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Eric Portman

Eric Portman was an English stage and film actor, born in 1901. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1927 and 1969, including "The Red Shoes" and "The 49th Parallel". Portman had a successful career on stage as well, starring in numerous productions in London's West End. He passed away in 1969 at the age of 68.

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49th Parallel

49th Parallel

Film Age rating: 8 Year: 1941 IMDB Rating: 7.3

In the early days of World War II, a German U-boat is sunk in Canada's Hudson Bay. Hoping to evade capture, a small band of German soldiers led by commanding officer Lieutenant Hirth attempts to cross...

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The Bedford Incident

The Bedford Incident

Film Age rating: 6 Year: 1965 IMDB Rating: 7.3

During a routine patrol, a reporter is given permission to interview a hardened cold-war warrior and captain of the American destroyer USS Bedford. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when th...

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The Whisperers

The Whisperers

Film Age rating: 8 Year: 1967 IMDB Rating: 7.1

Margaret Ross is an impoverished old woman who lives alone in a seedy apartment and enjoys a rich fantasy life as an heiress. One day she discovers stolen money hidden by her son and believes her fant...

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One of Our Aircraft Is Missing

One of Our Aircraft Is Missing

Film Age rating: 4 Year: 1942 IMDB Rating: 7

During the Allied Bombing offensive of World War II the public was often informed that "A raid took place last night over ..., One (or often more) of Our Aircraft Is Missing". Behind these sombre word...

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The Colditz Story

The Colditz Story

Film Age rating: 4 Year: 1955 IMDB Rating: 6.9

Allied prisoners of various nationalities pool their resources to plan numerous escapes from an "escape-proof" German P.O.W. camp housed in a Medieval castle.

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Wanted for Murder

Wanted for Murder

Film Age rating: 9 Year: 1946 IMDB Rating: 6.8

The son of a notorious hangman is gradually becoming insane and he finds himself unable to resist the urge to strangle women to death.

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We Dive at Dawn

We Dive at Dawn

Film Age rating: 2 Year: 1943 IMDB Rating: 6.7

A gripping tale of WWII naval warfare in the Baltics, starring John Mills as Lt. Freddie Taylor, a British submarine Captain. The crew of the Sea Tiger are summoned from leave on shore with their fami...

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Corridor of Mirrors

Corridor of Mirrors

Film Age rating: 5 Year: 1948 IMDB Rating: 6.5

A man falls in love with a beautiful young woman and begins to suspect that he may have also loved her in a previous life.

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Child in the House

Child in the House

Film Age rating: 3 Year: 1956 IMDB Rating: 6.1

A lonely child must stay with her uncaring aunt and uncle after her mother is hospitalized. Her estranged father is a fugitive. For love and companionship, the eleven-year old girl becomes friends wit...

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Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn

Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn

Film Age rating: 10 Year: 1936 IMDB Rating: 5.8

In 1820s rural England, a young girl is tricked by tales of marriage from a villainous Squire. When she becomes pregnant and disappears, a gipsy lad is blamed.

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