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Michael Pennington



Filmography

Michael Pennington - filmography


  • Florence Nightingale on DVD (2008)
    Starring: Laura Fraser,  Sean McKenzie,  Michael Pennington
    Director: Norman Stone
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    BBC drama that explores the emotional and spiritual trauma suffered by Florence Nightingale on her return from the Crimean War. After witnessing the horrors of the war first hand, Florence Nightingale (Laura Fraser) campaigned strongly for an investigation when she finally returned to England. The ..read more »
    2.5 stars out of 5 53% from 76 members
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  • Fragile on DVD (2005)
    Starring: Calista Flockhart,  Daniel Ortiz,  Gemma Jones
    Director: Carol Littleton,  Jaume Balaguero
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
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    Creaking along the dank, filthy corridors, metal rods piercing her skin, down to her brittle bones, the creature the terrified children call "The Mechanical Girl" roams in the shadows. When Amy (Calista Flockhart) arrives at the remote, dilapidated Mercy falls Children's Hospital to replace a nurse ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 60% from 9,544 members
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  • Summer's Lease (2 discs) on DVD (1989)
    Starring: John Gielgud,  Susan Fleetwood,  Leslie Phillips
    Director: Martyn Friend
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    This BBC TV mini-series is an adaptation of John Mortimer's novel of the same name, and follows a family as they attempt to enjoy a relaxing holiday in Tuscany. Molly Pargeter takes her family to the luxurious destination but spends more time trying to find out who owns the villa they are staying ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 59% from 381 members
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  • Playing Shakespeare (3 discs) on DVD (1984)
    Starring: Peggy Ashcroft,  Sinead Cusack,  Judi Dench
    Certificate: Certificate: Ex
    Aspiring actors, Shakespeare aficionados, or just people interested in the craft of acting will be delighted by this programme from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Divided into nine lessons, PLAYING SHAKESPEARE features such actors as Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, and Patrick Stewart offering ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 71% from 17 members
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  • Cymbeline on DVD (1982)
    Starring: Richard Johnson,  Helen Mirren,  Michael Pennington
    Director: Elijah Moshinsky
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought great performances from leading contemporary actors. Cymbeline, the ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 62% from 141 members
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Michael Pennington facts

5 most recent films

Florence Nightingale - 2.5 stars
Fragile - 3.0 stars
Cracker - White Ghost - 3.5 stars
Summer's Lease - 3.0 stars
Playing Shakespeare - 3.5 stars

5 highest-rated films

Cracker - White Ghost - 3.5 stars
Cymbeline - 3.0 stars
Fragile - 3.0 stars
Summer's Lease - 3.0 stars
Florence Nightingale - 2.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

Playing Shakespeare - 3.5 stars
Florence Nightingale - 2.5 stars
Summer's Lease - 3.0 stars
Fragile - 3.0 stars
Cymbeline - 3.0 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Susan Fleetwood - 5 times - show films
David Suchet - 4 times - show films
Ian McKellen - 4 times - show films
Judi Dench - 4 times - show films
Richard Pasco - 4 times - show films

Most frequent directors

Martyn Friend - 3 times - show films
Richard Standeven - 2 times - show films
Carol Littleton - 2 times - show films
Jaume Balaguero - 2 times - show films
Elijah Moshinsky - 1 times - show films