John Guillermin — Director (20)
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Miss Robin Hood (1952)
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John Guillermin actor: Margaret Rutherford / Richard Hearne …
In this delightful fantasy adventure, a mild-mannered writer of adventure stories for girls finds himself presented with an intriguing proposition from an elderly fan. She suggests that they conspire to steal a secret whiskey formula from ruthless distillers, who themselves stole it from her family in years gone by. With the recipe back in hand however, it's not long before they attract attention from the Inspectors of Scotland Yard.
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Torment (1950)
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John Guillermin actor: Dermot Walsh / John Bentley …
A story of two brothers, both writers of crime novels, one a fine, upstanding gentleman and the other a moody, neurotic, psychopath. The other is determined to create a 'faked' version of a perfect crime he intends to commit when an ex-convict visits them. They are both in love with their shared-stenographer-secretary.
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Thunderstorm (1956)
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John Guillermin actor: Carlos Thompson / Linda Christian …
other title: Il porto del vizio / Tormenta
A luminously beautiful, provocative young woman is rescued near a small fishing village on the Spanish coast. The scene is set for a drama of dangerous passion that threatens to tear apart the simple, tranquil life of the village forever.
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The Whole Truth (1958)
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John Guillermin actor: Stewart Granger / Donna Reed …
other title: Tutta la verità / Besuch um Mitternacht …
On the French Riviera, movie producer Max Poulton is on location shooting a film starring his lover, Gina Bertini. But when the rueful Max ends his fling with Gina to return to his loyal wife, Carol, the jilted actress threatens to reveal details of their affair to Carol. Later, at a party at Max's villa, investigator Carliss arrives with news that Gina has been killed and that Max is a murderer suspect.
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Town on Trial (1957)
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John Guillermin actor: John Mills / Charles Coburn …
other title: Città sotto inchiesta / Eine Stadt steht vor Gericht …
When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club. It falls to Police Inspector Halloran to sort out all the red herrings, and finally after a confrontation at the top of the local church spire, arrest the culprit. Another fascinating look at what life was like in Britain during the 50's.
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P.J. (1968)
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John Guillermin actor: George Peppard / Raymond Burr …
other title: Facce per l'inferno / Der Gnadenlose …
Reluctant New York City private eye P.J. Detweiler is hired as a bodyguard to protect Maureen Preble, the mistress of shady millionaire William Orbison. In truth, Orbison plans a deadly intrigue in which P.J. is to play a central part. Meanwhile, complications ensue as P.J. gradually falls in love with Maureen.
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I Was Monty's Double (1958)
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John Guillermin actor: John Mills / Cecil Parker …
other title: La battaglia segreta di Montgomery / Montgomerys dobbeltgænger …
The incredible but true story of how an impersonator was recruited to impersonate General Montgomery to mislead the Germans about his intentions before the North Africa campaign.
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Sheena (1984)
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John Guillermin actor: Tanya Roberts / Ted Wass …
other title: Sheena regina della giungla / Sheena, a Rainha da Selva …
Sheena's parents are killed while on Safari. She is raised by the mystical witch woman of an African tribe. When her foster mother is framed for the murder of a political leader, Sheena and a newsman, Vic Casey, are forced to flee while pursued by the mercenaries hired by the real killer, who hopes to assume power. Sheena's ability to talk to the animals and knowledge of jungle lore give them a chance against the high tech weapons of the mercenaries.
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El Condor (1970)
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John Guillermin actor: Lee Van Cleef / Jim Brown …
other title: O Tesouro de El Condor / El Cóndor
Luke, an escaped convict, and Jaroo, a loner gold prospector, team up with a band of Apache Indians in 19th century Mexico to capture a large, heavily armed fortress for the millions -- or billions -- of dollars in gold that are rumored to be stored within. Written by Brian C. Madsen
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Rapture (1965)
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John Guillermin actor: Melvyn Douglas / Patricia Gozzi …
other title: Rapimento / Nasce Uma Mulher …
Agnes, a lonely teenage girl, and her father befriend an escaped convict, named Joseph, who arrives at their farm in Brittany, France. When Joseph develops an attraction to Agnes, her father threatens to break up the union.
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Never Let Go (1960)
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John Guillermin actor: Richard Todd / Peter Sellers …
other title: I gangsters di Piccadilly / Der Marder von London …
John Cummings, an unsuccessful cosmetics salesman, has his unpaid-for car stolen by one of the hoods in the employ of Lionel Meadows, the sadistic organizer of a London car conversion racket. The car was not insured, and since the police appear indifferent to his plight, Cummings decides to find it himself -- and gets himself involved in an underworld battle.
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King Kong Lives (1986)
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John Guillermin actor: Linda Hamilton / Brian Kerwin …
other title: King Kong 2 / King Kong lever …
After falling from the Twin Towers, Kong lies in a coma for ten years. When his heart begins to fail, scientists engineer an artificial heart, and a giant female ape is captured to serve as a source for a blood transfusion. When Kong awakens following his heart transplant, he senses the nearby presence of the female ape and the two escape to wreak havoc together.