Acting
Tony Beckley
Born October 7, 1929 · Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK
Died April 19, 1980 · aged 50
Tony Beckley (1927/29?-1980) was a British actor best known for his roles in the films The Italian Job, Get Carter and When a Stranger Calls, the latter proving to be his final film as he died from cancer shortly after aged 50 (some reports say 52 on account of the conflicting birth dates given).
Known For
The Italian Job · 1969The Italian Job
★ 6.91969
MovieCrimeComedy
Charlie's got a 'job' to do. Having just left prison he finds one of his friends has attempted a high-risk job in Torino, Italy, right under the nose of the mafia. Charlie's friend doesn't get very far, so Charlie takes over the 'job'. Using three Mini Coopers, a couple of Jaguars, and a bus, he hopes to bring Torino to a standstill, steal a fortune in gold and escape in the chaos.
Revenge of the Pink Panther · 1978Revenge of the Pink Panther
★ 6.41978
MovieComedyCrime
Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau is dead. At least that is what the world—and Charles Dreyfus—believe when a dead body is discovered in Clouseau's car after being shot off the road. Naturally, Clouseau knows differently and, taking advantage of not being alive, sets out to discover why an attempt was made on his life.
When a Stranger Calls · 1979When a Stranger Calls
★ 6.21979
MovieHorrorThriller
A student babysitter has her evening disturbed when the phone rings. So begins a series of increasingly terrifying and threatening calls that lead to a shocking revelation.
Chimes at Midnight · 1965Chimes at Midnight
★ 7.21965
MovieComedyDrama
Henry IV usurps the English throne, sets in motion the factious War of the Roses and now faces a rebellion led by Northumberland scion Hotspur. Henry's heir, Prince Hal, is a ne'er-do-well carouser who drinks and causes mischief with his low-class friends, especially his rotund father figure, John Falstaff. To redeem his title, Hal may have to choose between allegiance to his real father and loyalty to his friend.
Gold · 1974Gold
★ 5.81974
MovieActionAdventure
Rod Slater is the newly appointed general manager of the Sonderditch gold mine, but he stumbles across an ingenious plot to flood the mine, by drilling into an underground lake, so the unscrupulous owners can make a killing in the international gold market.
Get Carter · 1971Get Carter
★ 6.91971
MovieCrimeThriller
Jack Carter is a small-time hood working in London. When word reaches him of his brother's death, he travels to Newcastle to attend the funeral. Refusing to accept the police report of suicide, Carter seeks out his brother’s friends and acquaintances to learn who murdered his sibling and why.
Sitting Target · 1972Sitting Target
★ 6.11972
MovieCrimeThriller
Imprisoned Harry Lomart is a vicious, brute of a man and yet he is prepared to do his long jail term as he is confident that on his release his beautiful wife Pat will be waiting for him, but a visit from Pat brings him his worst nightmare.
The Lost Continent · 1968The Lost Continent
★ 5.61968
MovieAdventureFantasy
An eclectic group of characters set sail on Captain Lansen’s leaky cargo ship in an attempt to escape their various troubles. When a violent storm strikes, the ship is swept into the Sargasso Sea and the passengers find themselves trapped on an island populated by man-eating seaweed, giant crabs and Spanish conquistadors who believe it’s still the 16th century.
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