Roger Hammond
John Roger Hammond was an English character actor who appeared in many films and television series. He studied at Emmanuel College, Cambridge where he initially read English and later appeared extensively in their drama programme, alongside actors such as Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi. He went on to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in LOndon. In 1963, he joined the Arts Theatre Company.
The Clandestine Marriage (1999)
A period film, set around an English country house whose owners want to arrange a marriage of convenience between their elder daughter and an aristocratic heir of a hard-up noble family. (more)
A period film, set around an English country house whose owners want to arrange a marriage of convenience between their elder daughter and an aristocratic heir of a hard-up noble family. (more)
Nature Unleashed: Avalanche
(2004)
It begins on a glacier nestled on a frozen peak high in the wild Ural Mountains of Russia, kissed by clouds, the top of the world. A lonely, forbidding place, it's home to THOM CUSSLER and brother, JOCK, a pair of transplanted westerners seeking their fortune in ... (more)
It begins on a glacier nestled on a frozen peak high in the wild Ural Mountains of Russia, kissed by clouds, the top of the world. A lonely, forbidding place, it's home to THOM CUSSLER and brother, JOCK, a pair of transplanted westerners seeking their fortune in ... (more)
Edna: The Inebriate Woman (1971)
A British play about homelessness by Jeremy Sandford, writer of "Cathy Come Home", first broadcast as a BBC Play For Today. It details the deterioration of Edna, a homeless alcoholic and was made at a time when vagrancy was still a criminal offence. (more)
A British play about homelessness by Jeremy Sandford, writer of "Cathy Come Home", first broadcast as a BBC Play For Today. It details the deterioration of Edna, a homeless alcoholic and was made at a time when vagrancy was still a criminal offence. (more)
The Insurance Man (1986)
Franz, a young man, works in a dye factory in Prague. One day he notices a skin-rash, like eczema, growing on his hands. All attempts to treat it with ointment fail, and the rash gradually spreads over his body. After complaining to the management he is laid off ... (more)
Franz, a young man, works in a dye factory in Prague. One day he notices a skin-rash, like eczema, growing on his hands. All attempts to treat it with ointment fail, and the rash gradually spreads over his body. After complaining to the management he is laid off ... (more)
Adult Fun (1972)
A young London City-worker inadvertently becomes involved in the world of crime. (more)
A young London City-worker inadvertently becomes involved in the world of crime. (more)
As You Like It (1992)
Hiding out in an industrial wasteland from the murderous wrath of a regional ruler, a woman, disguised as a boy, gives wooing lessons to the edgy lad who proclaims he loves her. (more)
Hiding out in an industrial wasteland from the murderous wrath of a regional ruler, a woman, disguised as a boy, gives wooing lessons to the edgy lad who proclaims he loves her. (more)
Because of the Cats (1973)
A gang of six wealthy, well-dressed and well-spoken hoodlums break into a married couple's house and rape the wife while forcing the husband to watch. Thus begins a dogged investigation by a determined detective who quickly finds that their cult-like solidarity can ... (more)
A gang of six wealthy, well-dressed and well-spoken hoodlums break into a married couple's house and rape the wife while forcing the husband to watch. Thus begins a dogged investigation by a determined detective who quickly finds that their cult-like solidarity can ... (more)
A Harlot's Progress
(2006)
Drama looking at artist William Hogarth and his relationship with the prostitute that inspired his most famous piece. (more)
Drama looking at artist William Hogarth and his relationship with the prostitute that inspired his most famous piece. (more)
The Tichborne Claimant (1998)
Based on a true story, set in the late 19th century: Lord Tichborne, the ninth richest nobleman in England, disappears after a South American shipwreck. Some years later his erudite Afro-English valet, Bogle, is sent to investigate rumors that Tichborne survived ... (more)
Based on a true story, set in the late 19th century: Lord Tichborne, the ninth richest nobleman in England, disappears after a South American shipwreck. Some years later his erudite Afro-English valet, Bogle, is sent to investigate rumors that Tichborne survived ... (more)
The King's Speech
(2010)
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The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the ... (more)
The King's Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the ... (more)
Doomsday Gun (1994)
Dr Gerald Bull was a genius at designing and building superguns (very large long range guns capable of shooting at ranges more than 100 miles). When an operational plan by the CIA to export sanctioned arms to apartheid-South Africa through him was exposed, the CIA ... (more)
Dr Gerald Bull was a genius at designing and building superguns (very large long range guns capable of shooting at ranges more than 100 miles). When an operational plan by the CIA to export sanctioned arms to apartheid-South Africa through him was exposed, the CIA ... (more)
Victoria & Albert (2001)
The passionate love story that was Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's lengthy marriage. Beginning in 1837, the year of King William IV's death and 18-year-old Victoria's ascension to the throne, the series charts the tumultuous period in 19th Century England where ... (more)
The passionate love story that was Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's lengthy marriage. Beginning in 1837, the year of King William IV's death and 18-year-old Victoria's ascension to the throne, the series charts the tumultuous period in 19th Century England where ... (more)
Dear Rosie (1990)
Dear Rosie is a 1990 British short film directed by Peter Cattaneo from a script by Peter Morgan and Mark Wadlow. The plot follows Rosie, an unsuccessful novelist who begins receiving letters from overweight people after her agent publishes her diet tips. The film ... (more)
Dear Rosie is a 1990 British short film directed by Peter Cattaneo from a script by Peter Morgan and Mark Wadlow. The plot follows Rosie, an unsuccessful novelist who begins receiving letters from overweight people after her agent publishes her diet tips. The film ... (more)
Solomon
(1997)
David, now an old man, is still king of Israel. Among his sons, the ambitious Adonijah and the clever Solomon. The two young men are fierce rivals, since both are prospective heirs to the throne and only one can be successful. (more)
David, now an old man, is still king of Israel. Among his sons, the ambitious Adonijah and the clever Solomon. The two young men are fierce rivals, since both are prospective heirs to the throne and only one can be successful. (more)
The Good Soldier (1981)
A romantic tragedy about two turn-of-the-century couples - one American, one British - who regularly vacation together at a spa in Germany. (more)
A romantic tragedy about two turn-of-the-century couples - one American, one British - who regularly vacation together at a spa in Germany. (more)
The Other Boleyn Girl
(2003)
Based on the controversial novel by Philippa Gregory, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a fictionalised account of the life of Lady Mary Boleyn who becomes mistress to England's king, Henry VIII, before being ousted by her younger sister, Anne. Mary leaves the Court to ... (more)
Based on the controversial novel by Philippa Gregory, "The Other Boleyn Girl" is a fictionalised account of the life of Lady Mary Boleyn who becomes mistress to England's king, Henry VIII, before being ousted by her younger sister, Anne. Mary leaves the Court to ... (more)
Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj
(2006)
Taj Mahal Badalandabad leaves Coolidge College behind for the halls of Camford University in England, where he looks to continue his education, and teach an uptight student how to make the most out of her academic career. (more)
Taj Mahal Badalandabad leaves Coolidge College behind for the halls of Camford University in England, where he looks to continue his education, and teach an uptight student how to make the most out of her academic career. (more)
Queen Kong (1976)
A female film crew journeys to Africa where a giant ape, Queen Kong, falls in love with the crew's male star. (more)
A female film crew journeys to Africa where a giant ape, Queen Kong, falls in love with the crew's male star. (more)
Jesus (1999)
The film is notable for presenting a more human Jesus, compared to more solemn portrayals in earlier films; here Jesus laughs and cries like anyone else. Among other things, he weeps at Joseph’s funeral, throws stones in Lake Galilee when meeting Simon Peter and ... (more)
The film is notable for presenting a more human Jesus, compared to more solemn portrayals in earlier films; here Jesus laughs and cries like anyone else. Among other things, he weeps at Joseph’s funeral, throws stones in Lake Galilee when meeting Simon Peter and ... (more)
Amy (1984)
The story of Amy Johnson who disappeared while piloting a RAF Wellington Bomber (more)
The story of Amy Johnson who disappeared while piloting a RAF Wellington Bomber (more)