Peter Ustinov
28 titles
Filmography
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Death on the Nile
(1978)While detective Hercule Poirot is enjoying some R&R on a luxurious cruise down the Nile River, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board.

Evil Under the Sun
(1982)The case of a phony diamond sends Agatha Christie's Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot, to an exclusive island resort when a famous actress is murdered.

Hot Millions
(1968)This British caper follows Marcus Pendleton (Peter Ustinov), a con man just out of prison. After assuming the identity of a computer whiz, Pendleton lands a corporate job and starts smuggling money into fake companies he has set up throughout Europe. Meanwhile, Pendleton has fallen for the secretary, Patty (Maggie Smith). When he finds out Patty is pregnant, he escapes with her to Rio. Unfortunately, Pendleton's scheme has been uncovered, and his boss is hot on his trail.

Tarka the Otter
(1979)Based on a novel, this family film follows the life of Tarka, a real otter, as it navigates the world and the obstacles around it.

Viva Max!
(1969)To prove himself to his girlfriend, a Mexican general rounds up his men and marches on Texas intent on recapturing the Alamo on Washington's Birthday.

Einstein's Universe
(1979)A documentary produced in 1979 to celebrate the centenary of Albert Einstein's birth. Narrated and hosted by Peter Ustinov and written by Nigel Calder, the film takes place at the University of Texas' McDonald Observatory where a staff of renowned physicists take both Ustinov and the viewer through a hands-on experience of the exciting facets of Einstein's Theory of General Relativity.

Nuclear Nightmares
(1979)A harrowing Cold War-era warning that played out a number of scenarios that could happen if nuclear missiles were launched by either geopolitical foe.

Lola Montès
(1955)When she is reduced to appearing in a circus, a notorious beauty thinks back on her past loves.

Topkapi
(1964)Peter Ustinov won an Oscar® for Best Supporting Actor in this lighthearted thriller about five thieves (including Melina Mercouri, Maximilian Schell and Robert Morley) who undertake an "absolutely impossible" grand theft in Istanbul.

Hotel Sahara
(1951)A hotel owner (Peter Ustinov) and his fiancee (Yvonne De Carlo) welcome soldiers from both sides in World War II North Africa.
The Peaches
(1964)Meet a very beautiful, very clever girl who adores peaches in Michael Gill's BFI-funded fantasy short.

The Sundowners
(1960)In the Australian Outback, the Carmody family--Paddy, Ida and their teenage son Sean--are sheep drovers, always on the move.

Around the World in 80 Days
Based on Jules Verne's classic about 19th century aristocrat Phileas Fogg's bet that he can circumnavigate the earth in a mere 80 days - and vows to leave that night, taking only some necessary cash in a carpet bag and his newly-hired manservant, Jean Passepartout.

Lorenzo's Oil
(1992)For Augusto and Michaela Odone (Nolte and Sarandon), the news that their five-year-old son, Lorenzo, has a rare terminal disease is sobering, to learn there is no known cure is devastating.

We're No Angels
(1955)Three convicts escape from Devil's Island and come at a colonial town. Initially they plan to steal supplies and clothing from the store, but they take a liking to the store owner's family.

Treasure of Matecumbe
(1976)Young David Burnie and four friends use a secret map in a dangerous search for pirate gold in this post-Civil War adventure.

Women of the World
(1963)Italian mondo documentary about a varied group of women, from mothers and killers to executives and sex workers, in the global culture of the bizarre.

The Bible According to Hollywood
(1994)A documentary with clips and interviews on Hollywood’s adaptation of Biblical stories into epic films, from the life of Moses to Samson and Delilah.

Quo Vadis
(1951)A Roman commander falls for a Christian slave girl as Nero intensifies persecution of the new religion.

The True Glory
(1945)Utilizing footage filmed by military photographers, this documentary recounts the historic events from the D-Day invasion to the end of World War II.