Michael Standing
Biography: Michael Standing is a British film and television actor and writer, best known for his role in the feature film _The Italian Job_ and the infamous scene in which Michael Caine tells him "You're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!" He also starred in both versions of _Up The Junction_ (TV play and film) albeit as different characters, and _Poor Cow_. His last role was in the 1990 movie _Aftershock_. As a writer, Standing penned a 1967 Wednesday Play entitled _Another Day, Another Dollar_ and episodes of _Marked Personal_ in 1973-74. He emigrated to America and married Sherri Spillane, ex-wife of novelist Mickey Spillane.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 19, 1939
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The Italian Job
1969-06-02
The Italian Job
Overview: Charlie's got a 'job' to do. Having just left prison he finds one of his friends has attempted a high-risk job in Torino, Italy, right under the nose of the mafia. Charlie's friend doesn't get very far, so Charlie takes over the 'job'. Using three Mini Coopers, a couple of Jaguars, and a bus, he hopes to bring Torino to a standstill, steal a fortune in gold and escape in the chaos.
Genres: Action Crime Comedy Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-06-02
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Another Day, Another Dollar
1967-03-08
Another Day, Another Dollar
Overview: A new steward on a large passenger liner finds himself subject to "charges" levied by the senior bar steward.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-03-08
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The Violent Enemy
1967-05-01
The Violent Enemy
Overview: During the troubles in Ireland an IRA bomb plot is hatched to blow up a British power station. Sean Rogan (Tom Bell) is an IRA bomb expert and escapes from prison to try and stop the destruction.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-05-01
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The Loving Lesson
1971-08-31
The Loving Lesson
Overview: Mary Abbott is a schoolteacher whose husband has to go away for the night on business. After returning home from a party she has an unexpected caller.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-08-31
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Up the Junction
1965-11-03
Up the Junction
Overview: The lives and loves of three young working class women, set in the pubs, terraced houses and factories of Battersea, South London.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-11-03
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Aftershock
1990-10-05
Aftershock
Overview: An alien visits Earth during World War III, learns English by absorbing a dictionary, and meets good and bad earthlings.
Genres: Science Fiction Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-10-05
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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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Up the Junction
1968-01-25
Up the Junction
Overview: A young woman trades her upper-class existence for a new life in an economically depressed suburb of London.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-01-25
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Poor Cow
1967-12-05
Poor Cow
Overview: A young woman lives a life filled with bad choices. At a young age she marries and has a child--with an abusive thief who quickly ends up in prison. Left alone, she takes up with the guy's mate, another thief, who seems to give her some happiness but who also ends up locked up. She then takes up with a series of seedy types who offer nothing but momentary pleasure--if that.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-12-05
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