John Gielgud Movies

The story of two brothers, Scottish noblemen whose family is torn apart by the Jacobite rising of 1745.

The life and career of two-time Oscar winner Vivien Leigh, who battled tuberculosis and manic-depression but always remained a star.

A recording of Chekhov's play, starring Vivien Leigh and John Gielgud; this stage production was Leigh’s final performance before her death in...

A multi-award winning biography covering the life and career of legendary screen and stage actor/director Laurence Olivier.

Retrospective of the life and movie work of British actor James Mason. The documentary presents interview footage interspersed with some movie...

Story of Sir Thomas More, who refused to accept the spiritual leadership of Henry VIII, and faces death as he struggles to remain loyal to his...

Tony Palmer's award-winning feature-length documentary profile of Richard Burton.

A short made for TV with director Peter Greenaway discussing the dazzling 3.5 minute opening sequence from his film, 'Prospero's Books'. As Prospero...

A small time diamond merchant jumps at the chance to supervise the purchase and cutting of a large first class diamond. But when the diamond is...

In a final battle for the control of Thebes, Oedipus's two sons kill each other. Creon issues an order that no one is to bury Polynices upon pain of...

Adapted from their letters and journals, this is a portrayal of the unique 25-year friendship shared by Dame Laurentia McLachlan (Benedictine nun),...

An American student arrives in England for the wedding of his room-mate's sister.

An investigative reporter following an espionage story goes to London and gets involved with murder, scam artists and rock concerts.

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Journey into "Hamlet"-the play and the man-through the experiences of some of the major actors and directors who have brought Shakespeare's great...

A scientist who is obsessed with creating life finally does it, with tragic results.

Special introducing William Shakespeare to young people through sketches, readings and music.

David Storey's adaptation of his award winning play for the BBC's Play for Today series.

Explores the many facets of Vivien Leigh's life and performances through rarely-seen home movies, personal photographs and interviews with her family...

1815. A soldier becomes the governor of St. Helena and jailer of Napoleon