Henri Szeps
Biography: Szeps was born in Lausanne, Switzerland. Due to the German invasion of Poland, his parents fled to France. His father left the family to join the French Resistance, and his mother and three-year-old sister made their way to a refugee camp in Lausanne, where Henri was born. He spent a lot of time with foster families, and later at a French orphanage, before coming to Australia at the age of eight with his mother and sister. Szeps is probably best known for his role as selfish dentist Robert Beare in the classic Australian television comedy series Mother and Son (1984 to 1994), with Garry McDonald, Ruth Cracknell and Judy Morris. Another prominent role was in Palace of Dreams for which he received a Penguin Award. He played the Doctor in the world première of David Williamson's play, Travelling North, and was asked to repeat the performance in the 1987 film, with Leo McKern & Graham Kennedy.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 02, 1943
Deathday: N/A
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The Edge of Power
1989-01-27
The Edge of Power
Overview: The worlds of journalism and politics collide in this story about an experienced journalist who desperately needs to scoop a big story in order to revamp his career. Deciding he'll take matters into his own hands, he frames a politician and arranges to be there when the story is leaked to the public. What he doesn't realize is that his own devious behavior is about to get him caught in the middle of a dangerous web of lies and murder.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-27
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The Plumber
1979-06-08
The Plumber
Overview: At first simply grating, the presence of a hard-edged, macho plumber who damages more than he repairs and returns day after day soon turns menacing for the intellectual wife of a distracted doctor.
Genres: TV Movie Thriller Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-06-08
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Sherlock Holmes and a Study in Scarlet
1983-12-31
Sherlock Holmes and a Study in Scarlet
Overview: Holmes & Watson have one baffling clue to help them track down the crime of an American visitor in London.
Genres: Mystery Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-31
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Travelling North
1987-06-19
Travelling North
Overview: Travelling North tells the story of Frank, a crotchety old man with an unending zest and passion for life and Frances his much younger companion travelling to Queensland to enjoy their retirement and each other. Unfortunately the North cannot calm Frank's complex personality and Frances watches helplessly as Frank struggles to understand his own emotional and physical limitations.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-06-19
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Bathing Franky
2012-05-26
Bathing Franky
Overview: Haunted by his relationship with a fellow inmate, Steve struggles to reconnect with his girlfriend and the world around him. In an attempt to re-integrate with society Steve takes a Meals On Wheels job, only to befriend a seasoned clown who cares for his elderly mother that lives in an extravagant world of make-belief.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-05-26
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Sherlock Holmes and the Valley of Fear
1983-01-01
Sherlock Holmes and the Valley of Fear
Overview: Holmes & Watson receive a letter from an informant who known by the pseudonym Fred Porlock. Porlock is a man well connected with criminals. The letter is written in code, and Holmes determines that the code comes from the words in a book. They decipher the code by page and column and find that John Douglas of Birlstone House is in danger.
Genres: Animation Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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The Return of Captain Invincible
1983-01-28
The Return of Captain Invincible
Overview: In WWII, Captain Invincible used his superpowers against the Nazis and was hailed as a hero. But when he was accused of treason, he retired to Australia in disgrace. Cut to the present, when a US super secret super weapon is stolen and he's asked to come back to the States in order to help stop evil and restore his sterling reputation. Unfortunately, Captain Invincible is a drunk now...
Genres: Fantasy Action Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-28
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Now and Forever
1983-06-23
Now and Forever
Overview: A couple's seemingly "perfect" marriage is shaken when the husband is charged with rape.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-23
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Platypus Cove
1986-01-01
Platypus Cove
Overview: After saving a drowning boy's life, a fifteen-year-old orphan is taken aboard by the family as a deckhand.
Genres: Family Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Les Patterson Saves the World
1987-04-09
Les Patterson Saves the World
Overview: Fat middle aged 24/7 drunkard Les Patterson represents Australia at the UN where his fart literally incinerates an Arab ambassador. Patterson is reassigned to the Middle East so he can be tortured to death by the country he insulted. Patterson's arrival is the prefect distract of a coup and he is spared. At a bar Patterson meets a bio weapons scientist who's developed a horrific disease for the KGB whom plan to distribute it to the Pentagon via toilet seats. Patterson of course is far too drunk to understand anything happening and teams up with Dane Edna to save the world.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-04-09
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Mystery at Castle House
1982-01-01
Mystery at Castle House
Overview: A trio of kids have many exciting adventures while exploring a spooky mansion in the hope of finding their missing friends.
Genres: Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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Fatty Finn
1980-12-18
Fatty Finn
Overview: The 10-year-old Hubert Finn, known as "Fatty", lived in poor conditions in Australia in the 1930s. He and his friends stick together as they often have to defend themselves against the villain Bomer and his gang. Fatty wants a detector radio, but can't afford it. He has to raise money for it within a week, otherwise he won't get the radio ...
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-18
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Seeing Red
1992-01-01
Seeing Red
Overview: A mystery, a comedy with an undercurrant of terror, about the expose of scandal in big business transactions and how a three year-old boy and his father lost each other.
Genres: Drama Mystery Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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Warming Up
1985-02-10
Warming Up
Overview: When a group of macho footballers who haven't won a match in two years take on a private coach and start winning, the team have only one problem. They don't want anyone to know that their coach is the town's newly-arrived ballet teacher. Juliet has come in search of a new life with her young son and finds the place less sympathetic than she had bargained for. This lively comedy takes the lid off Australia's macho image and discovers that it's not quite as tough as it likes to imagine.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-02-10
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A Tale Of Two Cities
1984-01-01
A Tale Of Two Cities
Overview: One of the most famous works in the history of fictional literature is brought to life in this animated feature. This is the classic tale of a selfless Englishman who generously gave his life for one courageous French nobleman. Learn about the heroic men and women who struggled for their freedom during the French Revolution.
Genres: Drama Animation TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Vietnam
1987-02-23
Vietnam
Overview: The trials and tribulations of the Goddard family after the entry of Australia into the Vietnam War.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-02-23
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Do I Have to Kill My Child?
1976-12-20
Do I Have to Kill My Child?
Overview: A disturbing drama about a young mother who physically abuses her baby. Feeling overwhelmed and aware that she's not coping after the birth of her third child, she sends desperate cries for help. But her mother, husband, neighbour and clinic sister do not recognise the seriousness of the situation until the baby ends up in hospital with a fractured skull. A heart-wrenching film that illustrates the experiences of many women who suffer from post-natal depression.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-12-20
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