4 Movies Starring James Donald

The Way Ahead

The Way Ahead

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1945-06-03

Languages:

English, German

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

91 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (1141 Reviews)

Director:

Carol Reed

Genres:

WarDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Eric Ambler (screenplay)

Eric Ambler (story)

Peter Ustinov (screenplay)

Fullplot:

A group of conscripts are called up into the infantry during WWII. At first they appear a hopeless bunch but their sergeant and Lieutenant have faith in them and mould them into a good team. When they go into action in N. Africa they realise what it's all about.

Edward, My Son

Edward, My Son

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1949-06-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK, USA

Runtime:

112 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (790 Reviews)

Director:

George Cukor

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Robert Morley (play)

Noel Langley (play)

Donald Ogden Stewart

Fullplot:

Arnold Boult is determined to make his son a success at all costs. He commits arson, causes two suicides, and bribes people. His wife, unable to leave him, becomes alcoholic and dies. His son is killed. After doing time in prison he searches for his illegitimate grandson.

Lust for Life

Lust for Life

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1956-09-15

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

122 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (6768 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Norman Corwin (screen play)

Irving Stone (based on the novel by)

Fullplot:

Vincent Van Gogh is the archetypical tortured artistic genius. His obsession with painting, combined with mental illness, propels him through an unhappy life full of failures and unrewarding relationships. He fails at being a preacher to coal miners. He fails in his relationships with women. He earns some respect among his fellow painters, especially Paul Gauguin, but he does not get along with them. He only manages to sell one painting in his lifetime. The one constant good in his life is his brother Theo, who is unwavering in his moral and financial support.

The Great Escape

The Great Escape

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1963-07-04

Languages:

English, German, French, Russian

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

172 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

8.3 (148111 Reviews)

Director:

John Sturges

Cast:

Writer:

Paul Brickhill (book)

James Clavell (screenplay)

W.R. Burnett (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Based on a true story, a group of allied escape artist-type prisoners-of-war (POW's) are all put in an 'escape proof' camp. Their leader decides to try to take out several hundred all at once. The first half of the film is played for comedy as the prisoners mostly outwit their jailers to dig the escape tunnel. The second half is high adventure as they use boats and trains and planes to get out of occupied Europe.

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