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17-02-2009, 05:02 PM
Film4 Listings for Wednesday 18th February
13:00
The Moonraker (Film)
Based on a play by Arthur Watkins, this cavalier romantic thriller is essentially the Scarlet Pimpernel set across the Channel during the English Civil War. George Baker plays the eponymous hero, beating off the Roundhead foe as he single-handedly saves the country's aristocracy, smuggling them to safety in France. But when Charles II decides to take the trip, Cromwell's cronies are waiting in the wings. Marius Goring and John Le Mesurier beef up the supporting cast, while stunning Sylvia Syms provides the romantic interest in a dashing yarn of love, courage and betrayal.
Director: David MacDonald
Starring: George Baker, Sylvia Syms, Peter Arne, Marius Goring, Richard Leech, Clive Morton
(Subtitles, 1958, PG, 3 Star)
14:40
Brief Encounter (Film)
One of the timeless classics of British cinema, David Lean's Oscar-nominated, heart-breaking film stars Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard as Laura Jesson and Dr Alec Harvey, two married people whose chance encounter in a railway station's café sees them tempted to adultery before realising their marriages are more important than fleeting happiness.
Director: David Lean
Starring: Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond, Everley Gregg
(Black and White, Subtitles, 1945, PG, 5 Star)
16:20
One of Our Aircraft is Missing (Film)
Bailing out over Holland, the crew of a British ****er dodge Nazi patrols to make their way home with the help of the Dutch resistance. Superior propaganda piece with an Oscar-nominated script from maverick filmmakers Powell and Pressberger.
Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Starring: Godfrey Tearle, Eric Portman, Hugh Williams, Bernard Miles, Hugh Burden, Emrys Jones
(Black and White, Subtitles, 1942, U, 4 Star)
18:25
Oliver Twist (Film)
Roman Polanski's film of Charles Dickens' classic novel stars Barney Clark as Oliver, Ben Kingsley as Fagin, Jamie Forman as Bill Sykes and Leanne Rowe as Nancy. Oscar and BAFTA-winner Ronald Harwood's screenplay strips away some of the minor roles to allow the main characters to take centre stage, with a superb performance by Kingsley in one of film's most demanding roles.
Director: Roman Polanski
Starring: Barney Clark, Ben Kingsley, Jamie Foreman, Leanne Rowe, Lewis Chase, Harry Eden
(Widescreen, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2005, PG, 3 Star)
21:00
A Life Less Ordinary (Film)
The acclaimed team behind Shallow Grave and Trainspotting - led by director Danny Boyle - headed for America and delivered this hugely entertaining movie - in equal parts screwball comedy, road movie and romance. Ewan McGregor is a Scottish cleaner who gets sacked from his job and kidnaps his boss's daughter. But will the angels, played by Holly Hunter and Delroy Lindo, persuade the errant couple to fall in love?
Director: Danny Boyle
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Cameron Diaz, Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo, Dan Hedaya, Ian McNeice
(Widescreen, Subtitles, 1997, 15, 3 Star)
23:00
Comrades (Film)
Bill Douglas' acclaimed film tells the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, six farm workers prosecuted and transported for daring to form a trade union in the 19th century to fight for better conditions. Robin Soans plays George Loveless, the leader of the group, with Imelda Staunton as his wife Betsy. Keith Allen plays James Hammett, another of the martyrs, with Michael Horden as Mr Pitt and Vanessa Redgrave as Mrs Carlyle.
Director: Bill Douglas
Starring: Keith Allen, Dave Atkins, Stephen Bateman, Katy Behean, Mark Brown, Michael Clark
(1986, 18, 4 Star)
13:00
The Moonraker (Film)
Based on a play by Arthur Watkins, this cavalier romantic thriller is essentially the Scarlet Pimpernel set across the Channel during the English Civil War. George Baker plays the eponymous hero, beating off the Roundhead foe as he single-handedly saves the country's aristocracy, smuggling them to safety in France. But when Charles II decides to take the trip, Cromwell's cronies are waiting in the wings. Marius Goring and John Le Mesurier beef up the supporting cast, while stunning Sylvia Syms provides the romantic interest in a dashing yarn of love, courage and betrayal.
Director: David MacDonald
Starring: George Baker, Sylvia Syms, Peter Arne, Marius Goring, Richard Leech, Clive Morton
(Subtitles, 1958, PG, 3 Star)
14:40
Brief Encounter (Film)
One of the timeless classics of British cinema, David Lean's Oscar-nominated, heart-breaking film stars Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard as Laura Jesson and Dr Alec Harvey, two married people whose chance encounter in a railway station's café sees them tempted to adultery before realising their marriages are more important than fleeting happiness.
Director: David Lean
Starring: Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond, Everley Gregg
(Black and White, Subtitles, 1945, PG, 5 Star)
16:20
One of Our Aircraft is Missing (Film)
Bailing out over Holland, the crew of a British ****er dodge Nazi patrols to make their way home with the help of the Dutch resistance. Superior propaganda piece with an Oscar-nominated script from maverick filmmakers Powell and Pressberger.
Director: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Starring: Godfrey Tearle, Eric Portman, Hugh Williams, Bernard Miles, Hugh Burden, Emrys Jones
(Black and White, Subtitles, 1942, U, 4 Star)
18:25
Oliver Twist (Film)
Roman Polanski's film of Charles Dickens' classic novel stars Barney Clark as Oliver, Ben Kingsley as Fagin, Jamie Forman as Bill Sykes and Leanne Rowe as Nancy. Oscar and BAFTA-winner Ronald Harwood's screenplay strips away some of the minor roles to allow the main characters to take centre stage, with a superb performance by Kingsley in one of film's most demanding roles.
Director: Roman Polanski
Starring: Barney Clark, Ben Kingsley, Jamie Foreman, Leanne Rowe, Lewis Chase, Harry Eden
(Widescreen, Subtitles, Audio Described, 2005, PG, 3 Star)
21:00
A Life Less Ordinary (Film)
The acclaimed team behind Shallow Grave and Trainspotting - led by director Danny Boyle - headed for America and delivered this hugely entertaining movie - in equal parts screwball comedy, road movie and romance. Ewan McGregor is a Scottish cleaner who gets sacked from his job and kidnaps his boss's daughter. But will the angels, played by Holly Hunter and Delroy Lindo, persuade the errant couple to fall in love?
Director: Danny Boyle
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Cameron Diaz, Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo, Dan Hedaya, Ian McNeice
(Widescreen, Subtitles, 1997, 15, 3 Star)
23:00
Comrades (Film)
Bill Douglas' acclaimed film tells the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, six farm workers prosecuted and transported for daring to form a trade union in the 19th century to fight for better conditions. Robin Soans plays George Loveless, the leader of the group, with Imelda Staunton as his wife Betsy. Keith Allen plays James Hammett, another of the martyrs, with Michael Horden as Mr Pitt and Vanessa Redgrave as Mrs Carlyle.
Director: Bill Douglas
Starring: Keith Allen, Dave Atkins, Stephen Bateman, Katy Behean, Mark Brown, Michael Clark
(1986, 18, 4 Star)