis.
Genres: Drama Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-12-31
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The Ladykillers
1955-12-08
The Ladykillers
Overview: Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-12-08
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Serious Charge
1959-04-30
Serious Charge
Overview: Howard Phillips, a vicar who's new in the town of Bellington, wants to reach out to youth. The previous vicar's daughter, Hester Peters, who fears being a spinster, wants to be his wife. He tells her he's not interested. When he confronts a tough kid about something the youth has done, the lad sets out to frame the vicar. Hester, who's walked in on the confrontation, backs the youth's story. The town sides with her and the lad, turning against Phillips. He has a crisis of faith. What options does he have; can no one help him, his reputation, or his calling?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-04-30
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Anoop and the Elephant
1972-01-01
Anoop and the Elephant
Overview: Two English kids meet their friend Anoop Singh and his baby elephant Ranee. The nasty circus owner wants the elephant for his circus and the children decide that they must prevent this.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-01-01
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Eddie in August
1970-06-03
Eddie in August
Overview: In this one-off half-hour silent film, Benny stars as the title character, a "born loser" who is unlucky in everything - especially love. He fancies a pretty nurse who walks by the park, but ends up with a plainer girl.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-06-03
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Carry On Again Doctor
1969-12-05
Carry On Again Doctor
Overview: Dr. Nookey is disgraced and sent to a remote island hospital. He is given a secret slimming potion by a member of staff, Gladstone Screwer, and he flies back to England to fame and fortune. But others want to cash in on his good fortunes, and some just want him brought down a peg or two.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-12-05
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Operation Third Form
1966-01-01
Operation Third Form
Overview: Operation Third Form, features a fresh-faced John Moulder-Brown (Deep End) in a sparkling performance as the schoolboy out to foil a pair of north London crooks, is a pacey boy's own adventure complete with a groovy 1960s soundtrack.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-01-01
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Seventy Deadly Pills
1963-01-01
Seventy Deadly Pills
Overview: A small boy, Dickie Goodwin, finds some strychnine pills mixed with sweets in a stolen car left in a deserted garage. With them he buys his way into the Rocket Gang. Brian, the leader, shares out the pills for swaps next day. One of the gang eats hers and collapses. The police frantically search for the pills and a broadcast appeal is made. Brian hears this and reaches the gang at Battersea funfair just in time to save them.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-01-01
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What Every Woman Wants
1962-06-11
What Every Woman Wants
Overview: A marital comedy of wives trying to reform their husbands
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-06-11
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The Magnificent Six and ½: Peewee's Pianola
1968-02-01
The Magnificent Six and ½: Peewee's Pianola
Overview: The kids find a pianola, and try to bring it to junkyard owner Old Tom. But when it runs away, with Peewee trapped inside of it, nothing but chaos ensues.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-02-01
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