Basil Clarke

Acting

Basil Clarke

Born September 26, 1913 · Hackney, London, England, UK

Died November 28, 2004 · aged 91

Basil Clarke (September 26, 1913 - November 28, 2004) was an English-New Zealnder actor of the stage, film and television who at 86 won the best actor award at the Tropfest 2000 short film festival. Clarke was an actor who over his long life had three distinct careers and who never retired, remaining on his agent's books until the day he died.

Known For

Muriel's WeddingMuriel's Wedding · 1994
Muriel's Wedding
★ 6.81994
MovieComedyDrama
Socially awkward Muriel Heslop wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, due to her oppressive politician father, Muriel has never even been on a date. Ostracized by her more socially adept friends, Muriel runs into fellow outcast Rhonda Epinstalk, and the two move from their small Australian town to the big city of Sydney, where Muriel changes her name and begins the arduous task of redesigning her life to match her fantasies.
Babe: Pig in the CityBabe: Pig in the City · 1998
Babe: Pig in the City
★ 5.71998
MovieFamilyAdventure
Babe, fresh from his victory in the sheepherding contest, returns to Farmer Hoggett's farm, but after Farmer Hoggett is injured and unable to work, Babe has to go to the big city to save the farm.
Henry VIII and His Six WivesHenry VIII and His Six Wives · 1972
Henry VIII and His Six Wives
★ 5.81972
MovieDramaHistory
Adapted from the BBC2 serial The Six Wives of Henry VIII. 1547, King Henry VIII's life has taken a turn for the worse and he is forced to look back over his life and the many loves which had brought him his three children, only one of which was the desired male heir to secure the Tudor dynasty.
The Blood of HeroesThe Blood of Heroes · 1989
The Blood of Heroes
★ 5.81989
MovieActionAdventure
Set in a futuristic world where the only sport that has survived in a wasted society is the brutal game known as jugging. Sallow, the leader of a rag-tag team, has played in the main Leagues before, but was cast out because of indiscretions with a lady. Now joined by a talented newcomer, Kidda, an ambitious young peasant girl, he and his team find they have one last chance for glory.
My Brilliant CareerMy Brilliant Career · 1979
My Brilliant Career
★ 6.21979
MovieDramaRomance
A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married.
Young EinsteinYoung Einstein · 1988
Young Einstein
★ 5.21988
MovieComedyScience Fiction
Albert Einstein is the son of a Tasmanian apple farmer, who discovers the secret of splitting the beer atom to put the bubbles back into beer. When Albert travels to Sydney to patent his invention he meets beatuiful French scientist Marie Curie, as well as several unscrupulous types who try to take advantage of the naive genius and his invention.
Oscar and LucindaOscar and Lucinda · 1997
Oscar and Lucinda
★ 6.41997
MovieDramaRomance
After a childhood of abuse by his evangelistic father, misfit Oscar Hopkins becomes an Anglican minister and develops a divine obsession with gambling. Lucinda Leplastrier is a rich Australian heiress shopping in London for materials for her newly acquired glass factory back home. Deciding to travel to Australia as a missionary, Oscar meets Lucinda aboard ship, and a mutual obsession blossoms. They make a wager that will alter each of their destinies.
Where the Green Ants DreamWhere the Green Ants Dream · 1984
Where the Green Ants Dream
★ 6.91984
MovieDrama
The Australian Aborigines (in this film anyway) believe that this is the place where the green ants go to dream, and that if their dreams are disturbed, it will bring down disaster on us all. The Aborigines' belief is not shared by a giant mining company, which wants to tear open the soil and search for uranium.

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Candy RegentagCandy Regentag · 1989
Candy Regentag
★ 4.21989
MovieDramaRomance
Flesh and fantasy fill the nights of the call girls at Bambi’s, a flashy back street brothel. Join Bambi, Candy and the girls for an evening or two and find out what happens in the violent world of sex for sale. Candy is new to the business. She follows all of the rules of the house - she arrives on time, doesn’t take drugs, is polite to customers, and numb to all the men who used her. Then she meets Reg and breaks the most important rule - don’t fall in love with one of your customers. Their first encounter leaves her longing to see him again. She fantasizes about the love they share and how idyllic their life together would be. But the facts are clear. Candy is a hooker and she will never be a real part of his world … she’s one of Bambi’s girls. She has seen his life and felt his love, a brief glimpse is all she’ll ever have, KISS THE NIGHT!

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