Acting

Anthony Oliver

Born July 4, 1922 · Abersychan, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK (age 104)

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Known For

CheckpointCheckpoint · 1956
Checkpoint
5.61956
MovieCrimeDrama
Stanley Baker's O'Donovan is sent to steal the plans of a rival company's racing car designs, to ensure his employers win the competition. However, when opening a safe containing the plans, he triggers an alarm leading to a gun battle where he kills a number of people. James Robertson Justice, alarmed by the scandal surrounding the killings, orders his agent be killed surreptitiously to hide his involvement with the plot. The film uses original footage from the Mille Miglia , an Italian open-road endurance race, featuring classic period racing cars.
H.M.S. DefiantH.M.S. Defiant · 1962
H.M.S. Defiant
6.51962
MovieAdventureHistory
Defiant's crew is part of a fleet-wide movement to present a petition of grievances to the Admiralty. Violence must be no part of it. The continual sadism of Defiant's first officer makes this difficult, and when the captain is disabled, the chance for violence increases.
Penny PrincessPenny Princess · 1952
Penny Princess
6.71952
MovieComedyRomance
A tiny European country which for years has survived financially only through evading its bills and smuggling is finally facing bankruptcy, when a rich American agrees to save the place by buying it. But before, the deal is closed, he dies. His nearest relative and heir turns out to be a young woman with high ethical and democratic standards, but no experience with money, or affairs of state, or Europe. A charming young English visitor helps her to muddle through. Comedy and romance follow.
The EntertainerThe Entertainer · 1960
The Entertainer
6.21960
MovieDrama
Archie Rice, an old-time British vaudeville performer sinking into final defeat, schemes to stay in show business.
Cosh BoyCosh Boy · 1953
Cosh Boy
5.51953
MovieDramaCrime
Roy Walsh is a brash and enterprising thug who bullies his friends into subservience. He and his gang assault and rob people on the street, but things get increasingly dangerous when their behavior escalates to larger crimes.
LostLost · 1956
Lost
6.81956
MovieCrimeMystery
U.S. Embassy employee Lee Cochrane and his wife, Sue, receive a shock when they discover that their 18-month-old son, Simon, has disappeared in London. He was last seen with their nanny, and the couple seemingly have no leads that might help police Detective Craig in his investigation. The media sensationalizes the incident, causing an unnecessary distraction as the couple prepares to confront the culprit face-to-face.
Once a Jolly SwagmanOnce a Jolly Swagman · 1949
Once a Jolly Swagman
5.81949
MovieRomanceDrama
A factory worker quits his job to become a motorcycle racer.
Mad About MenMad About Men · 1954
Mad About Men
6.51954
MovieFantasyComedy
Flirtatious mermaid Miranda swaps places with a schoolteacher who has gone on holiday. All is well until she falls in love with a human.

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