Ivor Dean
Biography: Ivor Donald Dean (21 December 1917 – 10 August 1974) was a British stage, film and television actor. With his lugubrious demeanour he was often cast as world-weary police officers or butlers, and it is for the role of Chief Inspector Claud Eustace Teal in the 1960s series The Saint, opposite Roger Moore, that he is best known.Dean played Teal for almost the entire run of the series, except three instances in early episodes where other actors were used. It was on the third occasion, in an episode called Starring The Saint which featured Dean in another role, that the producers saw the ideal actor for the part. Dean proved the ideal foil for Moore's Simon Templar, invariably one step behind and allegedly hoping for the day when he could pin something on Templar. Dean's character however seemed to have a respect for his adversary nonetheless. Dean reprised the role in all but name in Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) (1968–69) in which he played Inspector Large, who had an even more adversarial relationship with (the much less suave) Jeff Randall. Dean also appeared in one-off roles in several other ITC series, including Jason King and The Persuaders!, he appeared as a butler in 3 episodes of the long-running LWT sitcom Doctor at Large and featured in three episodes of The Avengers. In 1964 he played estate agent Alfred Wormold in the long-running soap opera Coronation Street, selling No. 13 Coronation Street to Stan Ogden and his wife Hilda. Dean also portrayed Long John Silver in a Franco-German television adaptation of Treasure Island, entitled Die Schatzinsel / L' île au Tresor (1966). He contributed to a follow-up script with Saint producer Robert S. Baker, but it never materialised before his death. Baker continued to develop the project and it was finally made as the 10 part serial Return to Treasure Island in 1986. It was scripted by John Goldsmith and the part of Long John Silver was played by Brian Blessed. His other film appearances include Theatre of Death and the 'Pride' segment of The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins. In 1949, Dean married British actress Patricia Hamilton, with whom he had three daughters. He died of heart failure, aged 56, in Truro, Cornwall in August 1974.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 21, 1917
Deathday: August 10, 1974
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Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde
1971-10-17
Dr. Jekyll & Sister Hyde
Overview: In foggy London Dr Jekyll experiments on newly deceased women determined to discover an elixir for immortal life. Success enables his spectacular transformation into the beautiful but psychotic Sister Hyde who stalks the dark alleys of Whitechapel for young, innocent, female victims, ensuring continuation of the bloodstained research. With each transformation Sister Hyde becomes the more dominant personality, determined to eventually suppress the frail, ineffectual Dr Jekyll forever.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-10-17
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The File of the Golden Goose
1969-10-13
The File of the Golden Goose
Overview: U.S. Secret Service agent Peter Novak goes undercover with Scotland Yard officer Thompson to halt a murderous gang of counterfeiters known as the Golden Goose. Although Peter is unsure about John's loyalties, the two infiltrate the gang and win the trust of thug Nick "The Owl" Harrison before enduring a series of double-crosses.
Genres: Drama Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-10-13
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The Sorcerers
1967-06-25
The Sorcerers
Overview: The great hypnotist Professor Montserrat has developed a technique for controlling the minds, and sharing the sensations, of his subjects. He and his wife Estelle test the technique on Mike Roscoe, and enjoy 'being' the younger man. But Estelle soon grows to love the power of controlling Roscoe, and the vicarious pleasures that provides. How far will she go, and can the Professor restrain her in time?
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-06-25
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Theatre of Death
1967-07-21
Theatre of Death
Overview: The Theatre of Death in Paris specialises in horror presentations. A police surgeon finds himself becoming involved in the place through his attraction to one of the performers. When bloodless bodies start showing up all over town he realises there could be links with the theatre.
Genres: Mystery Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-07-21
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Crooks and Coronets
1969-04-02
Crooks and Coronets
Overview: Two crooks are hired to rob an eccentric old lady's estate, but once they get to know her, they can't bring themselves to do it.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-04-02
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Prudence and the Pill
1968-05-23
Prudence and the Pill
Overview: Prudence Hardcastle is on the pill. So is her sister-in-law, but someone has been swapping aspirin for their pills. Is it the teenage niece, the maid, the chauffeur, a lover, Prudence's husband Gerald, or all of the above?
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-05-23
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Rumour
1970-03-02
Rumour
Overview: A hard-bitten newspaper reporter is drawn back into the world of sleaze he had hoped to have left behind, and this time it goes right to the top.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-03-02
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Bindle (One of Them Days)
1966-01-01
Bindle (One of Them Days)
Overview: Based on the book of Herbert Jenkins, a comedy about a accident prone furniture remover and his mate.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-01-01
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The Oblong Box
1969-06-11
The Oblong Box
Overview: Evil lurks in the gloomy house at Markham Manor where a deranged Sir Edward is the chained prisoner of his brother Julian. When Sir Edward escapes, he embarks on a monstrous killing spree, determined to seek revenge on all those whom he feels have double-crossed him.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-06-11
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Danger by My Side
1962-09-01
Danger by My Side
Overview: A girl tracks down the gang who had her detective brother killed.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-09-01
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Becket
1964-03-11
Becket
Overview: Thomas Becket, Henry II's longtime advisor, finds his friendship with the debauched king corroding when he is unwillingly appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury in an attempt to gain absolute loyalty from the Church.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-03-11
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The Magnificent Two
1967-07-05
The Magnificent Two
Overview: Two salesmen travel to a small South American Country to peddle their wares. However the country is in the middle of a major conflict between the Government led by Diaz and the rebels led by Torez. When Torez is accidentally killed the rebels mistaken pick up one of the salesmen, Eric, as he looks like Torez. Eric and Ernie are promised millions to carry on the charade once the rebels take charge. However once Eric takes charge he finds himself back in danger as scheming general Carillo plans to remove the impostor from his role.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-07-05
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A Magnum for Schneider
1967-02-04
A Magnum for Schneider
Overview: Introducing David Callan, in his first case after being invalided out of the special services.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-02-04
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Cop-Out
1967-05-23
Cop-Out
Overview: John Sawyer, once an eminent barrister, has slid into a life of cynicism and drunkenness since his wife left him. When his daughter's boyfriend is accused of murder, Sawyer decides to try to pull himself together and defend him in court.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-05-23
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The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
1971-11-01
The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
Overview: The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins is a 1971 British comedy film directed and produced by Graham Stark. Its title is a conflation of The Magnificent Seven and the seven deadly sins. It comprises a sequence of seven sketches, each representing a sin and written by an array of British comedy-writing talent. The sketches are linked by animation sequences. The music score is by British jazz musician Roy Budd, cinematography by Harvey Harrison and editing by Rod Nelson-Keys and Roy Piper. It was produced by Tigon Pictures and distributed in the U.K. by Tigon Film Distributors Ltd..
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-11-01
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Robbery
1967-08-01
Robbery
Overview: In this fictionalised account of the Great Train Robbery, career criminal Paul Clifton plans an audacious crime: the robbery of a mail train carrying millions in cash.
Genres: Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-08-01
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Gaolbreak
1962-04-02
Gaolbreak
Overview: An honest news agent realizes that his 2 sons are corrupt. When one criminal son is in jail, the other breaks him out to help with a job.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-04-02
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Where Eagles Dare
1968-12-04
Where Eagles Dare
Overview: World War II is raging, and an American general has been captured and is being held hostage in the Schloss Adler, a Bavarian castle that's nearly impossible to breach. It's up to a group of skilled Allied soldiers to liberate the general before it's too late.
Genres: Action Adventure War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-12-04
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Salt & Pepper
1968-07-03
Salt & Pepper
Overview: After discovering the body of a murdered female agent in their trendy Soho, London nightclub, groovy owners Charles Salt and Christopher Pepper partake in a fumbling investigation and uncover an evil plot to overthrow the government. Can our cool, yet inept duo stop the bad guys in time?
Genres: Comedy Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-07-03
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Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
1973-01-03
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
Overview: Two London tailors horse around, wind up robbed, go to Rome and disrupt the Vatican.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-03
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Cloak Without Dagger
1956-05-31
Cloak Without Dagger
Overview: A British Intelligence officer fails a mission during WW2. Years later whilst working in a hotel he bumps into an old flame who is desperate to discover what went wrong?
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-05-31
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Death Becomes Me
1979-01-01
Death Becomes Me
Overview: Two episodes of the TV series "The Persuaders" joined into a movie. Two playboys, Brett Sinclair (Roger Moore) and Danny Wilde (Tony Curtis), investigate crimes.
Genres: Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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