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Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier was a British actor, director, and producer who rose to fame in the 20th century. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his time and was known for his powerful performances in both classical and contemporary plays. His work on stage and screen helped to shape the modern theater and inspire generations of performers. Olivier passed away in 1989 at the age of 82.
Titles credited to Laurence Olivier
49th Parallel
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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Carrie
Carrie's dreams of adventure in the big city are quickly squashed as she discovers all that awaits her there is a bleak life of grueling and poorly paid factory workâthat is, until a traveling salesma...
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The Merchant of Venice
An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.
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Bunny Lake Is Missing
A woman reports that her young daughter is missing, but there seems to be no evidence that she ever existed.
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That Hamilton Woman
The story of courtesan and dance-hall girl Emma Hamilton, including her relationships with Sir William Hamilton and Admiral Horatio Nelson and her rise and fall, set during the Napoleonic Wars.
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The Entertainer
Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
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A Queen Is Crowned
A lavish documentary film of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in 1953.
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The Boys from Brazil
Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman discovers a sinister and bizarre plot to rekindle the Third Reich.
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The Bounty
The familiar story of Lieutenant Bligh, whose cruelty leads to a mutiny on his ship. This version follows both the efforts of Fletcher Christian to get his men beyond the reach of British retribution,...
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The Shoes of the Fisherman
All eyes focus on the Vatican, watching for the traditional puffs of white smoke that signal the election of the next Pope. This time much more is at stake. The new pontiff may be the only person who...
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