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George Holdcroft

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George Holdcroft

Died February 27, 2019

British background player George Holdcroft first began appearing in films in often uncredited minor roles in the early 1950's. A tall man with dark hair and a long face, George was frequently cast as party guests, police officers or patrons in clubs, pubs, casinos or restaurants.

Known For

Barry LyndonBarry Lyndon · 1975
Barry Lyndon
★ 8.01975
MovieDramaHistory
An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.
The Ipcress FileThe Ipcress File · 1965
The Ipcress File
★ 6.81965
MovieThriller
Sly and dry intelligence agent Harry Palmer is tasked with investigating British Intelligence security, and is soon enmeshed in a world of double-dealing, kidnap and murder when he finds a traitor operating at the heart of the secret service.
The Yellow Rolls-RoyceThe Yellow Rolls-Royce · 1964
The Yellow Rolls-Royce
★ 6.11964
MovieDramaComedy
One Rolls-Royce belongs to three vastly different owners, starting with Lord Charles, who buys the car for his wife as an anniversary present. The next owner is Paolo Maltese, a mafioso who purchases the car during a trip to Italy and leaves it with his girlfriend while he returns to Chicago. Finally, the car is owned by American widow Gerda, who joins the Yugoslavian resistance against the invading Nazis.
10 Rillington Place10 Rillington Place · 1971
10 Rillington Place
★ 7.31971
MovieCrimeThriller
The story of British serial killer John Christie, who committed most or all of his crimes in the titular terraced house, and the miscarriage of justice involving Timothy Evans.
There's a Girl in My SoupThere's a Girl in My Soup · 1970
There's a Girl in My Soup
★ 5.51970
MovieComedyRomance
TV personality Robert Danvers, an exceedingly vain rotter, seduces young women daily, never staying long with one. He meets his match in Marion, an American, 19, who's available but refuses any romantic illusions.
Carry On CleoCarry On Cleo · 1964
Carry On Cleo
★ 6.71964
MovieComedy
Two Britons—inventor Hengist Pod, and Horse, a brave and cunning fighter—are captured and enslaved by invading Romans and taken to Rome. One of their first encounters in Rome leaves Hengist being mistaken for a fighter, and gets drafted into the Royal Guard to protect Julius Caesar.
Don't Lose Your HeadDon't Lose Your Head · 1967
Don't Lose Your Head
★ 6.71967
MovieComedy
Amidst the French revolution, Citizen Robespierre is beheading the aristocracy! When word gets to England, noblemen Sir Rodney Ffing and Lord Darcy Pue take it upon themselves to aid their French counterparts. Sir Rodney is a master of disguise, and becomes 'The Black Fingernail' scourge of Camembert and Bidet, leaders of the French secret police.
I'll Never Forget What's'isnameI'll Never Forget What's'isname · 1967
I'll Never Forget What's'isname
★ 5.41967
MovieComedyDrama
Advertising golden boy Andrew Quint is fed up with his fabulously successful life. In very dramatic fashion, he quits his job to return to writing for a small literary magazine. He wants to leave his former life behind, going as far as saying good-bye to his wife and mistresses. He finds, however, that it's not so easy to escape the past.

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