John Altman

John Altman

Nascimento : 1952-03-02, Reading, Berkshire, England, UK

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John Altman

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The Krays: Gangsters Behind Bars
Self
Steve Wraith had a fascination with the Krays, and after writing them letters Reg took an instant liking to him, even requesting Steve visit with his brother Ron, in Broadmoor. They would go on to ask Steve to take over their business interests in the outside world. As it turned out, this was an exercise in trust, grooming him, as what came next was a stark lesson in just how terrifying the Krays could be, even behind bars.
Lucas and Albert
Charlie
Two aging hit-men are sent to clean up a bank robbery gone wrong some twenty years ago. Having always worked alone, they have been chosen by the infamous Mr. Mac to clean up the mess and get rid of any loose ends.
Is This Now
Johnny
A young girl, Ingrid (Sabrina Dickens) has been abused and disowned by her guardians and social workers. As she tries to get her life organised through the new social worker, Ms Murray (Anu Hasan) and a new friend Jade (Brigid Shine), Ingrid tries to build up courage to speak to males her own age, tries to talk and deal with her mental health and abuse.
June Brown at 90: A Walford Legend
Himself
Beloved BBC soap actress June Brown chats about her life and 67 year career.
Perfect Break
Michael
The World Title is the ultimate prize for Bobby Stevens. Getting to the final was his big chance but for some reason he froze against Ray Carter and the match was almost a whitewash as Bobby could not pot another ball! A few years later he's performing trick-shots wearing a mask in small clubs and trying to move on but whatever stopped him potting in the final before has resurfaced. Through his struggles, he meets a young girl and her mother who help him tread the right path. Does this lead to victory in the Jimmy White Invitational Tournament? Will he also find love along the way?
My Lonely Me
Tom
I am aged 7, I fear for my life. I run to a convent door. Cry for my Mother and Father. But they are no more... Now I am 21, locked in a swirling mist. Music is the only key that will unlock. My Lonely Me
The Insane
John Vincent Narration
John Vincent is a cop on a quest for vengeance. After finding his wife murdered in his own home, he decides to dispense justice on the murderous psycho's who have destroyed his life. Armed with only a crowbar and his wits, John takes to the city streets and takes out the insane maniacs only to find there's something worse out there.
Hell to Pay
Policeman
Larry Malone sets up his brother Dave to get rid of Murphy, a rival gang leader, and then informs on Dave to have him convicted of murder. In one simple act of double-dealing he, consequently, removes both his main rivals and clears the way for expansive future plans for his crime family.
O Rei do Texas
Original Music Composer
In this re-imagining of Shakespear's King Lear, Patrick Stewart stars as John Lear, a Texas cattle baron, who, after dividing his wealth among his three daughters, is rejected by them.
Drag Queen - Uma Paixão do Outro Mundo
Dogger
Situado na Londres no início dos anos 90, o filme retrata o estilo de vida agridoce de um jovem casal gay num relacionamento aberto e impetuoso. Mark é uma drag queen mordaz com uma língua afiada, que acha difícil aceitar o estilo de vida altamente promíscuo de seu parceiro Simon que é mais atraente e só quer saber de baladas e transas de uma noite. Mark está doente, porém prefere ficar em casa trabalhando em seu projeto de uma colcha bordada. Simon, no entanto, prefere fechar os olhos à situação e continua a passear pelos bares gays de Londres em busca de ação. Mark morre no começo da história e parece que Simon não é afetado pela morte do namorado. Mas quando Mark volta para assombrá-lo, sua vida fica muito mais complicada. Especialmente porque ele é o único que pode vê-lo.
The Higher Mortals
Mr. Thomas
This movie deals with the problems suffered by many smaller girls' boarding schools during the early 1990s recession, and makes use of metaphor and analogy in its critique of the John Major government of the day.
The Ghosts of Oxford Street
Thomas de Quincey
Malcolm McLaren, writes, directs and narrates the "history" of Oxford Street. With musical performances by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl, Tom Jones, Sinead O'Connor, Happy Mondays and more.
Guerra nas Estrelas: O Retorno de Jedi
Rebel Pilot (uncredited)
O imperador está supervisionando a construção de uma nova Estrela da Morte. Enquanto isso Luke Skywalker liberta Han Solo e a Princesa Leia das mãos de Jaba. Luke só se tornará um cavaleiro jedi quando destruir Darth Vader, que ainda pretende atraí-lo para o lado sombrio da Força.
Remembrance
Steve
A group of Devonport-based Royal Navy ratings, due to sail to America for a six-month NATO exercise, go out on the town on their last night in port, hitting Plymouth's notorious Union Street district, with violent results.
Life After Death
Young Man on Tube
"We were so close, we loved each other, we made a whole together. I feel cut in half." Meg struggles with the sudden death of her husband.
Memoirs of a Survivor
Gerald's Courtier
Based on the acclaimed novel by Doris Lessing, this dystopian science fiction tale concerns a woman struggling to make her way in a post-apocalyptic society. D (Julie Christie) is living in a city that's at the point of collapse following a catastrophic nuclear war; lawlessness and violence rule the day, and gangs of brutal youth roam the streets. With the help of her teenage companion Emily (Leonie Mellinger), D tries to make her way, and in order to cope, she often escapes into a fantasy world in which she lives in genteel Victorian surroundings in the 19th century.
Um Lobisomem Americano em Londres
Assorted Police
Dois jovens turistas americanos, David Kessler (David Naughton) e Jack (Griffin Dune) estão em excursão pela Europa, viajando a três meses. Passando por uma região rural da Inglaterra, são mal-vistos pelos habitantes locais quando adentram uma espécie de bar ou estalagem. Ao saírem, recebem os mais esquisitos avisos: “Mantenham-se na estrada e afastem-se dos pântanos” e “Cuidado com a lua”. Mesmo assim, os jovens embrenham-se na escuridão e não percebem que estão sendo seguidos por uma criatura terrível.
Birth of the Beatles
George Harrison
The early days of the Fab Four are traced from their bleakest hours as unknowns on Penny Lane in Liverpool to their triumph on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
Quadrophenia
John (uncredited)
Na Londres de 1964 Jimmy Cooper é um membro de uma gangue Mod - jovens bem vestidos que dirigem vespas Lambretta. Os mods estão sempre brigando com os Rockers, que vestem jaquetas de couro e dirigem motocicletas. Desiludido com seus pais e seu emprego, Jimmy só encontra uma válvula de escape para sua angústia adolescente quando está com seus amigos mods Dave, Chalky e Spider. Um feriado de três dias é a desculpa para a rivalidade entre as duas gangues chegar às vias de fato, enquanto ambas descem para a cidade litorânea de Brighton para o confronto definitivo.Quadrophenia é uma reflexão sobre a Grã-Bretanha pré-Tatcher, documentando o narcisismo movido a anfetaminas da cultura jovem dos anos 60. Em 2004 a revista Total Film elegeu Quadrophenia o 35º melhor filme britânico de todos os tempos.
O Primeiro Assalto de Trem
First Pickpocket
Na Inglaterra Vitoriana de 1855, dois homens e uma mulher planejam roubar o ouro de um trem em movimento. Liderados por um ladrão experiente, eles elaboram um plano detalhado para a ação que ficará conhecida como o primeiro roubo a trem de que se tem notícia.