Denholm Elliott

Raiders of the Lost ArkMovie · 1981 · 115 minA thrilling, globe-trotting adventure with iconic set pieces, humor, and a sense of wonder.More like this

Indiana Jones and the Last CrusadeMovie · 1989 · 127 minA rollicking, warm-hearted adventure full of chases, banter, and father-son sparring that keeps you grinning.More like this

Trading PlacesMovie · 1983 · 116 minA sharp, fast-talking comedy that mixes class satire with screwball energy and a satisfyingly clever con.More like this

A Room with a ViewMovie · 1986 · 117 minA sunlit, gently satirical romance that savours repressed longing, lush period detail and the quiet thrill of a first, improper kiss.More like this

Watership DownMovie · 1978 · 92 minA haunting, beautiful journey that balances terror and tenderness, leaving a deep emotional mark.More like this

MauriceMovie · 1987 · 140 minA slow, tender immersion in forbidden love, where every glance and silence carries the weight of an era's repression.More like this

The Boys from BrazilMovie · 1978 · 125 minA tense, talky thriller that slowly uncovers a bizarre conspiracy, with a grim atmosphere and a few shocking bursts of violence.More like this

Toy SoldiersMovie · 1991 · 112 minA tense but rousing hostage thriller where mischievous boarding-school kids turn their pranks into rebellion, mixing action with youthful defiance.More like this

AlfieMovie · 1966 · 114 minA charming rogue chats directly to you, but his hollow swagger slowly curdles into a quiet, lonely reckoning.More like this

Robin and MarianMovie · 1976 · 106 minA bittersweet, autumnal reflection on aging and lost love, blending gentle humor with a somber, elegiac tone.More like this

Noises Off...Movie · 1992 · 103 minA dizzying, joyful farce where backstage chaos and slapstick timing keep you laughing and guessing at the intricate mayhem.More like this

SeptemberMovie · 1987 · 83 minA quiet, stage-bound chamber drama of unrequited love and buried guilt, unfolding in long takes with a melancholic, Chekhovian ache.More like this

The House That Dripped BloodMovie · 1971 · 102 minIt is a dizzying, episodic descent into gothic horror where every corner of the old house holds a fresh nightmare.More like this

The Vault of HorrorMovie · 1973 · 87 minA cosy-creepy portmanteau of nasty little moral fables, wry and theatrical, with grim punchlines that land like a hammer to the skull.More like this

The Bourne IdentityTV series · 1988 · 1 seasonA tense, twisty spy chase that keeps you leaning in as a man pieces together a dangerous identity.More like this

To the Devil a DaughterMovie · 1976 · 95 minA slow, uneasy descent into occult menace, with a few shocking images that linger long after.More like this

Zulu DawnMovie · 1979 · 117 minA slow, tense march toward inevitable disaster, with sweeping battles and a mounting sense of doom.More like this

The Razor's EdgeMovie · 1984 · 129 minA somber, contemplative journey through loss and self-discovery, asking for patience as it unfolds across decades and continents.More like this

Too Late the HeroMovie · 1970 · 145 minA gritty, cynical war film that feels tense and morally ambiguous, with dark humor and a slow-burn pace.More like this

The Cruel SeaMovie · 1953 · 126 minA grim, immersive voyage through the Battle of the Atlantic, balancing tense naval action with the quiet toll of loss and duty.More like this

King RatMovie · 1965 · 134 minA grim, claustrophobic descent into moral compromise, where survival strips away civility and leaves only uneasy questions.More like this

Bangkok HiltonTV series · 1989 · 1 seasonA slow, grim descent into a foreign prison, where hope is fragile and every moment is heavy with dread and quiet desperation.More like this

Noble HouseTV series · 1988 · 1 seasonA dense, tense corporate thriller set in 1980s Hong Kong, full of scheming and old grudges.More like this

A Private FunctionMovie · 1984 · 96 minA gentle, wry satire of postwar British austerity, full of eccentric characters and quiet absurdity.More like this

The Sound BarrierMovie · 1952 · 117 minA restrained, technically fascinating drama about obsession and grief, with a stiff-upper-lip tone and moments of genuine tension.More like this

Saint JackMovie · 1979 · 115 minA slow, atmospheric character study that immerses you in a morally ambiguous expatriate underworld, with a quietly charismatic lead.More like this

CubaMovie · 1979 · 122 minA sweaty, cynical romantic adventure set against a revolution, mixing doomed love with political intrigue and a sense of fading empire.More like this

The MissionaryMovie · 1982 · 90 minA dry, gently absurd British comedy of manners that ambles through Edwardian drawing rooms and docklands with a wink and a shrug.More like this

Marco PoloTV series · 1982–1983 · 1 seasonA stately, old-fashioned historical pageant that moves deliberately across vast landscapes, offering spectacle and court intrigue more than intimacy.More like this

The Hound of the BaskervillesMovie · 1983 · 100 minA foggy, atmospheric Victorian mystery that builds quiet dread on the moor, rewarding close attention with a satisfying gothic reveal.More like this

Defence of the RealmMovie · 1986 · 96 minA slow-burning, paranoid thriller that immerses you in a world of political cover-ups and journalistic integrity, keeping you tense and thoughtful.More like this

The Night My Number Came UpMovie · 1955 · 94 minA quiet, mounting dread as ordinary details align with a prophecy, keeping you tense without spectacle.More like this

Ripping YarnsTV series · 1976–1979 · 2 seasonsA dry, affectionate send-up of stiff-upper-lip adventure tales, played straight-faced and silly, rewarding viewers who enjoy wordplay and period parody.More like this

The Hound of the BaskervillesMovie · 1978 · 85 minA silly, chaotic spoof that throws jokes and weirdness at the screen, making for a light, laugh-out-loud watch.More like this

Return from the River KwaiMovie · 1989 · 101 minA grim, tension-filled war drama that immerses you in the suffering and peril of prisoners of war.More like this

The Night They Raided Minsky'sMovie · 1968 · 99 minA lively, affectionate backstage romp with slapstick energy, gentle satire, and a bittersweet edge as innocence collides with showbiz.More like this

The Wicked LadyMovie · 1983 · 98 minA campy, saucy period romp that's more about naughty fun than serious drama, with a wicked streak and a wink.More like this

They Who DareMovie · 1954 · 107 minA tense, methodical wartime mission film that follows a small group through dangerous terrain, emphasizing camaraderie and peril.More like this

CamilleMovie · 1984 · 100 minA sweeping, tragic romance that immerses you in its sorrow and beauty, leaving a lingering ache.More like this

The Whoopee BoysMovie · 1986 · 88 minA silly, good-natured romp full of crude gags and slapstick schemes that coasts on charm rather than sense.More like this

The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know ItMovie · 1977 · 56 minA silly, fast-paced spoof full of slapstick and witty wordplay that gently mocks detective stories.More like this

A Ghost Story for ChristmasTV series · 1971 · 3 seasonsA quiet, fog-bound tale that creeps under your skin with stillness and dread rather than shocks.More like this

Bleak HouseTV series · 1985 · 1 seasonA slow, grimy Victorian drama that feels heavy with secrets and legal fog, rewarding patience with quiet tension.More like this

Russian RouletteMovie · 1975 · 93 minA cool, workmanlike Cold War chase that keeps you leaning forward, more tangled plot than flashy action.More like this

The Man in Room 17TV series · 1965 · 2 seasonsA cerebral, talky detective show where the real action is in the mind, watching two men play Go and out-think criminals from a stuffy office.More like this

Killing DadMovie · 1989 · 93 minA wry, uncomfortable black comedy of failed murder attempts and seedy seaside encounters, watching a neurotic man fumble toward an Oedipal reckoning.More like this

Coronet BlueTV series · 1967 · 1 seasonA vintage amnesia mystery that unfolds with deliberate tension, inviting you to piece together a fragmented identity alongside the hero.More like this

Little Girl in Blue VelvetMovie · 1978 · 108 minA quiet, uneasy period drama that drifts slowly toward an uncomfortable fixation, leaving a lingering sense of disquiet.More like this

Codename: KyrilTV series · 1988 · 1 seasonA slow-burning, intricate spy thriller that keeps you on edge with its tangled loyalties and constant sense of danger.More like this

PremiereTV series · 1977–1980 · 4 seasonsA serious, socially observant anthology of standalone dramas that feels like a showcase for emerging directorial voices, with a measured, realistic tone.More like this

The Wednesday ThrillerTV series · 1965 · 1 seasonA quiet, unsettling hour of television that tightens its grip slowly and leaves you uneasy at the final turn.More like this

Sunday PremiereTV series · 1986–1988 · 1 seasonA mixed bag of serious British television plays, each one a self-contained story that asks you to settle in and pay attention.More like this

The SextetTV series · 1972 · 1 seasonA slow, talky anthology of intimate British dramas where the same faces return in new roles, feeling like a stage workshop on desire.More like this

Wuthering HeightsMovie · 1958 · 76 minA brooding, emotionally intense chamber piece that feels like watching a storm gather over a bleak moor.More like this

The Song of SongsTV series · 1973 · 1 seasonA quiet, searching British drama that lingers on music and memory, asking patience but rewarding it with ache.More like this

Plays of TodayTV series · 1969 · 1 seasonThis series presents intense, unflinching examinations of human nature through powerful, dramatic storytelling.More like this

Denholm Elliott

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