John Gielgud Movies

Genres: Animation    Family    Adventure    Fantasy    Comedy    Drama   

Starring: Jessalyn Gilsig, Andrea Corr, Cary Elwes, Bryan White, Gary Oldman, ...

I caught this film on video because the trailer wasn't too good. But it did
have Eric Idle voicing Devon so I gave it a chance. I loved it. The dragon
stole most of the scenes, but the other characters weren't bad either.
Kayley & Garrett made a good couple and it was refreshing to see a romance
that wasn't based on looks or riches. I wanted them to be together.
Bladebeak was a...

Genres: Adventure    Drama    Fantasy    Action    Romance   

Starring: Sam Neill, Helena Bonham Carter, John Gielgud, Rutger Hauer, James Earl Jones, ...

How do you pack together centuries of legends about the great King Arthur?
It might seem like an impossible task, but Merlin finds a way to make it
work: they change the focus.I have always been a huge fan of the King Arthur legends, and I am
familiar
with most of them. Some films only cover portions of the legends, such as
the disappointing "First Knight" and the stomach-churn...

Genres: Animation    Family    Adventure    Fantasy    Comedy    Drama   

Starring: Jessalyn Gilsig, Andrea Corr, Cary Elwes, Bryan White, Gary Oldman, ...

I caught this film on video because the trailer wasn't too good. But it did
have Eric Idle voicing Devon so I gave it a chance. I loved it. The dragon
stole most of the scenes, but the other characters weren't bad either.
Kayley & Garrett made a good couple and it was refreshing to see a romance
that wasn't based on looks or riches. I wanted them to be together.
Bladebeak was a...

Genres: Biography    Drama    History    Romance   

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eccleston, Joseph Fiennes, Richard Attenborough, ...

England. 1555. Henry VIII has snuffed it from gout or syphilis, it depends
on who you read, Bloody Mary's got a tumour and the Catholics' greatest fear
is Anne Boleyn's daughter Elizabeth. Director Kapur has brought to the
screen some of the most intriguing moments in English history and the result
is dazzling.Following recent grandiose French historical epics, such as the glorious...

Genres: Drama    Romance   

Starring: Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise Parker, Martin Donovan, ...

Watching Jane Campion's The Portrait of a Lady is kind of like watching a
David Lynch movie: it may not always work, but it never ceases to be
interesting. After winning an Oscar for writing The Piano and becoming only
the second woman to ever be nominated for the Best Director Academy Award,
hopes were high for what Campion had in store for us next, and perhaps some
were disap...

Genres: Adventure    Drama    Romance   

Starring: Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond, Ben Cross, Liam Cunningham, ...

I don't see why people are making so much noise against this movie. We
all know this isn't a history class. We all know this isn't realistic
in any way. It is NOT and it's NOT supposed to be! I've never heard
people say : "The musical version of The Three Musketeers with Gene
Kelly isn't faithful to the book". Frankly, who cares? If you want the
true sto...

Genres: Drama    Fantasy    Mystery    Romance   

Starring: Aidan Quinn, Kate Beckinsale, Anthony Andrews, John Gielgud, Anna Massey, ...

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Genres: Fantasy    Drama   

Starring: John Gielgud, Michael Clark, Michel Blanc, Erland Josephson, Isabelle Pasco, ...

Shakespeare is without peer, the man of whom Harold Bloom said he invented
humanity. `The Tempest' is his richest and essentially his last play,
clearly about himself and his career. John Gielgud is the finest
Shakespearean actor of our age. Greenaway is the most creative, lush and
introspective filmmaker working. This film is important.I've already had one comment some time back. ...

Genres: Crime    Mystery    Thriller   

Starring: Peter Ustinov, Lauren Bacall, Carrie Fisher, John Gielgud, Piper Laurie, ...

This is the most under-appreciated Agatha Christie film in my opinion. The
movie has a top grade cast (for the most part) including Peter Ustinov,
Lauren Bacall, Piper Laurie & Hayley Mills. Mills and Bacall give the best
supporting performances as an Archeologist and Member of Parliment
respectively. The solution to the murder of evil mother Laurie isn't an
easy
one, but ...

Genres: Comedy    Romance   

Starring: Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, John Gielgud, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Stephen Elliott, ...

Arthur 2 may just touch your heart. It touched mine. It's really a very
sweet and charming film and it's unfortunate that it's so underrated.
Arthur 2 made me smile, laugh, and shed more than a few happy tears.
It's been said that the original Arthur didn't require a sequel, but
it's a pleasure spending more time with the characters. 99% of the
fantastic cast of the original re...

Genres: Drama   

Starring: Meryl Streep, Charles Dance, Tracey Ullman, John Gielgud, Sting, ...

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Genres: Biography    Drama    History   

Starring: Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Trevor Howard, ...

"The object of this massive tribute died as he had always lived, without
wealth, without property, without official title or office. Mahatma
Gandhi
was not the commander of armies, nor the ruler of vast lands. He could
not
boast any scientific achievement or artistic gift. Yet men, governments,
dignitaries from all over the world, have joined hands today to pay homage

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Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Derek Jacobi, David Suchet, Gerry Sundquist, Tim Pigott-Smith, ...

This film shows us why derek jacobi is one of the greatest actors living.
only he can turn a villian into the most sympathetic character in a film.
his claude frollo bristles with lust, simmers with hate and all the while he
feels tortured and guilty. still he can't resist his urges. he loves
quasimodo but loves his own carnal pursuits more. this is indeed a tragic
figure. Hopk...

Genres: Drama    History    Sport   

Starring: Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers, Ian Charleson, Ben Cross, Daniel Gerroll, ...

I beg to differ with several previous reviewers. This film is neither bland
nor is it solely about professionalism vs. amateurism.This film is about what drives people to do what they do. Eric Liddell (Ian
Charleson) runs for the glory of God, whereas Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross)
runs to prove his worth to a society that was anti-Semitic. Even though
they run for different reason...

Genres: Drama    History    Sport   

Starring: Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers, Ian Charleson, Ben Cross, Daniel Gerroll, ...

I beg to differ with several previous reviewers. This film is neither bland
nor is it solely about professionalism vs. amateurism.This film is about what drives people to do what they do. Eric Liddell (Ian
Charleson) runs for the glory of God, whereas Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross)
runs to prove his worth to a society that was anti-Semitic. Even though
they run for different reason...

Genres: Comedy    Romance   

Starring: Dudley Moore, Liza Minnelli, John Gielgud, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Jill Eikenberry, ...

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Genres: Crime    Mystery    Romance    Thriller   

Starring: Francesca Annis, John Gielgud, Bernard Miles, Eric Porter, Leigh Lawson, ...

Although the scenery and acting (apart from Joan Hicksons Mrs. Rivington-
who is super!) might not stand up to a lot, this adaptation of Christies
novel, is perhaps one of the most accurate I have seen. The running time
does go on a bit, but nothing is missed out and it is kept faithful to the
book. A very interesting piece indeed. I'd give it full marks for ingenuity
and plot!...

Genres: Biography    Drama    History   

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, ...

If one was to turn on David Lynch's The Elephant Man midway through,
without knowing what it was, one might be startled at the appearance of
the main character. One might even be tempted to make fun of the
character. But if one was to watch the film from the beginning, one's
sympathy with John Merrick (John Hurt), 'The Elephant Man,' would be
strong enough to deny that the form...

Genres: Adult    Drama    History   

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Teresa Ann Savoy, Guido Mannari, John Gielgud, Peter O'Toole, ...

CALIGULA is a terribly misunderstood film. I believe too many people think
of it as a cheap porno, and bash it due to that. "All porn is bad," right?CALIGULA was a daring film experiment incorporating big-name, established
talent, and the raw energy of under ground film techniques. What results is
nothing short of a fascinating product.All of the acting is very good. Malcolm McDowell ...

Genres: Adult    Drama    History   

Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Teresa Ann Savoy, Guido Mannari, John Gielgud, Peter O'Toole, ...

CALIGULA is a terribly misunderstood film. I believe too many people think
of it as a cheap porno, and bash it due to that. "All porn is bad," right?CALIGULA was a daring film experiment incorporating big-name, established
talent, and the raw energy of under ground film techniques. What results is
nothing short of a fascinating product.All of the acting is very good. Malcolm McDowell ...

Genres: Crime    Drama    Horror    Mystery    Thriller   

Starring: Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings, Susan Clark, Anthony Quayle, ...

This is a remarkable little movie that has never reached classic status for
some reason. Aside from an incredible cast, all of whom suit the dignified
proceedings admirably, there are two other stars who lift this film above
the level of an excellent thriller. One is the production design. The old
Hollywood style of foggy streets and dark alleys, with sinister cabs
skulking alo...

Genres: Crime    Mystery    Thriller   

Starring: Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Martin Balsam, Ingrid Bergman, Jacqueline Bisset, ...

This whodunit story by Dame Agatha is excellent. She has always been my
favorite writer of detective fiction. I keep returning to the film
version, however, not because of the story but because of the film's
sheer elegance and style. It is awash in elegance ... the majestic
cinematography; the glamorous clothes; the delightfully eccentric
aristocratic characters; the mysterious...

Genres: Drama   

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Laurence Olivier, Oskar Werner, David Janssen, Vittorio De Sica, ...

With respect to those viewers who evaluate this film as entertainment,
to
fully appreciate and understand the many sub-plots, a viewer would have to
understand something about Roman Catholic theology, the currents of 1968,
and the popular philosophy of the French Jesuit Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
with some people such as the author of the book, Morris L. West. The
Oskar

Genres: Drama   

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Laurence Olivier, Oskar Werner, David Janssen, Vittorio De Sica, ...

With respect to those viewers who evaluate this film as entertainment,
to
fully appreciate and understand the many sub-plots, a viewer would have to
understand something about Roman Catholic theology, the currents of 1968,
and the popular philosophy of the French Jesuit Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
with some people such as the author of the book, Morris L. West. The
Oskar

Genres: Comedy    Drama    War   

Starring: Orson Welles, Jeanne Moreau, Margaret Rutherford, John Gielgud, Marina Vlady, ...

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Genres: Biography    Drama    History   

Starring: Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi, Paolo Stoppa, ...

The tale of Thomas Becket has had many incarnations over time. T.S.
Eliot's 'Murder in the Cathedral' is but the most recent acclaimed
literary treatment; each revisitation seems to draw new elements forth
from the story. Edward Anhalt won the Oscar for best screenplay
(adapted from other material) for this film. This film shows Henry and
Thomas Becket roughly equal in age (at ...

Genres: Adventure    Comedy    Family    Fantasy    Romance   

Starring: Cantinflas, Finlay Currie, Robert Morley, Ronald Squire, Basil Sydney, ...

Mike Todd's version of Jules Verne tale offers a refined English
comedy, giant-screen travel landscapes, dazzling brilliant color,
famous actors in small roles... as Phileas Fogg and his comical valet
made the tour of the world beginning in England, going to Europe, the
Middle East, India, and Asia... It begins in (1872) Victorian London as the wealthy, supremely
confident Phil...

Genres: Adventure    Comedy    Family    Fantasy    Romance   

Starring: Cantinflas, Finlay Currie, Robert Morley, Ronald Squire, Basil Sydney, ...

Mike Todd's version of Jules Verne tale offers a refined English
comedy, giant-screen travel landscapes, dazzling brilliant color,
famous actors in small roles... as Phileas Fogg and his comical valet
made the tour of the world beginning in England, going to Europe, the
Middle East, India, and Asia... It begins in (1872) Victorian London as the wealthy, supremely
confident Phil...

Genres: Comedy    Drama    Mystery    Romance    Thriller   

Starring: John Gielgud, Peter Lorre, Madeleine Carroll, Robert Young, Percy Marmont, ...

A young British army officer is 'killed off' on the Western Front so
that he can assume a false identity and go to Switzerland on a secret
mission. Brody (or Ashenden, as he is now known) finds the dirty business
of espionage distasteful, but is determined to see his mission through to a
successful conclusion.In this early Hitchcock thriller, John Gielgud plays Ashenden as a
c...

Genres: Comedy    Musical    Romance   

Starring: Jessie Matthews, Edmund Gwenn, John Gielgud, Mary Glynne, Percy Parsons, ...

Jessie Matthews made a number of very charming British musicals during the
thirties. (One of the better ones, FIRST A GIRL, an early version of
VICTOR/VICTORIA, has just been released on video.) But THE GOOD COMPANIONS
is not a musical, although it has musical sequences, nor is it really a
Matthews vehicle, though she's prominently featured and outstanding.It's a marvellous adapt...