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Ken Russell - filmography
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Brothers Of The Head
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Harry Treadaway, Luke Treadaway, Bryan Dick
Director: Louis Pepe, Keith Fulton
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From the creators of LOST IN LA MANCHA, comes this mocumentary focusing of the talents of conjoined twins Tom and Barry Howes; plucked from obscurity, groomed by rock royalty and ultimately the pair become a punk phenomenon. Based on the novel by Brian Aldiss (writer of Super Toys Last All Summer ..read more »
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Lady Chatterley
(1993)
Starring: Sean Bean, Joely Richardson, Shirley Ann Field
Director: Ken Russell
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Sean Bean, Joely Richardson Adapted by Ken Russell from DH Laurence's classics novels, Lady Chatterley is a passionate love story, which portrays the tempestuous and scandalous affair between an aristocratic young woman and her husband's gamekeeper. Joely Richardson plays one of fictions most ..read more »
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from 761 members
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The Rainbow
on DVD
(1989)
Starring: Sammi Davis, Paul McGann, Amanda Donohoe
Director: Ken Russell
Certificate: 
Watch now: £2.49
Defying the moral constraints of Victorian England and her parents, a young woman engages in unbridled promiscuity with two partners before setting out to capture the fuller sensuality of life itself. Based on the 1915 novel by D.H. Lawrence.
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Lair of the White Worm
(1988)
Starring: Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant
Director: Ken Russell
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A giant skull is found at a castle in England, which is eventually linked to a legendary dragon-like worm, a peculiar religion, a vampiress' estate, and more...
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Gothic
on DVD
(1986)
Starring: Gabriel Byrne, Julian Sands, Natasha Richardson
Director: Ken Russell
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An impromptu party on the picturesque shores of Lake Geneva in July 1816 leads to a ghoulish night of terror: a night which will ultimately inspire the writing of two great horror classics: Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' and Dr. Polidori's 'The Vampyre'. Exiles Lord Byron (Gabriel Byrne) and his ..read more »
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Crimes Of Passion
on DVD
(1985)
Starring: Kathleen Turner, Anthony Perkins, John Laughlin
Director: Ken Russell
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Ken Russell's sexual caricature finds an all-American man, who's trapped in a sexless marriage, falling in love with a businesswoman who turns into a hooker by night. A psychotic priest (Perkins) tries to prevent their union, driving the wedge between love and sex. A thoughtful, sometimes very ..read more »
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Altered States
on DVD
(1980)
Starring: William Hurt, Blair Brown
Director: Ken Russell
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Loosely based on the Paddy Chayefsky novel, this sci-fi spectacle tells the incredible story of a research scientist who experiments with altered states of human consciousness. Great performances and mind-blowing special effects. Academy Award Nominations: Best Sound, Best Original Score.
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from 1,133 member
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Tommy
on DVD
(1975)
Starring: Oliver Reed, Ann-Margret, Roger Daltrey
Director: Ken Russell
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Director Ken Russell's vibrant, hyperactive version of the Who's classic rock opera tells the story of a boy (Roger Daltrey) rendered deaf, dumb, and blind by the sight of his father's murder. His psychedelic journey through a maze of abusive relatives and strange "cures" eventually leads to ..read more »
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from 1,897 member
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Lisztomania
on DVD
(1975)
Starring: Roger Daltrey, Sara Kestelman, Paul Nicholas
Director: Ken Russell
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Outrageously hedonistic 'rockopera' LISZTOMANIA casts contemporary rock god Roger Daltrey as the world's first music superstar, Franz Liszt. Loosely based on the life of the composer, the film takes a fantastical voyage through rock'n'roll excess and adventure, peppered with cameos from such pop ..read more »
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from 47 members
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Women In Love
on DVD
(1969)
Starring: Alan Bates, Glenda Jackson, Oliver Reed
Director: Ken Russell
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D.H. Lawrence's 1920 novel revolving around the torrid relationships between two sisters and the men in their lives is here well-adapted for the big screen by Ken Russell. Starring Jennie Linden as Ursula and Glenda Jackson in a galvanizing, Academy Award-winning performance as Gudrun. This is ..read more »
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from 1,575 member
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Billion Dollar Brain
on DVD
(1967)
Starring: Michael Caine, Karl Malden, Oscar Homolka
Director: Ken Russell
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A second motion picture outing for anti-hero spy Harry Palmer who, since his work deciphering the riddles surrounding 'The Ipcress File' has decided to break away from the Secret Service and make a living as a private investigator. This time he is sucked into a web of conspiracy involving General ..read more »
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Elgar
(1962)
Starring: George McGrath, Peter Brett, Rowena Gregory
Director: Ken Russell
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Partly dramatised account of the life of composer Sir Edward Elgar. Also includes footage of Elgar at the Three Choirs Festival and a recording of the opening of Abbey Road Studios when 'Land Of Hope And Glory' was played.
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Not currently released
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Gounod: Faust
on DVD
Director: Ken Russell
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Controversial film director Ken Russell helms this production of Charles Gonoud's FAUST, casting Ruggero Raimondi and Francisco Araiza in lead roles. Erich Binder conducts throughout.
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The Rainbow
to Watch Now
(1989)
Starring: Sammi Davis, Paul McGann, Amanda Donohoe
Director: Ken Russell
Certificate: 
Watch now: £2.49
Run time: 111 minutes
Ken Russell's sensuous film version of DH Lawrence's THE RAINBOW. Set in the Midlands of Victorian England, The Rainbow tells the story of a rebellious young woman who, after defying her parents and society's morality, engages in an unbridled and passionate affair first with her beautiful ..read more »
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Ken Russell facts
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Interesting 2 October 2007
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whereas THIS film wasn't released until 1989 (although both were directed by Ken Russell).
Before watching this DVD I couldn't remember ANYTHING about the storyline....
Songs of summer shall sound as sweet 23 November 2004
A TIMELESS MASTERPIECE 3 June 2005
