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Acting
John Boxer
Born April 25, 1909 · Hackney, London, England, UK
Died August 22, 1982 · aged 73
No biography available.
Known For
The Bridge on the River Kwai · 1957The Bridge on the River Kwai
★ 7.81957
MovieDramaHistory
The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.
Presumed Innocent · 1990Presumed Innocent
★ 6.81990
MovieMysteryCrime
Rusty Sabich is a deputy prosecutor engaged in an obsessive affair with a coworker who is murdered. Soon after, he's accused of the crime. And his fight to clear his name becomes a whirlpool of lies and hidden passions.
Gandhi · 1982Gandhi
★ 7.61982
MovieDramaHistory
In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.
Frenzy · 1972Frenzy
★ 7.11972
MovieCrimeThriller
London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.
In Which We Serve · 1942In Which We Serve
★ 6.71942
MovieDramaWar
The story of the HMS Torrin, from its construction to its sinking in the Mediterranean during action in World War II. The ship’s first and only commanding officer is Captain E.V. Kinross, who trains his men not only to be loyal to him and the country, but—most importantly—to themselves.
Convoy · 1940Convoy
★ 5.61940
MovieDramaWar
A tale of life on board a Royal Navy cruiser assigned to protect the vital convoys between America and England during WWII.
The Goddess of 1967 · 2000The Goddess of 1967
★ 6.52000
MovieComedyDrama
A rich, young businessman travels to Australia with the intention of buying a 1967 Citroën DS. Once he arrives, things do not go to plan, and he must drive the DS into the outback alongside a blind young woman in order to track down its seller.
The Way Ahead · 1944The Way Ahead
★ 6.51944
MovieDramaWar
A mismatched collection of conscripted civilians find training tough under Lieutenant Jim Perry and Sergeant Ned Fletcher when they are called up to replace an infantry battalion that had suffered casualties at Dunkirk.
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The Way Ahead · 1944The Way Ahead
★ 6.51944
MovieDramaWar
A mismatched collection of conscripted civilians find training tough under Lieutenant Jim Perry and Sergeant Ned Fletcher when they are called up to replace an infantry battalion that had suffered casualties at Dunkirk.
Soldier in Pub Talking to the Chelsea Pensioners (uncredited)
Meet Mr. Lucifer · 1953Meet Mr. Lucifer
★ 5.21953
MovieFantasyComedy
A TV set given as a retirement present is sold on to different households causing misery each time.
Mr. Theobald (uncredited)
Pool of London · 1951Pool of London
★ 6.61951
MovieCrimeDrama
Jewel thieves, murder, and a manhunt swirl around a sailor off a cargo ship in post-war London.
Detective in Pub (uncredited)
Laughter in Paradise · 1951Laughter in Paradise
★ 6.51951
MovieComedy
When an eccentric practical joker dies, he divides his fortune among four heirs. But before they can collect the cash they must each do something which goes completely against their nature. NB: This is the film which introduced Audrey Hepburn.
Constable Charles Baker (uncredited)
Violent Playground · 1958Violent Playground
★ 7.21958
MovieCrimeDrama
A Liverpool juvenile liaison officer struggles with a young and dangerous pyromaniac.
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
High Treason · 1951High Treason
★ 5.71951
MovieActionThriller
Men from Scotland Yard and military intelligence build a dossier on a sabotage ring.
Ship's radio operator (uncredited)
Who Done It? · 1956Who Done It?
★ 5.51956
MovieComedyCrime
This movie debut for saucy British TV comic Benny Hill has Benny leaving his job as a sweeper after winning some money. He becomes a private detective and investigates a plot to assassinate British scientists.
Police Sergeant at Uralian Legation (uncredited)
















