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Directing
Donald McWhinnie
Born October 16, 1920 · Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, UK
Died October 8, 1987 · aged 66
No biography available.
Known For
An Afternoon at the Festival · 1973An Afternoon at the Festival
1973
Movie
Ahead of a screening of his latest film a director converses with a prostitute, whilst his female star and estranged wife talks to a writer, his brother. Intercut are scenes from the film, and the making of it.
Fallen Angels · 1974Fallen Angels
★ 2.01974
MovieComedy
Two men go off on a golfing trip, leaving their wives to amuse themselves as best they can. The wives each receive a postcard from Maurice Duclos, a former lover both had before their marriages.
A Wicked World · 1964A Wicked World
1964
MovieDrama
Roland Green who thinks the world is all safe soon realises that the world he lives in can be a bit wicked sometimes.
The Wood Demon · 1974The Wood Demon
★ 9.01974
Movie
A luncheon party gathers to celebrate a wealthy unmarried man's birthday; his sister hopes he'll marry Sonya, the daughter of a selfish gout-ridden old professor who makes life Hell for his son George and his young wife, Helen. At the luncheon is Khrushchov, a passionate environmentalist, called "the Wood Demon" by all, in love with Sonya and she with him, but neither will say it. Two weeks later there's a family meeting at the professor's estate; two weeks after that, a supper at the cabin of Dyadin, who's cheerful to all. George, Helen, Sonya, and Khrushchov are each suffocating. Can any of them take action?
The Country Wife · 1977The Country Wife
★ 7.01977
MovieDrama
Directed by Donald McWhinnie.
A Dog's Ransom · 1978A Dog's Ransom
★ 9.01978
Movie
A quiet, middle-aged couple living in Chelsea start to receive threatening letters through the post - and then things take a sinister turn as their beloved poodle, Tina, is kidnapped. A smart young copper from the local force decides to investigate -
...but the clouds... · 1977...but the clouds...
★ 9.01977
MovieTV Movie
A woman left behind by a man. Based on a script by Samuel Beckett.
Ghost Trio · 1977Ghost Trio
1977
MovieDramaTV Movie
A female voice identifies a lone man in a room. The shots cut closer, revealing he is holding a cassette recorder, playing Beethoven's "Ghost" Piano Trio no. 5. The film repeats the imagery, and then shows what he has been reacting to.
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