Acting

John Brooking

Born January 29, 1912 · Lewisham, London, England, UK

Died May 19, 1966 · aged 54

John Brooking was born on January 29, 1912 in London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Rob Roy (1961), Stranger on the Shore (1961) and Cards with Uncle Tom (1959). He died on May 19, 1966 in England, UK.

Known For

The Loneliness of the Long Distance RunnerThe Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner · 1962
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
★ 7.21962
MovieDrama
A rebellious youth, sentenced to a boy’s reformatory for robbing a bakery, rises through the ranks of the institution by impressing its Governor through his prowess as a long distance runner. He is encouraged to compete in an upcoming race, but faces ridicule from his peers.
The Two-Headed SpyThe Two-Headed Spy · 1958
The Two-Headed Spy
★ 6.31958
MovieWarThriller
Wartime thriller with film noir elements based on a true story as written in A.P. Scotland's autobiography "The London Cage". The plot has greatly exaggerated the actual events of A.P. Scotland's experiences, including the addition of a fictional love interest.
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie MenThe Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men · 1952
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
★ 6.21952
MovieAdventure
Young Robin Hood, in love with Maid Marian, enters an archery contest with his father at the King's palace. On the way home his father is murdered by henchmen of Prince John. Robin takes up the life of an outlaw, gathering together his band of merry men with him in Sherwood Forest, to avenge his father's death and to help the people of the land that Prince John are over taxing.
Carry On JackCarry On Jack · 1964
Carry On Jack
★ 5.91964
MovieComedyHistory
Able seaman Poop-Decker signs up for adventure on the high seas with the wicked Captain Fearless. Those swabbing the decks include Juliet Mills, Charles Hawtrey and Donald Houston. The film was originally to be titled Up the Armada, but the British Board of Film Censors objected to such a rude title.
I Met a MurdererI Met a Murderer · 1939
I Met a Murderer
★ 5.51939
MovieThrillerDrama
An Englishwoman who writes novels meets a farmer who has just killed his nagging wife.
The Flanagan BoyThe Flanagan Boy · 1953
The Flanagan Boy
★ 6.01953
MovieCrime
Johnny Flanagan did not have the privileges of a good education or wealthy background but the streets developed his natural talent to be a great fighter. His enormous potential to reach the top is born out of a string of spectacular successes. All of which is brought to a halt when he develops a physical relationship with his manager's wife, the beautiful but manipulative Lorna. His naive temperament is no match for her callous, dispassionate scheming and he unwittingly becomes a pawn in Lorna's ultimate plan to murder her husband.
She Always Gets Their ManShe Always Gets Their Man · 1962
She Always Gets Their Man
★ 6.01962
MovieComedy
The longtime tenants at a London women's hotel decide to take action when the newest resident, a sexy young flirt, begins stealing everyone's boyfriends. Director Godfrey Grayson's 1962 British comedy stars Ann Sears, Sally Smith, Avril Edgar, Terence Alexander, Bernice Swanson, William Fox and Michael Balfour.
Man from InterpolMan from Interpol · 1960
Man from Interpol
★ 7.01960
SeriesCrimeDrama
Anthony Smith, an agent based at Britain's Interpol Division at Scotland Yard, takes on international assignments dealing with murderers, drug smugglers and slave runners.

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Victoria ReginaVictoria Regina · 1964
Victoria Regina
★ 10.01964
SeriesDrama
Patricia Routledge gives a career-best performance as Queen Victoria in this 1964 series of plays based on the celebrated collection of dramas by playwright Laurence Housman. Self-willed, obstinate, imperious and passionate... a now-familiar description of one of history's longest-serving female monarchs – but Housman's satirical tribute marked a decisive break with the tradition of the uncritical historical portrait. A Broadway hit deemed too disrespectful for public performance in Britain until the late 1930s, Victoria Regina is a frank portrayal of an extraordinarily complex woman, tracing her development from royal teenager to inconsolable widow at the helm of a vast empire, with all her contradictions, prejudices and unconstitutional behavior.

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