Simon Williams

The comedy pioneer behind the Goon Show, Dr Strangelove and the Pink Panther series is explored in depth in this film, surveying his meteoric rise to fame and troubled personal life.

A young squire accused of murdering a young girl that did not return his feelings of love reveals a supernatural secret at his trial.

Alan Bennett’s sharp and hilarious new play is ‘just what the doctor ordered’ (Daily Telegraph). Filmed live at London’s Bridge Theatre during its limited run, don’t miss this acclaimed production full of ‘singalongs and stinging wit’ (Guardian). The Beth, an old fashioned cradle-to-grave hospital serving a town in Yorkshire, is threatened with closure as part of an efficiency drive. A documentary crew, eager to capture its fight for survival, follows the daily struggle to find beds on the Dusty Springfield Geriatric Ward, and the triumphs of the old people’s choir. One of Britain’s most celebrated writers, Alan Bennett’s plays include The History Boys, The Lady in the Van and The Madness of George III, all of which were also seen on film. Allelujah! is his tenth collaboration with award-winning director Nicholas Hytner.

O drama acompanha a relação do escritor Alan Alexander Milne com seu filho, Christopher Robin Milne, cujo brinquedo foi a inspiração por trás de seu personagem mais famoso: O Ursinho Pooh. Ao lado da mãe, Daphne, Christopher se encontra diante das atenções do mundo, após o sucesso dos contos de seu pai.

Em 1947, Lord Mountbatten que assumiu o posto de último vice-rei, encarregado de entregar a Índia de volta ao seu povo, vivia no andar de cima da casa, onde foi a casa de governantes britânicos, enquanto que 500 hindus, muçulmanos e sikhs servos viviam no andar de baixo.

With Trident renewed for another generation, A Very British Deterrent tells the story of the remarkable events, eye-watering costs, power relationships and secret deals done half a century ago to secure Britain's very first submarine-launched nuclear missiles.

Quirky young art teacher Jemima takes up a £100,00 bet to ride through the town naked on horseback like Lady Godiva to keep her beloved Art Factory open.

No ínicio dos anos 30 um homem , um político e orador excepcional de nome Winston Churchill salta para a ribalta da fama pela sua luta em torno do crescimento e fortalecimento de uma Europa desunida na época. Lutando contra todas as adversidades - uma depressão profunda, a perca de toda a sua fortuna pessoal e o temporário desaparecimento da sua mulher Clemmie - um solitário mas desafiador Churchill tenta de todas as formas avisar o mundo de uma tentativa de poder pela força por um político Austríaco emergente chamado Adolf Hitler.

Guy Crouchback joins the war effort during World War 2, an idealistic quest to join the forces of good in the fight against evil. But his efforts is not rewarded, he never has any chance to join any real fighting, circumstances always prevent it. Instead he finds himself in the middle of an army full of cowards, incompetents and a few outright evil men. They of course reap the fortunes of war, promotions and fame, but never Crouchback. His war is just an endless list of transfers and an hopeless but noble quest for righteousness.

O explorador Dr. David Livingstone é dado como desaparecido após testemunhar a invasão brutal e o massacre de uma vila no coração da África. O jornalista Henry é enviado para descobrir o que aconteceu. Ao se encontrarem juntam-se numa selvagem aventura cheia de suspense, nativos hostis e animais perigosos, em busca de descobertas pela fonte do Rio Nilo. É uma produção da National Geographic.

The story of the Opium War between China, in the waning days of the Qing Dynasty, and the British Empire, in the 1830s, and the subsequent takeover of Hong Kong by Britain; through the eyes of the key figures, fiercely nationalistic Lin Zexu, and opportunistic British naval diplomat Charles Elliot.

Hailed as the "rightful heir" to "The Wind in the Willows", William Horwood's critically acclaimed sequel comes to magical life in this beautifully animated feature-length classic. Join four of the best-loved characters in children's literature for their heart-warming and hilarious new adventure along the Riverbank, narrated by Academy Award-winner Vanessa Redgrave.

Parody of 1960's spy capers.

Sherlock Holmes' problem with disturbing dreams proves to be both an impediment and an aid in the search for a missing woman.

London, 1963: The Doctor returns to the place where it all began — alongside his latest companion, Ace, with unfinished business. Not for the first time, unusual events are unfolding at Coal Hill School. At 76 Totter's Lane, the Doctor discovers that his oldest foes — the Daleks — are on the trail of stolen Time Lord technology that he left on Earth long ago. The Daleks are planning to perfect their own time-travel capability, in order to unleash themselves across the whole of time and space.

A famous US golfer with an extremely rare blood type is taken to a private hospital after falling ill. Her recovery prolongs and she befriends the people there. One day, she sees a TV news report on her death and realizes she's trapped.

When THRUSH steals a nuclear weapon and demands a ransom delivered by Napoleon Solo, UNCLE recalls him and his partner to duty.

Na celebração do 168.º aniversário de Fu Manchu é estragada quando um infeliz lacaio derrama o elixir vitae de regressão da idade de Fu. Fu envia os lacaios para reunir os ingredientes para um novo lote do elixir, começando com o diamante "Estrela de Leningrado", roubado de uma exposição soviética em Washington, D.C. O FBI envia os agentes Capone e Williams a Inglaterra para conferenciar com Nayland Smith, especialista em Fu.

Anthony Hope's classic tale gets a decidedly 'un-classic' treatment at the hands of Peter Sellers. Following the story somewhat, friends of the new King Rudolph of Ruritania fear for his life, and switch him with a look-a-like London cabby. Throw in two(!) lovely blondes, treachery, and a battle for life and honour, and enjoy life at its zaniest.

Arthur Harris is a happily married man who returns from his job to discover that his wife, Fiona, is leaving him. Devastated he gets really drunk and tries to commit suicide. After a few setbacks and while he is trying to electrocute himself with a lamp, the door bell rings. An odd man in a leather coat asks if there are any odd jobs that he can perform. Arthur hires the man to kill him. The next day his wife returns, but the man he hired is still trying to kill him...

Wilbur Gray é um autor excêntrico que tenta convencer seu cético editor, Frank Richards, a publicar um novo livro onde explica a teoria de que os gatos estão conspirando para dominar o mundo. Para provar, Wilbur narra três histórias assustadoras em que os felinos se vingam de pessoas: a primeira mostra o assassinato de uma velha milionária que pretendia deixar sua fortuna para os mascotes, a segunda trata de magia negra e a amizade de uma órfã por um gato preto, e a terceira apresenta um gato se vingando do casal que matou sua dona.

A medieval tale with Pythonesque humour: After the death of his father the young Dennis Cooper goes to town where he has to pass several adventures. The town and the whole kingdom is threatened by a terrible monster called 'Jabberwocky'. Will Dennis make his fortune? Is anyone brave enough to defeat the monster?

The legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt's unconventional life and career are examined in this biopic. At an audition in 1860, the teenage Bernhardt proclaims herself the greatest actress of her time. Her career blossoms, as does her private life. But art and life don't stay balanced, much to the frustration of her lovers. The eccentric Bernhardt eventually does marry another actor, but it's her life on stage that ultimately gives her the most satisfaction.

A pop band and their girlfriends have fun in Spain

The accidental unearthing of Satan’s earthly remains causes the children of a 17th-century English village to slowly convert into a coven of devil worshipers.

The hilarious adventures of young Bumbo Bailey, who enlists in the Brigade of Guards and is based in the prestigious Wellington Barracks in London in the Swinging Sixties. He regards his social life as important as his military.

British rock star with a love-'em-and-leave-'em reputation. The tables are turned when four cute young girls kidnap the singer. After several days of sex and degradation, the poor fellow is rescued by his friends.

Ex-Marshal McCloud now is senator of New Mexico, fighting for a new environment law. His enemy is Maitland, unscrupulous owner of Chemtel, the world's most important chemical manufacturer. Shortly after McCloud gives an inspiring speech, he barely escapes an bomb in his car and a shooting in a restaurant. When he learns that his niece, medical researcher for Chemtel, was killed, he begins to suspect that the attempts on his life were not made by Arabian terrorists, but by Maitland. He pays him a visit in Britain and starts to research on his own.