Directing
Don Chaffey
Born August 5, 1917 · Hastings, Sussex, England
Died November 13, 1990 · aged 73
Donald Chaffey (5 August 1917 – 13 November 1990) was a British film director, writer, producer, and art director. Chaffey's film career began as an art director in 1947, and his directorial debut was in 1953. He remained active in the industry until his death in 1990 from heart failure. His film Charley One-Eye (1973) was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival. He is chiefly r…
Known For
Pete's Dragon · 1977Pete's Dragon
★ 6.31977
MovieFantasyAnimation
Pete, a young orphan, runs away to a Maine fishing town with his best friend a lovable, sometimes invisible dragon named Elliott! When they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her father, Elliott's prank playing lands them in big trouble. Then, when crooked salesmen try to capture Elliott for their own gain, Pete must attempt a daring rescue.
Jason and the Argonauts · 1963Jason and the Argonauts
★ 7.21963
MovieAdventureFamily
Jason, a fearless sailor and explorer, returns to his home land of Thessaly after a long voyage to claim his rightful throne. He learns, however, that he must first find the magical Golden Fleece. To do so, he must embark on an epic quest fraught with fantastic monsters and terrible perils.
The Prince and the Pauper · 1962The Prince and the Pauper
★ 7.21962
MovieAdventureTV Movie
In the London of 1537, two boys resembling each other exactly meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while. After many adventures, the prince regains his rightful identity and graciously makes his "twin" a ward of the court.
One Million Years B.C. · 1966One Million Years B.C.
★ 6.21966
MovieAdventureFantasy
As the Earth wrestles with its agonizing birth, the peoples of this barren and desolate world struggle to survive. Driven by animal instinct they compete against the harsh conditions, their giant predators, and warring tribes. When two people from opposing clans fall in love, existing conventions are shattered forever as each tribe struggles for supremacy and Man embarks on his tortuous voyage of civilization.
Charley-One-Eye · 1973Charley-One-Eye
★ 5.31973
MovieWestern
A black Union Army deserter and his crippled American Indian hostage form a strained partnership in the interests of surviving the advancing threats of a racist bounty hunter and neighboring bandits.
Lassie: The New Beginning · 1978Lassie: The New Beginning
★ 5.41978
MovieAdventureFamily
The Stratton kids, Samantha and Chip, and their grandmother, Ada, drive to visit their Uncle Stuart. Grandma collapses and dies in a strange town, leaving the kids and Lassie on their own.
Creatures the World Forgot · 1971Creatures the World Forgot
★ 4.91971
MovieAdventureHorror
As the first nomadic tribes wander across the vast wilderness of the infant planet they confront hostilities created by the harsh environment and each other. After a massive volcanic eruption a tribal chief is killed and his two sons fight for supremacy, not only for the leadership of the tribe but also for the love of a beautiful young woman. The age-old battlegrounds of rivalry, envy and passion are explored in this tale of prehistoric adventure.
The Three Lives of Thomasina · 1963The Three Lives of Thomasina
★ 6.81963
MovieFantasyDrama
Thomasina the cat brings a family together through her mysterious death and reappearance.
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