Acting
Mary Peach
Born October 20, 1934 · Durban, South Africa
Died January 26, 2025 · aged 90
Mary Peach was a South African born British actress who appeared in films such as Room at the Top, No Love for Johnnie, Ballad in Blue, The Projected Man, Scrooge, and Cutthroat Island. Her TV credits included The Saint, Doctor Who, Disraeli, Play for Today, and The Far Pavilions. She was the wife of Hammer writer and director Jimmy Sangster until his death in 1995. In February 2025 it was announc…
Known For
Cutthroat Island · 1995Cutthroat Island
★ 5.81995
MovieActionAdventure
Morgan Adams and her slave, William Shaw, are on a quest to recover the three portions of a treasure map. Unfortunately, the final portion is held by her murderous uncle, Dawg. Her crew is skeptical of her leadership abilities, so she must complete her quest before they mutiny against her. This is made yet more difficult by the efforts of the British crown to end her pirate raids.
Scrooge · 1970Scrooge
★ 6.81970
MovieFantasyDrama
A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.
Room at the Top · 1958Room at the Top
★ 6.91958
MovieDramaRomance
An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.
A Gathering of Eagles · 1963A Gathering of Eagles
★ 5.91963
MovieDramaRomance
A B-52 commander must prepare his men to pass a grueling inspection.
No Love for Johnnie · 1961No Love for Johnnie
★ 6.71961
MovieDrama
Johnnie Byrne is a member of the British Parliament. In his 40s, he's feeling frustrated with his life and his personal as well as professional problems tower up over him. His desires to win the next election are endangered by his constant looking for love and he is faced with the choice of giving up a career in politics or giving up the woman he loves.
Disraeli · 1978Disraeli
1978
MovieDramaTV Movie
Disraeli is a British four part serial about the great statesman and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Benjamin Disraeli.
Ballad in Blue · 1965Ballad in Blue
★ 7.01965
MovieDramaMusic
Ray Charles plays himself in this film where he helps blind boy David in his struggle to regain his sight. David’s over-protective mother Peggy is afraid of the risks connected with restoring his sight. Ray tries to help the whole family, offering the heavy-drinking Peggy’s heavy-drinking partner Steve an opportunity to work with his band.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof · 1976Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
★ 5.01976
MovieDramaTV Movie
An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous accident. His wife is crucified by her desperation to make him desire her: but he resists the affections of his wife. His reunion with his father—who is dying of cancer—jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.














