James Wilby

James Wilby is an English actor, known for Maurice (1987), Gosford Park (2001), Howards End (1992), and A Handful of Dust (1988).

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A Room with a View (1986)

When Lucy Honeychurch and chaperon Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and son George step in to remedy the situation. Meeting the Emersons could change Lucy's life forever but, once back in England, how ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Ivory
CAST:  Maggie Smith  •  Helena Bonham Carter  •  Denholm Elliott  •  Julian Sands

When Lucy Honeychurch and chaperon Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and son George step in to remedy the situation. Meeting the Emersons could change Lucy's life forever but, once back in England, how ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Ivory
CAST:  Maggie Smith  •  Helena Bonham Carter  •  Denholm Elliott  •  Julian Sands

Cotton Mary (1999)

A British family is trapped between culture, tradition, and the colonial sins of the past.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Madhur Jaffrey  •  Ismail Merchant
CAST:  Greta Scacchi  •  Madhur Jaffrey  •  James Wilby  •  Sarah Badel

A British family is trapped between culture, tradition, and the colonial sins of the past.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Madhur Jaffrey  •  Ismail Merchant
CAST:  Greta Scacchi  •  Madhur Jaffrey  •  James Wilby  •  Sarah Badel

De-Lovely (2004)

From Paris to Venice to Broadway to Hollywood, the lives of Cole Porter and his wife, Linda Lee Thomas were never less than glamorous and wildly unconventional. And though Cole's thirst for life strained their marriage, Linda never stopped being his muse, inspiring ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Irwin Winkler
CAST:  Kevin Kline  •  Ashley Judd  •  Jonathan Pryce  •  Kevin McNally

From Paris to Venice to Broadway to Hollywood, the lives of Cole Porter and his wife, Linda Lee Thomas were never less than glamorous and wildly unconventional. And though Cole's thirst for life strained their marriage, Linda never stopped being his muse, inspiring ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Irwin Winkler
CAST:  Kevin Kline  •  Ashley Judd  •  Jonathan Pryce  •  Kevin McNally

Gosford Park (2001)

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In 1930’s England, a group of pretentious rich and famous gather together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Altman
CAST:  Helen Mirren  •  Clive Owen  •  Maggie Smith  •  Geraldine Somerville

In 1930’s England, a group of pretentious rich and famous gather together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Altman
CAST:  Helen Mirren  •  Clive Owen  •  Maggie Smith  •  Geraldine Somerville

Howards End (1992)

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A saga of class relations and changing times in an Edwardian England on the brink of modernity, the film centers on liberal Margaret Schlegel, who, along with her sister Helen, becomes involved with two couples: wealthy, conservative industrialist Henry Wilcox and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Ivory
CAST:  Vanessa Redgrave  •  Helena Bonham Carter  •  Emma Thompson  •  Anthony Hopkins

A saga of class relations and changing times in an Edwardian England on the brink of modernity, the film centers on liberal Margaret Schlegel, who, along with her sister Helen, becomes involved with two couples: wealthy, conservative industrialist Henry Wilcox and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Ivory
CAST:  Vanessa Redgrave  •  Helena Bonham Carter  •  Emma Thompson  •  Anthony Hopkins

Maurice (1987)

After his lover rejects him, a young man in early 20th century England, trapped by the oppressiveness of Edwardian society, tries to come to terms with and accept his sexuality.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Ivory
CAST:  James Wilby  •  Hugh Grant  •  Rupert Graves  •  Denholm Elliott

After his lover rejects him, a young man in early 20th century England, trapped by the oppressiveness of Edwardian society, tries to come to terms with and accept his sexuality.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Ivory
CAST:  James Wilby  •  Hugh Grant  •  Rupert Graves  •  Denholm Elliott

Dreamchild (1985)

Eighty-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honor of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice had a close friendship with the writer, and their relationship was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gavin Millar
CAST:  Coral Browne  •  Ian Holm  •  Peter Gallagher  •  Caris Corfman

Eighty-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honor of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice had a close friendship with the writer, and their relationship was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gavin Millar
CAST:  Coral Browne  •  Ian Holm  •  Peter Gallagher  •  Caris Corfman

Shadows in the Sun (2009)

A mysterious young loner changes the lives of one family and helps them rediscover their roots and deep affection for one another.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Rocksavage
CAST:  Jean Simmons  •  Jamie Dornan  •  James Wilby  •  Ophelia Lovibond

A mysterious young loner changes the lives of one family and helps them rediscover their roots and deep affection for one another.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Rocksavage
CAST:  Jean Simmons  •  Jamie Dornan  •  James Wilby  •  Ophelia Lovibond

A Summer Story (1988)

A bittersweet tale of lost love, based on a short story ("The Apple Tree") by John Galsworthy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Piers Haggard
CAST:  James Wilby  •  Imogen Stubbs  •  Susannah York  •  Kenneth Colley

A bittersweet tale of lost love, based on a short story ("The Apple Tree") by John Galsworthy.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Piers Haggard
CAST:  James Wilby  •  Imogen Stubbs  •  Susannah York  •  Kenneth Colley

The Dark Room (1999)

In hospital, photographer Jinx Kingsley wakes from a coma after a car crash - a failed suicide attempt, prompted by her fiance Leo jilting her to elope with Jinx's lifelong best friend, Meg. The discovery of Leo and Meg's bodies - brutally murdered in the same ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Graham Theakston
CAST:  Dervla Kirwan  •  James Wilby  •  Joseph Bennett  •  Joanna David

In hospital, photographer Jinx Kingsley wakes from a coma after a car crash - a failed suicide attempt, prompted by her fiance Leo jilting her to elope with Jinx's lifelong best friend, Meg. The discovery of Leo and Meg's bodies - brutally murdered in the same ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Graham Theakston
CAST:  Dervla Kirwan  •  James Wilby  •  Joseph Bennett  •  Joanna David

A Handful of Dust (1988)

English aristocrat Tony Last welcomes tragedy into his life when he invites John Beaver to visit his vast estate. There Beaver makes the acquaintance of Tony's wife, Brenda. Together, they continue their relationship in a series of bedroom assignations in London. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles Sturridge
CAST:  James Wilby  •  Kristin Scott Thomas  •  Richard Beale  •  Jackson Kyle

English aristocrat Tony Last welcomes tragedy into his life when he invites John Beaver to visit his vast estate. There Beaver makes the acquaintance of Tony's wife, Brenda. Together, they continue their relationship in a series of bedroom assignations in London. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Charles Sturridge
CAST:  James Wilby  •  Kristin Scott Thomas  •  Richard Beale  •  Jackson Kyle

Sparkling Cyanide (2003)

Based on the novel by Agatha Christie In this TV movie, a classic mystery is updated and relocated to a glamorous world of London socialites and secret agents, introducing two unique and compelling investigators and taking us through to the highest corridors of power.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tristram Powell
CAST:  Pauline Collins  •  Oliver Ford Davies  •  Kenneth Cranham  •  Jonathan Firth

Based on the novel by Agatha Christie In this TV movie, a classic mystery is updated and relocated to a glamorous world of London socialites and secret agents, introducing two unique and compelling investigators and taking us through to the highest corridors of power.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tristram Powell
CAST:  Pauline Collins  •  Oliver Ford Davies  •  Kenneth Cranham  •  Jonathan Firth

Immaculate Conception (1992)

Alistair, a British representative for a wildlife conservation agency based in Karachi and his Jewish-American wife Hannah have been unsuccessful at conceiving a child. Over time, the desire to have a child begins to consume Hannah and she persuades a reluctant ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jamil Dehlavi
CAST:  Melissa Leo  •  James Wilby  •  Shabana Azmi  •  Zia Mohyeddin

Alistair, a British representative for a wildlife conservation agency based in Karachi and his Jewish-American wife Hannah have been unsuccessful at conceiving a child. Over time, the desire to have a child begins to consume Hannah and she persuades a reluctant ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jamil Dehlavi
CAST:  Melissa Leo  •  James Wilby  •  Shabana Azmi  •  Zia Mohyeddin

Adam Bede (1992)

Rich and languorous, this adaptation of George Eliot's classic tale perfectly evokes rural England in the 18th Century. But beneath the tranquil surface of this pastoral idyll run deep passions and the bitter gall of betrayal.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Giles Foster
CAST:  Iain Glen  •  Patsy Kensit  •  Susannah Harker  •  James Wilby

Rich and languorous, this adaptation of George Eliot's classic tale perfectly evokes rural England in the 18th Century. But beneath the tranquil surface of this pastoral idyll run deep passions and the bitter gall of betrayal.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Giles Foster
CAST:  Iain Glen  •  Patsy Kensit  •  Susannah Harker  •  James Wilby

The Chess Game (1994)

In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yves Hanchar
CAST:  Pierre Richard  •  Catherine Deneuve  •  Denis Lavant  •  James Wilby

In 19th century, a disillusioned priest helps a young boy drifter who's a chess wunderkind to move on up in life and social structures using his talent. Years later, he's a success, but game of life and love has higher stakes than chess.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yves Hanchar
CAST:  Pierre Richard  •  Catherine Deneuve  •  Denis Lavant  •  James Wilby

The Treasure Seekers (1996)

Five motherless children, with the help of a famous doctor, are determined to save their financially strapped father.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Juliet May
CAST:  Camilla Power  •  Keira Knightley  •  Felicity Jones  •  Ian Richardson

Five motherless children, with the help of a famous doctor, are determined to save their financially strapped father.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Juliet May
CAST:  Camilla Power  •  Keira Knightley  •  Felicity Jones  •  Ian Richardson

An Ideal Husband (1999)

Rising politician Robert Chiltern once sold secret information and is now being blackmailed by Laura Cheveley. She has proof, and it will damage his career and marriage severely. Chiltern calls in the help of his friend Arthur Goring.  (more)

DIRECTION:  William P. Cartlidge
CAST:  James Wilby  •  Sadie Frost  •  Jonathan Firth  •  Trevyn McDowell

Rising politician Robert Chiltern once sold secret information and is now being blackmailed by Laura Cheveley. She has proof, and it will damage his career and marriage severely. Chiltern calls in the help of his friend Arthur Goring.  (more)

DIRECTION:  William P. Cartlidge
CAST:  James Wilby  •  Sadie Frost  •  Jonathan Firth  •  Trevyn McDowell

Lady Godiva (2008)

Quirky young art teacher Jemima takes up a £100,00 bet to ride through the town naked on horseback like Lady Godiva to keep her beloved Art Factory open.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Vicky Jewson
CAST:  Phoebe Thomas  •  Matthew Chambers  •  James Wilby  •  Simon Williams

Quirky young art teacher Jemima takes up a £100,00 bet to ride through the town naked on horseback like Lady Godiva to keep her beloved Art Factory open.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Vicky Jewson
CAST:  Phoebe Thomas  •  Matthew Chambers  •  James Wilby  •  Simon Williams

It's Gradiva Who Is Calling You (2007)

An English historian travels to Morocco to work on a study of the painter Delacroix. He hears of a rare series of engravings and embarks on a search for them that takes him through the mysterious streets of the ancient medina. He becomes obsessed with the figure of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alain Robbe-Grillet
CAST:  James Wilby  •  Arielle Dombasle  •  Dany Verissimo-Petit  •  Farid Chopel

An English historian travels to Morocco to work on a study of the painter Delacroix. He hears of a rare series of engravings and embarks on a search for them that takes him through the mysterious streets of the ancient medina. He becomes obsessed with the figure of ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alain Robbe-Grillet
CAST:  James Wilby  •  Arielle Dombasle  •  Dany Verissimo-Petit  •  Farid Chopel

The Woman In White (1997)

Based upon Wilkie Collins Victorian mystery, the gothic tale tells of a pair of half sisters whose lives end up caught in a grand conspiracy revolving around a mentally ill woman dressed in white. As the story unfolds, murder, love, marriage, and greed stand ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tim Fywell
CAST:  Tara Fitzgerald  •  Justine Waddell  •  Andrew Lincoln  •  Susan Vidler

Based upon Wilkie Collins Victorian mystery, the gothic tale tells of a pair of half sisters whose lives end up caught in a grand conspiracy revolving around a mentally ill woman dressed in white. As the story unfolds, murder, love, marriage, and greed stand ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tim Fywell
CAST:  Tara Fitzgerald  •  Justine Waddell  •  Andrew Lincoln  •  Susan Vidler
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