Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.Read More »
Alan Bates
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Franco Zeffirelli – Hamlet (1990)
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Lindsay Anderson – In Celebration (1975)
Lindsay Anderson1971-1980DramaUnited Kingdomfrom allmovie:
One of the more cinematic entries in the mid-1970s American Film Theatre series, In Celebration is adapted from the play by David Storey. Lindsay Anderson, who directed the original stage version, reassembles his cast for this filmization. Alan Bates, James Bolam and Brian Cox play Andrew, Colin and Steven, the well-educated sons of roughhewn coal miner “Mr. Shaw” (Bill Owen) and his wife (Constance Chapman). On the occasion of their parents’ wedding anniversary, the three sons return to their dank little home village. All three boys have become successful, but only Bolam is comfortable with his success. To his parents’ dismay, Andrew announces that he has given up his law practice to become an artist; he also confesses to harboring homosexual inclinations. Prompted by the embittered Andrew, the other sons churn up memories of their childhood that they–and their parents–had hoped to keep buried. — Hal EricksonRead More » -
Andrey Konchalovskiy – Duet for One (1986)
1981-1990Andrey KonchalovskiyDramaUnited KingdomDuet for One (1986) is a film based on an award-winning British play by Tom Kempinski about a world-famous concert violinist named Stephanie Anderson who is suddenly struck with multiple sclerosis. It is set in London and directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. The story is loosely based on the life of cellist Jacqueline du Pré, who was diagnosed with MS, and her husband, conductor Daniel Barenboim.Read More »
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Michael Lindsay-Hogg – Play for Today: Two Sundays (1975)
Michael Lindsay-Hogg1971-1980DramaThe Wednesday Play & Play for TodayTVUnited KingdomTwo boys at school in the 1950s. Two professional men in their dubious prime today. Two Sundays and two crises. What have they to do with each other and which child is father of the man?Read More »
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Michael Lindsay-Hogg – Play for Today: Plaintiffs and Defendants (1975)
1971-1980DramaMichael Lindsay-HoggThe Wednesday Play & Play for TodayTVUnited KingdomTorn between a long-suffering wife and a neurotic, demanding mistress, a lawyer suffers a series of personal crises.Read More »
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Andrey Konchalovskiy – Duet for One (1986)
1981-1990Andrey KonchalovskiyDramaUSADuet for One (1986) is a film based on an award-winning British play by Tom Kempinski about a world-famous concert violinist named Stephanie Anderson who is suddenly struck with multiple sclerosis. It is set in London and directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. The story is loosely based on the life of cellist Jacqueline du Pré, who was diagnosed with MS, and her husband, conductor Daniel Barenboim.Read More »
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Peter Medak – A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972)
1971-1980ComedyDramaPeter MedakUSASynopsis:
A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter’s voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humor that hides their pain.Read More » -
Bryan Forbes – Whistle Down the Wind (1961)
1961-1970Bryan ForbesCrimeDramaUnited KingdomPlot
When an injured wife murderer takes refuge on a remote Lancashire farm, the owner’s three children mistakenly believe him to be the Second Coming of Christ.Read More » -
Joseph Losey – The Go-Between (1971)
1971-1980DramaJoseph LoseyRomanceUnited KingdomBritish teenager Leo Colston (Dominic Guard) spends a summer in the countryside, where he develops a crush on the beautiful young aristocrat Marian (Julie Christie). Eager to impress her, Leo becomes the “go-between” for Marian, delivering secret romantic letters to Ted Burgess (Alan Bates), a handsome neighboring farmer.Read More »
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