Robert Swann

Acting

Robert Swann

Born March 18, 1945 · New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK

Died April 17, 2006 · aged 61

Robert Swann (18 March 1945 – 17 April 2006) was a British actor with a film career spanning thirty five years. He is best known to American audiences through his portrayal of a Church of England vicar in the television series The Witches and the Grinnygog. An early film role was the sadistic house prefect of Malcolm McDowell in the 1968 film if..... His last credited acting role was in the series…

Known For

North Sea HijackNorth Sea Hijack · 1980
North Sea Hijack
6.31980
MovieActionAdventure
When terrorists take over two oil rigs, and threaten to blow them up if their demands are not met, an eccentric anti-terrorism expert volunteers his unique commando unit to stop them.
The Madness of King GeorgeThe Madness of King George · 1994
The Madness of King George
6.81994
MovieComedyDrama
Aging King George III of England is exhibiting signs of madness, a problem little understood in 1788. As the monarch alternates between bouts of confusion and near-violent outbursts of temper, his hapless doctors attempt the ineffectual cures of the day. Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte and Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger attempt to prevent the king's political enemies, led by the Prince of Wales, from usurping the throne.
if....if.... · 1968
if....
7.01968
MovieDrama
In an English boys' boarding school, social hierarchy reigns supreme and power remains in the hands of distanced and ineffectual teachers and callously vicious prefects in the Upper Sixth. Three Lower Sixth students, Wallace, Johnny and leader Mick Travis decide on a shocking course of action to redress the balance of privilege once and for all.
The Creeping FleshThe Creeping Flesh · 1973
The Creeping Flesh
5.91973
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A Victorian scientist returns to London with his paleontological bag-of-bones discovery from Papua New Guinea. Unfortunately, when exposed to water, flesh returns to the bones, unleashing a malevolent entity on the scientist's family and friends.
Emil and the DetectivesEmil and the Detectives · 1964
Emil and the Detectives
6.21964
MovieActionAdventure
When Emil travels by bus to Berlin to visit his family, his money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnels. While following the thief, Emil runs into Gustav, a young boy who gathers up all his friends to help Emil find the money. However, they get into more trouble than they bargained for when Emil's pickpocket turns out to be mixed up with a couple of notorious bank robbers.
Miss Marple: A Caribbean MysteryMiss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery · 1989
Miss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery
6.61989
MovieMysteryCrime
While on vacation at a resort hotel in the West Indies, Miss Marple correctly suspects that the apparently natural death of a retired British major is actually the work of a murderer planning yet another killing.
Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & GirlyMumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly · 1970
Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly
6.01970
MovieComedyHorror
A wealthy, fatherless British clan kidnap bums and hippies, forcing them to participate in an elaborate role-playing game in which they are the perfect family; those who refuse or attempt escape endure ritualistic murder.
A Business AffairA Business Affair · 1994
A Business Affair
4.81994
MovieComedyRomance
This is the story of the lovely Kate Swallow and the loves of her life. At the start she is with Alec Bolton, a noted author, who discourages her when she wants to write a novel. Later she is swept off her feet by Alecs publisher, Vanni Corso, and leaves Alec for Vanni. She writes another novel and Vanni tells her he doesn't think the book will sell. Both of their actions are an indication of their vanity and fear of losing her.

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Shine on Harvey MoonShine on Harvey Moon · 1982
Shine on Harvey Moon
7.71982
SeriesDrama
Shine on Harvey Moon! is a British comedy-drama series made by Central Television for ITV from 8 January 1982 to 23 August 1985 and briefly revived in 1995 by Meridian. This generally light-hearted series was created by comedy writers Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. The series is set in the East End of London shortly after the Second World War. Upon being demobbed RAF serviceman Harvey Moon, played by Kenneth Cranham, returns home and finds his family involved in various troubles. His wife Rita, played by Maggie Steed, is not interested in resuming their relationship, and works in a seedy nightclub frequented by American servicemen. He becomes involved with the Labour Party and the union movement. The name of the series is a wordplay on the title of the popular 1908 song 'Shine On, Harvest Moon'. The first series was commissioned and recorded by ATV at their Elstree studios with the remaining series filmed at newly constructed facilities in Nottingham.

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