Alex McCrindle

Acting

Alex McCrindle

Born August 3, 1911 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Died April 20, 1990 · aged 78

Alex McCrindle (August 3, 1911 - April 20, 1990) began his acting career in 1937 starring in minor roles in UK Television. From 1946 to 1951 he played the role of Jock Anderson in Dick Barton – Special Agent. In 1951 he starred in his first film in the USA, The House in the Square. From there his acting career took off. He then did five more films: I Believe in You (1952), The Kidnappers (1953),…

Known For

Star WarsStar Wars · 1977
Star Wars
8.21977
MovieAdventureAction
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.
Eye of the NeedleEye of the Needle · 1981
Eye of the Needle
6.71981
MovieDramaThriller
Great Britain, 1944, during World War II. Relentlessly pursued by several MI5 agents, Henry Faber the Needle, a ruthless German spy in possession of vital information about D-Day, takes refuge on Storm Island, an inhospitable, sparsely inhabited island off the coast of northern Scotland.
The Private Life of Sherlock HolmesThe Private Life of Sherlock Holmes · 1970
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
6.81970
MovieAdventureMystery
When a bored Sherlock eagerly takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon following an attempt on her life, the search for her missing husband leads to Loch Ness and the legendary monster.
The Man Who Saved the WorldThe Man Who Saved the World · 1982
The Man Who Saved the World
4.81982
MovieScience FictionAction
Two space cadets crash-land on a desert planet, where an evil wizard seeks the ultimate power to take over the world. Although the movie borrows some background footage from Star Wars, the plot is mostly unrelated.
I Believe in YouI Believe in You · 1952
I Believe in You
6.81952
MovieDrama
A drama about parole officers to follow the successful Ealing police story of "The Blue Lamp"(1950) . Various sub-plots follow the parole officers and their charges.
ComradesComrades · 1987
Comrades
6.91987
MovieDramaHistory
The story of "The Tolpuddle Martyrs". A group of 19th century English farm labourers who formed one of the first trade unions and started a campaign to receive fair wages.
SakharovSakharov · 1984
Sakharov
7.51984
MovieDramaTV Movie
Biography of Russian physicist & dissident Andrei Sakharov focuses on his first acts in his civil rights.
Normal ServiceNormal Service · 1988
Normal Service
10.01988
MovieDrama
It's General Election day 1964, and the resources of Forth and Clyde Television are under stress. Too many shows want too many things done too quickly. Some of the design and graphics staff are intent on not getting involved. Others won't survive the strain.

Filmography

Sort