Acting
Howard Goorney
Born May 11, 1921 · Manchester, Lancashire, England, UK
Died March 29, 2007 · aged 85
Howard Jacob Goorney (11 May 1921 – 29 March 2007) was a Manchester born Jewish actor, committed communist and a founder member of Joan Littlewood's 'Theatre Workshop'. He wrote The Theatre Workshop Story, published by Methuen - a definitive account of the company's early years, including their move to the Theatre Royal in Stratford East. He is also known for numerous theatre roles, including Bi…
Known For
Fiddler on the Roof · 1971Fiddler on the Roof
★ 7.71971
MovieDramaRomance
In a pre-revolutionary Russia, a poor Jewish milkman struggles with the challenges of a changing world as his daughters fall in love and antisemitism grows.
The Offence · 1973The Offence
★ 6.81973
MovieCrimeDrama
A burned-out British police detective finally snaps while interrogating a suspected child molester.
You Can't Win 'Em All · 1970You Can't Win 'Em All
★ 5.81970
MovieWarAdventure
During the 1922 Turkish Civil War, two Americans and a group of foreign mercenaries offer their services to a local Turkish governor who hires them as guards for a secret transport.
The Blood on Satan's Claw · 1971The Blood on Satan's Claw
★ 6.21971
MovieHorror
After a landsman in 18th century England discovers a corpse covered in fur buried in a field, the town becomes infected by "the devil's skin," leading the local children to engage in demonic rituals and criminal behavior.
The Hill · 1965The Hill
★ 7.51965
MovieDramaWar
North Africa, World War II. British soldiers on the brink of collapse push beyond endurance to struggle up a brutal incline. It's not a military objective. It's The Hill, a manmade instrument of torture, a tower of sand seared by a white-hot sun. And the troops' tormentors are not the enemy, but their own comrades-at-arms.
Bedazzled · 1967Bedazzled
★ 6.21967
MovieFantasyComedy
A hapless loser sells his soul to the Devil in exchange for seven wishes, but has trouble winning over the girl of his dreams.
To the Devil a Daughter · 1976To the Devil a Daughter
★ 5.51976
MovieHorror
An American occult novelist battles to save the soul of a young girl from a group of Satanists, led by an excommunicated priest, who plan on using her as the representative of the Devil on Earth.
Blackball · 2003Blackball
★ 5.22003
MovieComedy
Blackball follows the fortunes of Cliff Starkey, a working-class fine of lawn bowls with an exceptional talent. Wanting to take on the Aussies he manages to become regional champion, only to get banned. Sports agent Rich Schwartz picks him up and makes him so popular the Bowls Committee deem to lift the ban. Now the question is whether he can regain his form and his friends to beat the Aussies.
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Crucible of Horror · 1971Crucible of Horror
★ 5.41971
MovieHorrorThriller
A mother and daughter hatch a scheme to murder their family's domineering and sadistic patriarch.
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