Acting

Cyril Appleton

Born July 29, 1930 · Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Died July 2, 2005 · aged 74

No biography available.

Known For

The Ruling ClassThe Ruling Class · 1972
The Ruling Class
6.41972
MovieComedyDrama
When the Earl of Gurney dies in a cross-dressing accident, his schizophrenic son, Jack, inherits the Gurney estate. Jack is not the average nobleman; he sings and dances across the estate and thinks he is Jesus reincarnated. Believing that Jack is mentally unfit to own the estate, the Gurney family plots to steal Jack's inheritance. As their outrageous schemes fail, the family strives to cure Jack of his bizarre behavior, with disastrous results.
Rough CutRough Cut · 1980
Rough Cut
5.81980
MovieAdventureComedy
Two sophisticated jewel thieves join forces to steal $30 million in uncut jewels.
Sacred HeartsSacred Hearts · 1985
Sacred Hearts
4.81985
MovieDrama
A tough nun (Anna Massey) demands belief and obedience from convent schoolgirls (Katrin Cartlidge, Oona Kirsch) in World War II England.
Hitler's SS: Portrait in EvilHitler's SS: Portrait in Evil · 1985
Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil
4.91985
MovieTV MovieDrama
The two-part TV movie Hitler's SS: Portrait in Evil crystallizes that evil by concentrating on two Berlin brothers. In 1931, Helmut Hoffman a brilliant student and self-styled opportunist, joins Hitler's SS. At the same time, his younger brother Karl, a top athlete and idealist, becomes a chauffeur for the "S.A.".
The Death of Adolf HitlerThe Death of Adolf Hitler · 1973
The Death of Adolf Hitler
6.61973
MovieWarDrama
The final days in the Bunker, with Hitler becoming more and more paranoid, plumbing the depths of his madness and reaching his well deserved fate.
Further Up PompeiiFurther Up Pompeii · 1975
Further Up Pompeii
7.61975
MovieComedy
A BBC TV comedy movie about the people living in Pompeii prior to its destruction by volcano, focusing on the life of a house slave (played by Frankie Howerd). A sort of prequel to the 1971 movie "Up Pompeii"
A Warning to the CuriousA Warning to the Curious · 1972
A Warning to the Curious
7.01972
MovieTV MovieHorror
Paxton, an amateur archeologist, travels to the town of Seaburgh and inadvertently stumbles across one of the lost crowns of Anglia, which, according to legend, protect the county from invasion. On digging the crown up, Paxton is stalked by its supernatural guardian.
The Ash TreeThe Ash Tree · 1975
The Ash Tree
6.31975
MovieMysteryHorror
Man of leisure Sir Richard receives notification that his Uncle has died, bequeathing him his stately country manor and all its lands. On his return to England he immediately sets about taking stock of all legal matters concerning his new property, but during these dealings Sir Richard seems to be more than a little distracted, he hears strange noises from the ash tree outside his bedroom window.

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