Ray Smith
Biography: Ray Smith (1 May 1936 – 15 December 1991) was a Welsh actor who played the tough-talking police chief, Detective Superintendent Gordon Spikings, in the television series Dempsey and Makepeace. He was the first actor to play Brother Cadfael for BBC radio, and played a memorable Dai Bando in the BBC's 1975 adaptation of How Green Was My Valley - a touching performance given that Smith;s own father was a miner killed in a pit accident when Smith was just three years old. His final role work was in the TV adaptation of Kingsley Amis' novel, The Old Devils. He died just before filming concluded at the age of 55 from a massive heart attack and won the posthumous BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Actor in 1992.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 01, 1936
Deathday: December 15, 1991
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Mucking Out
1978-05-06
Mucking Out
Overview: 'I'm an expert on pigs now. How many people can claim they've castrated 1.000 baby pigs? Not many.' Brian is enthusiastic about his new job, but Thomas has seen it all before.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-05-06
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Britannia: A Bridge
1973-01-02
Britannia: A Bridge
Overview: Part of BFI collection "Running a Railway."
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-02
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Mrs. Lawrence Will Look After It
1968-08-21
Mrs. Lawrence Will Look After It
Overview: When an elderly woman is hospitalised, the truth behind her illegal adoption of 14 children is revealed.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-08-21
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The Sailor's Return
1978-11-15
The Sailor's Return
Overview: Based on the 1925 novel The Sailor's Return by David Garnett. A sailor returns to his hometown to open a pub bringing with him his new black wife. Very quickly they find themselves ostracised by the community.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-11-15
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The Painted Smile
1962-05-01
The Painted Smile
Overview: Jo and Mark are working the "outraged husband" racket when they fall foul of the sinister Kleinie....
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-05-01
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Rogue Male
1976-09-22
Rogue Male
Overview: In 1939, Sir Robert Thorndyke takes aim at Adolf Hitler with a high powered rifle, but the shot misses its mark. Captured and tortured by the Gestapo and left for dead, Sir Robert makes his way back to England where he discovers the Gestapo has followed him. Knowing that his government would turn him over to German authorities, Sir Robert goes underground in his battle with his pursuers.
Genres: Drama War TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-09-22
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The Informers
1963-11-29
The Informers
Overview: When the detective in charge of investigating a series of bank robberies starts to get too close to the culprits, they set up a blackmail scheme to warn him off. But when the crooks begin to fall out with each other, the police learn the truth.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-11-29
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King Lear
1974-09-24
King Lear
Overview: When England's aging King Lear renounces his throne to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, treachery, madness and murder soon follow. After banishing Cordelia, his most loyal daughter, Lear is betrayed and cast out by her elder sisters Regan and Goneril. Meanwhile, evil brews at the Gloucester castle as Edgar falls victim to his brother's deception. As battle lines are drawn and backs are stabbed, Lear rages against a fearsome storm. Can a man undo his wrongs? Will Cordelia be saved? Or will the wheels of fate crush all in its way?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-09-24
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Bewitched
1983-07-08
Bewitched
Overview: The story is set in a small English coastal town, around the turn of the century. A young woman, thought by many in the village to be a witch, dies suddenly one day. Not long after she's buried, the villagers begin to see her walking around the area and especially along the shoreline. The village minister begins to look into her life and her death, hoping to lay the spirit to rest.
Genres: Drama Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-07-08
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Shaggy Dog
1968-11-10
Shaggy Dog
Overview: A no-nonsense businessman, Mr. Wilkie, is interviewed for a position with a top-of-the-line hotel chain corporation. During the interview, Wilkie attempts to complete a shaggy-dog story. His frustrations lead to a total breakdown. He suddenly snaps and pulls a gun on the interviewers.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-11-10
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The Trial of Klaus Barbie
1987-07-15
The Trial of Klaus Barbie
Overview: Decades after the end of World War II, escaped war criminal Klaus Barbie is brought to justice.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-07-15
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Operation: Daybreak
1975-11-01
Operation: Daybreak
Overview: Czechoslovakia, 1942. Three brave Czech patriots risk everything to rid their country of its brutal Nazi leader, SS-General Reinhard Heydrich.
Genres: Action War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-11-01
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The Life and Times of David Lloyd George
1981-03-04
The Life and Times of David Lloyd George
Overview: The Life and Times of David Lloyd George charts the life of the controversial Liberal politician with Philip Madoc in the titular role. The title theme, Chi Mai, was by Ennio Morricone
Genres: Drama History TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-03-04
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Stella
1968-06-19
Stella
Overview: Stella escapes an unhappy relationship to live in a bedsit. She meets another man which forces her to make decisions about her life.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-06-19
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Made
1972-10-01
Made
Overview: This compelling emotional drama stars Carol White as a young single mother who finds herself caught between two people – a local priest and a folk singer – each of whom wants to convert her to his own worldview. An elegy to a younger generation looking for something to believe in, Made co-stars hugely influential folk-rock musician Roy Harper in his screen debut. Produced by Joseph Janni – who previously made the astonishingly successful Poor Cow with White – directed by The Long Good Friday's John Mackenzie and featuring new songs specially composed by Harper.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-10-01
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Under Milk Wood
1972-01-27
Under Milk Wood
Overview: The delightful if peculiar story of a day in the life of a small, Welsh fishing village called "Llareggub" in which we meet a host of curious characters (and ghosts) through the 'eyes' of Blind Captain Cat.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-01-27
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Tomorrow at Ten
1963-06-23
Tomorrow at Ten
Overview: A British policeman (John Gregson) tries to find a rich man's (Alec Clunes) son before a kidnapper's (Robert Shaw) time bomb blows.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-06-23
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The Mayor's Charity
1977-11-29
The Mayor's Charity
Overview: Olive Major is determined that her year of office as Mayor will be a happy and successful one. But her appointment of Ex-Warrant Officer Higham as Attendant and Mace-bearer causes the storm-clouds to gather over Medburgh Town Hall.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-11-29
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The Next Voice You See
1975-05-17
The Next Voice You See
Overview: An American jazz pianist, blinded in a London bank robbery ten years before, makes his first return appearance in England at an engangement party where he believes he hears the voice of the gunman who cost him his sight.
Genres: TV Movie Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-05-17
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The Old Devils
1992-03-16
The Old Devils
Overview: An adaptation of the novel by Kingsley Amis about a group of university friends reunited in retirement. Alun Weaver has found success as a celebrated London-based writer. After returning home to Wales with his alluring wife Rhiannon he reunites with old friends who chose to remain in the valleys. Long dormant romance are rekindled and rivalries resurrected in this turbulent story of ageing, friendship, lust, nostalgia and nationalism.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-03-16
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The Ladies: Doreen
1969-09-18
The Ladies: Doreen
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Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-09-18
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