John Forbes-Robertson

John Forbes-Robertson

Born: May 10, 1928
Died: May 14, 2008
in Worthing, Sussex, England, UK

Movies for John Forbes-Robertson...

Legend of Hammer: Vampires
Title: Legend of Hammer: Vampires
Character: Host
Released: May 1, 2008
Type: Movie
A journey through all Hammer Horror vampire films. From "Horror Of Dracula" to "Legend Of The 7 Golden Vampires".
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Room 36
Title: Room 36
Character: Norman
Released: September 15, 2005
Type: Movie
Room 36 is a low-budget British thriller shot in black-and-white from director Jim Groom. Hit man Conner is supposed to meet MP Helen Woods in a hotel room to exchange money for microfilm. Things get really messed up when a call girl accidentally arrives in room 38 instead of room 36. Starring Paul Herzberg, Portia Booroff, and Brian Murphy. Room 36 premiered at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
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Samson and Delilah
Title: Samson and Delilah
Character: Medico
Released: December 8, 1996
Type: Movie
Biblical strongman Samson falls prey to the voluptuous Philistine temptress Delilah.
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Title: Jonny Briggs
Character: Mr. Badger
Released: November 11, 1985
Type: TV
Jonny Briggs centers on the exploits of a young boy, the eponymous hero, his pet dog, Razzle, and his eccentric family members.
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Lifeforce
Title: Lifeforce
Character: The Minister
Released: June 21, 1985
Type: Movie
A space shuttle mission investigating Halley's Comet brings back a malevolent race of space vampires who transform most of London's population into zombies. The only survivor of the expedition and British authorities attempt to capture a mysterious but beautiful alien woman who appears responsible.
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Title: The Far Pavilions
Character: Squadron Commander
Released: April 22, 1984
Type: TV
Adapted from M.M. Kaye's best-selling novel, this dramatic HBO miniseries follows two star-crossed lovers -- the young British officer Ash (Ben Cross) and the betrothed princess Anjuli (Amy Irving) -- as they face daunting odds in their quest to be together. Set in India during the time of the British Raj, this haunting (and BAFTA-nominated) love story features spectacular scenery and an epic saga of battle, treachery and intrigue.
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The Island of Adventure
Title: The Island of Adventure
Character: Mr. Roy
Released: December 1, 1981
Type: Movie
Four British teens on vacation visit an island and discover that a terrorist group is using it as their headquarters.
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Venom
Title: Venom
Character: Sgt. Nash
Released: November 28, 1981
Type: Movie
International terrorists attempt to kidnap a wealthy couple's child. Their plan comes unstuck when a deadly Black Mamba, sent by mistake instead of a harmless snake, escapes and the terrorists and several hostages are trapped in the boy's London home.
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The Naked Civil Servant
Title: The Naked Civil Servant
Character: Civil Servant
Released: December 17, 1975
Type: Movie
Story of the life of Quentin Crisp, an Englishman who was brave enough to live his life according to his own style even in the hostile days of WW2.
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The Next Voice You See
Title: The Next Voice You See
Released: May 17, 1975
Type: Movie
An American jazz pianist, blinded in a London bank robbery ten years before, makes his first return appearance in England at an engangement party where he believes he hears the voice of the gunman who cost him his sight.
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The Man from Nowhere
Title: The Man from Nowhere
Character: Mr Freeman
Released: January 1, 1975
Type: Movie
The Man from Nowhere is a beautifully told Victorian gothic thriller from acclaimed director James Hill. Young orphan Alice has been invited by her rich uncle to live in his country mansion but she soon finds herself persecuted by the apparent visitations of an unsettling stranger. Who is this man from nowhere and just why is he tying to scare her away?
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The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Title: The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
Character: Count Dracula
Released: July 11, 1974
Type: Movie
Professor Van Helsing had been asked to help against the tyranny of skeletal creatures that are responsible for terror and death amongst the peasants in rural China. He is the only person qualified to deal with the cause of these phenomena, for the undead are controlled by the most diabolical force of all.... Count Dracula. But he is not alone- to aid him comes a mystical brotherhood of seven martial arts warriors.
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Speech Day
Title: Speech Day
Character: Headmaster
Released: March 26, 1973
Type: Movie
Speech Day is a bit of a laugh if you are not one of nature's prize-winners. But now that they've finished with school and school with them, what comes next for Ronnie, Wally and Rob?
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The Vault of Horror
Title: The Vault of Horror
Character: Wilson (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
Released: March 16, 1973
Type: Movie
The sequel to Tales from the Crypt. Five strangers trapped in a basement vault converse about their recurring nightmares. Their stories include vampires, bodily dismemberment, east Indian mysticism, an insurance scam, and an artist who kills by painting his victims' deaths.
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Nicholas and Alexandra
Title: Nicholas and Alexandra
Character: Colonel Voikov
Released: November 29, 1971
Type: Movie
Tsar Nicholas II, the inept last monarch of Russia, insensitive to the needs of his people, is overthrown and exiled to Siberia with his family.
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The Vampire Lovers
Title: The Vampire Lovers
Character: Man in Black
Released: October 4, 1970
Type: Movie
In the heart of Styria the Karnstein Family, even after their mortal deaths, rise from their tombs spreading evil in the countryside in their lust for fresh blood. Baron Hartog whose family are all victims of Karnstein vampirism, opens their graves and drives a stake through their diabolical hearts. One grave he cannot locate is that of the legendary beautiful Mircalla Karnstein. Years of peace follow that grisly night until Mircalla reappears to avenge her family's decimation and satisfy her desire for blood.
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Cromwell
Title: Cromwell
Character: Colonel Harrison
Released: September 16, 1970
Type: Movie
Disgusted with the policies of King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell plans to take his family to the New World. But on the eve of their departure, Cromwell is drawn into the tangled web of religion and politics that will result in the English Civil War.
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Title: The Expert
Character: Martin
Released: July 5, 1968
Type: TV
The Expert is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1968 and 1976. The series starred Marius Goring as Dr. John Hardy, a pathologist working for the Home Office and was essentially a police procedural drama, with Hardy bringing his forensic knowledge to solve various cases. The Expert was created and produced by Gerard Glaister. The series was also one of the first BBC dramas to be made in colour, and throughout its four series had numerous high quality guest appearances by actors such as John Carson, Peter Copley, Rachel Kempson, Peter Vaughan, Clive Swift, Geoffrey Palmer, Peter Barkworth, Jean Marsh, Ray Brooks, George Sewell, Anthony Valentine, Bernard Lee, Lee Montague, Geoffrey Bayldon, Mike Pratt, Edward Fox, André Morell, Brian Blessed, Nigel Stock, Philip Madoc and Warren Clarke.
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The Spy with a Cold Nose
Title: The Spy with a Cold Nose
Character: M.I.5 Workshop Director
Released: December 19, 1966
Type: Movie
A dog with a spying device under its skin is sent to the Russian government as a present. When the Russians send the dog to a veterinary, British intelligence must get to the dog first and retrieve the spying device.
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The Fighting Prince of Donegal
Title: The Fighting Prince of Donegal
Released: October 1, 1966
Type: Movie
Ireland 1587. Hugh O'Donnell inherits the title of The O'Donnell, the prince of Donegal, and tries to unite Ireland to make war on England. But then Hugh is kidnapped and imprisoned by the Viceroy of Ireland and held ransom for the Clans' good behavior. Hugh must escape prison and the Viceroy's villainous henchman, Captain Leeds, before he can fight.
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Bunny Lake Is Missing
Title: Bunny Lake Is Missing
Character: Hospital Attendant
Released: October 3, 1965
Type: Movie
A woman reports that her young daughter is missing, but there seems to be no evidence that she ever existed.
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First Men in the Moon
Title: First Men in the Moon
Character: First Reporter (uncredited)
Released: July 1, 1964
Type: Movie
The world is delighted when a spacecraft containing a crew made up of the world's astronauts lands on the moon, but are shocked when the astronauts discover an old British flag and a document declaring that the moon is taken for Queen Victoria proving that the astronauts were not the first men on the moon.
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Girl in the Headlines
Title: Girl in the Headlines
Character: Porter
Released: November 15, 1963
Type: Movie
Called in to investigate the murder of a model, Chief Inspector Birkett and Sergeant Saunders soon discover that the victim had been leading somewhat of an immoral life.
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The Partner
Title: The Partner
Released: January 1, 1963
Type: Movie
A tax avoidance scheme by a film producer leads to murder and the theft of £300,000.
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Title: The Saint
Character: Sergeant Stevens
Released: October 4, 1962
Type: TV
Simon Templar is The Saint, a handsome, sophisticated, debonair, modern-day Robin Hood who recovers ill-gotten wealth and redistributes it to those in need.
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Title: The Saint
Character: Claude
Released: October 4, 1962
Type: TV
Simon Templar is The Saint, a handsome, sophisticated, debonair, modern-day Robin Hood who recovers ill-gotten wealth and redistributes it to those in need.
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Title: The Saint
Character: Philip Grey
Released: October 4, 1962
Type: TV
Simon Templar is The Saint, a handsome, sophisticated, debonair, modern-day Robin Hood who recovers ill-gotten wealth and redistributes it to those in need.
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The Battle of the River Plate
Title: The Battle of the River Plate
Character: Lt. McBarnett, HMS Exeter (uncredited)
Released: October 30, 1956
Type: Movie
In the early years of the World War II, the Royal Navy is fighting a desperate battle to keep the Atlantic convoy routes open to supply the British Isles, facing the great danger posed by the many German warships, such as the Admiral Graf Spee, which are scouring the ocean for cargo ships to sink.
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Salute the Toff
Title: Salute the Toff
Character: Gerald Harvey (uncredited)
Released: December 2, 1952
Type: Movie
The Toff solves the mystery of a missing employer. One of the BFi's most wanted films.
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Kathleen Mavourneen
Title: Kathleen Mavourneen
Character: Pat O'Moore
Released: February 1, 1937
Type: Movie
A hugely popular, much-adapted comedy in which a Liverpool lass visits family in rural Ireland and finds she has several rivals for her affections