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The Riddle
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: Vinnie Jones, Derek Jacobi, Julie Cox
Director: Brendan Foley
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A journalist investigates a series of murders that follows the discovery of an unpublished novel by Charles Dickens in the cellar of an old Thames-side-pub. Gradually he becomes obsessed with unraveling a century-old murder in the pages of the manuscript. Only when he has done so, with the help of ..read more »
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Blackball
on DVD
(2003)
Starring: Paul Kaye, Vince Vaughn, Johnny Vegas
Director: Mel Smith
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Directed by funnyman Mel Smith, BLACKBALL follows the fortunes of Cliff Starkey (Paul Kaye). Starkey lives in a traditional, quiet seaside town where nothing seems to inspire him except for bowls. However, inspite of his talent for the game, his working-class upbringing does not go down well with ..read more »
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High Heels And Low Lifes
on DVD
(2001)
Starring: Mary McCormack, Minnie Driver, Kevin McNally
Director: Mel Smith
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THELMA AND LOUISE meets BRIDGET JONES' DIARY in this madcap British caper starring Minnie Driver as Sharon, a young, working-class nurse struggling to survive the work-a-day world of London with her best friend Frances (Mary McCormack). One night, while Sharon and Frances are eavesdropping on cell ..read more »
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from 1,247 member
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Raymond Briggs' The Snowman / Father Chr...
on DVD
(1998)
Starring: Mel Smith
Director: Dianne Jackson, Dave Unwin
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Features the animated children's Christmas tales THE SNOWMAN and FATHER CHRISTMAS. In THE SNOWMAN, a young boy's snowman comes to life at midnight and together they set out on a wonderful adventure. FATHER CHRISTMAS tells the story of grumpy, but loveable Father Christmas and what it is really like ..read more »
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from 2,676 members
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Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie
on DVD
(1997)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Peter MacNicol, Pamela Reed
Director: Mel Smith
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In his big-screen debut, the bumbling, barely verbal Mr. Bean lands in Los Angeles, where he has been sent to "guard" Whistler's Mother as it changes hands between the London National Art Gallery and a chic private gallery. Absurd laughs from the hilarious Atkinson.
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from 4,884 members
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Twelfth Night
on DVD
(1996)
Starring: Helena Bonham-Carter, Nigel Hawthorne, Imogen Stubbs
Director: Trevor Nunn
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Trevor Nunn's version of William Shakespeare's classic comedy revolves around Viola, a young woman who disguises herself as a man to work as a page in the court of Count Orsino. Orsino is hopelessly in love with a woman named Olivia, and soon Viola finds herself hopelessly in love with Orsino. But ..read more »
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67%
from 1,349 member
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Wilt
(1988)
Starring: Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith, Alison Steadman
Director: Michael Tuchner
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The popular comedy duo Griff Rhys Jones and Mel Smith star in this comedy based on the Tom Sharpe novel. Henry Wilt (Jones) is a lecturer who is under the thumb of his ..read more »
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from 578 members
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The Tall Guy
on DVD
(1988)
Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Emma Thompson, Rowan Atkinson
Director: Mel Smith
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Dexter King is a tall, dark actor, and stooge to a famous, funny and vastly unpleasant Ron Anderson. All that stands between Dexter King and success is his hayfever and his tight-fisted boss. Dexter meets up with a sexy nurse who seems to hold the cure for hayfever... but she has a huge sexual ..read more »
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The Princess Bride
on DVD
(1987)
Starring: Cary Elwes, Peter Falk, Mandy Patinkin
Director: Rob Reiner
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Director Rob Reiner breathes vividly colored cinematic life into William Goldman's THE PRINCESS BRIDE, effectively evoking the wondrous, wide-eyed spirit of the witty 1973 novel. When a sick boy (Fred Savage) receives a visit from his doting grandfather (Peter Falk) who intends to read to him from ..read more »
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from 25,784 members
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Bullshot
(1983)
Starring: Alan Shearman, Diz White, Michael Aldridge
Director: Dick Clement
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Outrageous comedy set in the 1930's complete with stolen formula, mad professor, hapless heroine, devilish Hun, and of course the dashing Bullshot Crummond!
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from 91 members
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Babylon
on DVD
(1980)
Starring: Brinsley Forde, Karl Howman, Mel Smith
Director: Franco Rosso
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BABYLON is the quintessential British reggae film from 1980, centring on sound system 'toaster' Blue (Brinsley Forde) and his crew, Ital Lion, as they ready themselves for a face off with rival group Jah Shaka. As the event approaches, Blue's personal life becomes plagued with difficulty when he is ..read more »
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from 646 members
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Babylon - BLU-RAY Version
(1980)
Starring: Brinsley Forde, Karl Howman, Mel Smith
Director: Franco Rosso
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BABYLON is the quintessential British reggae film from 1980, centring on sound system 'toaster' Blue (Brinsley Forde) and his crew, Ital Lion, as they ready themselves for a face off with rival group Jah Shaka. As the event approaches, Blue's personal life becomes plagued with difficulty when he is ..read more »
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58%
from 24 members
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Bloody Kids
(1979)
Starring: Derrick O'Connor, Gary Holton, Richard Thomas
Director: Stephen Frears
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It's a tough life for an eleven-year-old kid. It started as a prank to see just how far he could push the police. Then something went wrong and now he's wanted, with nowhere to ..read more »
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from 33 members
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Not The Nine O'Clock News - The Best Of ...
on DVD
(1979)
Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones
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More memorable sketch show comedy from the 1980's NOT THE NINE O'CLOCK NEWS team of Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Pamela Stephenson and Rowan Atkinson. Full of spoofs and topical satire this second volume includes the classic scene where Rowan Atkinson is casually walking down the street only to be ..read more »
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from 2,226 members
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Slayground
on DVD
(1971)
Starring: Peter Coyote, Mel Smith, Billie Whitelaw
Director: Terry Bedford
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A father swears revenge on armed robber, Stone, after his young daughter is killed during his getaway. With an assassin pursuing Stone, the chase gets more complicated as it continues in London.
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from 26 members
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Number One
on DVD
Starring: Bob Geldof, Alfred Molina, Ray Winstone
Director: Les Blair
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Bob Geldof stars as a man trying to survive in the world of snooker halls, small-time crooks, hookers and corrupt cops. Mel Smith appears as a crooked bookie who helps him to the top in the big-time snooker circuit.
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from 115 members
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Wilt
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(1989)
Starring: Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith, Alison Steadman
Director: Michael Tuchner
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Run time: 90 minutes
Henry Wilt is a more or less failed teacher who fantasizes about murdering his dominant, non-attentive wife Eva. At a party who gets stuck in an inflatable doll and makes a complete fool of himself. Eventually, he dumps the doll in a hole at a building site. However, he has been witnessed getting ..read more »
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Mel Smith facts
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A classic! 3 June 2004
...court jester'. There are superb cameo appearances by Billy Crystal, Peter cook, Mel Smith etc but you have to look hard thru all the make up. There is a great story of t...
This is what British Movies should be... 19 April 2004
