Dave King
Biography: Dave King was an English comedian, actor and vocalist of popular songs. He is remembered for screen roles such as the corrupt policeman 'Parky' in the British gangster film The Long Good Friday and Clifford Duckworth in the soap opera Coronation Street.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 23, 1929
Deathday: April 15, 2002
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Rude Awakening
1989-08-16
Rude Awakening
Overview: In the later 1960s, two hippies are forced to leave their friends as they are wanted by the FBI, who sees them as criminals. They hide in the jungle for 20 years, secluded from the outside world. In the later 1980s, the find out that a secret war is about to start in the US, and decide to return to New York to tell someone about it.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-08-16
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Revolution
1985-12-25
Revolution
Overview: New York trapper Tom Dobb becomes an unwilling participant in the American Revolution after his son Ned is drafted into the Army by the villainous Sergeant Major Peasy. Tom attempts to find his son, and eventually becomes convinced that he must take a stand and fight for the freedom of the Colonies, alongside the aristocratic rebel Daisy McConnahay. As Tom undergoes his change of heart, the events of the war unfold in large-scale grandeur.
Genres: Adventure Drama History War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-12-25
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The Ritz
1976-08-12
The Ritz
Overview: To escape from a mobster, businessman Gaetano Proclo orders a cab driver to take him to a place where he can't be found. Unfortunately for Gaetano, the place turns out to be a gay bathhouse.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-08-12
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Keep Off The Grass
1983-09-26
Keep Off The Grass
Overview: A BAFTA award nominated drama about a park keeper who arrives to open up his park. Waiting at the gate is the bane of his life: a bag lady with three dogs. His Rastafarian assistant Errol arrives for work. As the day progresses, the lady and the keeper discover a common interest.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-09-26
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The Chelsea Murders
1981-12-30
The Chelsea Murders
Overview: When a barmaid and part-time model becomes a murderer's third victim in Chelsea, the only apparent links are to a local reporter, Mary, and three art graduates financing a film with local part-time jobs.
Genres: Thriller Horror TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-12-30
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Reds
1981-12-25
Reds
Overview: An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed, who shared his adventurous professional life with his radical commitment to the socialist revolution in Russia, his dream of spreading its principles among the members of the American working class, and his troubled romantic relationship with the writer Louise Bryant.
Genres: Drama History Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-12-25
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Go to Blazes
1962-04-18
Go to Blazes
Overview: A gang of aspiring bank robbers involve themselves with arsonists and purchase their very own fire truck in an attempt to create the ultimate diversion. But posing as firemen leads them to disaster.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-04-18
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Pirates of Tortuga
1961-08-25
Pirates of Tortuga
Overview: After a lengthy voyage, Capt. Bart docks his ship in a London harbor and is given a new mission by British Admiralty: capture the notorious Henry Morgan, a pirate who has been wreaking havoc throughout the Caribbean. After recruiting some former shipmates for his crew, Capt. Bart sets sail in search of the infamous buccaneer, and is joined by a beautiful female stowaway in the process.
Genres: Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-08-25
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The Long Good Friday
1980-11-01
The Long Good Friday
Overview: In the late 1970s, Cockney crime boss Harold Shand, a gangster trying to become a legitimate property mogul, has big plans to get the American Mafia to bankroll his transformation of a derelict area of London into the possible venue for a future Olympic Games. However, a series of bombings targets his empire on the very weekend the Americans are in town. Shand is convinced there is a traitor in his organization, and sets out to eliminate the rat in typically ruthless fashion.
Genres: Crime Thriller Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-11-01
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Cuba
1979-12-21
Cuba
Overview: A British mercenary arrives in pre-Revolution Cuba to help train the corrupt General Batista's army against Castro's guerrillas while he also romances a former lover now married to an unscrupulous plantation owner.
Genres: Action Drama Romance Thriller Adventure War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-12-21
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The Bing Crosby Show
1961-12-11
The Bing Crosby Show
Overview: Bing Crosby performs with special guests Bob Hope, Marion Ryan, Dave King, Terry-Thomas, and Shirley Bassey.
Genres: TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-12-11
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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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Strange Bedfellows
1965-02-09
Strange Bedfellows
Overview: After a hasty wedding, Carter and Toni find that they disagree on everything. They separate and seven years later, on the eve before their divorce, meet again and spend the night together. Reality sets in when morning comes and they begin arguing again. Once again, divorce proceedings are on — until Carter finds out that an important promotion hinges on whether he's married.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-02-09
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The Road to Hong Kong
1962-03-29
The Road to Hong Kong
Overview: When Chester accidentally memorises and destroys the only copy of a secret Russian formula for a new and improved rocket fuel, he and Harry are thrust into international intrigue, trying to stay alive while keeping the formula out of enemy hands.
Genres: Comedy Adventure Music Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-03-29
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The Golden Lady
1979-01-01
The Golden Lady
Overview: A wealthy industrialist hires Julia Hemingway and her elite team of female mercenaries to sabotage a deal between his competitor and an oil sheik.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Last Love
1983-03-01
Last Love
Overview: Tending her husband's grave one day, Annabel Fox meets Jack Ives, a retired regimental sergeant-major. But when their friendship turns to love and talk of marriage, Annabel's children step in. They have other plans for her and, anyway, "He's so common, mummy..."
Genres: Romance Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-03-01
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