Peter Ustinov
21 titles
Filmography
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Blackbeard's Ghost
(1968)A track coach inherits the mischievous ghost of famed pirate Blackbeard.

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.

Appointment with Death
(1988)Who planned the demise of Mrs. Boynton? Only the gifted sleuth Hercule has the skills to solve this murder! Based on the novel by Agatha Christie.

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.

Billy Budd
(1962)H.M.S. Avenger is headed into battle against the French fleet during the Napoleonic Wars, and the dark shadow of two recent mutinies in the English fleet concern Captain Vere.

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

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.

Spartacus
(1960)Stanley Kubrick directs Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier and Jean Simmons in this Academy Award-winning classic story of a bold gladiator slave who takes on Imperial Rome.

Robin Hood
(1973)The story of the legendary outlaw is portrayed with the characters as humanoid animals.

One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
(1942)A damaged engine downs a British bomber crew in the German-occupied Netherlands where civilians fearful of Nazi reprisal work to help them to safety.
The Ten Commandments of Creativity
(2000)The Ten Commandments of Creativity are bestowed upon a desperate advertising executive just as he is about to commit suicide. The Ten Commandments become a template to navigate the state of creativity.