John Castle — Actor (7)
Dealers (1989) [Movie] TMDB IMDb WikiData
Dealers
other title: Dealers - Ein schmutziges Geschäft / Dealers: Clan de ambiciosos
The London branch of Whitney Paine, a major American investment bank, is in the midst of a crisis; after the loss of $100 million, one of their leading traders, Tony Eisner commits suicide by putting a slug through his head while seated at his place in the board room. Despite the high stakes, many of the firm's staff are eager to step into Tony's now-vacated shoes and get credit for saving the company. Daniel Pascoe, the leading trader at the firm, is convinced that he's first in line for the assignment, but the firm imports a new trader from America, Anna Schuman. Daniel is enraged and makes a point of trying to dig up as much dirt on Anna as he can, but things are going to take another turn.
Made (1972) [Movie] IMDb WikiData TMDB
Made
director: John Mackenzie actor: Carol White / Roy Harper
This compelling emotional drama stars Carol White as a young single mother who finds herself caught between two people – a local priest and a folk singer – each of whom wants to convert her to his own worldview. An elegy to a younger generation looking for something to believe in, Made co-stars hugely influential folk-rock musician Roy Harper in his screen debut. Produced by Joseph Janni – who previously made the astonishingly successful Poor Cow with White – directed by The Long Good Friday's John Mackenzie and featuring new songs specially composed by Harper.
The Incredible Sarah (1976) [Movie] IMDb WikiData TMDB
The Incredible Sarah
other title: The incredible Sarah / Die unglaubliche Sarah
The legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt's unconventional life and career are examined in this biopic. At an audition in 1860, the teenage Bernhardt proclaims herself the greatest actress of her time. Her career blossoms, as does her private life. But art and life don't stay balanced, much to the frustration of her lovers. The eccentric Bernhardt eventually does marry another actor, but it's her life on stage that ultimately gives her the most satisfaction.
Antony and Cleopatra (1972) [Movie] IMDb TMDB WikiData
Antony and Cleopatra
other title: All'ombra delle piramidi / Antonius og Cleopatra
Adaptation of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, a historical drama that attempts to bring an epic visual style to the Bard's original stage play. The story concerns Marc Antony's attempts to rule Rome while maintaining a relationship with the queen of Egypt (Hildegarde Neil), which began while Antony was still married. Now he is being forced to marry the sister of his Roman co-leader, and soon the conflict leads to war.
Blow-Up (1966) [Movie] NeoDB Douban TMDB IMDb Skybridge WikiData
Blow-Up
8.4 (10 ratings) director: Michelangelo Antonioni actor: David Hemmings / Vanessa Redgrave
other title: Blow-up / Blowup - História de um Fotógrafo
A successful mod photographer in London whose world is bounded by fashion, pop music, marijuana, and easy sex, feels his life is boring and despairing. But in the course of a single day he unknowingly captures a death on film.
Man of La Mancha (1972) [Movie] TMDB IMDb Douban WikiData
Man of La Mancha
director: Arthur Hiller actor: Peter O'Toole / Sophia Loren
other title: El hombre de La Mancha / L'Homme de la Manche
In the 16th century, poet, playwright and part-time actor Miguel de Cervantes has been arrested, together with his manservant, by the Spanish Inquisition. They're accused of presenting an entertainment offensive to the Inquisition. Inside the huge dungeon into which they have been cast, the other inmates gang up on Cervantes and his manservant, staging a mock trial, with the intention of stealing or burning his possessions. Cervantes wishes to desperately save a manuscript he carries with him and stages, with costumes, makeup, and the participation of the other prisoners, an unusual defense—the story of Don Quixote.