John McCallum

Acting

John McCallum

Born March 14, 1918 · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Died February 3, 2010 · aged 91

McCallum's father, John Neil McCallum Sr., was a theatre owner and entrepreneur, who built and for many years ran the 2,000 seat Cremorne Theatre on the banks of the Brisbane River. After emigrating from Scotland, McCallum Snr. became an accomplished musician, and was soon heavily involved in Brisbane's entertainment scene. His mother was an accomplished amateur actress who was born in England. I…

Known For

Attack Force ZAttack Force Z · 1982
Attack Force Z
★ 5.91982
MovieWarAction
Sent to rescue survivors from the site of a plane crash in the South Pacific during WWII, Captain Kelly and his elite squad of Australian commandos must keep tabs on a defecting Japanese official who could hold the secret to peace.
A Boy, a Girl and a BikeA Boy, a Girl and a Bike · 1949
A Boy, a Girl and a Bike
★ 4.91949
MovieRomanceComedy
The lives of the members of a West Yorkshire cycling club are complicated by romantic entanglements and a series of bike thefts.
It Always Rains on SundayIt Always Rains on Sunday · 1947
It Always Rains on Sunday
★ 6.61947
MovieDramaCrime
During a rainy Sunday afternoon, an escaped prisoner tries to hide out at the home of his ex-fiance.
The Highest HonourThe Highest Honour · 1982
The Highest Honour
★ 6.61982
MovieDramaWar
After a highly successful raid on Singapore Harbour, soldiers of Z Special Unit lead a new expedition in Singapore, with disastrous results.
The Woman in QuestionThe Woman in Question · 1950
The Woman in Question
★ 6.31950
MovieMysteryCrime
Agnes "Astra" Huston, a fortune teller at a run-down fair, is found strangled in her bedroom. As the police question five suspects, their interactions with her are shown in flashbacks from their point of view.
Valley of the EaglesValley of the Eagles · 1951
Valley of the Eagles
★ 6.21951
MovieAdventureDrama
A Norwegian scientist builds a device that can convert sound waves into electrical energy. However, the machine is stolen by the scientist's wife and assistant, who head across the frozen tundra towards Russia. A police inspector and a local girl team up with the scientist to help recover the device.
The Root of All EvilThe Root of All Evil · 1947
The Root of All Evil
★ 7.41947
MovieDrama
Jeckie Farnish is a level-headed young woman, unlike her spoiled younger sister, Rushie. When the sisters become involved with charming businessman Charles Mortimer, the resulting tragedy leads to a lust for revenge on Rushie's part. However, Jeckie knows that she can always turn to reliable Joe Bartle in times of need.
Lady Godiva Rides AgainLady Godiva Rides Again · 1951
Lady Godiva Rides Again
★ 5.91951
MovieComedy
Marjory Clark wins a competition in her Midland town and finds herself in a Festival of Britain procession as Lady Godiva - though not in the buff. This leads by way of a suspect beauty competition to the show-business world of London. But it could be a slippery slope for simple home-town Marge.

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