12 Movies Starring Harry Andrews

Ice Cold in Alex

Ice Cold in Alex

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1958-10-03

Languages:

English, German

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

130 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.9 (3379 Reviews)

Director:

J. Lee Thompson

Cast:

Writer:

Christopher Landon (novel)

T.J. Morrison (screenplay)

Christopher Landon (screenplay)

Fullplot:

A group of army personnel and nurses attempt a dangerous and arduous trek across the deserts of North Africa during the second world war. The leader of the team dreams of his ice cold beer when he reaches Alexandria, but the problems just won't go away.

The Best of Enemies

The Best of Enemies

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1962-08-06

Languages:

English

Countries:

Italy

Runtime:

104 min

IMDB Ratings:

(364 Reviews)

Director:

Guy Hamilton

Cast:

Writer:

Suso Cecchi D'Amico (screenplay)

Agenore Incrocci (screenplay)

Jack Pulman (screenplay)

Furio Scarpelli (screenplay)

Luciano Vincenzoni (story)

Fullplot:

In 1941 the Italian and British forces face one another.Italian army Captain Blasi and his troops manage to capture a British unit composed of British army Major Richardson and his men.Initially,it looks like a great feat for the Italians and a humiliation for the British.However,the British don't know the true sorry state in which the Italian forces,in full retreat,find themselves.A desperate Captain Blasi decides to allow Major Richardson escape in return for Richardson's word that he will try and persuade his superiors to allow Captain Blasi and his Italian unit retreat without any difficulties or further harassment.Not only the British Major escapes but he returns with a superior British unit and takes Captain Blasi and his men prisoner.Blasi considers this to be a personal affront and a total lack of gentlemanly conduct from the part of Major Richardson.Now in captivity,Blasi decides to make Richardson's task of guarding the Italians an impossible one.

Nothing But the Best

Nothing But the Best

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1964-07-13

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

99 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (208 Reviews)

Director:

Clive Donner

Genres:

Comedy

Cast:

Writer:

Frederic Raphael (screenplay)

Stanley Ellin (story)

Fullplot:

Success has James Brewster's name written all over it, and he also has his heart set on his boss's daughter. A con artist hires him to help out on a bank scheme, but then again, James will do anything to get rich and be the most successful businessman in Britian-even if it means murder!!!

The Agony and the Ecstasy

The Agony and the Ecstasy

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1965-10-07

Languages:

English, Latin

Countries:

USA, Italy

Runtime:

138 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (4328 Reviews)

Director:

Carol Reed

Genres:

DramaHistory

Cast:

Writer:

Irving Stone (based on the novel: "The Agony and the Ecstasy" by)

Philip Dunne (screen story and screenplay)

Fullplot:

Pope Julius is eager to leave behind works by which he will be remembered. To this end he cajoles Michelangelo into painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. When not on the battlefield uniting Italy, the Pope nags Michelangelo to speed up his painful work on the frescoes.

The Hill

The Hill

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1965-06-11

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

123 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.9 (8797 Reviews)

Director:

Sidney Lumet

Genres:

DramaWar

Cast:

Writer:

Ray Rigby (screenplay)

Ray Rigby (play)

R.S. Allen (play)

Fullplot:

WWII, in a British disciplinary camp located in the Libyan desert. Prisoners are persecuted by Staff Sergeant Williams, who made them climb again and again, under the heavy sun, an artificial hill built right in the middle of the camp. Harris is a more human and compassionate guard, but the chief, S.M. Wilson, refuses to disown his subordinate Williams. One day, five new prisoners arrive. Each of them will deal in a different way with the authority and Williams' ferocity.

Modesty Blaise

Modesty Blaise

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1966-07-04

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Arabic, German, Dutch

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

119 min

IMDB Ratings:

5.2 (1732 Reviews)

Director:

Joseph Losey

Cast:

Writer:

Evan Jones (screenplay)

Peter O'Donnell (comic strip)

Jim Holdaway (comic strip)

Fullplot:

Modesty Blaise, a secret agent whose hair color, hair style, and mod clothing change at a snap of her fingers is being used by the British government as a decoy in an effort to thwart a diamond heist. She is being set up by the feds but is wise to the plot and calls in sidekick Willie Garvin and a few other friends to outsmart them. Meanwhile, at his island hideaway, Gabriel, the diamond thief has his own plans for Blaise and Garvin.

The Charge of the Light Brigade

The Charge of the Light Brigade

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1968-10-11

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

139 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (2083 Reviews)

Director:

Tony Richardson

Fullplot:

A chronicle of events that led to the British involvement in the Crimean War against Russia and which led to the siege of Sevastopol and the fierce Battle of Balaclava on October 25, 1854 which climaxed with the heroic, but near-disastrous cavalry charge made by the British Light Brigade against a Russian artillery battery in a small valley which resulted in the near-destruction of the brigade due to error of judgment and rash planning on part by the inept British commanders.

Battle of Britain

Battle of Britain

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1969-10-24

Languages:

English, German, Polish, French

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

132 min

Rated:

G

IMDB Ratings:

(14895 Reviews)

Director:

Guy Hamilton

Cast:

Writer:

James Kennaway (screenplay)

Wilfred Greatorex (screenplay)

Derek Dempster (book)

Derek Wood (book)

Fullplot:

Historical reenactment of the air war in the early days of World War Two for control of the skies over Britain as the new Luftwaffe and the Royal Air Force determine whether or not an invasion can take place.

Man of La Mancha

Man of La Mancha

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1973-09-08

Languages:

English

Countries:

Italy, USA

Runtime:

132 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (2810 Reviews)

Director:

Arthur Hiller

Cast:

Writer:

Dale Wasserman (musical play)

Dale Wasserman (screenplay)

Fullplot:

This musical version of Don Quixote is framed by an incident allegedly from the life of its author, Miguel de Cervantes. Don Quixote is the mad, aging nobleman who embarrasses his respectable family by his adventures. Backed by his faithful sidekick Sancho Panza, he duels windmills and defends his perfect lady Dulcinea (who is actually a downtrodden whore named Aldonza).

The Ruling Class

The Ruling Class

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1972-05-25

Languages:

English, French, Italian, German

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

154 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (4488 Reviews)

Director:

Peter Medak

Cast:

Writer:

Peter Barnes (screenplay)

Peter Barnes (play)

Fullplot:

A member of the House of Lords dies in a shockingly silly way, leaving his estate to his son. Unfortunately, his son is insane: he thinks he is Jesus Christ. The other somewhat-more respectable members of their family plot to steal the estate from him. Murder and mayhem ensues.

Theatre of Blood

Theatre of Blood

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1973-04-05

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

104 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (6219 Reviews)

Director:

Douglas Hickox

Genres:

ComedyHorror

Cast:

Writer:

Anthony Greville-Bell (screenplay)

Stanley Mann (idea)

John Kohn (idea)

Fullplot:

Edward Lionheart (Vincent Price) stars as an actor overlooked for a critics' acting award, despite producing a season of Shakespeare plays. After confronting the Critics' Circle, an attempted suicidal dive into the Thames results in Lionheart being rescued by your typical paraffin/meths/turps swigging tramps. Lionheart then (presumed dead) exacts his grizzly, and quite amusing revenge on the critics who denied him his finest hour.

All Passion Spent

All Passion Spent

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1989-01-22

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

55 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (162 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Fullplot:

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