Ken Jones

Ken Jones was an English actor. Jones was born in Liverpool. After working as a signwriter and performing as an amateur, he trained at RADA and then joined Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop. He died in Prescot, Merseyside in 2014 from bowel cancer aged 83.

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Jude (1996)

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In late 19th-century England, Jude aspires to be an academic, but is hobbled by his blue-collar background. Instead, he works as a stonemason and is trapped in an unloving marriage to a farmer's daughter named Arabella. But when his wife leaves him, Jude sees an ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Winterbottom
CAST:  Kate Winslet  •  Christopher Eccleston  •  Liam Cunningham  •  Rachel Griffiths

In late 19th-century England, Jude aspires to be an academic, but is hobbled by his blue-collar background. Instead, he works as a stonemason and is trapped in an unloving marriage to a farmer's daughter named Arabella. But when his wife leaves him, Jude sees an ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Winterbottom
CAST:  Kate Winslet  •  Christopher Eccleston  •  Liam Cunningham  •  Rachel Griffiths

No Surrender (1985)

It's New Year's Eve in Thatcher's de-industrialising Britain. The scene is set at a seedy bar in Liverpool where a group of Irish Protestant and Irish Catholic pensioners will gather to clash and bash the new year in.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Smith
CAST:  Michael Angelis  •  Tom Georgeson  •  Ray McAnally  •  Bernard Hill

It's New Year's Eve in Thatcher's de-industrialising Britain. The scene is set at a seedy bar in Liverpool where a group of Irish Protestant and Irish Catholic pensioners will gather to clash and bash the new year in.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Peter Smith
CAST:  Michael Angelis  •  Tom Georgeson  •  Ray McAnally  •  Bernard Hill

Murder by Decree (1979)

Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the case of Jack the Ripper who is killing prostitutes in London's East End. Assisted by Dr. Watson, and using information provided by a renowned psychic, Robert Lees, Holmes finds that the murders may have its roots in a Royal ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bob Clark
CAST:  Christopher Plummer  •  James Mason  •  David Hemmings  •  John Gielgud

Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the case of Jack the Ripper who is killing prostitutes in London's East End. Assisted by Dr. Watson, and using information provided by a renowned psychic, Robert Lees, Holmes finds that the murders may have its roots in a Royal ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bob Clark
CAST:  Christopher Plummer  •  James Mason  •  David Hemmings  •  John Gielgud

Gumshoe (1971)

A would be private eye gets mixed up in a smuggling case.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stephen Frears
CAST:  Albert Finney  •  Billie Whitelaw  •  Frank Finlay  •  Janice Rule

A would be private eye gets mixed up in a smuggling case.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stephen Frears
CAST:  Albert Finney  •  Billie Whitelaw  •  Frank Finlay  •  Janice Rule

Melody (1971)

Two youngsters declare to their parents that they want to get married. Not sometime in the future but as soon as possible.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Waris Hussein
CAST:  Mark Lester  •  Tracy Hyde  •  Jack Wild  •  Colin Barrie

Two youngsters declare to their parents that they want to get married. Not sometime in the future but as soon as possible.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Waris Hussein
CAST:  Mark Lester  •  Tracy Hyde  •  Jack Wild  •  Colin Barrie

Whoops Apocalypse (1986)

When a small British owned island in the Caribbean is invaded and the world's most dangerous terrorist kidnaps a member of the Royal family, the countdown to World War 3 begins. If anyone can prevent the oncoming apocalypse it's the American President, but her ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tom Bussmann
CAST:  Peter Cook  •  Loretta Swit  •  Michael Richards  •  Herbert Lom

When a small British owned island in the Caribbean is invaded and the world's most dangerous terrorist kidnaps a member of the Royal family, the countdown to World War 3 begins. If anyone can prevent the oncoming apocalypse it's the American President, but her ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tom Bussmann
CAST:  Peter Cook  •  Loretta Swit  •  Michael Richards  •  Herbert Lom

The Big Flame (1969)

After a prolonged industrial dispute in the Liverpool Docks, the striking workers reject management demands of a return to work and decide instead to occupy the docks and run the operation themselves.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ken Loach
CAST:  Norman Rossington  •  Godfrey Quigley  •  Ken Jones  •  Peter Kerrigan

After a prolonged industrial dispute in the Liverpool Docks, the striking workers reject management demands of a return to work and decide instead to occupy the docks and run the operation themselves.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ken Loach
CAST:  Norman Rossington  •  Godfrey Quigley  •  Ken Jones  •  Peter Kerrigan

The File of the Golden Goose (1969)

U.S. Secret Service agent Peter Novak goes undercover with Scotland Yard officer Thompson to halt a murderous gang of counterfeiters known as the Golden Goose. Although Peter is unsure about John's loyalties, the two infiltrate the gang and win the trust of thug ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sam Wanamaker
CAST:  Yul Brynner  •  Charles Gray  •  Edward Woodward  •  John Barrie

U.S. Secret Service agent Peter Novak goes undercover with Scotland Yard officer Thompson to halt a murderous gang of counterfeiters known as the Golden Goose. Although Peter is unsure about John's loyalties, the two infiltrate the gang and win the trust of thug ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sam Wanamaker
CAST:  Yul Brynner  •  Charles Gray  •  Edward Woodward  •  John Barrie

The Human Factor (1979)

A low-ranking Secret Service agent is conned into supplying information to Eastern Bloc countries. Although he is not a suspect due to his unimportant position, when his office partner is hauled in as a suspect he realises he has got himself into very deep water.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Otto Preminger
CAST:  Richard Attenborough  •  Derek Jacobi  •  John Gielgud  •  Joop Doderer

A low-ranking Secret Service agent is conned into supplying information to Eastern Bloc countries. Although he is not a suspect due to his unimportant position, when his office partner is hauled in as a suspect he realises he has got himself into very deep water.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Otto Preminger
CAST:  Richard Attenborough  •  Derek Jacobi  •  John Gielgud  •  Joop Doderer

Porridge (1979)

Times are hard for habitual guest of Her Majesty Norman Stanley Fletcher. The new prison officer, Beale, makes MacKay look soft and what's more, an escape plan is hatching from the cell of prison godfather Grouty and Fletcher wants no part of it.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dick Clement
CAST:  Ronnie Barker  •  Richard Beckinsale  •  Fulton Mackay  •  Brian Wilde

Times are hard for habitual guest of Her Majesty Norman Stanley Fletcher. The new prison officer, Beale, makes MacKay look soft and what's more, an escape plan is hatching from the cell of prison godfather Grouty and Fletcher wants no part of it.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dick Clement
CAST:  Ronnie Barker  •  Richard Beckinsale  •  Fulton Mackay  •  Brian Wilde

Yanks (1979)

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During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits don't much like the brash Yanks, especially when it comes to the G.I.s making advances on the lonely British girls. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Schlesinger
CAST:  Richard Gere  •  Lisa Eichhorn  •  Vanessa Redgrave  •  William Devane

During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits don't much like the brash Yanks, especially when it comes to the G.I.s making advances on the lonely British girls. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Schlesinger
CAST:  Richard Gere  •  Lisa Eichhorn  •  Vanessa Redgrave  •  William Devane

Loose Connections (1983)

A woman enlists a man who claims he is gay to accompany her on a long drive to a feminist conference in Munich.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Eyre
CAST:  Stephen Rea  •  Lindsay Duncan  •  Keith Allen  •  Carol Harrison

A woman enlists a man who claims he is gay to accompany her on a long drive to a feminist conference in Munich.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Eyre
CAST:  Stephen Rea  •  Lindsay Duncan  •  Keith Allen  •  Carol Harrison

The End of Arthur's Marriage (1965)

In this off-beat musical – a satire that combines fantasy, social observation and songs – a working class man goes to put a deposit on a new house only to find he prefers spending to saving and is happy to spend his money on a few hours of happiness rather than a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ken Loach
CAST:  Ken Jones  •  Maureen Ampleford  •  Charles Lamb  •  Winifred Dennis

In this off-beat musical – a satire that combines fantasy, social observation and songs – a working class man goes to put a deposit on a new house only to find he prefers spending to saving and is happy to spend his money on a few hours of happiness rather than a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ken Loach
CAST:  Ken Jones  •  Maureen Ampleford  •  Charles Lamb  •  Winifred Dennis

Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher (2003)

Spoof documentary looking at the life of Normal Stanley Fletcher, the star of 1970s sitcom Porridge played by Ronnie Barker. Featuring fictional footage and interviews with the character's family, friends and associates, the film documents Fletcher's chequered career.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kim Flitcroft
CAST:  Ronnie Barker  •  Patricia Brake  •  Bill Nighy  •  Peter Vaughan

Spoof documentary looking at the life of Normal Stanley Fletcher, the star of 1970s sitcom Porridge played by Ronnie Barker. Featuring fictional footage and interviews with the character's family, friends and associates, the film documents Fletcher's chequered career.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kim Flitcroft
CAST:  Ronnie Barker  •  Patricia Brake  •  Bill Nighy  •  Peter Vaughan

Three Clear Sundays (1965)

Ken Loach production for The Wednesday Play, reflecting contemporary debates surrounding the abolishment of capital punishment.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ken Loach
CAST:  Tony Selby  •  Finnuala O'Shannon  •  Dickie Owen  •  Will Stampe

Ken Loach production for The Wednesday Play, reflecting contemporary debates surrounding the abolishment of capital punishment.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ken Loach
CAST:  Tony Selby  •  Finnuala O'Shannon  •  Dickie Owen  •  Will Stampe

Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (1981)

When D. C. Dangerous Davies, not held in high regard by his superiors, is assigned to find a notorious criminal kingpin, he uncovers the details of 15-year-old cold case.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Val Guest
CAST:  Bernard Cribbins  •  Bill Maynard  •  Joss Ackland  •  Bernard Lee

When D. C. Dangerous Davies, not held in high regard by his superiors, is assigned to find a notorious criminal kingpin, he uncovers the details of 15-year-old cold case.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Val Guest
CAST:  Bernard Cribbins  •  Bill Maynard  •  Joss Ackland  •  Bernard Lee

Mosley (1998)

Jonathan Cake, Jemma Redgrave and Hugh Bonneville lead an outstanding cast in this mini-series tracing the turbulent political career and tempestuous private life of Oswald Mosley, leader of the British Union of Fascists during the 1930s. The mini series charts ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Alexander
CAST:  Jonathan Cake  •  Jemma Redgrave  •  Hugh Bonneville  •  Flora Montgomery

Jonathan Cake, Jemma Redgrave and Hugh Bonneville lead an outstanding cast in this mini-series tracing the turbulent political career and tempestuous private life of Oswald Mosley, leader of the British Union of Fascists during the 1930s. The mini series charts ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Alexander
CAST:  Jonathan Cake  •  Jemma Redgrave  •  Hugh Bonneville  •  Flora Montgomery

The Lump (1967)

The Lump is an uncompromising exploration of exploitation and resistance within the building trade.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jack Gold
CAST:  Leslie Sands  •  Colin Farrell  •  Joby Blanshard  •  James Caffrey

The Lump is an uncompromising exploration of exploitation and resistance within the building trade.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jack Gold
CAST:  Leslie Sands  •  Colin Farrell  •  Joby Blanshard  •  James Caffrey

The Golden Vision (1968)

The obsessive supporters of Everton FC forsake wives, families and God to follow their beloved team. Meanwhile, the club and its players try to live up to their expectations.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ken Loach
CAST:  Bill Dean  •  Neville Smith  •  Ken Jones  •  Joey Kaye

The obsessive supporters of Everton FC forsake wives, families and God to follow their beloved team. Meanwhile, the club and its players try to live up to their expectations.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ken Loach
CAST:  Bill Dean  •  Neville Smith  •  Ken Jones  •  Joey Kaye

I'm the Girl He Wants to Kill (1974)

Returning home to her flat, Ann Rogers passes a stranger leaving the building. A few moments later she discovers her neighbor lying dead in the hallway, the latest victim of a serial killer. Ann could be able to identify the killer, but the killer also knows her ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shaun O'Riordan
CAST:  Julie Sommars  •  Robert Lang  •  Tony Selby  •  Ken Jones

Returning home to her flat, Ann Rogers passes a stranger leaving the building. A few moments later she discovers her neighbor lying dead in the hallway, the latest victim of a serial killer. Ann could be able to identify the killer, but the killer also knows her ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Shaun O'Riordan
CAST:  Julie Sommars  •  Robert Lang  •  Tony Selby  •  Ken Jones
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