Ed Devereaux
Biography: Ed Devereaux (27 August 1925 – 17 December 2003) was an Australian actor, who lived in the UK for many years. He was best known for playing the part of "Matt Hammond" in the Australian children's television series Skippy. He was also involved in the series behind the scenes; Devereaux both wrote the script and directed The Veteran (1969), for which he received much critical acclaim. Devereaux based the story of Double Trouble on an idea conceived by his children, wrote the screenplay of Summer Storm and wrote the script of The Mine. Devereaux appeared as Mr. Gubbins in the 1963 British comedy movie Ladies Who Do and in several Carry On films including Carry On Sergeant, Carry On Nurse, Carry On Regardless, Carry On Cruising and Carry On Jack. He also appeared as Thomas Macaulay in series 5 of The Onedin Line and as Mac in the British comedy series Absolutely Fabulous and in The Professionals (episode "Runner") and The Sweeney ("Jackpot"). In 1964 he appeared in The Saint episode "The Loving Brothers".
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 27, 1925
Deathday: December 17, 2003
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They're a Weird Mob
1966-08-18
They're a Weird Mob
Overview: Nino Culotta is an Italian immigrant, newly arrived in Australia, and attempts to understand the aspirational values and social rituals of everyday urban Australians of the 1950s and '60s.... and assimilate.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-08-18
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Carry On Jack
1964-02-23
Carry On Jack
Overview: Tenth entry in the Carry On series. Able seaman Poop-Decker signs up for adventure on the high seas with the wicked Captain Fearless. Those swabbing the decks include Juliet Mills, Charles Hawtrey and Donald Houston. The film was originally to be titled Up the Armada, but the British Board of Film Censors objected to such a rude title.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-02-23
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Carry On Cruising
1962-03-12
Carry On Cruising
Overview: Captain Crowther's lot is not a happy one! Five of his crew have to be replaced and at such short notice before the voyage begins there isn't much to choose from. Not only does he get the five most incompetent shipmates ever to sail the seven seas, but the passengers turn out to be a rather strange bunch too. The SS Happy Wanderer will never be the same.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-03-12
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Money Movers
1978-10-24
Money Movers
Overview: A group of crooks plan a heist to steal twenty million dollars from a Security Firm counting house.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-10-24
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The Wrong Arm of the Law
1963-03-17
The Wrong Arm of the Law
Overview: The crooks in London know how it works. No one carries guns and no one resists the police. Then a new gang appears that go one better. They dress as police and steal from the crooks. This upsets the natural order of the police/criminal relationship and the police and the crooks join forces to catch the IPOs (Impersonating Police Officers), including an armoured car robbery in which the police must help the gangs to set a trap.
Genres: Crime Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-03-17
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Edward & Mrs. Simpson
1978-11-06
Edward & Mrs. Simpson
Overview: While still the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII meets the married American socialite, Wallis Simpson. Their relationship causes furor in the palace and in parliament, especially when King George V dies, Mrs. Simpson gets divorced, and King Edward announces his intentions to marry her.
Genres: TV Movie Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-11-06
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That's Carry On!
1977-11-10
That's Carry On!
Overview: Celebrating twenty years of classic Carry On films, two of the films’ best-loved stars, Kenneth Williams and Barbara Windsor return to Pinewood film studios to unwrap some rib-tickling moments from the series. From the original, military mayhem of Carry On Sergeant, through to the really ancient archaeological gags of Carry On Behind, our saucy hosts get their titters out for this laugh-a-second gallop through the most successful series of British comedy films ever made.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-11-10
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The Password Is Courage
1962-06-01
The Password Is Courage
Overview: Sergeant-Major Charles Coward, a brave British soldier is captured by German forces during World War II. When he's thrown into a prisoner of war camp, he immediately plans his escape. Masquerading as a wounded German soldier, he makes it as far as the medical tent, where the deceived enemy forces award him the Iron Cross. Though he is ultimately discovered, he goes on to courageously pursue his freedom with a whimsical and undying audacity.
Genres: Comedy Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-06-01
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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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Watch Your Stern
1960-10-14
Watch Your Stern
Overview: When the details of a secret torpedo are destroyed by an incompetent seaman, the crew of the ship rally round, when the Admiral needs the plans to show to a visiting scientist.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-10-14
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There Was a Crooked Man
1960-08-31
There Was a Crooked Man
Overview: When a law-abiding demolition expert is duped by a gang of criminals into helping them he is caught and jailed. When he is released he goes straight and then notices a leading citizen in his town is cheating his neighbours.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-08-31
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Goldeneye
1989-08-26
Goldeneye
Overview: British writer Ian Fleming's life and loves suggest that of his spy-novel hero, secret agent James Bond.
Genres: TV Movie Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-08-26
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Claudia
1985-12-12
Claudia
Overview: Eager to escape her high-society life among the English Elite, a woman falls in love with a young musician. Her husband, however has other plans for her.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-12-12
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Skippy and the Intruders
1969-12-10
Skippy and the Intruders
Overview: Skippy and the Intruders (also known as The Intruders) is a 1969 Australian film directed by Lee Robinson, and is a spin-off of the popular Skippy the Bush Kangaroo TV series. A gang of criminals led by Meredith is looking for sunken treasure off Mallacoota, pretending to be diving for abalone. Sonny, son of Matt Hammond, the Chief Ranger of Waratah National Park, investigates with their family friend, Clancy. Sonny and Clancy are kidnapped. Skippy comes to the rescue. After a speedboat chase and a fight in the sand dunes, Meredith is captured.
Genres: Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-12-10
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The Clean Machine
1988-05-22
The Clean Machine
Overview: A new Premier is elected promising to clean up corruption. He sets up a taskforce headed by a traffic cop thinking he won’t get far. But Inspector Riordan opens up a can of worms and won’t let it go – all the way to the top.
Genres: Crime Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-05-22
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Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout
1996-11-06
Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout
Overview: Eddy and Patsy prepare to go on a skiing holiday to hopefully indulge in the jet-setting lifestyle of the international celebrity elite when Saffy is proposed to by her stuffy, upper-class boyfriend, Paolo. Eddy hits the slopes and has a near death experience where God appears to her and tells her it's not yet her time. When Eddy comes to, she waits for a sign that she should get involved in Saffy's wedding. As she returns to the house, it appears all hell has broken loose- relatives piling up, practically squatting, and Saffy about to lose her mind. Eddy calms her by throwing money at her as they bond together, planning Saffy's dream wedding. What could go wrong?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-06
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Daylight Robbery
1986-07-16
Daylight Robbery
Overview: Neglected by her family, kept apart from her grandchildren, desperately short of money, Bea begins to gamble - at first for small stakes, but ultimately for the highest stake of all: revenge for the past.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-07-16
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The Death of Adolf Hitler
1973-01-07
The Death of Adolf Hitler
Overview: The final days in the Bunker, with Hitler becoming more and more paranoid, plumbing the depths of his madness and reaching his well deserved fate.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-07
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Carry On Regardless
1961-04-04
Carry On Regardless
Overview: After a bunch of no-hopers approaches an employment agency, the anarchy mounts as they do a series of odd jobs, including a chimp's tea party, trying to stay sober at a wine tasting… and demolishing a house.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-04-04
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Old Man March Is Dead
1976-05-15
Old Man March Is Dead
Overview: In rural New Zealand an alcoholic ex-soldier is desperate to obtain more liquor. His family try to keep liquor away from him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-05-15
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Journey Out Of Darkness
1967-10-15
Journey Out Of Darkness
Overview: Set in 1901, the film follows the progress of Constable Peterson (Matthaei) on his quest to bring an Aboriginal man (Kamahl) to justice under the White Man's law. Having heard of a killing that took place under tribal law, Peterson embarks on a mission to arrest the accused man with the help of Black Tracker Jubbal (Devereaux) and bring him back to Melbourne for trial. It is a journey of discovery for both Peterson and Jubbal. Jubbal finds himself caught between black and white society, eventually dying following a curse placed on him during a traditional bone pointing ceremony. Peterson is left to try take the prisoner back to Melbourne alone, but cannot negotiate the pitfalls of the desert without the help of his prisoner. During the latter stages of his return, Peterson begins to understand the folly of his mission, releasing the Aboriginal man to return to his people. Finally, the metaphorical journey out of darkness is the one made by Peterson.
Genres: Adventure Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-10-15
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Bon Voyage
1985-12-08
Bon Voyage
Overview: Roddy and Lola strike up a romance on the cruise liner SS Mara as it heads to Hong Kong from San Francisco.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-12-08
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Gone Too Far: The Mystery of Mrs. Muriel McKay
1992-10-23
Gone Too Far: The Mystery of Mrs. Muriel McKay
Overview: Muriel McKay was kidnapped from her home in Wimbledon on 29th December 1969 and her body was never found. The media was enlisted to try and help the police to find her. But the police blamed the media involvement for their failures.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-23
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Nickel Queen
1971-03-31
Nickel Queen
Overview: Nickel Queen was an Australian comedy film released in 1971 starring Googie Withers and directed by her husband John McCallum. The story was loosely based on the Poseidon bubble, a nickel boom in Western Australia in the late 1960s, and tells of an outback pub owner who stakes a claim and finds herself an overnight millionaire.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-03-31
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Never Put It in Writing
1964-04-27
Never Put It in Writing
Overview: An executive, passed over for a promotion, sends an angry letter to his bosses while in Ireland. Learning he's up for a better job, he rushes to retrieve the letter.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-04-27
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Pressure
1976-11-19
Pressure
Overview: A British-born younger son of an immigrant family from Trinidad finds himself adrift between two cultures.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-11-19
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The Preventers
1996-12-16
The Preventers
Overview: Parody of 1960's spy capers.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-12-16
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Carry On Sergeant
1958-08-31
Carry On Sergeant
Overview: Sergeant Grimshawe wants to retire in the flush of success by winning the Star Squad prize with his very last platoon of newly called-up National Servicemen. But a motley bunch they turn out to be, and it's up to Grimshawe to put the no-hopers through their paces.
Genres: Comedy War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1958-08-31
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Reunion at Fairborough
1985-05-12
Reunion at Fairborough
Overview: World War II vets travel to England for a reunion at their old base. Stars Judi Trott, Barry Morse, Red Buttons, Deborah Kerr, Shane Rimmer, Robert Mitchum
Genres: Drama Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-12
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The Life and Times of David Lloyd George
1981-03-04
The Life and Times of David Lloyd George
Overview: The Life and Times of David Lloyd George charts the life of the controversial Liberal politician with Philip Madoc in the titular role. The title theme, Chi Mai, was by Ennio Morricone
Genres: Drama History TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-03-04
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Buddy's Song
1991-03-01
Buddy's Song
Overview: Buddy is an aspiring teenager who is a very good musician and has pressure to go further than his Dad's teddy boy rocker days...
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-01
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Barry McKenzie Holds His Own
1974-12-12
Barry McKenzie Holds His Own
Overview: Barry McKenzie's Aunt Edna is kidnapped by Count Von Plasma, the vampire head of an isolated Eastern European dictatorship who mistakes her for the Queen of England and thinks that kidnapping her will draw tourists to his country. Barry and his mates set out to rescue her and bring her back to Australia.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-12-12
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I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
1990-07-06
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
Overview: When a motorbike gang kills an occultist, the evil spirit he was summoning inhabits a damaged bike. The bike is then bought and restored, but reveals its true nature when it tries to exact vengance on the gang, and anyone else who gets in its way.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-07-06
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The Savage Innocents
1960-03-20
The Savage Innocents
Overview: An Eskimo who has had little contact with white men goes to a trading post where he accidentally kills a missionary and finds himself being pursued by the police.
Genres: Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-03-20
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Ladies Who Do
1963-11-01
Ladies Who Do
Overview: The "Ladies Who Do" are office cleaners. One of them discovers some hot stock tips and they make a fortune. They then make good use of it to save their old neighbourhoods from the wicked developer.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-11-01
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Bless This House
1972-09-08
Bless This House
Overview: The legendary Sid James stars as the head of a chaotic household in this movie spin-off from the hit ITV sitcom. Sid Abbott and his best mate Trevor (Peter Butterworth) enjoy home-brewing. Plans to turn their hobby into a profitable, if illicit, sideline come unstuck when a Customs and Excise officer (Terry Scott) moves in next door! What’s more, Sid’s outspoken and madcap family hinder neighbourly relations even further.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-09-08
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The Dismissal
1983-03-06
The Dismissal
Overview: The drama surrounding the dismissal of Mr. Gough Whitlam as the Labor Prime Minister of Australia - on 11 November, 1975 - by the then Governor-General of Australia, Sir John Kerr - and the subsequent installation, in Parliament, of the Liberal 'caretaker government' and Mr. Malcolm Fraser as the 'caretaker' Prime Minister.
Genres: History Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-03-06
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The Saint: Fear in Fun Park
1989-09-16
The Saint: Fear in Fun Park
Overview: Simon Templar thwarts a Hong Kong syndicate's takeover of a businessman's Australian fun park.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-09-16
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Sporting Chance
1975-01-01
Sporting Chance
Overview: Life in the fast lane becomes deadly for Wilde and Sinclair when the mob tries to "fix" the sport of high-speed racing. Wilde then finds himself mixed up with lady luck and a network of communist killers.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-01-01
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Child of Hope
1975-04-24
Child of Hope
Overview: Thirty-seven men from the disputed territory of South West Africa are on trial for their lives in Pretoria, 1,000 miles from their home. They are to be tried under South Africa's Terrorism Act despite the UN ruling that South Africa must abandon its 'illegal administration' of their country.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-04-24
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Come Back, Little Sheba
1977-12-31
Come Back, Little Sheba
Overview: An emotionally remote recovering alcoholic and his dowdy, unambitious wife face a personal crisis when they take in an attractive lodger.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-12-31
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The Shiralee
1957-07-11
The Shiralee
Overview: An Australian "swagman" finds his wife with another man, so he takes the daughter, Buster, with him. On the road together, going from town to town and from farm to farm, father and daughter explore new depths of understanding and bonding.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-07-11
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Robbery Under Arms
1985-03-28
Robbery Under Arms
Overview: Fourth adaptation and first made for television of the classic Australian bushranger novel "Robbery Under Arms" by Rolf Boldrewood. Made by the South Australian Film Corporation during the mini-series boom of the 1980s and lensed in the Flinders Ranges, it stars Sam Neill as the infamous Captain Starlight.
Genres: Western History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-03-28
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Three Dangerous Ladies
1977-06-05
Three Dangerous Ladies
Overview: Three unrelated horror shorts from 1975 UK horror anthology series "Classics Dark and Dangerous" edited together into one horror film anthology with three segments. Each story features a woman who willingly or unwillingly spreads evil.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-06-05
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