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Michael Jayston

Michael Jayston is an English actor known for his roles in various films and TV series including Nicholas and Alexandra, Nicholas Nickleby, and Nicholas Nickleby. He has also portrayed iconic characters like Tsar Nicholas II, Cyril Ramaphosa, and Inspector Morse. Jayston has won critical acclaim and many awards for his versatile acting skills.

Titles credited to Michael Jayston

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Series Age rating: 10 Year: 1979 IMDB Rating: 8.5

George Smiley, the aging master spy of the Cold War and once heir apparent to Control, is brought back out of retirement to flush out a top level mole within the Circus. Smiley must travel back throug...

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The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

Film Age rating: 12 Year: 1973 IMDB Rating: 7.3

An Edwardian take on the Shakespeare play starring Laurence Olivier.

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Nicholas and Alexandra

Nicholas and Alexandra

Film Age rating: 11 Year: 1971 IMDB Rating: 7.2

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 Homecoming

The Homecoming

Film Age rating: 10 Year: 1973 IMDB Rating: 6.8

In a dreary North London flat, the site of perpetual psychological warfare, a philosophy professor visits his family after a nine-year absence and introduces the four men - father, uncle and two broth...

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Finisterre

Finisterre

Film Age rating: 12 Year: 2003 IMDB Rating: 6.6

London has always been a source of influence, inspiration and curiosity - Finisterre tries to identify the dreams that London holds for so many. Presented and scored by Saint Etienne, the film enraptu...

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1968 IMDB Rating: 6.4

Peter Hall's film adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy, filmed in and around an English country house and starring actors from the Royal Shakespeare Company.

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Film Age rating: 4 Year: 1972 IMDB Rating: 5.6

An all-star cast highlights this vibrant musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's immortal tale. One day, plucky young Alice follows a white rabbit down a hole and discovers a world of bizarre characters...

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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Film Age rating: 10 Year: 1997 IMDB Rating: 5

In the 19th century, an expert marine biologist is hired by the government to determine what's sinking ships all over the ocean. His daughter follows him. They are intercepted by a mysterious captain...

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Highlander III: The Sorcerer

Highlander III: The Sorcerer

Film Age rating: 15 Year: 1994 IMDB Rating: 4.4

Starts off in the 15th century, with Connor McLeod training with another immortal swordsman, the Japanese sorcerer Nakano. When an evil immortal named Kane kills the old wizard, the resulting battle l...

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