John Mortimer

The documentary uses Graham Greene's own words from his books and recordings, as well as photographs and clips from his many films, to reveal the fascinating life of one of the great writers of the twentieth century.

A look at the history of British B-movies.

Флоренция, 1934 год. Зловещий диктатор Муссолини и его соратники прибирают власть в Италии к своим рукам. Но в залитой солнцем, сонной Флоренции все идет по-старому. Здесь ведет сытое, размеренное и умеренное существование пестрая компания пожилых леди из Америки и Британии, прозванных местными остряками "Скорпионшами". Дамы проводят дни в светских разговорах, неторопливых чаепитиях и обсуждениях бесспорных достоинств своего неподражаемого кумира — Муссолини. Но никто из "скорпионш" еще не подозревает, что очень скоро кумир сделает их жизнь в Италии невыносимой, объявит женщин опасными и вышлет из страны…

Made by Carlton Television for ITV (UK) , this adaptation of Laurie Lee's autobiographical novel follows a young man's maturation in the country town of Gloucestershire near the end of World War I. As young Laurie (Dashiell Reece) comes of age under the protective eye of his mother (Juliet Stevenson), he learns to live with an eccentric collection of friends, neighbours, and relatives. As he enters his teenage years, Laurie (now played by Joe Roberts) discovers women, specifically Rosie Burdock (Lia Barrow). Veteran screenwriter John Mortimer adapted Lee's book, with Lee narrating.

Октябрьская революция гонит из России интеллигенцию. Случайная гибель отца оставляет главного героя - Льва - одного во враждебном ему мире. Но ему по поддельным документам удаётся бежать в Германию. Теперь он - Лео Ганин, а не сын помещика и члена Государственной Думы. Он проводит безрадостные будни в частном пансионе, устроенном в большой квартире, превращённой в коммуналку, в которой нашли пристанище эмигранты из России.

A clergyman noted for his support of left-wing causes, leaves his considerable estate to a Conservative member of parliament. Adaptation of the novel by John Mortimer.

A successful lawyer struck with blindness in middle age continues his battles in the courtroom with the assistance of his family. As his son deals with bitter memories of their relationship, he also seeks his father's respect and love and in the process learns to love in return.

Touching comedy about a high court judge, now retired to his English countryside home, who resolves to end years of suspicion about his wife's fidelity and the true paternity of their son.

Period Drama. The true story of Unity Mitford who in the 1930's went to live in Germany and was friends with Adolf Hitler.

A bored Rumpole, living in Florida retirement, uses an inquiry from Phyllida as a pretext to re-establish himself back in chambers.

An irreverent barrister chooses to defend a young Jamaican boy accused of stabbing on the same day his only son leaves for college in America.

John Mortimer's play about the tangled love life of an East London pub landlord.

Джон и Мэри случайно встретились и провели ночь вместе. Утром Мэри стала внимательно рассматривать квартиру своего любовника, чтобы понять, что есть общего между ними, кроме вчерашней ночи. Джон тоже пытается найти ответ на этот же вопрос…

Suspecting that her husband might be having an affair, a wife plots to catch him in the act.

Недавно переехавшая в новую квартиру Энн Лейк в первый раз собирает свою дочь Банни в новую школу. У нее нет мужа, а живет она вместе со своим братом, журналистом Стивеном. После обеда Энн отправляется в школу, чтобы забрать Банни. Но та не появляется. На расспросы обеспокоенной Энн выясняется, что в суматохе дня ее никто не заметил. Девочка просто пропала…

Английский летчик Рекс Блэк проворачивает смелую аферу: инсценирует собственную смерть, а сам бежит заграницу. Его жена Стела, получив приличную сумму от страховой компании за смерть супруга, присоединяется к нему в прекрасном испанском городе Малага. Оба не могут нарадоваться своей изобретательности. Однако дело принимает неожиданный оборот, когда на их пути появляется подозрительный страховой агент, способный нарушить их бесмятежное счастье. Остается единственный выход — бежать…

These dueling one-act comedies highlight the work of playwright John Mortimer. In "The Dock Brief," an ill-prepared attorney is put to the test when his client confesses to killing his wife. In "What Shall We Tell Caroline?" a father with good intentions tries to protect his wife and daughter from the bad things in life.

After nearly 40 years of waiting for his big chance, Wilfred Morgenhall is given the case of defending Herbert Fowle who is accused of murdering his wife. Despite Fowle's insistence of guilt, Moregenhall will not let go of the opportunity to plead his client as innocent and be a star in the courtroom.

Committed pacifist Tom Jordan's decision to help former President Rivera escape a military coup is a simple act of mercy that takes him and his wife to the edge of despair. It turns them into outlaws and fugitives, hunted by a vicious regime; yet it could also bring them together in a way they have never been before.

A young female designer is on the brink of an affair with a married male executive at the company where she works. The film tells the story of their illicit lunch hour rendezvous.

A young female designer is on the brink of an affair with a married male executive at the company where she works. The film tells the story of their illicit lunch hour rendezvous.

Англия Викторианской эпохи. Богатый дворянин нанимает для своих племянников, осиротевших ещё в младенчестве, гувернантку мисс Гидденс — скромную молодую женщину из семьи священника. Уже в первые дни воспитательница начинает видеть призраки бывшего камердинера усадьбы мистера Квинта и своей предшественницы, гувернантки мисс Джессил.

A young salesman from Trinidad tries to sell a complete set of encyclopedia to Sally Louth, a housewife living on the Chelsea-Fulham border in London.

Helen Lester is in love with a man she has known just 24 hours, a playboy who spent time in jail for passing bad checks. Though the man has promised to change, most of her strait-laced relatives are up in arms. But Clare Lester, Helen's grandmother, says the girl is free to join the man she loves. On one condition, that she listen to the story of a day in Clare's own life and of a man she tried to change.

Mark Conrad, a habitual drunk and troublemaker with a shady past, is expelled by Hong Kong police after one too many bar fights. He's sent to Macao on the Fa Tsan, a ferry owned by Captain Hart. Conrad's papers are out of order and Macao refuses him entry. Unable to go ashore, Conrad is a permanent passenger on the ferry with Hart, who detests him. It's all one long, lazy voyage for Conrad until one fateful trip when an encounter with a typhoon and pirates forces Conrad to choose between an aimless drifter's life and becoming a man again.

German adaptation of The Dock Brief

An aristocrat won't economize, then his rich brother in law is found murdered in the grounds of the aristocrat's house

A woman disguises herself in men's clothes in order to follow her husband to the wars.

Forever England gives John Mills his first leading role as Brown. Born after a brief affair between his mother and a naval officer, he joins the Royal Navy during the First World War. There his bravery and marksmanship keeps a German ship in port so a British ship can sink it. He becomes a hero, but at what cost?