Auctioneer/Journalist
Cary Grant sits in his plush dressing room at Culver Studios, waiting to be called to set by his director, Alfred Hitchcock. Suddenly he gets a visitor, Dr. Timothy Leary. Having read about Grant’s dabbling with LSD in an interview with Good Housekeeping Magazine, Leary is keen to try the magical new drug. Grant however, is insistent that the powerful substance only be taken under medical supervision. Together, the men explore past, present, and future memories.
Himself
A look at the production of Play for Today: Abigail's Party (1977).
Nim
Злобный колдун Дамодар жаждет власти над миром. Обратившись в черный вихрь он похищает мистическую «Черную сферу», источник могущества. Сила чернокнижника обратилась против королевства Измир. Стране и ее обитателям грозит уничтожение. Дамодар собирает огромную армию драконов, чудовищ, крылатых гарпий и прочей нечисти, чтобы обрушить всю ее мощь на Измир.На пути сил Зла встают прославленный воин Берек, волшебница Мелора и четыре героя, воплощающие в себе Ум, Мудрость, Честь и Силу. Вместе они должны остановить Дамодара, лишить его источника могущества и не дать пробудить от векового сна Черного дракона, чья злая сила может в одно мгновение обратить Измир в пепел.
Arnold
Когда его единственная жена подвергается жестокому нападению со стороны грабителя, законопослушный слесарь не убеждён, что наркоман, обвиняемый в совершении преступления, является настоящим нападавшим и начинает собственное расследование.
Panfield, Jockey
Two con artists hire an unwitting medical-school student (Kate Beckinsale) as a secretary for their latest scam.
London middle class Jewish accountant Lionel is preparing for his son's bar mitzvah when he does a little favour for a friend, and ends up getting mixed up with the Mafia.
Giovanni
Beautiful wealthy American businesswoman meets eccentric Irishman on an Italian train, who sets out to woo her. What ensues is something neither imagined happening.
Boog
In ancient times, a man named Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day, Santa Claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled Patch flees the workshop to New York City. There, Patch unknowingly threatens the fate of Christmas by taking a job at a failing toy company run by a scheming businessman.
Car Driver
A farmer becomes an unintentional celebrity when, because of a strike, he has to walk his 5000 geese 100 miles to market.
Tiny Big Jim
When Eric's niece Kathy becomes one of the heirs to a considerable fortune, her life (and those of the other heirs) is placed in jeopardy by the actions of a mysterious inter-loper.
Brian
A man relentlessly bombards another man with small talk, while the other man tries to fend for himself while using crutches.
(Archive Material)
Writer and Director Mike Leigh discusses the techniques used to create his plays.
Stan
Four men attempt "The Knowledge" examination to qualify as London taxi drivers.
Laurence
Беверли Мосс приглашает своих новых соседей, Анджелу и Тони, к себе в гости. Кроме того, она зовет свою подругу, чья дочь Эбигейл устраивает дома вечеринку. Тем временем с работы перед приходом гостей возвращается муж Беверли. После подачи алкогольных напитков вечер перестает быть томным…
Martin
Like alcoholism, gambling is a disease. Ches, a compulsive gambler, is sent for medical help. A wonder drug perhaps? Or hypnosis maybe? Ches finds that his psychiatrist has other ideas.
Old Borstalite
Timothy Lea and his brother-in-law Sidney decide upon opening a driving school as their latest get-rich-quick scheme. Though he sincerely wants to teach, young Timmy finds that his female students are far more interested in keeping their eyes on him than on the road.
