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Pasternak
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Pasternak

Dec 31, 1965
Using still pictures and newsreel footage, this short film tells the life story of Russian author Boris Pasternak, who was forced by the Russian government to refuse the 1958 Nobel Prize in literature for his novel Dr. Zhivago.
Documentary
Moscow in Madrid
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Moscow in Madrid

Dec 31, 1965
When David Lean made his film Doctor Zhivago (1965), he realized that it would be impossible to do location shooting in Moscow. Instead, he found a location on the plains outside Madrid, Spain and built a set to look like the Russian capital. This promotional film gives viewers a short look at the set under construction.
Documentary
Wind Sand and Star
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Wind Sand and Star

Dec 31, 1963
A short documentary about the making of David Lean's LAWRENCE OF ARABIA. A 1970 documentary with a similar title uses some footage but is otherwise a different film.
Documentary
The Making of 'Lawrence of Arabia'
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Straight-to-DVD documentary produced by Passport International detailing the life of Peter O'Toole and Omar Sharif with briefly concentrating on the making of the film Lawrence of Arabia. NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE 2000/2001 OFFICIAL DOCUMENTARY OF THE SAME NAME RELEASED ON THE DVD AND BLU-RAY OF LAWRENCE OF ARABIA BY SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT.
Documentary
Ryan's Daughter Featurette
1
A behind-the-scenes look at "Ryan's Daughter," a 1970 drama directed by David Lean and starring Sarah Miles as an Irish wife who has an affair with a British officer. Robert Mitchum costars.
Documentary
The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio
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Documentary - After starting his career producing religious film shorts, J. Arthur Rank went on to become Britain's first and only movie mogul with his establishment of the legendary Pinewood Studios. Narrated by Michael Caine, THE GOLDEN GONG chronicles Pinewood's rise to success. - Richard Attenborough, Dirk Bogarde, Betty E. Box
Documentary
Lawrence d'Arabie
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Lawrence d'Arabie

Dec 11, 1962
Le destin hors du commun de l’officier britannique T. E. Lawrence, qui mena la révolte arabe contre l’oppresseur turc au cours de la Première Guerre mondiale.
Adventure
David Lean: A Self Portrait
1
A television documentary on the life and career of British film director David Lean. Scenes of Lean directing are intercut with personal interviews in which the director explains his methods, the beginnings of his career, and his relationships with actors and actresses.
Documentary
Omar Sharif : une vie de nomade
7
Plusieurs films épiques à gros budget ont fait d'Omar Sharif (1932-2015) une star du cinéma. C'était un acteur, mais aussi un joueur de bridge, un coureur de jupons, un bon vivant ; c'était un homme plein de contradictions, qui aimait plus les jeux de cartes que les films ; c'était un éternel nomade qui passait la moitié de sa vie dans un hôtel.
Documentary
Epic – The Life & Times of David Lean
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Profiles the double Oscar winner, who helmed some of the most well-respected movies of all time, via never-before-seen archive and contributions from leading film directors. Haunted by the shadow of his dismissive father and his puritan upbringing, Lean was married six times, and he created layered and complex narratives in his work while struggling to find connection and meaning in his personal life.
Documentary
Nice Girls Don't Stay for Breakfast
5.5
À la fin des années 1990, l'emblématique photographe Bruce Weber a réussi de justesse à convaincre le légendaire acteur Robert Mitchum (1917-97) de se laisser filmer en train de passer du temps avec des amis, de raconter des anecdotes de sa vie et d'enregistrer des standards de jazz.
Documentary
The Secret of the Loch
5.6
A batty Scottish professor attempts to prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster, but everyone thinks he's crazy. Meanwhile, a foolish young reporter attempts to get a scoop on the story.
Adventure
Dreaming Lips
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Dreaming Lips

Feb 02, 1937
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
Le Pont de la rivière Kwaï
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Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
Brève rencontre
7.7

Brève rencontre

Nov 24, 1945
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
Le Docteur Jivago
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Le Docteur Jivago

Dec 22, 1965
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
Lawrence d'Arabie
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Lawrence d'Arabie

Dec 11, 1962
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Adventure
Oliver Twist
7.5

Oliver Twist

Jun 28, 1948
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
Oliver Twist
7.5

Oliver Twist

Jun 28, 1948
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
Ceux qui servent en mer
6.8
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
Les Grandes Espérances
7.3
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
Les Grandes Espérances
7.3
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
La Route des Indes
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La Route des Indes

Dec 14, 1984
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
La Fille de Ryan
7.1

La Fille de Ryan

Mar 19, 1970
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Romance
As You Like It
5.2

As You Like It

Sep 02, 1936
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Comedy
Chaussure à son pied
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Chaussure à son pied

Apr 19, 1954
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Comedy
Madeleine
6.7

Madeleine

Feb 16, 1950
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
L'esprit s'amuse
6.9

L'esprit s'amuse

Apr 05, 1945
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Comedy
Vacances à Venise
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Vacances à Venise

Jun 21, 1955
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
Vacances à Venise
6.795

Vacances à Venise

Jun 21, 1955
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
Le mur du son
6.5

Le mur du son

Oct 10, 1952
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
Heureux mortels
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Heureux mortels

May 28, 1944
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
Les amants passionnés
6.9
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
Les amants passionnés
6.9
Dreaming Lips was lovingly assembled by filmmaker Paul Czinner as an "ideal" vehicle for his popular actress wife Elizabeth Bergner. The star plays Gabrielle, the glamorous, spoiled wife of world-famous orchestra leader Peter (Romney Brent). Left alone by her constantly touring husband, she inaugurates a romance with brilliant but reclusive violinist Miguel de Vaye (Raymond Massey).
Drama
French Without Tears
6

French Without Tears

Feb 02, 1940
It is based on the popular West End stage comedy by Terrence Rattigan. It all begins when Diana (Ellen Drew), the sister of a British boy studying in France, arrives in town to flirt with all of her brothers' schoolmates. Alan (Ray Milland), one of the students, successfully resists Diana's charms-meaning of course that Alan and Diana will be in each other's arms by fadeout time. (AllMovie)
Comedy
The Wife of General Ling
6.2
In this espionage drama, a Secret Service agent must discover who has been smuggling British arms into China. The prime suspect is a prosperous Chinese merchant-philanthropist and the agent thinks the merchant is working with the notorious Chinese guerilla warlord General Ling.
Drama
Major Barbara
6.7

Major Barbara

May 14, 1941
Idealistic young Barbara is the daughter of rich weapons manufacturer Andrew Undershaft. She rebels against her estranged father by joining the Salvation Army. Wooed by professor-turned-preacher Adolphus Cusins, Barbara eventually grows disillusioned with her causes and begins to see things from her father's perspective.
Comedy
Dangerous Ground
6

Dangerous Ground

May 01, 1934
Two insurance detectives work with the police to identify and bring down a crime kingpin. One is murdered, but his partner and his daughter continue.
Mystery
The Fortunate Fool
4

The Fortunate Fool

Dec 13, 1933
A wealthy author, looking for material, 'adopts' an incorrigible thief he finds in the streets, together with an attractive typist who is down on her luck.
Comedy
Chaussure à son pied
7.356

Chaussure à son pied

Apr 19, 1954
A wealthy author, looking for material, 'adopts' an incorrigible thief he finds in the streets, together with an attractive typist who is down on her luck.
Comedy
Chaussure à son pied
7.356

Chaussure à son pied

Apr 19, 1954
A wealthy author, looking for material, 'adopts' an incorrigible thief he finds in the streets, together with an attractive typist who is down on her luck.
Comedy
The Ghost Camera
6.1

The Ghost Camera

Jan 31, 1933
When a photograph is taken at the scene of a murder, the camera is tossed out of a castle window to destroy the evidence and lands in the back of a passing car belonging to chemist John Gray who becomes amateur sleuth after developing the film and goes in search of the woman captured by the photograph. When the camera is stolen from his laboratory, Gray's suspicions are further aroused.
Comedy
Un de nos avions n'est pas rentré
6.4
When a photograph is taken at the scene of a murder, the camera is tossed out of a castle window to destroy the evidence and lands in the back of a passing car belonging to chemist John Gray who becomes amateur sleuth after developing the film and goes in search of the woman captured by the photograph. When the camera is stolen from his laboratory, Gray's suspicions are further aroused.
War
Money for Speed
1

Money for Speed

Mar 01, 1933
A motorcycle champion becomes a stunt rider after he is banned from speedway racing.
Drama
Song of the Plough
1

Song of the Plough

Dec 04, 1933
'Farm life on the South Downs. A gentleman farmer beats his unscrupulous rival in sheepdog trials.' (British Film Institute)
Drama
Escape Me Never
5.4

Escape Me Never

May 24, 1935
Romantic quadrangle involving two brothers, one a burgeoning ballet composer; a willful heiress; and a waif.
Drama
The Crouching Beast
1

The Crouching Beast

Aug 29, 1935
In 1915 during the First World War, a British secret agent is killed while stealing secret Turkish plans for the Gallipoli Campaign but manages to pass his information to an American journalist.
War
Brève rencontre
7.7

Brève rencontre

Nov 24, 1945
In 1915 during the First World War, a British secret agent is killed while stealing secret Turkish plans for the Gallipoli Campaign but manages to pass his information to an American journalist.
Drama
The Night Porter
1

The Night Porter

Mar 25, 1930
George, the inebriate night porter at the Hotel Splendide, develops a series of increasingly outlandish suspicions about Billy and Percy, two guests who have arrived separately yet claim to be a married couple and demand to share a room together.
Comedy
The King of Paris
1

The King of Paris

Nov 05, 1934
Domineering actor-manager Max Till takes the impoverished Maika Tamara under his wing, turning her into an overnight sensation. But as her fame threatens to eclipse his own, he jealously strives to control every aspect of her life - including her romance with theatre electrician Paul Lebrun.
Drama
Tiger Bay
6.4

Tiger Bay

Sep 01, 1934
Michael is a young Englishman abroad who deliberately visits a tough Chinese district of Tiger Bay to test his strength. He falls in love and battles a protection racket.
Crime
Ball at Savoy
6

Ball at Savoy

Jan 09, 1936
A British diplomat falls in love with a famous singer when he meets her in Cannes.
Comedy
Spy for a Day
1

Spy for a Day

Apr 26, 1940
During World War I, a British farmer is abducted by the Germans to take the place of a spy about to be executed whom he closely resembles.
Thriller
Le mur du son
6.5

Le mur du son

Oct 10, 1952
During World War I, a British farmer is abducted by the Germans to take the place of a spy about to be executed whom he closely resembles.
Drama
Quinneys
1

Quinneys

Dec 01, 1927
'Antique dealer's daughter loves foreman who makes fakes for ex-partner.' (British Film Catalogue)
Drama
Sailors Don't Care
1

Sailors Don't Care

Jan 01, 1928
'1914. Knight poses as rating aboard son's cruiser and helps Q-ship sink U-boat.' (British Film Catalogue)
Comedy
Pygmalion
7

Pygmalion

Mar 03, 1939
'1914. Knight poses as rating aboard son's cruiser and helps Q-ship sink U-boat.' (British Film Catalogue)
Comedy
L'esprit s'amuse
6.9

L'esprit s'amuse

Apr 05, 1945
'1914. Knight poses as rating aboard son's cruiser and helps Q-ship sink U-boat.' (British Film Catalogue)
Comedy
Heureux mortels
7.085

Heureux mortels

May 28, 1944
'1914. Knight poses as rating aboard son's cruiser and helps Q-ship sink U-boat.' (British Film Catalogue)
Drama
Spies of the Air
6.5

Spies of the Air

Mar 30, 1939
Set just before the outbreak of WWII, this is the story of a test pilot who works for the (unnamed) enemy. Made in 1939, by the time it was released in 1940, war had been declared.
Adventure
The South Bank Show
5.3

The South Bank Show

Apr 18, 2013
The South Bank Show is a television arts magazine show that was produced by ITV between 1978 and 2010. A new series began on Sky Arts from 27 May 2012. Presented by Melvyn Bragg, the show aims to bring both high art and popular culture to a mass audience.
Documentary
Cérémonie des Oscars
7
Les Oscars du cinéma (Academy Awards) sont des récompenses cinématographiques américaines décernées chaque année depuis 1929 à Los Angeles et destinées à saluer l'excellence des productions américaines du cinéma. L'attribution de ces distinctions dans les domaines choisis pour représenter les métiers de la création cinématographique (réalisation, interprétation, scénario, technique) est organisée, gérée et dirigée par l'association professionnelle Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Talking Pictures
5

Talking Pictures

Jan 06, 2024
A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen, using archive footage to tell the story of their lives and careers.
Documentary
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
6.3
In 1973 the American Film Institute initiated its Life Achievement Award, to be presented to a yearly recipient whose talent has fundamentally advanced the film art; whose accomplishments have been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public; and whose work has stood the test of time.
Reality
Reflets de Cannes
1

Reflets de Cannes

May 20, 1971
François Chalais est une légende. Dès les années 50, le chroniqueur le plus célèbre du Festival de Cannes décrypte, avec son ton caustique, toutes les facettes de la Croisette : réceptions somptueuses, tapis rouge, starlettes en quête de gloire, confessions intimes... Des images de fête et de rêve mêlées à des séquences d'interviews inoubliables, en extérieur ou dans le studio de l'hôtel Miramar.