Jennifer Hilary
Jennifer Mary Hilary (14 December 1942 – 6 August 2008) was a British actress of stage, film and television. Her first acclaimed stage performance was as "Milly" in Henry James' The Wings of the Dove, which marked her debut on the West End. Born at Frimley, Surrey, she trained at RADA, and began her acting career with the Liverpool Playhouse in April 1961, aged 18. Her first role was as Nina in The Seagull. She would go on to play such characters as Lady Teazle (The School for Scandal), Isabel (The Enchanted), Cilla Curtis (Amateur Means Lover) and Cecily Cardew (The Importance of Being Earnest). She went on to act with the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. She debuted across the pond in 1963, performing in Jean Anouilh's The Rehearsal. In 1964, she played "Zoe" in the West End production of James Saunders' A Scent of Flowers. Sir Michael Redgrave included her in the cast of Turgenev's A Month in the Country in 1965. She returned to New York to play the doomed "Sasha" in Chekhov's Ivanov at the Shubert Theatre in 1966. Back in London, she played "Ginny" in the hit 1967 production of Alan Ayckbourn's Relatively Speaking.
North Sea Hijack (1980)
When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them. (more)
When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them. (more)
The Heroes of Telemark
(1965)
Set in German-occupied Norway, resistance fighter Knut Straud enlists the reluctant physicist Rolf Pedersen in an effort to destroy the German heavy water production plant in rural Telemark. (more)
Set in German-occupied Norway, resistance fighter Knut Straud enlists the reluctant physicist Rolf Pedersen in an effort to destroy the German heavy water production plant in rural Telemark. (more)
Danielle Steel's Zoya (1995)
A young Russian countess escapes the 1917 revolution and, despite hardship, makes a new life for herself in America. (more)
A young Russian countess escapes the 1917 revolution and, despite hardship, makes a new life for herself in America. (more)
Five Days One Summer (1982)
A 1930s Scottish doctor (Sean Connery) goes climbing in the Alps with an infatuated niece (Betsy Brantley) he passes off as his wife. (more)
A 1930s Scottish doctor (Sean Connery) goes climbing in the Alps with an infatuated niece (Betsy Brantley) he passes off as his wife. (more)
Slipstream
(1989)
In the near future, where Earth has been devastated by man's pollution and giant winds rule the planet, bounty hunter Matt kidnaps a murderer out of the hands of two police officers, planning to get the bounty himself. (more)
In the near future, where Earth has been devastated by man's pollution and giant winds rule the planet, bounty hunter Matt kidnaps a murderer out of the hands of two police officers, planning to get the bounty himself. (more)
Becket
(1964)
King Henry II of England has trouble with the Church. When the Archbishop of Canterbury dies, he has a brilliant idea. Rather than appoint another pious cleric loyal to Rome and the Church, he will appoint his old drinking and wenching buddy, Thomas Becket, ... (more)
King Henry II of England has trouble with the Church. When the Archbishop of Canterbury dies, he has a brilliant idea. Rather than appoint another pious cleric loyal to Rome and the Church, he will appoint his old drinking and wenching buddy, Thomas Becket, ... (more)
The Idol (1966)
A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences. (more)
A rebellious student embarks on an affair with the mother of his best friend, leading to disastrous consequences. (more)
One Brief Summer (1970)
The story deals with the situation of a mature man, his mistress, his daughter and a young girl who comes into their lives. (more)
The story deals with the situation of a mature man, his mistress, his daughter and a young girl who comes into their lives. (more)
Speed King (1979)
Biopic of Malcolm Campbell, detailing his tumultuous life and extreme drive as he attempts to break the world speed records on land and water. (more)
Biopic of Malcolm Campbell, detailing his tumultuous life and extreme drive as he attempts to break the world speed records on land and water. (more)
Alphabetical Order (1978)
Michael Frayn play part of TV series ITV Sunday Night Drama. (more)
Michael Frayn play part of TV series ITV Sunday Night Drama. (more)
The Heroes of Telemark: Location report from Norway (2003)
Over one hour of black-and-white location footage and interviews with the stars and director, all staged outdoors in manifestly frigid conditions. Mann talks about his filmmaking philosophy and the challenges of shooting in such rugged locations, and shares his ... (more)
Over one hour of black-and-white location footage and interviews with the stars and director, all staged outdoors in manifestly frigid conditions. Mann talks about his filmmaking philosophy and the challenges of shooting in such rugged locations, and shares his ... (more)
Charades (1977)
'We've just got to get it right. It'll be our little secret. When all the other servants have gone out, we'll play this little game to amuse ourselves. A sort of private charade.' TV play by Antonia Fraser. (more)
'We've just got to get it right. It'll be our little secret. When all the other servants have gone out, we'll play this little game to amuse ourselves. A sort of private charade.' TV play by Antonia Fraser. (more)
The Adventures of Frank: Everybody's Fiddling Something (1980)
Frank, a young lad from Sheffield, leaves home to seek his fortune in London; he finds the big city not all what he had expected (more)
Frank, a young lad from Sheffield, leaves home to seek his fortune in London; he finds the big city not all what he had expected (more)
The Adventures of Frank: Seeds of Ice (1980)
In his further adventures Frank finds success and unhappiness. (more)
In his further adventures Frank finds success and unhappiness. (more)
Miss A and Miss M (1983)
In a 1920s middle-class guest house, a young girl observes life around her. (more)
In a 1920s middle-class guest house, a young girl observes life around her. (more)