Leigh Lawson
Biography: Allan Leigh Lawson (born 21 July 1945) is an English film and stage actor, director and writer.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 21, 1945
Deathday: N/A
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Brother Sun, Sister Moon
1972-03-03
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
Overview: In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew. Instead of spending hours in taverns, he meditates on the beauty of God's creatures, soon renouncing his riches and his family with plans to rebuild an abandoned church and his life.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1972-03-03
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Tess
1979-10-06
Tess
Overview: A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumor that their families are from the same line, but is left traumatised from her experiences.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-10-06
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Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
1984-08-17
Sword of the Valiant: The Legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Overview: Gawain was a squire in King Arthur's court when the Green Knight burst in and offered to play a game with a brave knight. Gawain journeys across the land, learning about life, saving damsels, and solving the Green Knight's riddle.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-08-17
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The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
2009-04-19
The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler
Overview: Irena Sendler is a Catholic social worker who has sympathized with the Jews since her childhood, when her physician father died of typhus contracted while treating poor Jewish patients. When she initially proposes saving Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto, her idea is met with skepticism by fellow workers, her parish priest, and even her own mother Janina.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-04-19
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Once Upon a Time... 'Tess'
2007-03-16
Once Upon a Time... 'Tess'
Overview: Television documentary about the making of Roman Polanski's 1979 film "Tess."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2007-03-16
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Casanova
2005-12-25
Casanova
Overview: With a reputation for seducing members of the opposite sex, regardless of their marital status, a notorious womanizer discovers a beauty who seems impervious to his charms. However, as he continues to pursue the indifferent lady, he finds himself falling in love.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-25
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Back to the Secret Garden
2000-09-02
Back to the Secret Garden
Overview: A youngster living in a stately home discovers the magical garden Mary, Colin & Dickon stumbled across years before - but faces a battle with the housekeeper over whether to nurture it.
Genres: Fantasy Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-09-02
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Golden Rendezvous
1977-12-25
Golden Rendezvous
Overview: Action-packed suspense thriller finds innocuous-looking purser Carter (Harris) the unlikely hero when the floating casino on which he works is hijacked by a heavily armed group of mercenaries, led by John Vernon. Complicating matters, a nuclear warhead has been smuggled aboard as collateral for a rendezvous with another ocean liner, loaded with gold bullion. A cast full of supernovas, dazzling set & stunt work, and a catchy theme tune by Jeff Wayne create a pleasing audio-visual experience light on logic but fast paced and entertaining nonetheless.
Genres: Thriller Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-12-25
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O Pioneers!
1992-02-02
O Pioneers!
Overview: A young woman inherits her father's farm after he dies. Over the years, she overcomes challenges and turns it into a success, all the while yearning for her childhood love to return.
Genres: TV Movie Action Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-02-02
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Percy's Progress
1974-08-01
Percy's Progress
Overview: Percy, the man with the world's first penis transplant, discovers that there is a chemical in the world's water that makes men impotent.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-08-01
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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
1980-03-30
Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
Overview: This intriguing story is set in the 1930s at a country house, where two amateur sleuths, Bobby Jones and Lady Frankie Derwent, try to unravel the mystery behind a tale of murder, suspense and false identities. And the only clues the two have to go on are the puzzling last words of a dying man. Featuring characters created by Agatha Christie, Why Didn't They Ask Evans is a classic crime thriller sure to please murder-mystery fans.
Genres: Thriller TV Movie Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-03-30
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Battling for Baby
1992-01-12
Battling for Baby
Overview: Two childhood friends who have since become fierce rivals are forced to make nice when their children marry. But the feud reignites when a bundle of joy arrives, and the feisty grandmothers vie for baby-tending duties when the new mom goes back to work.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-12
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Dark Avenger
1990-10-11
Dark Avenger
Overview: An acid-scarred judge turns masked avenger, backed by an electronics expert and her crime lab.
Genres: TV Movie Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-10-11
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Madame Sousatzka
1988-10-14
Madame Sousatzka
Overview: In London, eccentric piano instructor Madame Sousatzka takes on a new prize protégé, Manek, a teenage Bengali immigrant who displays incredible talent. Manek forms a close bond with his teacher, but soon discovers that she expects her pupils to become disciplined in all areas of life, and not just behind the piano. As he struggles to meet the challenges, Manek must also deal with his mother, who vies with his teacher for his attention.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-10-14
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The Devil's Advocate
1977-10-26
The Devil's Advocate
Overview: A dying priest is commissioned to investigate the deeds of Giacomo Nerone, a dead wartime partisan, and find out if he truly is worthy of being canonized.
Genres: Mystery Drama
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1977-10-26
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Deadline: Madrid
1988-09-01
Deadline: Madrid
Overview: In Spain during the civil war. The American journalists Erin Wright and Robert Minelli enjoy their lives in bars. Then the courageous journalist Jonathan Tyler arrives - and shortly after disappears. Erin and Robert decide to continue his dangerous story and get drawn into a conspiracy.
Genres: Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-09-01
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Love Among the Ruins
1975-03-06
Love Among the Ruins
Overview: An aging actress and socialite, Jessica Medlicott has ended her engagement with a younger man and is now being sued by her former fiancé. Esteemed barrister Sir Arthur Glanville-Jones is assigned to represent Jessica in the lawsuit, and he also happens to be an old suitor of hers from decades earlier. While Jessica claims not to remember him, and Arthur still smarts from her earlier rejection, the two form a close bond during the case.
Genres: Drama Romance TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-03-06
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Twiggy
2025-03-07
Twiggy
Overview: Twiggy takes a comprehensive look at the life story of UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, whose career kickstarted in the 1960s. It features interviews with Twiggy and her husband Leigh Lawson, as well as commentary from Erin O’Connor, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Poppy Delavigne, Brooke Shields, Pattie Boyd and Zandra Rhodes.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-03-07
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Being Julia
2004-09-03
Being Julia
Overview: Julia Lambert is a true diva: beautiful, talented, weathly and famous. She has it all - including a devoted husband who has mastermined her brilliant career - but after years of shining in the spotlight she begins to suffer from a severe case of boredom and longs for something new and exciting to put the twinkle back in her eye. Julia finds exactly what she's looking for in a handsome young American fan, but it isn't long before the novelty fling adds a few more sparks than she was hoping for. Fortuately for her, this surprise twist in the plot will thrust her back into the greatest role of her life.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-03
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Murder Is Easy
1982-01-02
Murder Is Easy
Overview: American computer whiz Luke Williams meets elderly Lavinia Fullerton on a London-bound train. She reveals she's discovered the identity of a serial killer in her village and is going to report it to Scotland Yard. When she is murdered after disembarking the train, Williams vows to pursue the case himself.
Genres: Mystery Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-01-02
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Silence Becomes You
2005-12-13
Silence Becomes You
Overview: Two sisters, Grace and Violet, bound together by more than blood, live a reclusive life in a large mansion, detached from society and reality too. They have a plan. It's hardly conventional, but the outcome nine months later is all that counts. Whatever they do they must not fall in love with the man that they choose to ensnare. Set in contemporary New England.
Genres: Thriller Fantasy Drama Romance Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-13
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Tears in the Rain
1988-01-01
Tears in the Rain
Overview: When Casey Cantrell's mother died, her last wish was that her daughter would give a letter to Lord Richard Bredon, living in the UK. When Casey arrives in London, Lord Bredon denies ever having known her mother.
Genres: TV Movie Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Tess: From Novel to Screen
2004-09-28
Tess: From Novel to Screen
Overview: Documentary about Roman Polanski's film adaptation of the 1891 novel "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" by Thomas Hardy.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-28
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Filming 'Tess'
2004-09-28
Filming 'Tess'
Overview: Documentary about the making of Roman Polanski's 1979 film "Tess."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-28
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Tess: The Experience
2004-09-28
Tess: The Experience
Overview: A documentary that interviews the cast and crew of Roman Polanski's 1979 film "Tess."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-28
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The God King
1974-01-01
The God King
Overview: Epic tale set in 5th century Sri Lanka, following the battle for the throne between Kassapa and his father King Dhatusena
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-01-01
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Ghost Story
1974-03-19
Ghost Story
Overview: Several old college friends converge at a mansion, ostensibly for a pleasant reunion. Larry Dann, the most easygoing of the bunch, comes to the conclusion that all is not well in the old dark house. For one thing, he's run across several people whom he's never met. For another, they all seem to be of a different time and place.
Genres: Mystery Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-03-19
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Fire and Sword
1982-01-15
Fire and Sword
Overview: The young knight Tristan is injured in a fight in Ireland and cared for by the beautiful Isolde. He falls in love with her, unaware that she is the daughter of the Irish king.
Genres: Romance Adventure
Original Language: de
Release Date: 1982-01-15
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Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939
1984-01-01
Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939
Overview: Moving out from under the shadow of her artist brother Augustus John, Gwen John moved to Paris in 1903, working as an artist's model until becoming the mistress of famous sculptor Auguste Rodin. After Rodin's death, she concentrated on her work as an artist, rivalling her brother's reputation with her own expressive portraits.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-01
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Death to Sister Mary
1974-05-21
Death to Sister Mary
Overview: The cast of a British soap opera are attacked by a mad fan who confuses them with their TV roles.
Genres: Thriller Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-05-21
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Black Carrion
1984-11-12
Black Carrion
Overview: Two journalists search for a rock band that was popular 20 years ago but just seemed to have vanished and was never heard from again. Their investigation leads them to discover more about the band than they bargained for.
Genres: Horror Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-11-12
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The Captain's Doll
1983-02-11
The Captain's Doll
Overview: The wife of a British army officer discovers his affair with a Polish countess in Germany circa 1918.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-02-11
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