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David Eady
Born April 22, 1924 · London, England, UK
Died April 5, 2009 · aged 84
David Eady (April 22, 1924 - April 5, 2009) was a British film director and producer. Born in London, he was the son of Sir Wilfred Eady (of the Eady Levy). His films include documentaries, dramas (often second features) and children's films. He received a BAFTA nomination for his short film Play Safe (1978), and an Oscar nomination was given to the short he co-directed with Geoffrey Boothby, Bri…
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Play Safe · 1978Play Safe
★ 6.21978
MovieFamilyAnimation
Sponsored as part of the Electricity Council's 'Understanding Electricity' campaign, Play Safe is a series of three hard-hitting fillers designed to highlight to children the potentially fatal consequences of playing near overhead electric lines and substations. The carefree attitude of the youngsters as they fly their kites and radio-controlled planes in the open air is undermined by composer Harry Robinson's electronic soundtrack, which pulsates with menace throughout.
Betcher! · 1971Betcher!
★ 6.01971
MovieFamily
Designed to promote the National Cycling Proficiency Scheme: an N.C.P.S. student competes with another boy in a private cycling competition, organised and judged by pop singer, Peter Noone.
The Boy and the Bridge · 1959The Boy and the Bridge
★ 6.01959
MovieDrama
A little boy named Tommy watches as his father is arrested after a brawl. Tommy believes his father must have killed someone and rather than return home, he heads to Tower Bridge to set up home there.
Night Ferry · 1976Night Ferry
★ 5.11976
MovieActionFamily
Night Ferry stars Bernard Cribbins as Pyramid, a dastardly master-of-disguise who plans to smuggle an ancient Egyptian mummy out of the country. When young Jeff discovers the plan, a dangerous chase via London's Victoria and Clapham stations ensues.
Three Cases of Murder · 1955Three Cases of Murder
★ 6.11955
MovieMysteryHorror
An atmospheric British omnibus film presenting three tales of murder and the supernatural. In “In the Picture,” a museum attendant is drawn into the eerie world within a painting. In “You Killed Elizabeth,” two lifelong friends become suspects when the woman they both love is murdered. In “Lord Mountdrago,” a disgraced politician seeks revenge on a powerful statesman by exploiting his dreams. Linked by a recurring figure, the film blends psychological horror, mystery, and fantasy across its three interconnected stories.
Hide and Seek · 1972Hide and Seek
★ 5.51972
MovieCrimeAdventure
A young boy runs away from an approved school to meet up with his father in the hope that he can persuade his dad to allow him to travel to Canada with him. He also meets up with two local children and discovers that his father is instead planning a bank heist.
Anoop and the Elephant · 1972Anoop and the Elephant
★ 8.01972
MovieFamily
Two English kids meet their friend Anoop Singh and his baby elephant Ranee. The nasty circus owner wants the elephant for his circus and the children decide that they must prevent this.
Cry, the Beloved Country · 1951Cry, the Beloved Country
★ 6.31951
MovieDrama
In the back country of South Africa, black minister Stephen Kumalo journeys to the city to search for his missing son, only to find his people living in squalor and his son a criminal. Reverend Misimangu is a young South African clergyman who helps find his missing son-turned-thief and sister-turned-prostitute in the slums of Johannesburg.
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