6 Movies Starring Leo McKern

The Day the Earth Caught Fire

The Day the Earth Caught Fire

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1962-05-01

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

98 min

Rated:

UNRATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (3055 Reviews)

Director:

Val Guest

Cast:

Writer:

Wolf Mankowitz (written for the screen by)

Val Guest (written for the screen by)

Fullplot:

Hysterical panic has engulfed the world after the United States and the Soviet Union simultaneously detonate nuclear devices causing a change to the nutation (axis of rotation) of the Earth.

King & Country

King & Country

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1965-11-30

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

86 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (1107 Reviews)

Director:

Joseph Losey

Genres:

DramaWar

Cast:

Writer:

Evan Jones (screenplay)

John Wilson (from the stage play by)

J.L. Hodson (story)

Fullplot:

During World War I, an army private is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him at his court-martial finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye.

Help!

Help!

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1965-08-25

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

92 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (12661 Reviews)

Director:

Richard Lester

Cast:

Writer:

Marc Behm (screenplay)

Charles Wood (screenplay)

Marc Behm (story)

Fullplot:

An Eastern cult discovers that the sacrificial ring is missing. Ringo, drummer of The Beatles band has it; sent by the girl (who's to be sacrificed) as a gift. Clang, Ahme, Bhuta and several cult members leave for London to retrieve the ring. After several failed attempts to steal the ring, they confront him in an Indian restaurant. Ringo learns that if he does not return the ring soon, he will become the next sacrifice. Ringo then discovers that the ring is stuck on his finger. Its a race against time; John, Paul, and George try to protect their friend while they're all being chased not only by Clang and his minions, but also by two mad scientists and the chief inspector of Scotland yard. Will Ringo be saved, or will he be sacrificed?

A Man for All Seasons

A Man for All Seasons

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1967-05-03

Languages:

English, Latin, Spanish, French

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

120 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.9 (22053 Reviews)

Director:

Fred Zinnemann

Cast:

Writer:

Robert Bolt (from the play by)

Robert Bolt (screenplay)

Fullplot:

The story takes place in 16th century England. But men like Sir Thomas More, who love life yet have the moral fiber to lay down their lives for their principles, are found in every century. Concentrating on the last seven years of English chancellor's life, the struggle between More and his King, Henry VIII, hinges on Henry's determination to break with Rome so he can divorce his current wife and wed again, and good Catholic More's inability to go along with such heresy. More resigns as chancellor, hoping to be able to live out his life as a private citizen. But Henry will settle for nothing less than that the much respected More give public approval to his headstrong course.

The Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1980-07-02

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

104 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.7 (47088 Reviews)

Director:

Randal Kleiser

Cast:

Writer:

Henry De Vere Stacpoole (novel)

Douglas Day Stewart

Fullplot:

On a journey to San Francisco, Richard, his father and cousin Emmeline find themselves on a ship about to explode. Rushed to a lifeboat with Paddy Button, the two children escape while their father (and uncle) are on another lifeboat. In the chaos following, the lifeboats are separated. Paddy, Richard and Emmeline find themselves with no food and no water stuck in the middle of nowhere. After some time, the three come across an uncharted paradise, where Paddy quickly teaches the children fishing, hunting and building. After maybe a month or two, Paddy gets very drunk off a barrel of rum found on the island when they first arrive, and drowns in the middle of the night. Emmeline and Richard, now alone and very scared, move location and rebuild their island home. Many years later, the two young teenagers have developed a very real home, but hormones and feelings between the two strain their friendship, until Richard, who is still very determined to reach San Francisco, is let down by Emmeline when a ship passes by the island and she does not light the signal fire. Throwing her out of the home they had built together, Emmeline attempts to survive on her own but is hurt. After Richard finds her dying, he realizes how he really feels for her and manages to save her. Nature runs its course and their friendship turns into love as the couple learn about the facts of life, when Emmeline has a baby and does not understand why.

Ladyhawke

Ladyhawke

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1985-04-12

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

121 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

(31180 Reviews)

Director:

Richard Donner

Cast:

Writer:

Edward Khmara (screenplay)

Michael Thomas (screenplay)

Tom Mankiewicz (screenplay)

Edward Khmara (story)

Fullplot:

Philipe Gastone, a thief, escapes from the dungeon at Aquila, sparking a manhunt. He is nearly captured when Captain Navarre befriends him. Navarre has been hunted by the Bishop's men for two years, ever since he escaped with the Lady Isabeau who the Bishop has lusted after. Navarre and Isabeau have a curse that the Bishop has placed on them that causes Navarre to be a wolf during the night and Isabeau to be a hawk during the day. Navarre insists that Philipe help him re-enter the city to help him kill the heavily guarded Bishop.

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