cinemadiso's - 11 Films Featuring Doctor Who Actor List
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Having Graham Greene's riveting and authentic novel about the leader of a Brighton based gang of hoods and ne'er do wells as source material was an obvious advantage, but the Boulting Brothers (John directed, brother Roy produced) still managed to conjure arguably the finest British thriller ever in what is a genuine and evocative film noir. Expressively shot by veteran cinematographer Harry Waxman (The Wicker Man), for many the film's most abiding quality is the outstanding, intense performance of a young Richard Attenborough as the emotionally and physically scarred gang leader Pinky Brown, who courts and marries a local waitress (Carol Marsh) he detests in order to stop her testifying against him. Beautifully scripted by Greene and Terence Rattigan (The Browning Version), whose eye for detail and atmosphere is astounding, Brighton Rock is utterly hard bitten in tone and abundant in cruel ironies, right up to its well-judged, refreshingly cynical ending. - Director:
- John Boulting
- Cast:
- Richard Attenborough, Hermione Baddeley, William Hartnell
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For five years the mid-European village of Vandorf has been plagued by a series of bizarre murders. Victims are discovered after a full moon, each turned to stone. Dr. Namaroff (Peter Cushing) and his nurse Carla Hoffmann (Barbara Shelley) receive the petrified corpses at the local hospital, where Namaroff controversially concludes that they died of natural causes. Paul Heitz (Richard Pasco) and Professor Meister (Christopher Lee) instead believe that the deaths are the work of Megaera - the mythical Gorgon with a head of writhing snakes. As the next full moon approaches, Meister further suspects that Megaera's spirit has been in their midst all along. - Director:
- Terence Fisher
- Cast:
- Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Richard Pasco
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A Scotland Yard detective investigates a mysterious mansion with a ghoulish history and a chilling fate for its occupants in these four tales of terror.
- Director:
- Peter Duffell
- Cast:
- John Bryans, John Bennett, John Malcolm
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Michael Jayston (Nicholas II) and Janet Suzman (Alexandra) star in this epic portrayal of the years of corruption, oppression and bloodshed leading up to the Russian Revolution. Born to be one of the world's most powerful men, ruler of millions with an empire that stretched over more than one sixth of the world, Nicholas and his family are doomed to die violently at the hands of his people in revolt. - Director:
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Cast:
- Michael Jayston, Janet Suzman, Roderic Noble
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Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) and the Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon Smaug (voice of Benedict Cumberbatch) upon Lake-town. Meanwhile, Sauron, the Dark Lord, has sent forth legions of Orcs to attack the Lonely Mountain, and Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) finds himself for fighting for his life as five great armies go to war. As darkness converges, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide - unite or be destroyed. - Director:
- Peter Jackson
- Cast:
- Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman
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Withnail and I (1987)Withnail & I
London. The '60s. Two unemployed actors-acerbic, elegantly wasted Withnail (Richard E. Grant) and the anxiety-ridden "I" (Paul McGann) - drown their frustrations in booze, pills and lighter fluid. When Withnails's Uncle Monty (Richard Griffiths) offers his cottage, they escape the squalor of their flat for a week in the country, but soon realise they've gone on holiday by mistake when their wits - and friendship - are sorely tested by violent downpours, less-than-hospitable locals and empty cupboards. - Director:
- Bruce Robinson
- Cast:
- Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths
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Three friends push the boundaries of trust in this hermetically sealed shocker from the creators of Trainspotting. Starring Kerry Fox, Christopher Eccleston and Ewan McGregor, Shallow Grave is a masterpiece of terror riddled with hairpin turns that take you on a fantastic ride to the lowest depths of human nature. Juliet (Fox), David (Eccleston) and Alex (McGregor) find that their new reclusive roommate has not left his bedroom for days. After kicking in the door they discover his drug over-dosed corpse...and a suitcase full of money! Fatefully choosing to keep the money they have to get rid of the remains. But the body wont stay buried and a careless trail from the shallow grave leads the police - and two money hungry thugs- back to the trio. And as the stakes get higher, so does the body count, not to mention their paranoia which is quickly putting their friendship in jeopardy...forever! - Director:
- Danny Boyle
- Cast:
- Kerry Fox, Christopher Eccleston, Ewan McGregor
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Meet the sexy new neighbour, Jerry Dandrige (Colin Farrell). He's dangerously charming - and utterly lethal. That's because he just happens to be a vampire, and out for blood...buckets of it. After high school senior Charley Brewster (Anton Yelchin) makes the connection between Jerry's suspicious activity and a steadily rising body count he vows to end the reign of terror next door. But he can't do it alone. His only hope is Las Vegas magician/vampire-slayer Peter Vincent (David Tennant). Together, this unlikely duo set out to end Jerry's evil rampage. But Jerry is a ruthless, relentless killer, and he's not going down without a fight. - Director:
- Craig Gillespie
- Cast:
- Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, David Tennant
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In the war of man against machine, Sgt. Kyle Reese is sent back to 1984 by resistance leader John Connor to protect his young mother, Sarah Connor. However, this time unexpected events have altered the past and threaten the future for all mankind. Now Reese, (Jai Courtney) must join forces with Sarah (Emilia Clarke) and her Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to save the I world and stop the next evolution of Terminators. - Director:
- Alan Taylor
- Cast:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke
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Present day London. Socially inept, exceptionally dull Minister Of International Development, Simon Foster, has caused outrage amongst his superiors and sparked a media-frenzy by accidentally mentioning a possible attack on the Middle East. Rabid, ruthless, profane and relentless Director Of Communications, Malcolm Tucker, has been sent in to pull the right strings, immediately dispatching Foster on a "fact finding" trip to Washington. Increasingly out of his depth, Simon Foster suddenly finds himself thrown into an anarchic world of abusive peaceniks, unhinged warmongers, infantile bureaucrats of Northampton to Washington’s West Wing, rest assured it can only get worse. - Director:
- Armando Iannucci
- Cast:
- Tom Hollander, Peter Capaldi, James Gandolfini
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In London, 1973, Willie Parker betrays his fellow crooks. In Spain, 1983, Parker is violently snatched from his tranquil village retreat by hitman Braddock and his sidekick , who are surprised to find out they have a completely willing victim on their hands. This new development throws Braddock completely off balance! With the police on their tail, plans change and they pick up a seductive but unwilling hostage . Now the police inspector is closing in on the killer going soft, the inexperience accomplice, the desperate and sexy hostage, and the would-be victim who is completely wrapped up in his dreams of death… - Director:
- Stephen Frears
- Cast:
- Freddie Stuart, Ralph Brown, A.J. Clarke
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