Born on August 29, 1923, in Cambridge, England, he was an acclaimed actor, director, and producer. He gained fame with roles in films like "Brighton Rock" and "The Great Escape." Transitioning to directing, he achieved success with "Gandhi," winning two Oscars. Known for his versatility, he balanced acting and directing, with notable appearances in "Jurassic Park" and "Miracle on 34th Street." A passionate advocate for the arts, he was knighted in 1976 and passed away on August 24, 2014.
THE GREAT ESCAPE
The Great Escape is a classic war film that chronicles the daring escape of Allied prisoners of war from a German POW camp during World War II. Led by...
THE CHESS PLAYERS
The Chess Players is a historical drama set in 1856 before the British annexation of Awadh. It explores the decadence of the Indian aristocracy...
THE FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX
The Flight of the Phoenix is a survival drama film about a group of men stranded in the desert after their plane crashes. As they struggle to survive,...