Kenneth More
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Kenneth Gilbert More CBE (20 September 1914 – 12 July 1982) was a highly successful English film actor during the post-World War II era and starred in many feature films, often in the role of an archetypal carefree and happy-go-lucky middle-class gentleman. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kenneth More, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 20, 1914
Deathday: July 21, 1982
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A Night to Remember
1958-07-03
A Night to Remember
Overview: The sinking of the Titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense British drama. The disaster is portrayed largely from the perspective of the ocean liner's second officer, Charles Lightoller. Despite numerous warnings about ice, the ship sails on, with Capt. Edward John Smith keeping it going at a steady clip. When the doomed vessel finally hits an iceberg, the crew and passengers discover that they lack enough lifeboats, and tragedy follows.
Genres: Drama Action History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-07-03
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Oh! What a Lovely War
1969-03-10
Oh! What a Lovely War
Overview: The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the three boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.
Genres: Comedy Music War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-03-10
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Reach for the Sky
1956-07-05
Reach for the Sky
Overview: The true story of airman Douglas Bader who overcame the loss of both legs in a 1931 flying accident to become a successful fighter pilot and wing leader during World War II.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1956-07-05
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Battle of Britain
1969-09-15
Battle of Britain
Overview: In 1940, the Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle against the might of the Luftwaffe for control of the skies over Britain, thus preventing the Nazi invasion of Britain.
Genres: War History Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-09-15
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The 39 Steps
1959-03-13
The 39 Steps
Overview: In London, a diplomat accidentally becomes involved in the death of a British agent who's after a spy ring that covets British military secrets.
Genres: Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-03-13
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Dark of the Sun
1968-02-08
Dark of the Sun
Overview: A band of mercenaries led by Captain Curry travel through war-torn Congo across deadly terrain, battling rival armies, to steal $50 million in uncut diamonds. But infighting, sadistic rebels and a time lock jeopardize everything.
Genres: War Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-02-08
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Scrooge
1970-11-05
Scrooge
Overview: A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.
Genres: Fantasy Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-11-05
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth
1977-08-15
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Overview: A 19th-century expedition to the Earth's core reveals primordial wonders, prehistoric monsters and a subterranean civilization that may convey the greatest discovery of all.
Genres: Family Science Fiction Adventure
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1977-08-15
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The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw
1958-10-28
The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw
Overview: English gunsmith Jonathon Tibbs travels to the American West in the 1880s to sell firearms to the locals. He inadvertently acquires a reputation of quickness on the draw due to his wrist mounted Derringer style weapon. Soon gaining the post of sheriff, he endeavours to clean up the town using what skills he has—and by multilateral diplomacy.
Genres: Western Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-10-28
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Genevieve
1953-05-28
Genevieve
Overview: Two friends driving in the London to Brighton vintage car rally bet on which of them will be the first to arrive back home.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-05-28
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Scott of the Antarctic
1948-11-29
Scott of the Antarctic
Overview: The true story of the British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his ill-fated expedition to try to be the first man to discover the South Pole - only to find that the murderously cold weather and a rival team of Norwegian explorers conspire against him
Genres: Adventure Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-11-29
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The Clouded Yellow
1950-11-21
The Clouded Yellow
Overview: After leaving the British Secret Service, David Somers (played by Trevor Howard) finds work cataloging butterflies at the country house of Nicholas and Jess Fenton. After the murder of a local gamekeeper, suspicion (wrongfully) falls on their niece, Sophie Malraux (Jean Simmons). Somers helps Sophie to escape arrest and they go on the run together. After a cross-country chase they arrive at a coastal city with the intention of leaving the country by ship. All's well that ends well after the true identity of the murderer is revealed.
Genres: Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-11-21
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The Slipper and the Rose
1976-03-25
The Slipper and the Rose
Overview: Prince Edward wants to marry for love, but the King and court of the kingdom of Euphrania are anxious for the prince to wed no matter what. When the prince meets Cinderella at a ball, he's sure she's the one, and when she loses her slipper upon exiting the dance, the prince is determined to find and marry her.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-03-25
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The Admirable Crichton
1957-06-11
The Admirable Crichton
Overview: Lord Loam has modern ideas about his household, he believes in treating his servants as his equals - at least sometimes. His butler, Crichton, still believes that members of the serving class should know their place and be happy there. But when the Loam family are shipwrecked on a desert island with the self-reliant Crichton and lady's maid Tweeny, the class system is put to the test.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-06-11
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Never Let Me Go
1953-03-18
Never Let Me Go
Overview: An American reporter falls in love with a Russian ballet dancer.
Genres: Romance Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-03-18
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Unidentified Flying Oddball
1979-07-19
Unidentified Flying Oddball
Overview: A NASA spacecraft proves Einstein right when, traveling faster than light, it ends up near King Arthur's Camelot. On board are big-hearted Tom Trimble and Hermes, the look-alike robot he built. Tom immediately makes friends with pretty Alisande while becoming enemies with the evil knight Sir Mordred. It seems Mordred has joined up with the Sorcerer Merlin and they are both up to no good. It is now up to Tom to try and use 20th century technology to foil their plans.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-07-19
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Doctor in the House
1954-03-23
Doctor in the House
Overview: The first of the seven "Doctor" films, based on Richard Gordon's novels and released between 1954 and 1970. Simon Sparrow is a newly arrived medical student at St Swithin's hospital in London. Falling in with three longer-serving hopefuls he is soon immersed in the wooing, imbibing and fast sports-car driving that constitute 1950s medical training. There is, however, always the looming and formidable figure of chief surgeon Sir Lancelot Spratt to remind them of their real purpose.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-03-23
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Sink the Bismarck!
1960-02-11
Sink the Bismarck!
Overview: The story of the breakout of the German battleship Bismarck—accompanied by the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen—during the early days of World War II. The Bismarck and her sister ship, Tirpitz, were the most powerful battleships in the European theater of World War II. The British Navy must find and destroy Bismarck before it can escape into the convoy lanes to inflict severe damage on the cargo shipping which was the lifeblood of the British Isles. With eight 15 inch guns, it was capable of destroying every ship in a convoy while remaining beyond the range of all Royal Navy warships.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-02-11
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We Joined the Navy
1963-05-17
We Joined the Navy
Overview: Lt Commander Badger, RN: an exceptionally likeable fellow, the Artful Bodger has one besetting sin a shining honesty which compels him to say the right thing at entirely the wrong time! When untimely remarks to some new recruits are splashed across the tabloids, the rush is on to find him a new posting somewhere far away.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-05-17
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Man in the Moon
1960-10-31
Man in the Moon
Overview: William is an unsuccessful guinea pig for a medical group interested in researching the common cold. He is soon fired and offered a job by the nearby National Atomic Research Center where they figure anyone who could fail at being a guinea pig is just what they need. They con William into thinking he will continue his guinea pig career by testing out some equipment for them before they send a group of astronauts to the moon.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-10-31
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The Betrayal
1969-01-24
The Betrayal
Overview: A seductive and ruthless spy in the service of Germany steals state secrets- including the formula for poison gas-from England and France during World War I. British intelligence, in turn, tries to hunt her down.
Genres: Action Drama War
Original Language: it
Release Date: 1969-01-24
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North West Frontier
1959-10-13
North West Frontier
Overview: In the rebellious northern frontier province of colonial India, British Army Captain Scott, a young prince and the boy's governess escape by an obsolete train as they are relentlessly pursued by Muslim rebels intent on assassinating the prince.
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-10-13
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The Comedy Man
1964-09-03
The Comedy Man
Overview: A middle-aged stock actor goes to London to try the big time. After much frustration, he lands a job doing TV commercials, gaining wealth and recognition. He eventually gives it all up to return to stage work and keep his pride.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-09-03
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Appointment with Venus
1951-10-08
Appointment with Venus
Overview: At the outbreak of WWII the British realise they can't prevent the invasion of the Channel Islands. However, someone realises that a prize cow is on the islands and the Nazis mustn't get hold of her. This is the intrepid story of the cow-napping from under the noses of the Nazis.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-10-08
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Now Barabbas
1949-05-24
Now Barabbas
Overview: A prison governor deals with a variety of different prisoners, including a charming murderer.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-05-24
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Leopard in the Snow
1979-04-01
Leopard in the Snow
Overview: A tender romance develops between an attractive young woman and a famous race car driver who lives incognito after supposedly being killed in an auto accident.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-04-01
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Some People
1962-05-31
Some People
Overview: Four teen-aged Teds are persuaded to form a rock group and undertake the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme to keep them out of trouble.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-05-31
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The Deep Blue Sea
1955-11-01
The Deep Blue Sea
Overview: A woman is unhappy in her marriage to a boring, stiff judge, so she takes up with a wild-living RAF pilot, who ends up being more than she can handle. (TCM.com)
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-11-01
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The Greengage Summer
1961-05-01
The Greengage Summer
Overview: Sensitive story of a British girl's awakening from childhood into life and love on vacation in France.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-05-01
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Stop Press Girl
1949-06-02
Stop Press Girl
Overview: A young woman leaves her backwards hometown to go to London to find a runaway suitor. What she doesn't know is that she has inherited a strange ability; if she's in the vicinity of a machine for more than fifteen minutes, it stops working.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-06-02
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The Man Who Loved Redheads
1955-02-06
The Man Who Loved Redheads
Overview: Framed in flashback, The Man Who Loved Redheads is an anecdotal comedy about a man (John Justin) whose life is defined by his first romantic experience. That liaison occurred in Justin's youth, when the young man matures and enters the diplomatic world, he spends the rest of his career searching for his first love.
Genres: Comedy Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-02-06
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Our Girl Friday
1953-12-01
Our Girl Friday
Overview: Rich Sadie Patch is marooned on a desert island after an emergency on her cruise-ship. With her are Irish stoker Pat, prickly young Jimmy Carrol, and bald and bookish Professor Gibble. All fancy their chances.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-12-01
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Chance of a Lifetime
1950-04-24
Chance of a Lifetime
Overview: The workers in a small plough factory take over the firm, but when a large order falls through, the old management come back to help out.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-04-24
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The Longest Day
1962-09-25
The Longest Day
Overview: The retelling of June 6, 1944, from the perspectives of the Germans, US, British, Canadians, and the Free French. Marshall Erwin Rommel, touring the defenses being established as part of the Reich's Atlantic Wall, notes to his officers that when the Allied invasion comes they must be stopped on the beach. "For the Allies as well as the Germans, it will be the longest day"
Genres: War Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-09-25
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The Yellow Balloon
1953-02-10
The Yellow Balloon
Overview: A young boy is blackmailed by a crook who saw him unwittingly cause his friend's death.
Genres: Thriller Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-02-10
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The Franchise Affair
1951-02-19
The Franchise Affair
Overview: An English country lawyer weighs the case of a schoolgirl who claims she was kidnapped by two women.
Genres: Mystery Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-02-19
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The Galloping Major
1951-05-07
The Galloping Major
Overview: A syndicate is set up to buy a racehorse, but they end up buying the wrong one by mistake. Unfortunately the horse is useless on the flat, so they try entering him as a jumper.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-05-07
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Look Up and Laugh
1935-08-13
Look Up and Laugh
Overview: Gutsy lass Gracie rallies fellow stall-holders at Birkenhead Market to prevent its takeover and demolition by a department store chain. She invokes the Market's foundation by Royal Charter just before an inadvertent gas leak provides an explosive climax.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1935-08-13
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Brandy for the Parson
1952-05-02
Brandy for the Parson
Overview: A young couple get involved with a smuggler
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-05-02
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Next to No Time
1958-08-04
Next to No Time
Overview: Unassuming planning engineer David Webb finds himself on the Queen Elizabeth to New York with instructions to negotiate a high-powered loan. His lack of confidence means he is completely out of his depth, at least until he finds his personality changes every day during the hour the ship's clocks stop to make allowance for their westward passage.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-08-04
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Morning Departure
1950-02-21
Morning Departure
Overview: The crew of a submarine is trapped on the sea floor when it sinks. How can they be rescued before they run out of air?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-02-21
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Raising a Riot
1955-02-21
Raising a Riot
Overview: Commander Peter Kent of the Royal Navy and his wife May have three children, ranging form five to eleven years: Peter, Anne and Fusty. Kent comes home after three years abroad with no idea how to handle the children. When Mary has to fly to Canada, Peter takes his children to his father's new country home, which turns out to be a windmill. They end up clashing with an American family in the neighborhood.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-02-21
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A Tale of Two Cities
1980-12-02
A Tale of Two Cities
Overview: Dissolute barrister Sydney Carton becomes enchanted and then hopelessly in love with the beautiful Lucie Manette. But Lucie loves and marries Charles Darnay, and remains oblivious to Carton's undimmed devotion to her. When Darnay is ensnared in the deadly web of the French Revolution and condemned to die by the guillotine, Sydney Carton concocts a dangerous plot to free the husband of the woman he loves.
Genres: TV Movie Romance Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-02
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The Rocking Horse Winner
1977-01-01
The Rocking Horse Winner
Overview: Nigel Rhodes plays a boy who, while riding his wooden rocking horse, can predict which horse will win at the race.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-01-01
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Heart to Heart
1962-12-06
Heart to Heart
Overview: A television interviewer is determined to get a coup on a dodgy cabinet minister.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-12-06
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Toad of Toad Hall
1946-12-29
Toad of Toad Hall
Overview: An adaptation of the 1908 novel, The Wind in the Willows.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-12-29
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School for Secrets
1946-12-23
School for Secrets
Overview: Wartime tale of a group of British scientists efforts to develop the first radar system. They did it just in time for it to be used in the Battle of Britain against the might of the Nazi Luftwaffe. Without it the little island could well have been overrun.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-12-23
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No Highway in the Sky
1951-06-28
No Highway in the Sky
Overview: James Stewart plays aeronautical engineer Theodore Honey, the quintessential absent-minded professor: eccentric, forgetful, but brilliant. His studies show that the aircraft being manufactured by his employer has a subtle but deadly design flaw that manifests itself only after the aircraft has flown a certain number of hours. En route to a crash site to prove his theory, Honey discovers that he is aboard a plane rapidly approaching his predicted deadline.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1951-06-28
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Man on the Run
1949-05-20
Man on the Run
Overview: An Army deserter, still a fugitive in Post-War Britain, wanders into a pawn-shop robbery and finds himself wanted for murder. He meets a war widow who helps him elude the police while he looks for the real criminals.
Genres: Thriller Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-05-20
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Playing Fields Association: Cricket
1955-07-29
Playing Fields Association: Cricket
Overview: Fundraising film for the National Playing Fields Association, of which Prince Philip was president. Included on the BFI DVD "A Royal Occasion".
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1955-07-29
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Power Without Glory
1947-06-01
Power Without Glory
Overview: Eddie Lord returns home from war to find that his fiancee has fallen in love with his younger brother.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-06-01
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The Collector
1965-06-17
The Collector
Overview: Freddie is an inept bank clerk with no future. His only hobby is collecting butterflies, which gives him a feeling of power and control that is otherwise totally missing from his life. He comes into a large sum of money and buys himself a country house. Still unable to make himself at ease socially, he starts to plan on acquiring a girlfriend - in the same manner as he collects butterflies. He prepares the cellar of the house to be a collecting jar and stalks his victim over several days.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-06-17
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