Topsy Jane
Also Known As: Topsy Jane Legge
Biography: Topsy Jane was an actress, best known for The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962), The Wind of Change (1961) and Mix Me a Person (1962). She was married to Tony Garnett.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, UK
Birthday: December 02, 1938
Deathday: January 04, 2014
Adult: No
Gender: Female
Popularity:
Known For:
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Overview: A rebellious youth, sentenced to a boy’s reformatory for robbing a bakery, rises through the ranks of the institution by impressing its Governor through his prowess as a long distance runner. He is encouraged to compete in an upcoming race, but faces ridicule from his peers.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-09-20
Popularity:
The Wind of Change
Overview: Taking its title from Harold Macmillan's widely-reported Cape Town speech about the process of decolonisation in Africa, The Wind of Change showed the other side of the coin: the impact of colonial immigration at 'home'. The film deals with the 'colour problem' within the context of Teddy boy violence.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1961-03-01
Popularity:
Mix Me a Person
Overview: Eighteen-year-old Harry Jukes is literally holding a smoking gun in his hand. His lawyer thinks he did it, but his psychiatrist disagrees -- and sets out to prove she is right.
Genres: Mystery Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-08-31
Popularity:
Billy Liar
Overview: A young Englishman dreams of escaping from his working class family and dead-end job as an undertaker's assistant. A number of indiscretions cause him to lie in order to avoid the penalties. His life turns into a mess and he has an opportunity to run away and leave it all behind.
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-08-15
Popularity: