Directing

Donald McWhinnie

Born October 16, 1920 · Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, UK

Died October 8, 1987 · aged 66

No biography available.

Known For

Fallen AngelsFallen Angels · 1974
Fallen 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 WorldA Wicked World · 1964
A 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 Country WifeThe Country Wife · 1977
The Country Wife
★ 7.01977
MovieDrama
Directed by Donald McWhinnie.
The Wood DemonThe Wood Demon · 1974
The 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?
A Dog's RansomA Dog's Ransom · 1978
A 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 -
Beasts: What Big EyesBeasts: What Big Eyes · 1976
Beasts: What Big Eyes
★ 7.51976
MovieHorrorTV Movie
An RSPCA officer is horrified when he discovers a pet shop owner has been conducting experiments on a wolf, searching for proof of lycanthropy. Created as an episode of Nigel Kneale’s “Beasts” horror anthology miniseries.
An Afternoon at the FestivalAn Afternoon at the Festival · 1973
An 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.
Krapp's Last TapeKrapp's Last Tape · 1972
Krapp's Last Tape
★ 10.01972
MovieDramaTV Movie
A 69-year-old man sits alone on his birthday and listens to his past through the form of tape reels he has recorded throughout his life.

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