7 Movies Starring Rupert Penry-Jones

Cambridge Spies

Cambridge Spies

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2003-05-09

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

235 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (1242 Reviews)

Genres:

DramaHistory

Fullplot:

Casanova

Casanova

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-03-13

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

174 min

Rated:

TV-MA

IMDB Ratings:

8.1 (3624 Reviews)

Fullplot:

After a life spent seeking pleasure and decadence, Casanova seeks his one true love, Henriette.

Krakatoa: Volcano of Destruction

Krakatoa: Volcano of Destruction

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-06-11

Languages:

English, Indonesian

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

87 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (582 Reviews)

Director:

Sam Miller

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Colin Heber-Percy

Michael Olmert

Lyall B. Watson

Fullplot:

In 1883, the volcanic island of Krakatoa erupted, killing 36,000 people and unleashing a series of terrifying tsunamis. This docu-drama uses eye witness accounts to tell the true story of one of the most destructive natural disasters in history.

Persuasion

Persuasion

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-01-13

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK, USA

Runtime:

120 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (9152 Reviews)

Director:

Adrian Shergold

Genres:

DramaRomance

Cast:

Writer:

Jane Austen (novel)

Simon Burke (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Royal Navy captain Wentworth was haughtily turned down eight years ago as suitor of pompous baronet Sir Walter Elliot's daughter Anne, despite true love. Now he visits their former seaside country estate, rented by his brother-in-law, admiral Croft, so the financially stressed baronet can afford a fashionable, cheaper residence in trendy Bath. First the former lovers meet again on the estate, where they feel vibes again, but neither dares admit them until it seems too late. Yet the truth becomes clear, both have moved, but meet again in Bath.

Joe's Palace

Joe's Palace

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-11-04

Languages:

English

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

108 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (724 Reviews)

Genres:

Drama

Fullplot:

A drama centered on the relationship between Elliot, a strange and wealthy Londoner, and Joe, a teenager who takes care of an empty house Elliot owns.

The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2008-12-28

Languages:

English, German

Countries:

UK

Runtime:

90 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.4 (1532 Reviews)

Director:

James Hawes

Cast:

Writer:

John Buchan (novel)

Lizzie Mickery (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Richard Hannay, a mining engineer on holiday from the African colonies, finds London socialite life terribly dull. Yet it's more then he bargained for when secret agent, Scudder, bursts into his room and entrusts him a coded notebook with map, concerning the impending start of World War I. In no time both German agents and the British law are chasing him, ruthlessly coveting the Roman numerals code, which Hannay believes he must crack himself. Masquerading as a liberal party pundit, Richard also gets stuck with parliamentary candidate Sir George Sinclair's sister Victoria. They must survive with the secrets and decide who they can trust and how to keep it from others.

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-05-05

Languages:

English

Countries:

Ireland, UK

Runtime:

87 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.4 (4798 Reviews)

Director:

Steve Barron

Genres:

Adventure

Cast:

Writer:

Stewart Harcourt (screenplay)

Robert Louis Stevenson (novel)

Fullplot:

Young Jim Hawkins is the only one who can sucessfully get a schooner to a legendary Island known for buried Treasure. But aboard the ship is a mysterious cook named John Silver, whose true motivation on the journey challenges Jim's trust in the entire crew.

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