 The Alamo 1960   N/R, 161 min.
Genre: Western / Action / Drama / Adventure
Director: John Wayne
Cast: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Frankie Avalon, Richard Boone, Laurence Harvey, Chill Wills, Patrick Wayne, Linda Cristal, Ken Curtis, Denver Pyle, Joan O'Brien, Joseph Calleia, Carlos Arruza, Veda Ann Borg, John Dierkes
John Wayne directed and starred (as Davy Crockett) in this major production about the famous battle of Texas' independence in 1836 against an attack by the Mexican army at a small fort near San Antonio. Great musical score by Dimitri Tiomkin, and the final attack is a real spectacle. Several Oscar nominations were received with one winner: Best Sound. Nominations included Best Picture and Supporting Actor (Chill Wills). 1 User Review
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| | Mt. Everest of western epics | crocketteer 02/22/2008 | Mighty and glorious in the old style of vast Hollywood epics, directed by the Paul Bunyan of the genre himself, John "Duke" Wayne.
After being schooled by master directors Walsh, Wellman, Hathaway, De Mille, Von Sternberg, Hawks and Ford - the actor put his self on the line, by producing and directing, as well as heading the cast - to release the immortal story of the doomed patriots, awaiting reinforcements that never came, as they battled the Army of Mexico and meglomaniacal dictator Santa Anna.
Though padded out with unneccesary subplots and occasional historical inaccuracies - it rises to the levels of greatness with a heartfelt soundtrack, sumptous cinematography, and vivid battle action that ranks among the best, in historic recreations. Later versions of the story - lack the folkloric essence of Manifest Destiny, that Wayne infused in his version. Mocked upon its release, it has been justly rewarded with continuous sales in the VHS / DVD market worldwide, and is now getting the respect it deserves.
Recent remake of story is morose and lacking in spirit and vigor. Though Wayne's panoramic release was never made for tiny TV screens, it is getting it's due - when seen on a large plasma screen - and eventually will be given the DVD release it deserves. Ghost riders of the West salute you, John Wayne. |
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The Black Rose 1950  N/R, 120 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Henry Hathaway
Cast: Tyrone Power, Orson Welles, Cecile Aubry, Jack Hawkins, Michael Rennie, Finlay Currie, Herbert Lom, James Robertson Justice, Laurence Harvey, Robert Blake
Set in the 1200s following a Saxon revolt, this is the story of Walter of Gurnie's (Tyrone Power) flight into China where he experiences adventure and gains great knowledge.
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 Butterfield 8 1960 N/R, 109 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Daniel Mann
Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Harvey, Eddie Fisher, Dina Merrill, Mildred Dunnock, Betty Field, Susan Oliver, Jeffrey Lynn, Kay Medford, George Voskovec
Elizabeth Taylor won the Best Actress Academy Award for her performance as a high-priced call girl. The story is pure soap, but it is glitzy, and Elizabeth Taylor's acting is impressive.
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A Dandy in Aspic 1968 R, 107 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Anthony Mann
Cast: Laurence Harvey, Tom Courtenay, Mia Farrow, Lionel Stander, Harry Andrews, Peter Cook, Per Oscarsson, Vernon Dobtcheff, Barbara Murray, Norman Bird
British double agent Alexander Eberlin (Laurence Harvey) is dedicated to his espionage world, but he finds love and support from Caroline (Mia Farrow).
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Darling 1965  N/R, 128 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Schlesinger
Cast: Julie Christie, Dirk Bogarde, Laurence Harvey, Jose Luis Villalonga, Roland Curran, Alex Scott, Basil Henson, James Cossins, Helen Lindsay, Carlo Palmucci, Umberto Raho, Dante Posani
Julie Christie won the Academy Award as Best Actress for her portrayal of a lovely, but immoral, model who climbs the social ladder by climbing into an assortment of beds. Unfortunately, when she reaches her goal, she is disappointed. The film also won Academy Awards for Best Writing and Costume Design and was nominated for Best Picture and Director.
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Expresso Bongo 1959 N/R, 108 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Val Guest
Cast: Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan, Cliff Richard, Meier Tzelniker, Ambrosine Phillpotts, Eric Pohlmann, Wilfrid Lawson, Hermione Baddeley, Reginald Beckwith
Set in the late 1950s, this is the story of a Soho hustler, Johnny Jackson (Laurence Harvey), who turns himself into an agent and successfully promotes a young musician, Bongo Herbert (Cliff Richard), amidst Soho's stripper clubs. Featured songs include: "Nausea," "I've Never Had It So Good," and "Shrine on the Second Floor."
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King Richard and the Crusaders 1954 N/R, 113 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: David Butler
Cast: Rex Harrison, Virginia Mayo, George Sanders, Laurence Harvey, Robert Douglas, Michael Pate, Paula Raymond, Lester Matthews, Anthony Eustrel, Henry Corden, Wilton Graff, Neila Ates, Nick Cravat, Leslie Bradley, Bruce Lester
Under King Richard the Lionhearted's (George Sanders) leadership, Christian nations set off on the Third Crusade in an attempt to reclaim the Holy Grail from arch foe Saladin (Rex Harrison), Commander of the Faithful, Sultan of all Islam. Rivalries among the crusaders and Saladin's romantic interest in British noblewoman Lady Edith Plantagenet (Virginia Mayo) are items that Richard must contend with during this crusade.
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Life at the Top 1965  N/R, 117 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Ted Kotcheff
Cast: Laurence Harvey, Jean Simmons, Honor Blackman, Michael Craig, Donald Wolfit, Robert Morley, Margaret Johnston, Allan Cuthbertson, Nigel Davenport, George A. Cooper, Ambrosine Phillpotts, Paul A. Martin, Frances Cosslett, Ian Shand, Andrew Laurence
This sequel to "Room at the Top" takes place 10 years later as Joe (Laurence Harvey) finds that marrying Susan (Jean Simmons), who is the daughter of the boss (Donald Wolfit), presents problems of which he never dreamed. Joe rises to power in the company and in politics. He is elected to a seat on the town council where he votes for a slum clearance, which is against company interests. His marriage falls apart, and both Joe and Susan engage in separate love affairs. The marriage appears to be over, or is it? Followed by "Man at the Top."
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 The Manchurian Candidate 1962 PG-13, 127 min.
Genre: Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Director: John Frankenheimer
Cast: Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh, Angela Lansbury, Henry Silva, James Gregory, Leslie Parrish, John McGiver, Lloyd Corrigan, Whit Bissell, Khigh Dhiegh, James Edwards, Douglas Henderson, Barry Kelley, Albert Paulsen
Korean War veteran Bennet Marco (Frank Sinatra) begins to suspect that his memories of the heroics of one member of his squad, Raymond Shaw (Laurence Harvey), may involve brainwashing. The excellent story is about tracking down a Communist plot to take over the U.S. Government. Angela Lansbury received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in her role of Shaw's mother.
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 Night Watch 1973 PG, 105 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller / Mystery
Director: Brian G. Hutton
Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Harvey, Billie Whitelaw, Robert Lang, Tony Britton, Bill Dean, Rosario Serrano, Michael Danvers-Walker, Pauline Jameson, Linda Hayden, Kevin Colson, Laon Maybanke
Wealthy widow Ellen Wheeler (Elizabeth Taylor) has recently married John (Laurence Harvey), but she is not happy. One night, Ellen looks out her window and thinks she sees a murder taking place outside her home. John tells her that she has imagined the murder, but her friend Sara (Billie Whitelaw) sympathizes with her. Ellen appears to be headed for a mental breakdown. Did she or didn't she see the murder being committed?
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Of Human Bondage 1964 N/R, 98 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Ken Hughes
Cast: Kim Novak, Laurence Harvey, Robert Morley, Siobhan McKenna, Nanette Newman, Roger Livesey, Jack Hedley, Ronald Lacey, John Sutton
This is another good adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's novel. The young medical student is played well by Laurence Harvey, and Kim Novak takes on role of the promiscuous waitress with whom he is obsessed.
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The Outrage 1964 N/R, 95 min.
Genre: Western / Drama
Director: Martin Ritt
Cast: Paul Newman, Laurence Harvey, Claire Bloom, Edward G. Robinson, William Shatner, Howard Da Silva, Albert Salmi, Paul Fix, Thomas Chalmers
After Col. Wakefield (Laurence Harvey) is killed and his wife Nina (Claire Bloom) is raped, Mexican bandit Juan Carrasco (Paul Newman) is accused of the crime. Events surrounding the horror are related differently by Nina, Carrasco, and an Indian (Paul Fix) who found Wakefield dying. A preacher (William Shatner) and a prospector (Howard Da Silva) tell the story–shown through flashbacks–to a con-man (Edward G. Robinson) while they wait at a train station, and finally the truth is revealed.
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Room at the Top 1959 N/R, 115 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jack Clayton
Cast: Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret, Heather Sears, Donald Houston, Donald Wolfit, Raymond Huntley, Hermione Baddeley, John Westbrook, Allan Cuthbertson, Ambrosine Phillpotts, Ian Hendry, Richard Pasco, Beatrice Varley, Delena Kidd, April Olrich
Factory clerk Joe Lampton (Laurence Harvey) dumps his fiancee Alice (Simone Signoret) to marry his boss Mr. Brown's (Donald Wolfit) daughter, Susan (Heather Sears). Too late, he realizes his love for Alice was more important than social position. Signoret won the Best Actress Oscar for her role of Alice. In addition to another Oscar for Writing, the film had four nominations: Best Picture, Actor (Harvey), Supporting Actress (Hermoine Baddeley), and Director. Sequels: "Life at the Top" and "Man at the Top."
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The Running Man 1963 N/R, 103 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Carol Reed
Cast: Laurence Harvey, Lee Remick, Alan Bates, Felix Aylmer, Eleanor Summerfield, Allan Cuthbertson, Harold Goldblatt, Fernando Rey, Fortunio Bonanova, Noel Purcell, Ramsay Ames, Juanjo Menendez, Eddie Byrne, Colin Gordon, John Meillon
Rex and Stella Black (Laurence Harvey and Lee Remick) are on the run after Rex fakes his death to collect insurance money. BUT–Steve Maddox (Alan Bates), the insurance investigator, smells something amiss, and he's on their trail.
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Walk on the Wild Side 1962  N/R, 114 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Edward Dmytryk
Cast: Laurence Harvey, Capucine, Jane Fonda, Anne Baxter, Barbara Stanwyck, Richard Rust, Joanna Moore, Karl Swenson, Don "Red" Barry, Juanita Moore
The seedy side of New Orleans is shown in this film with Barbara Stanwyck playing the madam of a brothel. The story focuses on the personal lives of some of the prostitutes.
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The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm 1962 N/R, 129 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Laurence Harvey, Karl Boehm, Claire Bloom, Walter Slezak, Oskar Homolka, Yvette Mimieux, Russ Tamblyn, Jim Backus, Terry-Thomas, Buddy Hackett
Four tales of Jacob (Karl Boehm) and Wilhelm (Laurence Harvey) Grimm are told in this biographical musical of the famous storytellers from days of yore. This film won the Academy Award for Best Costuming.
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WUSA 1970  PG, 115 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Stuart Rosenberg
Cast: Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Perkins, Laurence Harvey, Cloris Leachman, Wayne Rogers, Pat Hingle, Don Gordon, Michael Anderson Jr., Moses Gunn
Rheinhardt (Paul Newman) is a drifter who ends up with a job as a disc jockey for radio station WUSA in New Orleans. It is only later that he learns that he is an unwary participant in an ultra-conservative plot.
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| 1. The Alamo (1960)
2. The Black Rose (1950)
3. Butterfield 8 (1960)
4. A Dandy in Aspic (1968)
5. Darling (1965)
6. Expresso Bongo (1959)
7. F for Fake (1975)
8. I Am a Camera (1955)
9. King Richard and the Crusaders (1954)
10. Life at the Top (1965)
11. The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
12. Night Watch (1973)
13. Of Human Bondage (1964)
14. The Outrage (1964)
15. Romeo and Juliet (1954)
16. Room at the Top (1959)
17. The Running Man (1963)
18. Two Loves (1961)
19. Walk on the Wild Side (1962)
20. The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962)
21. WUSA (1970)
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