David Prowse
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Prowse, MBE (July 1, 1935 – November 29, 2020) was an English former bodybuilder, weightlifter and actor, most widely known for playing the role of Darth Vader in physical form. In Britain, he is also remembered as having played the Green Cross Code man. Prowse is a native of Bristol, where he attended Bristol Grammar School. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Prowse, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 01, 1935
Deathday: November 29, 2020
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Star Wars
1977-05-25
Star Wars
Overview: Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
Genres: Adventure Action Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-05-25
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Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
1974-04-01
Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Overview: Dr Simon Helder, sentenced to an insane asylum for crimes against humanity, recognises its director as the brilliant Baron Frankenstein, the man whose work he had been trying to emulate before his imprisonment. Frankenstein utilises Helder's medical knowledge for a project he has been working on for some time. He is assembling a man from vital organs extracted from various inmates in the asylum. And the Baron will resort to murder to acquire the perfect specimens for his most ambitious project ever.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-04-01
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Return of the Jedi
1983-05-25
Return of the Jedi
Overview: Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, while the Emperor seeks to destroy the Rebellion once and for all with a second dreaded Death Star.
Genres: Adventure Action Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-05-25
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The Empire Strikes Back
1980-05-20
The Empire Strikes Back
Overview: The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.
Genres: Adventure Action Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-05-20
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Black Snake
1973-03-28
Black Snake
Overview: A man searches for his brother on an island where a vicious woman keeps slaves on a plantation.
Genres: Adventure Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-03-28
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Comic Book: The Movie
2004-01-27
Comic Book: The Movie
Overview: Hugh Hefner, Stan Lee, Mark Hamill and Kevin Smith journey into the world of comic book fandom! Documentary filmmaker Donald Swan heads to the world's largest comic book convention where he encounters a culture of craziness that he's totally unprepared for.
Genres: Action Comedy Thriller Drama Mystery Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-27
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Zombie Jamboree
1993-10-01
Zombie Jamboree
Overview: A documentary on the Zombie Jamboree, the 25th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead convention that took place in 1993. Guests included numerous cast and crew of the Romero Living Dead movies as well as cast from Russo's spin-off series, Return of the Living Dead. Other guests included horror icons Kane Hodder, Gunnar Hansen, Linnea Quigley, Brinke Stevens and Tom Savini as well as sci-fi/fantasy favorites, Adam West, Dave Prowse and Susie Owens among others. Documentary includes interviews with celebrities and fans and includes clips from events of the convention.
Genres: Horror Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-01
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Vampire Circus
1972-04-30
Vampire Circus
Overview: After a spate of murders, the villagers of Schtettel kill the depraved perpetrator, Count Mitterhouse. Fifteen years later the Circus of Nights appeared in the plague-ridden village and its performers include Mitterhouse's mistress, children and cousins. They have come to Schtettel to fulfil the Count's last words, an evil, vicious curse of death and destruction on those who participated in his impaling. The children of Schtettel become the targets for a brutal and devastating revenge as the Vampire Circus rehearses for its most deadly performance.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-04-30
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Legend of Hammer: Vampires
2008-05-01
Legend of Hammer: Vampires
Overview: A journey through all Hammer Horror vampire films. From "Horror Of Dracula" to "Legend Of The 7 Golden Vampires".
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-05-01
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Doctor Who: The Time Monster
1972-06-24
Doctor Who: The Time Monster
Overview: The Master, in the guise of Professor Thascalos, has constructed at the Newton Institute in Wootton a device known as TOMTIT - Transmission Of Matter Through Interstitial Time - to gain control over Kronos, a creature from outside time. The creature is summoned but proves to be uncontrollable.
Genres: Science Fiction Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-06-24
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Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
1991-01-01
Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook
Overview: Documentary with a treasure trove of rare footage and vintage trailers, offering a rich and unusual look at the history of Frankenstein on the screen.
Genres: Documentary Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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Gulliver's Travels
1977-05-06
Gulliver's Travels
Overview: Based on the novel of the same name by Jonathan Swift and built around the Lilliput and Blefuscu episode. It was made partly in live action and partly animated.
Genres: Fantasy Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-05-06
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Saving Star Wars
2004-06-09
Saving Star Wars
Overview: Two Star Wars fans venture to deliver a letter to George Lucas.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-06-09
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The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
1981-02-09
The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy
Overview: An Earth Man and his alien friend escape an exploding Earth, and set forth on an odd adventure across the universe with a known fugitive.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-02-09
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Star Wars at the BBC
2015-12-16
Star Wars at the BBC
Overview: A long time ago in a TV studio not so far away, the stars of the original Star Wars film came to the BBC to promote their then-unknown movie. Want to see a Wookie on Blue Peter, or Luke Skywalker meet Michael Aspel? Then take a look through archive BBC footage – much of which has not been shown since the 70s – to see how UK viewers were introduced to the idea of ‘the force’, protocol droids and galactic princesses. Did Mark Hamill really appear on Coronation Street? Peter Serafinowicz, the voice of Darth Maul himself, will reveal the answer.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-12-16
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Callan
1974-05-23
Callan
Overview: David Callan, secret agent, is called back to the service after his retirement, to handle the assassination of a german businessman, but Callan refuses to co-operate until he finds out why this man is marked for death.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-05-23
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Jabberwocky
1977-03-28
Jabberwocky
Overview: A medieval tale with Pythonesque humour: After the death of his father the young Dennis Cooper goes to town where he has to pass several adventures. The town and the whole kingdom is threatened by a terrible monster called 'Jabberwocky'. Will Dennis make his fortune? Is anyone brave enough to defeat the monster?
Genres: Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-03-28
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Green Cross Code: Blockhead Girl
1973-01-02
Green Cross Code: Blockhead Girl
Overview: The Green Cross Code Man teaches kids how to cross the road safely.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-02
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Green Cross Code: Blockhead Boy
1973-01-02
Green Cross Code: Blockhead Boy
Overview: The Green Cross Man helps a young boy cross the road safely.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-02
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Green Cross Code
1973-01-02
Green Cross Code
Overview: Green Cross Code Man instructs some careless kids on safely crossing the road.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-02
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A Clockwork Orange
1971-12-19
A Clockwork Orange
Overview: In a near-future Britain, young Alexander DeLarge and his pals get their kicks beating and raping anyone they please. When not destroying the lives of others, Alex swoons to the music of Beethoven. The state, eager to crack down on juvenile crime, gives an incarcerated Alex the option to undergo an invasive procedure that'll rob him of all personal agency. In a time when conscience is a commodity, can Alex change his tune?
Genres: Science Fiction Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-12-19
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White Cargo
1973-01-01
White Cargo
Overview: David Jason's most famous film appearance of the 1970's was opposite Graham Chapman in 'The Odd Job' but five years earlier he played the lead role in this very low budget comedy. His character is a daydreamer but he manages to get caught up in an adventure involving the hugely underated Imogen Hassall. There is even an appearance from a pre Darth Vader Dave Prowse although his character closer resembles the one he played in 'Callan'.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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The Horror of Frankenstein
1970-11-08
The Horror of Frankenstein
Overview: Young Victor Frankenstein returns from medical school with a depraved taste for beautiful women and fiendish experiments.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-11-08
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Elstree 1976
2015-10-09
Elstree 1976
Overview: A documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in Star Wars.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-10-09
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Carry On Henry
1971-06-03
Carry On Henry
Overview: Henry VIII has just married Marie of Normandy, and is eager to consummate their marriage. Unfortunately for Henry, she is always eating garlic, and refuses to stop. Deciding to get rid of her in his usual manner, Henry has to find some way of doing it without provoking war with Marie's cousin, the King of France. Perhaps if she had an affair...
Genres: Adventure Comedy History Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-06-03
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I Am Your Father
2015-10-05
I Am Your Father
Overview: David Prowse is an eighty years old actor, who has lived behind Darth Vader's mask during three decades. A group of Star Wars fans find out why he has been apparently forgotten by Lucasfilm during thirty years, and decide to give him back the glory he never had. This is their last opportunity.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2015-10-05
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The Star Wars Holiday Special
1978-11-17
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Overview: Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!
Genres: Fantasy Science Fiction Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-11-17
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Return of the Ewok
1982-01-01
Return of the Ewok
Overview: A mockumentary starring Warwick Davis, the actor who played the Ewok, Wicket W. Warrick in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and the Ewok spin-off films. Davis and David Tomblin, Return of the Jedi's first assistant director, created it, with Tomblin directing. Lucasfilm planned to use the movie as a promotional film for Return of the Jedi, but post-production on the film was never completed.
Genres: Science Fiction Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-01-01
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The People That Time Forgot
1977-07-06
The People That Time Forgot
Overview: Major Ben McBride organizes a mission to the Antarctic wastes to search for his friend who has been missing in the region for several years. McBride's party find themselves in a world populated by primitive warriors and terrifying prehistoric creatures, all of whom they must evade in order to get back safely
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-07-06
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The Story of Star Wars
2004-08-18
The Story of Star Wars
Overview: The Skywalker family is at the heart of the Star Wars saga. Now hear the inside story of Luke and Anakin Skywalker from the characters who witnessed it all: the famous droid duo C-3PO and R2-D2. Episodes IV,V and VI are explored in "The Story of Luke Skywalker," which follows the young man escaping from his daily chores on Tatooine to his becoming a hero in the Rebal Alliance. In "The Story of Anakin Skywalker," you'll go behind the mask of the greatest Star Wars villain and discover how Darth Vader started life as a young Podracing Champ on Tatooine and later became a headstrong young Jedi seduced by the Dark Side of the Force. With clips from the Star Wars films, C-3PO and R2-D2 take you on an hour-long journey through the saga and prepare you for the explosive final chapter: Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-08-18
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Confessions of a Pop Performer
1975-01-01
Confessions of a Pop Performer
Overview: Either you've got it or you haven't - some like randy young Timothy Lea (Robin Askwith), manage to get it all the time! Signing up with a pop group, our boisterous hero progresses rapidly from local gigs to scoring a titillating hit with The Climax Sisters, with plenty of ribald adventures along the way!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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The Making of Star Wars
1977-09-16
The Making of Star Wars
Overview: Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-09-16
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Crossplot
1969-11-25
Crossplot
Overview: A successful London ad-exec hires a beautiful Hungarian girl to pose for some modeling shots, little realising that she has overheard an assassination plot and is now being hunted by some dangerous killers.
Genres: Thriller Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-11-25
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Hammerhead
1968-09-11
Hammerhead
Overview: An American agent has tracked down the stronghold of an evil criminal mastermind, determined to take over the world (what, another one ?).
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-09-11
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Deadly Sweet
1967-11-16
Deadly Sweet
Overview: Bernard meets Jane in a Night Club, in London, and he likes her. Her father was killed in a car accident, but Jane thinks he has been killed because he was blackmailed for a picture of his second wife, Jane's mother in law. In the same Night Club Bernard finds the blackmailer corpse and Jane near him, but he believes she is innocent. So Bernard and Jane run away followed by a dwarf, the blackmailer's men, who believe Bernard killed their boss and of course, the Police. They believe that Jerome, Jane's brother, can help them to solve the case. But Jane doesn't know where he is, or so she says. Corpse after corpse, Bernard will find out the truth. But will the truth help him?
Genres: Thriller Mystery
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1967-11-16
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As You Like It
1978-12-17
As You Like It
Overview: Orlando is forced to work like a servant for his brother Oliver, so he goes to win his fortune in a wrestling contest, where he meets a lady of the court, Rosalind. Rosalind (daughter of the deposed duke) is companion to Celia, niece of the deposed Duke, and when the current duke banishes Rosalind from the kingdom, she, Celia, the court jester (and incidentally Orlando) all end up in the forest or Arden, where the deposed Duke holds court. Romantic mixups, cross-dressing, love poems nailed to trees, and a lion await them all.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-12-17
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Up the Chastity Belt
1972-01-14
Up the Chastity Belt
Overview: A funny thing happened to Lurkalot, serf to Sir Coward de Custard, on the way to Custard Castle. Lurkalot sells lusty love potions and rusty chastity belts in the market place, but on this day Sir Graggart de Bombast arrives to sack the castle, and to get the lovely Lobelia Custard in the sack! Lurkalot must help Custard cream the knight in pining armour...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-01-14
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You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
2006-11-28
You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman
Overview: A 5-part documentary of the history of Superman in the movies. • Origin - Superman in the media and the challenges the Salkinds faced • Vision - Creating the right script, Choosing the right director and casting the right actors • Ascent - The production and launch of a new kind of fantasy film • Crisis - Complications and conflicts between the creative forces behind Superman II • Redemption - Criticisms and burnout of Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-11-28
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Casino Royale
1967-04-13
Casino Royale
Overview: Sir James Bond is called back out of retirement to stop SMERSH. In order to trick SMERSH, James thinks up the ultimate plan - that every agent will be named 'James Bond'. One of the Bonds, whose real name is Evelyn Tremble is sent to take on Le Chiffre in a game of baccarat, but all the Bonds get more than they can handle.
Genres: Adventure Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-04-13
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Open Mic'rs
2006-04-28
Open Mic'rs
Overview: A mockumentary about the lives of regular people putting their reputations on the line as budding comedians on open mic stages.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-04-28
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The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus
2010-12-14
The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus
Overview: A series of interviews about the history behind the 1972 Hammer Films production "Vampire Circus".
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-14
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