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David Butler

Born November 12, 1927 · Larkhall, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died May 27, 2006 · aged 78

No biography available.

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Lion of the DesertLion of the Desert · 1981
Lion of the Desert
7.31981
MovieHistoryWar
Resistance leader Omar Mukhtar opposes Italian colonization before World War II. The brutal guerrilla war against Italian General Rodolfo Graziani and the Fascist forces of Benito Mussolini highlights the struggle for Libyan independence and the harsh tactics utilised by the colonisers.
Voyage of the DamnedVoyage of the Damned · 1976
Voyage of the Damned
6.01976
MovieDramaWar
A luxury liner carries Jewish refugees from Hitler's Germany in a desperate fight for survival.
The Scarlet and the BlackThe Scarlet and the Black · 1983
The Scarlet and the Black
7.01983
MovieDramaHistory
Fr. Hugh O'Flaherty is a Vatican official in 1943-45 who has been hiding downed pilots, escaped prisoners of war, and Italian resistance families. His activities become so large that the Nazis decide to assassinate him the next time he leaves the Vatican.
Bear IslandBear Island · 1979
Bear Island
6.11979
MovieThrillerAction
A group of people converge on a barren Arctic island. They have their reasons for being there but when a series of mysterious accidents and murders take place, a whole lot of darker motives become apparent. Could the fortune in buried Nazi gold be the key to the mystery? Donald Sutherland and Vanessa Redgrave investigate
DisraeliDisraeli · 1978
Disraeli
1978
MovieDramaTV Movie
Disraeli is a British four part serial about the great statesman and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Benjamin Disraeli.
Crucible of HorrorCrucible of Horror · 1971
Crucible of Horror
5.41971
MovieHorrorThriller
A mother and daughter hatch a scheme to murder their family's domineering and sadistic patriarch.
Wolfshead: The Legend of Robin HoodWolfshead: The Legend of Robin Hood · 1973
Wolfshead: The Legend of Robin Hood
7.01973
MovieAdventureTV Movie
Robert of Locksley is harbouring a runaway serf. A warrant is then issued for Robert's arrest: he is now an outlaw. Stars David Warbeck, Kathleen Byron and Ciaran Madden
Blood Royal: William the ConquerorBlood Royal: William the Conqueror · 1990
Blood Royal: William the Conqueror
10.01990
Movie

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The ProtectorsThe Protectors · 1972
The Protectors
6.11972
SeriesAction & AdventureCrime
The Protectors is a British television series, an action thriller created by Gerry Anderson. It was Anderson's second TV series using live actors as opposed to electronic marionettes, and also his second to be firmly set in contemporary times. It was also the only Gerry Anderson produced television series that was not of the fantasy or science fiction genres. It was produced by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment production company. Despite not featuring marionettes or any real science fiction elements, The Protectors became one of Anderson's most popular productions, easily winning a renewal for a second season. A third season was in the planning stages when the show's major sponsor pulled out, forcing its cancellation. The Protectors first aired in 1972 and 1973, and ran to 52 episodes over two series, each 25 minutes long - making it one of the last series of this type to be produced in a half-hour format. It starred Robert Vaughn as Harry Rule, Nyree Dawn Porter as the Contessa Caroline di Contini, and Tony Anholt as Paul Buchet. Episodes often featured prominent guest actors.

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