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The Day the Earth Caught Fire **** (1961, Edward Judd, Janet Munro, Leo McKern) – Classic Movie Review 3642

‘THE PICTURE THAT GIVES YOU A FRONT SEAT TO THE MOST JOLTING EVENTS OF TOMORROW…TODAY! ‘ Co-writer/director Val Guest’s ambitious 1961 apocalyptic British science fiction disaster drama is commendably exciting and briskly paced as well […]

May, 01

X the Unknown ***½ (1956, Dean Jagger, Edward Chapman, Leo McKern, Anthony Newley, William Lucas) – Classic Movie Review 3161

‘It rises from 2000 miles below the earth to melt everything in its path!’ That fine American star character actor Dean Jagger comes to the UK in 1956 to star as canny old Doctor Adam […]

Dec, 17

Doctor in Distress *** (1963, Dirk Bogarde, James Robertson Justice, Mylène Demongeot, Samantha Eggar, Barbara Murray, Leo McKern, Donald Houston, Dennis Price) – Classic Movie Review 3142

‘It’s the incurable ‘Doctor’ team!’ Directed once again by Ralph Thomas, in 1963, the fifth in the successful run of Doctor films reunites Dirk Bogarde and James Robertson Justice for one final time, as Dr […]

Dec, 09

King and Country **** (1964, Dirk Bogarde, Tom Courtenay, Leo McKern, Barry Foster) – Classic Movie Review 2532

Director Joseph Losey’s 1964 film stars Tom Courtenay as Private Hamp, a slightly dim, uncomprehending First World War soldier who walks shell shocked away from the rat-infested Passchendaele trenches and is arrested for desertion. [Spoiler […]

May, 28

The French Lieutenant’s Woman **** (1981, Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Leo McKern) – Classic Movie Review 2.116

Director  Karel Reisz’s fascinating 1981 film of John Fowles’s 1969 postmodern historical fiction novel The French Lieutenant’s Woman is graced with another literate, distinguished screenplay by Harold Pinter, striking cinematography by Freddie Francis, a lovely […]

Jan, 26

The Mouse That Roared **** (1959, Peter Sellers, Leo McKern, David Kossoff) – Classic Movie Review 1646

Director Jack Arnold’s delightful, often hilarious British 1959 satirical comedy showcases three tailor-made roles for Peter Sellers – the dotty Grand Duchess Gloriana XII of Grand Fenwick, the peace-minded, resourceful general Tully Bascombe and the tricky […]

Sep, 07

Ryan’s Daughter *** (1970, Robert Mitchum, Trevor Howard, John Mills, Sarah Miles, Christopher Jones, Leo McKern) – Classic Movie Review 901

David Lean’s grand epic 1970 romantic period drama Ryan’s Daughter survived a troubled year-long shoot and bad reviews, and was a hit. It won Oscars for Best Supporting Actor (John Mills) and Best Cinematography (Freddie […]

Mar, 11

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