Jonathan Lynn

Jonathan Lynn (born 3 April 1943) is an English stage and film director, producer, writer, and actor. He is known for directing the comedy films such as Clue, Nuns on the Run, My Cousin Vinny, and The Whole Nine Yards. He also co-created and co-wrote the television series Yes Minister. Description above from the Wikipedia article Jonathan Lynn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Clue (1985)

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Clue finds six colorful dinner guests gathered at the mansion of their host, Mr. Boddy -- who turns up dead after his secret is exposed: He was blackmailing all of them. With the killer among them, the guests and Boddy's chatty butler must suss out the culprit ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Lesley Ann Warren  •  Christopher Lloyd  •  Eileen Brennan  •  Tim Curry

Clue finds six colorful dinner guests gathered at the mansion of their host, Mr. Boddy -- who turns up dead after his secret is exposed: He was blackmailing all of them. With the killer among them, the guests and Boddy's chatty butler must suss out the culprit ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Lesley Ann Warren  •  Christopher Lloyd  •  Eileen Brennan  •  Tim Curry

Into the Night (1985)

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Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Landis
CAST:  Jeff Goldblum  •  Michelle Pfeiffer  •  Carmen Argenziano  •  Stacey Pickren

Ed Okin used to have a boring life. He used to have trouble getting to sleep. Then one night, he met Diana. Now, Ed's having trouble staying alive.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Landis
CAST:  Jeff Goldblum  •  Michelle Pfeiffer  •  Carmen Argenziano  •  Stacey Pickren

My Cousin Vinny (1992)

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Two carefree pals traveling through Alabama are mistakenly arrested, and charged with murder. Fortunately, one of them has a cousin who's a lawyer - Vincent Gambini, a former auto mechanic from Brooklyn who just passed his bar exam after his sixth try. When he ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Joe Pesci  •  Ralph Macchio  •  Marisa Tomei  •  Mitchell Whitfield

Two carefree pals traveling through Alabama are mistakenly arrested, and charged with murder. Fortunately, one of them has a cousin who's a lawyer - Vincent Gambini, a former auto mechanic from Brooklyn who just passed his bar exam after his sixth try. When he ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Joe Pesci  •  Ralph Macchio  •  Marisa Tomei  •  Mitchell Whitfield

Sgt. Bilko (1996)

The US army is known for churning out lean mean fighting machines intent on protecting our great nation. Sergeant Ernie Bilko is the leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Steve Martin  •  Dan Aykroyd  •  Phil Hartman  •  Glenne Headly

The US army is known for churning out lean mean fighting machines intent on protecting our great nation. Sergeant Ernie Bilko is the leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Steve Martin  •  Dan Aykroyd  •  Phil Hartman  •  Glenne Headly

The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)

A Florida con man uses the passing of the long time Congressman from his district who he just happens to share a name with, to get elected to his version of paradise, Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists. But soon he learns the nature of the game and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Eddie Murphy  •  Lane Smith  •  Sheryl Lee Ralph  •  Joe Don Baker

A Florida con man uses the passing of the long time Congressman from his district who he just happens to share a name with, to get elected to his version of paradise, Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists. But soon he learns the nature of the game and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Eddie Murphy  •  Lane Smith  •  Sheryl Lee Ralph  •  Joe Don Baker

The Fighting Temptations (2003)

Darrin Hill, a slick-talking but down-on- his-luck NYC advertising exec, returns to his hometown in Georgia to claim the inheritance his aunt left him. But before Darrin can collect the money, he must fulfill his aunt's final wish -- to create a local choir.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Cuba Gooding Jr.  •  Wendell Pierce  •  LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Darrin Hill, a slick-talking but down-on- his-luck NYC advertising exec, returns to his hometown in Georgia to claim the inheritance his aunt left him. But before Darrin can collect the money, he must fulfill his aunt's final wish -- to create a local choir.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Beyoncé  •  Cuba Gooding Jr.  •  Wendell Pierce  •  LaTanya Richardson Jackson

The House That Dripped Blood (1971)

A Scotland Yard investigator looks into four mysterious cases involving an unoccupied house.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Duffell
CAST:  Christopher Lee  •  Peter Cushing  •  Nyree Dawn Porter  •  Denholm Elliott

A Scotland Yard investigator looks into four mysterious cases involving an unoccupied house.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Duffell
CAST:  Christopher Lee  •  Peter Cushing  •  Nyree Dawn Porter  •  Denholm Elliott

The Whole Nine Yards (2000)

After a mobster agrees to cooperate with an FBI investigation in order to stay out of prison, he's relocated by the authorities to a life of suburban anonymity as part of a witness protection program. It's not long before a couple of his new neighbours figure out ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Bruce Willis  •  Matthew Perry  •  Rosanna Arquette  •  Michael Clarke Duncan

After a mobster agrees to cooperate with an FBI investigation in order to stay out of prison, he's relocated by the authorities to a life of suburban anonymity as part of a witness protection program. It's not long before a couple of his new neighbours figure out ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Bruce Willis  •  Matthew Perry  •  Rosanna Arquette  •  Michael Clarke Duncan

Trial and Error (1997)

An actor poses as a lawyer to help his sick friend, and problems develop.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Jeff Daniels  •  Charlize Theron  •  Michael Richards  •  Jessica Steen

An actor poses as a lawyer to help his sick friend, and problems develop.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Jeff Daniels  •  Charlize Theron  •  Michael Richards  •  Jessica Steen

Nuns on the Run (1990)

Brian and Charlie work for a gangster. When the boss learns they want to "leave" he sets them up to be killed, after they help rob the local Triads of their drug dealing profits. B&C decide to steal the money for themselves, but when their escape doesn't go to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Eric Idle  •  Robbie Coltrane  •  Camille Coduri  •  Janet Suzman

Brian and Charlie work for a gangster. When the boss learns they want to "leave" he sets them up to be killed, after they help rob the local Triads of their drug dealing profits. B&C decide to steal the money for themselves, but when their escape doesn't go to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Eric Idle  •  Robbie Coltrane  •  Camille Coduri  •  Janet Suzman

Breaking Glass (1980)

Breaking Glass is the story of punk singer Kate and her meteoric rise to stardom. Starting out in the rock pubs of London, Kate, assisted by her manager Danny, becomes a huge star overnight. Once at the top the pressure is immense as Kate's band are squeezed out ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Brian Gibson
CAST:  Hazel O'Connor  •  Phil Daniels  •  Jon Finch  •  Jonathan Pryce

Breaking Glass is the story of punk singer Kate and her meteoric rise to stardom. Starting out in the rock pubs of London, Kate, assisted by her manager Danny, becomes a huge star overnight. Once at the top the pressure is immense as Kate's band are squeezed out ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Brian Gibson
CAST:  Hazel O'Connor  •  Phil Daniels  •  Jon Finch  •  Jonathan Pryce

Pleasure at Her Majesty's (1976)

The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at Her Majesty's pleasure (the show was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, London). This show came to be considered part of the Secret Policeman's Ball series of shows ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Miller  •  Roger Graef
CAST:  John Cleese  •  Alan Bennett  •  Graham Chapman  •  Peter Cook

The first of the Amnesty International comedy benefit galas. The title is a play on the phrase at Her Majesty's pleasure (the show was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre, London). This show came to be considered part of the Secret Policeman's Ball series of shows ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Miller  •  Roger Graef
CAST:  John Cleese  •  Alan Bennett  •  Graham Chapman  •  Peter Cook

The Knowledge (1979)

Four men attempt "The Knowledge" examination to qualify as London taxi drivers.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bob Brooks
CAST:  Mick Ford  •  Kim Taylforth  •  Nigel Hawthorne  •  Michael Elphick

Four men attempt "The Knowledge" examination to qualify as London taxi drivers.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bob Brooks
CAST:  Mick Ford  •  Kim Taylforth  •  Nigel Hawthorne  •  Michael Elphick

Outside Edge (1982)

The local social cricket team are up to bat and sometimes it seems they are one batsman short of of an eleven. There are good secrets and not so good secrets that come to light during the course of the day. Roger is the ultimate captain rallying his troops whilst ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Billington
CAST:  Paul Eddington  •  Jonathan Lynn  •  Michael Pennington  •  Leslie Ash

The local social cricket team are up to bat and sometimes it seems they are one batsman short of of an eleven. There are good secrets and not so good secrets that come to light during the course of the day. Roger is the ultimate captain rallying his troops whilst ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Billington
CAST:  Paul Eddington  •  Jonathan Lynn  •  Michael Pennington  •  Leslie Ash

The Merchant of Venice (1969)

A short film directed by Orson Welles based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name. While actually completed, it is frequently cited as an unfinished film, though better described as a partially lost film due to the loss of film negatives. A restored and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Orson Welles
CAST:  Charles Gray  •  Oja Kodar  •  Jonathan Lynn  •  Irina Maleeva

A short film directed by Orson Welles based on William Shakespeare's play of the same name. While actually completed, it is frequently cited as an unfinished film, though better described as a partially lost film due to the loss of film negatives. A restored and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Orson Welles
CAST:  Charles Gray  •  Oja Kodar  •  Jonathan Lynn  •  Irina Maleeva

Romance with a Double Bass (1974)

A bassist shows up early for the betrothal ball of a beautiful princess, and whiles away the time having a dip in the river. The princess is doing the same, unbeknownst to the bass player, but when someone steals their clothes, the bass player helps the princess to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Young
CAST:  John Cleese  •  Connie Booth  •  Graham Crowden  •  Freddie Jones

A bassist shows up early for the betrothal ball of a beautiful princess, and whiles away the time having a dip in the river. The princess is doing the same, unbeknownst to the bass player, but when someone steals their clothes, the bass player helps the princess to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Young
CAST:  John Cleese  •  Connie Booth  •  Graham Crowden  •  Freddie Jones

Wild Target (2010)

Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims. After ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Bill Nighy  •  Emily Blunt  •  Rupert Grint  •  Rupert Everett

Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims. After ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Bill Nighy  •  Emily Blunt  •  Rupert Grint  •  Rupert Everett

Greedy (1994)

Meet the McTeagues. They've come to stake a claim in their wealthy uncle's will… only he's not dead yet!  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Michael J. Fox  •  Kirk Douglas  •  Nancy Travis  •  Olivia d'Abo

Meet the McTeagues. They've come to stake a claim in their wealthy uncle's will… only he's not dead yet!  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Lynn
CAST:  Michael J. Fox  •  Kirk Douglas  •  Nancy Travis  •  Olivia d'Abo

Prudence and the Pill (1968)

Prudence Hardcastle is on the pill. So is her sister-in-law, but someone has been swapping aspirin for their pills. Is it the teenage niece, the maid, the chauffeur, a lover, Prudence's husband Gerald, or all of the above?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ronald Neame  •  Fielder Cook
CAST:  Deborah Kerr  •  David Niven  •  Joyce Redman  •  Judy Geeson

Prudence Hardcastle is on the pill. So is her sister-in-law, but someone has been swapping aspirin for their pills. Is it the teenage niece, the maid, the chauffeur, a lover, Prudence's husband Gerald, or all of the above?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ronald Neame  •  Fielder Cook
CAST:  Deborah Kerr  •  David Niven  •  Joyce Redman  •  Judy Geeson

3 Men and a Little Lady (1990)

Sylvia's work increasingly takes her away from the three men who help bring up Mary, her daughter. When she decides to move to England and take Mary with her, the three men are heartbroken at losing the two most important females in their lives.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Emile Ardolino
CAST:  Tom Selleck  •  Steve Guttenberg  •  Ted Danson  •  Nancy Travis

Sylvia's work increasingly takes her away from the three men who help bring up Mary, her daughter. When she decides to move to England and take Mary with her, the three men are heartbroken at losing the two most important females in their lives.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Emile Ardolino
CAST:  Tom Selleck  •  Steve Guttenberg  •  Ted Danson  •  Nancy Travis
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