Charley Boorman
Nacimiento : 1966-08-23, Wimbledon, London, England, UK
Historia
Charley Boorman (born 23 August 1966) is an English TV adventurer, travel writer and actor. He is well-known for his association with motorcycles and enthusiasm for biking.
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Narrator (voice)
En este rápido documental de una hora de duración, el director Jon Brewer descubre la fascinante historia del ícono del cine Steve McQueen como un corredor de motos del desierto y talentos ocultos que en general se desconocen. Más específicamente, su obsesión con las motos y la invención de la bicicleta de carreras que fue el subproducto de su relación con Stunt Double Bud Ekins y la película en la que estuvieron juntos, 'The Great Escape'. Mientras los dos hombres compartían su entusiasmo por las motos, era una progresión natural para ellos trabajar juntos en la tienda de motocicletas de Bud en California, arreglando, retocando , y trabajando para mejorar el rendimiento. Esto produjo su concepto de combinar un cuadro Metisse y un motor Triumph para una nueva bicicleta de carreras. McQueen decidió llevar este modelo a Inglaterra, donde se encontró con los hermanos Rickman de motos Metisse, y pronto nació el 'Desert Racer'.
Himself
This retrospective documentary looks back on the making of director John Boorman's 1981 movie, Excalibur. Self-described as the toughest film he ever made, Excalibur told the tale of King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone and helped start the careers of actors Liam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne, Helen Mirren and Patrick Stewart. In this one hour film, they join other cast and crew to share their memories from the filming of this Arthurian masterpiece. Documentary originally released in 2013 with the title Behind The Sword In The Stone; a later, renamed version with updated biographical information on the actors involved was then released in 2016. The 2016 version has since been shown on various on-demand channels.
Brian Seaborn
Four friends set out on a motorcycle adventure weekend, clocking up miles in an attempt to outrun their age and urban lifestyles. After bartering with a local land owner for a place to set up camp, they spend the night reminiscing over their wasted youth. The following morning they spot an ominous looking caravan, and decide to investigate. Within minutes, an idiotic prank leads to a series of brutal events and a deadly race for survival. A modern plunge back into the worlds created by movies such as 'Deliverance' and 'Southern Comfort' but with a gritty British twang. Kidnap, murder and a hidden past are just some of the reasons these four adventurers should have stayed at home. An action thriller that will make you question who the villains really are. You cant outrun what's in your blood.
Adam Hartley
A mediados de los años noventa, un periodista negro es enviado por el "Washington Post" a Sudáfrica para informar sobre las sesiones de la Comisión para la Verdad y la Reconciliación, en la que los criminales de la época del Apartheid comparecen ante sus víctimas. Una poetisa sudafricana de raza blanca cubre también las sesiones de la comisión para una radio. La situación hace que se establezca entre ellos una estrecha relación.
Narrator
A fascinating and intimate portrait of one of the true stars of motorsport - David Knight. This film charts his rise to global domination, from his early years through the glory days and right up to his 2007 bid to tackle the Grand National Cross Country series. Knight has dominated the scene for several years - twice World Enduro Champion, twice Erzberg Extreme winner, twice US Red Bull Last Man Standing victor, AMA Enduro Cross Champion, ISDE Overall winner and six-times British Enduro Champion. In this film you can see Knight in action, including extreme and indoor performances, as well as hearing from the man himself.
Charley Fitzpatrick
Cesar is a young schoolboy living in Paris with his family. Their life is ordinary, but Cesar wants more excitement (which he creates, in one instance, by claiming to his teachers that his father has been arrested). During the school holidays, Cesar and his friend Sarah decide to help their mutual friend, Morgan, find his father who supposedly lives in London. Each one tells their parents that they're staying with the other two, and together they sneak out to begin their search.
Pfc. Franke
1944. Un destacamento de soldados del ejército alemán en retirada tras el avance de las fuerzas aliadas, se refugia en un bunker antitanques. Prácticamente sin municiones, los hombres se preparan para afrontar un ataque de las fuerzas enemigas que le rodean, sabiendo que tienen muy pocas posibilidades de sobrevivir. Pero cuando descubren un misterioso laberinto de túneles bajo tierra, se verán sumergidos en una nueva pesadilla... Creyendo que el enemigo ha entrado en su refugio, se verán encerrados en un juego mortal del gato y el ratón con un enemigo invisible. A medida que crece su miedo, también lo hace el convencimiento de que algo maligno se oculta en la oscuridad.
Peter Thurlow
Doug Bradley ('Pinhead' from Hellraiser) stars as a decadent dentist in ON EDGE, an award-winning horror short from writer/director Frazer Lee. 'This guy is a great director' (says TOBE HOOPER, director of 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre")
George Tompkins
George Tompkins is tired of his impoverished life in an idyllic country village. He's desperate for some excitement. One evening he finds a strange metal box and discovers it contains not only a fortune but also a bloody history. A history that immediately spins him out of control, on the run, and into the hands of some very unpleasant characters all of whom are decidely more interested in the cash than George's welfare. Struggling to stay alive, in love and in pocket, he realises that life in a dull country village isn't such a bad way of life after all. But then again, a little extra cash wouldn't hurt...
Secretary
Un arquitecto Holandés llega a casa de Tomas Smithers, quien vive con su esposa Juliana y su hija, para crear un hermoso jardín. Mientras tanto, el primo de Juliana quiere dejar a Tomas en banca rota, pero el destino le tiene preparada una sorpresa.
Photographer
Birmania, agosto de 1988. Después de la trágica muerte de su marido y su hijo, Laura Bowman (Arquette) viaja con su hermana (McDormand) a Birmania. En Rangún, asiste conmovida a una manifestación popular contra la dictadura militar que oprime al país. A partir de ese momento, su vida adquiere un nuevo sentido.
Le peintre
Originally produced for the Showtime anthology series Picture Windows and screened at the Cannes Film Festival, this whimsical British short speculates upon the origins of the anonymous painting, Two Nudes Bathing, which hangs in the Louvre. The painting depicts two beautiful, naked young women engaged in a tender act. The result is the notorious painting in which the nude girls are depicted with one of them daintily holding the nipple of the other. Naturally, the finished work causes quite a stir in Comte's prudish household. Though rumors persist of a feature-length version of this film, they are unfounded: it was originally shot and produced as a 35-minute short, and that was the version that ran and was reviewed at Cannes.
The Green Man
Film about the influences in director John Boorman's life and work, including family and neighbors and the landscape of the Wicklow mountains surrounding his home in Ireland.
Ronny
A European man sets up a business in Korea to deal in snuff films. The police quickly catch on to his dealings and attempt to hunt him down.
Private Sammy Macartney
Based on the controversial case of Pvt. Joseph Pringle, a Canadian soldier convicted of murder in Italy in 1945 and executed by firing squad.
Following a dark story of sheep theft, Loup, nephew of Mark, the leader of a small community living in a tent city by the ocean in Connemara (Ireland), confronts Morholt, leader of a neighboring tribe. Severely wounded, he kills his opponent. For homicide, the representative of order and law, "the bishop", condemns him to go and find a bride for his uncle, Sedrid, famous in the whole country for his superb red hair.
Nancy
A dying man Lord Gordon asks his niece Ada to find his son in Africa whom he left many years ago.
Luftwaffe Pilot
Segunda Guerra Mundial (1939-1945). Un inocente niño inglés vive la guerra como una experiencia apasionante y llena de emociones que ponen fin a la rutina diaria. Basada en recuerdos de la infancia del director.
Tomme
Bill Markham, un ingeniero estadounidense, supervisa la construcción de una presa en la selva amazónica. Mientras está trabajando, unos indígenas raptan a Tommy, su hijo de siete años. Diez años más tarde, Bill consigue encontrarle viviendo con la tribu Los Invisibles, a la que Tommy, ahora Tomme, pertenece. Esto dará lugar a un significativo choque cultural entre ellos.
Cunegond / Elevator Operator
Based on Winsor McCay's comic strip, a little boy embarks on a dream-like adventure. Also known as Dream One.
Boy Mordred
En los bosques que rodean el castillo de Tintagel, Uther Pendragon, tras una larga y cruenta guerra, le ruega al mago Merlín que le haga propicia la seducción de la novia de su nuevo aliado, el Duque de Cornwall. Merlín accede a sus deseos, pero con la condición de que el fruto de su lujuria sea para él. Esa misma noche, Arturo es concebido y, dieciocho años después, los nobles de un reino cuyo trono está vacío compiten para hacerse con el derecho de liberar la espada encantada, llamada Excalibur, de la piedra en la que fue incrustada al morir Uther.
Ed's Boy
Cuatro amigos que viven en la ciudad deciden pasar un fin de semana en los Montes Apalaches. Quieren bajar en canoa un río que atraviesa un bosque que pronto será inundado para la construcción de una presa. Tras una jornada placentera, el encuentro con los indígenas de la zona, convierte la excursión en una angustiosa pesadilla.