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In this political thriller set in 1963, a professional assassin, known as the Jackal, is hired to kill the President of France. As he meticulously plans the hit, a police commissioner and an informant race against time to stop him. The Jackal's identity remains unknown, and he uses various disguises and tactics to evade capture. It becomes a battle of wits and a race against time to prevent the assassination.
The Forsyte Saga follows the lives of an upper-middle-class family in London, focusing on their complicated relationships, love affairs, and struggles with morality. Based on the novel by John Galsworthy, this period drama offers a mesmerizing portrayal of a family torn apart by adultery and ambition.
Garry Halliday is a British television series for children that ran on the BBC from 1959 to 1962. The show starred Terence Longdon as airman Garry Halliday. The episodes were closely based on the books by Justin Blake.
The Pallisers is a TV show set in Victorian England that follows the lives of various members of the British aristocracy. The story explores themes of class differences, political intrigue, and scandalous relationships. It revolves around the rise to power of certain characters and their manipulations within the British government. The series is based on a novel and is known for its period drama and compelling storyline.
Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries: The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club (1973)
When General Fentiman is found dead in his chair a the posh Bellona Club, the cause seems straightforward: a heart attack brought on by old age. The Lady Dorland, the General's sister, dies on the same day. Is it a startling coincidence or something more sinister? Called in to investigate, Lord Peter becomes suspicious of the general's grandson, whose peculiar behavior and whereabouts on the night of the deaths seem incriminating. But these suspicions are overshadowed by the discovery that Miss Dorland, Lady Dorland's niece, has an abiding interest in poisons.
A group of ex-army men come together to plan and execute a daring bank robbery in London. As they face various challenges and obstacles, they must rely on their skills and camaraderie to pull off the heist.
During World War II, an army lieutenant escapes from a German prisoner-of-war camp in Kent, England. He embarks on a dangerous journey across the frozen lake district, pursued by German soldiers and their scent hounds. In order to survive, he must use his wits, bravery, and resourcefulness to outsmart the enemy and make his way to safety in Canada.
A group of young adventurers gets entangled in a murder mystery when they stumble upon a secret society known as the Seven Dials. As they dig deeper into the case, they uncover a state secret, encounter suspicious characters, and face unexpected challenges. With their wits and determination, they unravel the clues from skeleton keys to secret doors, ultimately leading them to a thrilling denouement.
Two episodes of the TV series "The Persuaders" joined into a movie. Two playboys investigate crimes along the French Riviera.
A master conman leads a pair of British accomplices on an international adventure of highly profitable dirty tricks.
In 'The Internecine Project,' a British spy, who is also a prominent economist, is blackmailed by a secret organization to assassinate a government official. As he navigates through a complex network of informers, spies, and internal conflicts, he must uncover the truth and stop the assassination before it's too late. Set in London during the Cold War era, the story delves into themes of espionage, political corruption, and the lengths people will go to protect their own interests.
Real-life palm reader Josef Ranald helps people two determine their futures. Some sources claim this British film was never released, or even finished, until 1956 when American Ron Ormond acquired it and added a brief sequence about a girl hitchhiker and a psycho motorist, releasing it finally as The Eternal Question.
On the Beat is a comedy film that follows the hilarious misadventures of a police officer. With his quirky personality and unpredictable nature, he brings laughter to the otherwise serious world of law enforcement. As he navigates through various cases and encounters, he learns valuable life lessons and discovers the true meaning of being a police officer.
The Mind Benders is a 1963 movie that follows an British research scientist who experiments with sensory deprivation, gradually losing his grip on reality. As the experiments become more dangerous, the scientist's personal life begins to unravel, leading to a shocking conclusion.
A local government official leads a double life when organising a breakout from a prison.
Roger Fenton has been released from prison and stared to build a new life. But his past catches up when an elderly visitor is murdered in his office.
During World War II, a British officer with a stuttering problem is mistaken for a German spy and is parachuted into occupied France. He must navigate through various challenges and impersonate a look-alike in order to complete his mission.
A scientist who is obsessed with creating life finally does it, with tragic results.
In this comedy mystery movie, a group of passengers on a runaway bus get involved in a gold theft. With Scotland Yard on their case, they must navigate bumbling heroes, hidden identities, and slapstick comedy in order to solve the mystery.
Terence Alexander
Terence Joseph Alexander (11 March 1923 – 28 May 2009) was an English film and television actor, best known for his role as Charlie Hungerford in the British TV drama Bergerac. He was born in London, the son of a doctor, and grew up in Yorkshire. Alexander was educated at Ratcliffe College, Leicestershire, and Norwood College, Harrogate, and started acting in the theatre at the age of 16. During World War II he served in the British Army as a lieutenant with the 27th Lancers, and was seriously wounded by artillery fire in Italy. In 1956 he appeared on stage in Ring For Catty at the Lyric Theatre in London. He is probably best remembered as Charlie Hungerford from the detective series Bergerac, though he was also very prominent in the 1967 BBC adaptation of The Forsyte Saga. One of his early roles was in the children's series Garry Halliday. He also appeared in one episode of Please Sir in 1970 as the headteacher of a rival school. He appeared in many other film and television roles including three appearances in different roles in The Avengers; Terry and June (1979–1980); Behind the Screen (1981–1982); the 1985 Doctor Who serial The Mark of the Rani; and The New Statesman (1987). On radio he starred as The Toff in the BBC radio adaptation of the John Creasey novels. He appeared in all but one episode of Bergerac from 1981 to 1991. He appeared on the West End in comedies and farces and his credits included Move Over Mrs Markham (1971), Two and Two Make Sex (1973), There Goes The Bride (1974/5) and Fringe Benefits (1976). Alexander later retired from acting in 1999 and lived in London with his second wife, the actress Jane Downs. He died on 28 May 2009. Description above from the Wikipedia article Terence Alexander, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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