Leon Greene
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Biography: Lenard George Green (15 July 1931 – 19 June 2021), better known as Leon Greene, was an English bass and actor. He was known for his work with the D'Oyly Carte Company and the Sadler's Wells Opera, as well as starring roles in several West End musicals. He played Miles Gloriosus in the original London production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, which he reprised for the 1966 film version. He was also a cast member of three Carry On films, and for director Richard Lester.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: West Ham, London, England, UK
Birthday: January 01, 1931
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Gender: Male
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Carry On Don't Lose Your Head
Overview: Amidst the French revolution, Citizen Robespierre is beheading the aristocracy! When word gets to England, noblemen Sir Rodney Ffing and Lord Darcy Pue take it upon themselves to aid their French counterparts. Sir Rodney is a master of disguise, and becomes 'The Black Fingernail' scourge of Camembert and Bidet, leaders of the French secret police.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-12-10
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The Devil Rides Out
Overview: The powers of good are pitted against the forces of evil as the Duc de Richelieu wrestles with the charming but deadly Satanist, Mocata, for the soul of his friend. Mocata has the knowledge and the power to summon the forces of darkness and, as the Duc de Richelieu and his friends remain within the protected pentacle, they are subjected to ever-increasing horror until thundering hooves herald the arrival of the Angel of Death.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-07-20
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London Conspiracy
Overview: Life is never dull where Lord Brett Sinclair and Danny Wilde are concerned. But who would expect dire danger, hilarious though it may be, to face them in one of Brett's baronial homes? Even more unexpectedly, murder and black magic take place when Danny decides to own his own little piece of England and buys a tumble down old cottage. The old mansion, Greensleeves, has been in the Sinclair family for generations, but has been unoccupied for a long time except for an aged butler named Moorehead. It is only by chance that Brett discovers that it has been restored without his permission. He and Danny decide to investigate and, entering through a secret tunnel, find a letter addressed to a theatrical agent asking him to an actor who resembles Brett. Brett promptly poses as the actor and gets the job of impersonating himself. Danny and Brett have a lot to overcome before Danny can enjoy his little piece of England!
Genres: Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-10-04
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A Challenge for Robin Hood
Overview: After being falsely accused of murder, Sir Robin of Loxley takes refuge in the untamed wilderness of Sherwood Forest where he stumbles across a group of outlaws. Although initially suspicious of the aristocrat's motives, the men are soon won over by his integrity and prowess and Robin transforms them into a formidable fighting force, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. As word of his fame and valour spreads, a legend is born.
Genres: Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-07-01
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Further Up Pompeii
Overview: A BBC TV comedy movie about the people living in Pompeii prior to its destruction by volcano, focusing on the life of a house slave (played by Frankie Howerd). A sort of prequel to the 1971 movie "Up Pompeii"
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-03-31
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The Four Musketeers
Overview: The Four Musketeers defend the queen and her dressmaker from Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-10-31
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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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Carry On at Your Convenience
Overview: At WC Boggs' Lavatory factory, Vic Spanner is the union representative who calls a strike at the drop of a hat. However, eventually everyone gets fed up with him.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-12-10
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Assignment to Kill
Overview: A private eye is hired by an insurance company to investigate a shipping magnate suspected of deliberately sinking his own ships for the insurance money. He finds himself involved in a web of deception, double-crossing and murder.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-05-01
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Carry On Henry
Overview: Henry VIII has just married Marie of Normandy, and is eager to consummate their marriage. Unfortunately for Henry, she is always eating garlic, and refuses to stop. Deciding to get rid of her in his usual manner, Henry has to find some way of doing it without provoking war with Marie's cousin, the King of France. Perhaps if she had an affair...
Genres: Adventure Comedy History Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-06-03
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Overview: A wily slave must unite a virgin courtesan and his young smitten master to earn his freedom.
Genres: Music Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-10-16
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A Man Called Intrepid
Overview: During World War II, a wealthy Canadian uses his own money to help the Allies form an espionage network.
Genres: TV Movie History Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-05-07
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Camelot
Overview: The plot of his illegitimate son Mordred to gain the throne, and Guinevere's growing attachment to Sir Lancelot, threatens to topple King Arthur and destroy his "round table" of knights.
Genres: Adventure Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-10-25
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The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
Overview: Concerned about his friend's cocaine use, Dr. Watson tricks Sherlock Holmes into travelling to Vienna, where Holmes enters the care of Sigmund Freud. Freud attempts to solve the mysteries of Holmes' subconscious, while Holmes devotes himself to solving a mystery involving the kidnapping of Lola Deveraux.
Genres: Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-10-24
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Royal Flash
Overview: Cowardly rogue Harry Flashman's (Malcolm McDowell) schemes to gain entry to the royal circles of 19th-century Europe go nowhere until he meets a pair of devious nobles with their own agenda. At their urging, Flashman agrees to re-create himself as a bogus Prussian nobleman to woo a beautiful duchess. But the half-baked plan quickly comes unraveled, and he's soon on the run from several new enemies who are all calling for the rapscallion's head.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-10-10
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The Human Factor
Overview: A low-ranking Secret Service agent is conned into supplying information to Eastern Bloc countries. Although he is not a suspect due to his unimportant position, when his office partner is hauled in as a suspect he realises he has got himself into very deep water.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-12-18
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The Thief of Baghdad
Overview: A resourceful thief helps a handscome prince fight an evil wizard and win the hand of a beautiful princess.
Genres: TV Movie Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-01-10
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Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
Overview: Randy plumber Sid South enjoys a profession which offers him ample opportunity to bed sexy housewives.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-07-01
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The Return of the Musketeers
Overview: It's 1649: Mazarin hires the impoverished D'Artagnan to find the other musketeers: Cromwell has overthrown the English king, so Mazarin fears revolt, particularly from the popular Beaufort. Porthos, bored with riches and wanting a title, signs on, but Aramis, an abbé, and Athos, a brawler raising an intellectual son, assist Beaufort in secret. When they fail to halt Beaufort's escape from prison, the musketeers are expendable, and Mazarin sends them to London to rescue Charles I. They are also pursued by Justine, the avenging daughter of Milady de Winter, their enemy 20 years ago. They must escape England, avoid Justine, serve the Queen, and secure Beauford's political reforms.
Genres: Comedy Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-04-12
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The Squeeze
Overview: An alcoholic London ex-cop becomes involved in a kidnapping drama and tries to free the daughter of a friend from a brutal gangster mob.
Genres: Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-03-20
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11 Harrowhouse
Overview: A small time diamond merchant jumps at the chance to supervise the purchase and cutting of a large first class diamond. But when the diamond is stolen from him, he is blackmailed into pulling off a major heist at the Diamond Exchange, located at 11 Harrowhouse.
Genres: Drama Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-09-26
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Flash Gordon
Overview: A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.
Genres: Science Fiction Adventure Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-09-01
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Adventures of a Private Eye
Overview: While a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-03-04
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How to Undress in Public Without Undue Embarrassment
Overview: Comic survey of methods of undressing through the ages, from Victorian modesty to modern strip clubs.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-06-01
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