Patrick Allen

This informative programme gives a fascinating account and vivid insight into the colourful history and traditions of a colossal national army, which has always been well respected for its tremendous fighting spirit, regimental pride, courage, organisation and sheer professionalism. It explores the historical background to the key phases of the army's evolution throughout generations, and highlights the struggles and triumphs of Britain's long-term heroes, through exciting, educational and rare archive footage.

British historian David Irving scripted this two-hour video special, based on his book Hitler’s War. Researching, writing, and revising this book, he spent many years privately interviewing members of Hitler’s staff and his generals. When it appeared in 1977, it was an instant best-seller. This film version was broadcast many times on PBS in North America, and in countries around the world, including Israel. Combining Irving’s script with the film and newsreel footage of the time, the Edinburgh film company Lamancha closely collaborated with the author in the production of this film.

Heroes appear in different guises but all possess the same qualities; bravery, courage, passion and pride. As the German armies swept all before them, Britain stood alone to face this seemingly unstoppable force and an entire nation put their best foot forward. Some individuals would be celebrated with medals but countless hundreds of thousands of others would pass unrecorded or even unknown. Outside of Britain the men and women of the French resistance, the people of Malta and countless soldiers, sailors and airmen fought bravely to rid the world of such a poisonous evil.

The Hawker Hurricane was the first fighter monoplane to join the Royal Air Force and the first combat aircraft adopted by that arm capable of exceeding 300 mph in level flight. The Hurricane shouldered the lion s share of Britain s defence during the Battle of Britain. This program portrays the history of this legendary aircraft which was to form an immortal partnership during the infamous battle.

The story of Britain's legendary WWII fighter plane.

Using original footage, looks at the various attempts to climb the world's loftiest peak, in particular the successful 1953 expedition, when, on 29 May, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay raised the Union Jack on the summit of Everest.

When long-time British agent Harry Palmer loses his job because the Cold War is over, he's promptly approached by a Russian bossman, Alex. In St. Petersburg Alex tells Harry of his plan for Russia's future, which is threatened because a deadly biochemical weapon called the Red Death has been stolen from him. He'll pay Harry handsomely to retrieve it. An ex-spy friend tips Harry off that it's being sent to Beijing by train, aboard which we begin to learn whose side everyone's really on.

Biopic purporting to tell the real story behind the marriage of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson from their initial courtship through their eventual separation.

The rise and fall of Nazi Germany's terrifying secret police force from 1933 through 1945.

Remake of the 1953 original. Princess Elysa is touring Rome, and decides to get "out and about" away from her normal life. She meets with an American reporter and his photographer, who show her the sites. The reporter is initially more interested in a story than the Princess, but begins to fall for her.

A psychotic young man causes trouble during a Christmas gathering with his parents.

When Pericles discovers the dread answer to Antioch's riddle, he flees for his life straight into famine, shipwreck, love, fatherhood, and another shipwreck; he loses his wife and daughter, and doesn't find them again until the story moves us through resurrection, attempted murder, pirates, prostitution, and divine revelation.

핵 전쟁이 문명에, 노동자 계층에 미치는 영향을 다큐멘터리 식으로 담았다.

When SAS Captain Peter Skellen is thrown out of the service for gross misconduct due to unnecessary violence and bullying, he is soon recruited by The People's Lobby, a fanatical group aiming to hold several US dignitaries hostage. But Skellen's dismissal is a front to enable him to get close to the terrorist group. Can he get close enough to stop the Lobby from creating an international incident?

누군가 의심하지만 않는다면, 살인은 쉽다. 그러나, Lavinia Fullerton은 의심은, 물론 살인자까지 밝혀내려 한다. 휴가 차 영국으로 온 Luke Williams는 기차에서 만난 Lavinia로부터 위치우드라는 자신의 동네에서 세 번의 살인 사건이 연달아 벌어졌다는 이야기를 듣는다. 그리고 그녀는 범인을 알고 있다며 런던의 경찰청으로 가는 중이라고 했으나, 누가 알 수 있으랴. 그 살인자가 런던에서 그녀를 기다리고 있을 줄이야...

This true story follows the exploits of a top-secret British military mission to destroy Nazi radio ships in a neutral harbor during WWII. The daring plan is led by British Intelligence officers Col. Lewis Pugh (Gregory Peck) and Capt. Gavin Stewart (Roger Moore). Since the ships are in neutral territory the British Military command, while encouraging the scheme, must deny any knowledge of it if it fails. Pugh and Stewart enlist the aid of retired officer Col. Bill Grice (David Niven) and some of his former soldiers. On the pretext of being on a fishing expedition, these seemingly drunken old men in civilian clothing must board and destroy 3 Nazi ships, whose radio transmissions have resulted in Nazi submarines sinking allied ships. While Stewart arranges a diversion onshore, Pugh and Grice carry out the dangerous raid on and destruction of the Nazi ships.

The complicated relationship between Winston Churchill and the leaders of the British army during World War II.

Oscar François de Jarjayes was born female, but her father insisted she be raised as a boy as he had no sons. She becomes the captain of the guards at Versailles under King Louis XVI and Marie Antonette. Her privileged, noble life comes under fire as she discovers the hard life of the poor people of France. She is caught up in the French Revolution, and must choose between her loyalty and love.

1급 살인죄로 20년형을 선고 받고 복역 중인 로이 터커(Roy Tucker: 진 핵크만 분)는 소년 시절부터 수없이 감옥을 들락거렸고 베트남전에는 명사수로 훈장까지 받은 바 있다. 이러한 그의 과거를 모두 알고 있는 태그(Tagge: 리차드 위드마크 분)란 인물이 그에게 탈옥을 제의해온다. 그 뒤에 버티고있는 '그들'이 누구인지는 정확히 몰랐지만, '그들'이 제시하는 조건에 현혹된 로이는 마침내 '그들'의 제의를 수락한다. 의외로 쉽게 동료 스피벤타(Spiventa: 미키 루니 분)와 탈옥에 성공은 하지만, 스피벤타는 '그들'에 의해 살해되고 만다. 새로운 신분을 얻고 꿈에도 그러던 아내 엘리(Ellie: 캔디스 버겐 분)를 만난 로이. 그러나 행복의 단꿈에 젖어들기도 전에 '그들'은 로이에게 임무를 부여한다. 그가 처리해야할 암살 대상자가 국가적으로 중요한 인물임을 알아본 로이는 붙같이 화를 내며, 경찰에 신고하려 하지만 곧 엘리가 '그들'에 의해 납치되엇음을 알게 된다. 어쩔 수 없이 '그들'이 시키는대로 헬리콥터에 오른 명사수 로이. 결국 암살 대상은 제거되는데...

제2차 세계대전, 영국의 처칠 수상 암살을 꾀했던 독일군 남자들의 모습을 그린 존 스터저스의 마지막 작품. 2차대전 말기 독일군 특수부대의 리들 대령(Colonel Max Radl: 로버트 듀발 분)은 처칠 영국 수상을 암살하라는 히틀러의 명령을 받는다. 리들은 전쟁 영웅인 폴란드 출신 공수부대장 스타이너(Colonel Kurt Steiner: 마이클 케인 분)를 대장으로 특공대를 조직 영국으로 파견한다. 또한 베를린에서 교수생활을 하던 아일랜드 독립주의자 데블린(Liam Devlin: 도날드 서덜랜드 분)도 이 작전에 참여한다.

남아프리카 공화국의 정치운동가인 쉑 투왈라(Shack Twala: 시드니 포이티어 분)는 재판에서 자유를 얻고 나오자마자, 경찰과 시비가 붙어 때려눕히고 쫓기는 신세기 된다. 재판을 맡았던 변호사 리나(Rina Van Niekirk: 프루넬라 기 분)의 애인인 짐(Jim Keogh: 마이클 케인 분). 킬과 함께 쉑은 요하네스버그까지 차를 타고 들판횡단을 한다. 그곳에서 쉑은 다이아몬드의 소재를 알고 있는 치과의사동료를 찾아가는데 그 다이아몬드는 인종차별 문제의 해결을 위해 흑인 대표를 국회로 보내는데 쓰일 자금이었다. 남아공의 백인정부는 이 사실을 알고 흑인들의 정치 참여를 막으려고 요원을 보내어 쉑을 방해하다. 흑인들의 도움을 받아 쉑과 킬은 다이아몬드를 찾아낸다.

A cat lover (Lana Turner) kills her husband, blackmails her lover (Trevor Howard) and torments her son (Ralph Bates).

A young woman schemes to marry a wealthy businessman by becoming his secretary.

Three kids get mixed up with jewel thieves and stolen diamonds in a 24-hour road rally.

Number One in Europe is a promotional film made for the 25th anniversary of (now defunct) airline, BEA (British European Airways).

지구를 공룡이 지배했던 태초의 시대, 인간은 무리를 지어 바닷가에 살며 공룡을 피해 사냥도 하고 낚시도 하며 살아간다. 알 수 없는 미래가 두려웠던 인간들은 금발의 미녀를 태양의 제물로 바치는 풍습이 있었는데, 이 의식에서 가까스로 도망친 금발의 산나는 바다에 빠졌다가 지나가는 다른 부족들에게 구조된다. 산나를 구한 타라는 첫눈에 산나에게 반하고, 산나를 마을로 데려와 살게 하지만 마을 여자들의 시기와 질투에 산나는 또다시 마녀란 누명을 쓰게 된다. 한편 태양에 제물을 바치는 의식을 마무리하려는 산나의 부족은 산나를 쫓아 타라의 마을에 오고, 산나를 구해 주려던 타라는 함께 쫓기는 신세가 되는데...

Special agent Taube is on the case of a deadly heroin smuggling operation. This one is notable for an amazing power boat chase through the canals and waterways of Amsterdam

The 1970 finals saw the emergence of probably the greatest team the world has ever seen, in the all-conquering form of Brazil. Pelé was playing in his last finals and his touch, vision and goal prowess combined with Jairzinho's amazing feat of scoring in every round, propelled the Brazilians to an irresistible 4-1 final victory over an overwhelmed Italy.

A British military paratrooper disappears in mid-air during a jump from an army plane. Two investigators, Patrick Allen and Neil Connery, try to unravel how this happened. What they uncover is an alien plot to steal the bodies of earthlings by snatching them out of the air.

On November 26, 1968, London's illustrious Royal Albert Hall was jammed to its gilded rafters with rock fans ready for the final concert of what many still consider the greatest band that ever played. That band, Cream, featured the legendary Eric Clapton (aka "Slowhand") on lead guitar, the great drummer Ginger Baker (also of the classic rock band Blind Faith), and lead singer-bassist Jack Bruce in a trio that made some of the most amazing rock songs of the Sixties.

Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond looks after the British outpost near the Khybar pass. Protected by the kilted Third Foot and Mouth regiment, you would think they were safe, but the Khazi of Kalabar has other ideas—he wants all the British dead. But his troops fear the 'skirted-devils, who are rumoured not to wear any underwear.

Originally a BBC documentary, this film by Tony Palmer about the 1960's music scene was later released as a standalone DVD by the BFI

Playboy John Carter picks up a woman in a discotheque and takes her home. When she is murdered and he is framed for the crime, he finds himself drawn into a seedy underworld plot.

Francis Bigger, a notorious charlatan who tours the country lecturing on the subject of mind over matter, slips off the platform in the middle of his performance and ends up in hospital under the care of Dr Tinkle. The hospital is about to enter a period of total chaos.

Promotional documentary to coincide with the release of the James Bond movie You Only Live Twice (1967) featuring clips from the earlier 007 movies.

While mainland Britain shivers in deepest winter, the northern island of Fara bakes in the nineties, and the boys at the Met station have no more idea what is going on than the regulars at the Swan. Only a stand-offish visting scientist realizes space aliens are to blame.

2차 대전, 전시 중에 살인사건의 수사를 맡은 정보 장교 그라우 소령. 목격자의 증언에 의해 뜻밖에도 범인이 3명의 독일군 장성급 중 하나라는 증거가 드러나 사건은 더욱 중요해진다. 외교상의 외전과정보국의 상반된 증거. 전쟁임무 수행 등 미묘한 상황으로 사건은 더욱 복잡해지는데. 어느 날 수사를 진행하던 그라우 소령마저 살해된다. 비록 점령군이었으나 그라우 소령의 따뜻한 인간미로 도움을 받았던 지배국 폴란드의 수사관은 이 사건을 전쟁이 끝나고 전범 처벌까지 끝난 용의자들을 추적 하여 결국 장군 3명중에 1명을 범인으로 지목, 그를 검거하기에 이르지만... 한스 헬무트 키즈스트의 소설이 원작. 인간의 심리를 예리하게 파헤친 뛰어난 작품으로 명배우 피터 오톨, 오마 샤리프, 필립 느와레의 심층적 연기가 돋보인다.

A gang of hapless crooks, led by Sidney James, successfully perpetrate a robbery only to be caught after the fact. Fifteen years later they emerge from prison intent on retrieving their stolen loot - and discover a police station has been built over its hiding place.

Theseus, Duke of Athens, is going to marry Hyppolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Demetrius is engaged with Hermia, but Hermia loves Lysander. Helena loves Demetrius. Oberon and Titania, of the kingdom of fairies have a slight quarrel about whether or not the boy Titania is raising will join Titania's band or Oberon's, so Oberon tries to get him from her by using some magic. But they're not alone in that forest. Lysander and Hermina have there a rendezvous, Helena and Demetrius are there, too as well as some actors, who are practicing a play for the ongoing wedding of Theseus and Hippolyta. Due to some misunderstandings by Puck, the whole thing becomes a little bit confused...

One of the earliest hits for the newly established RSC, Michael Elliott’s sparkling version of Shakespeare's comedy is still remembered with joy by a generation of theatre-goers. The design was dominated by a huge oak tree, but the production is most memorable for Vanessa Redgrave’s luminous Rosalind, supported by Max Adrian and Ian Bannen.

A captain and his sailors investigate the rampaging "Marsh Phantoms" terrorizing a coastal town, but their search is hindered by a local reverend and a horrifying curse.

The cat and mouse game between government agents and a spy ring that has taken secret documents from a plane crash in Germany, not far from an US military research centre.

When a corpse is found in the Thames, the only clue is that the dead man was killed by a karate or judo expert.

Peter Carter, his wife Sally and their young daughter Jean move to a sleepy Canadian village, where Peter has been hired as a school principal. Their idyll is shattered when Jean becomes the victim of an elderly, and extremely powerful, paedophile. The film was neither a box office nor a critical success, it garnered criticism for breaking a significant public taboo.

Crisis in the air: A passenger aboard a commercial airplane flying from London to New York threatens to detonate a bomb over the Atlantic.

The incredible but true story of how an impersonator was recruited to impersonate General Montgomery to mislead the German's about his intentions before the North Africa campaign.

Unable to pay his bookie, a man returns to his hometown where his embezzler brother and girlfriend plot a robbery that ends in tragedy.

A British Corporal in France finds himself responsible for the lives of his men when their officer is killed. He has to get them back to Britain somehow. Meanwhile, British civilians are being dragged into the war with Operation Dynamo, the scheme to get the French and British forces back from the Dunkirk beaches. Some come forward to help, others were less willing.

American scientist Dr. Frank Smith is brought to Britain to help the C.I.A. There is a defecting East block scientist they want him to debrief. The commies are less than amused and set Dr. Smith up for a murder.

Tempers and sexual jealousies flare when five men and a woman share a mountain cabin while mining for gold.

The man called Obam struggles with the increasingly hostile forces facing each other in a colonial African country. The African natives want their land and lives back from the British colonists. Obam's motives are questioned by his own people, in particular his brother Kanda. With the help of his wife Renee and missionary Bruce Craig, will he be able to get things under control before the country self-destructs? Written by Greg Bruno

An American ex-GI takes a job as a truck driver to support his British war bride Connie. It isn't long, however, before Harry is blackmailed into joining a smuggling operation run by a conniving criminal.

After returning home to a rugged island near Nova Scotia, Joanna, daughter of the local bigwig, struggles to choose between three eligible bachelors -- the rebel (Patrick McGoohan), the steadfast friend (Michael Craig) and the poetry-quoting newcomer (William Sylvester). As the local lobster supply dwindles due to overfishing, the island's inhabitants encounter economic difficulties.

A ruthless woman takes advantage of gullible men to climb up the social ladder.

In a totalitarian future society, a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.

Charter-boat owner "Tex" Parker is framed on a murder rap by a gang of jewel-and-American currency smugglers operating from the coasts of England and France, with a mid-channel rendezvous. The smugglers use him, his boat and partner, "Soapy", to carry their goods back and forth across the English. During one of the trips, "Tex" is thrown overboard, but is picked up by a French fishing boat and the fisherman take him back to their village, Porte Soliare, where he meets Jacqueline. People who appear to be quite dead early on turn out to be not dead later on, and money and swag and goods keep changing hands with such regularity that, at one point, one guy is searching for something he already has (and doesn't know it), while another guy isn't searching for it because he thinks he has it...but doesn't.

A confession to a priest from a thief leads to the priest's life being threatened by his gang.

전직 테니스 선수 토니(Tony Wendice: 레이 밀런드 분)는 부자인 아내 마고(Margot Wendice: 그레이스 켈리 분)와 결혼한 뒤, 테니스를 그만두고 사업가로 그럭저럭 성공을 거둔다.그러나 아내가 옛 동창이자 추리 소설가인 마크(Mark Halliday: 로버트 커밍스 분)와 사랑에 빠지고 사업조차 곤경에 처하자 아내의 유산을 노리고 청부살인을 계획한다. 그는 감옥에서 나와 밑바닥 생활을 하고 있는 옛 친구 스완(C.A. Swan/Captain Lesgate: 안소니 도슨 분)을 끌어들여 마고를 죽이도록 계획을 꾸미고 자신은 알리바이를 위해 연적 마크와 함께 사교모임에 참석한다. 그러나 마고는 자신을 목 졸라 죽이려는 스완과 격투를 벌이다 엉겁결에 바느질 가위로 그의 등을 찌르고, 스완은 뒤로 넘어지면서 가위에 깊이 찔려 숨지고 만다. 토니는 교묘하게 아내를 살인범으로 몰아가고 마침내 사형언도를 받게 되자 그녀의 재산을 멋대로 쓰고 다닌다. 그러나 마고의 애인인 마크와 형사반장(Inspector Hubbard: 존 윌리암스 분)이 사건 전말에 대해 의혹을 가지고 살해된 남자의 침입 경로를 끝까지 추적하던 중 결정적인 증거물인 현관 열쇠의 비밀을 알게 된다. 결국 이들은 남편이 모든 일을 꾸며낸 장본인이라는 것을 밝혀내는데...

In Singapore, a private detective and the British authorities are on the trail of a crime syndicate that kidnaps a nuclear physicist with the aim of selling him to the highest bidder.