Alec McCowen
10 titles
Filmography
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Twelfth Night
(1980)BBC presents the classic play by William Shakespeare. Felicity Kendal and Sinead Cusack star in this adaptation, which is transferred to the time of the English Civil War. After Viola is parted from her twin Sebastian in a shipwreck, she poses as a manservant to Duke Orsino, but comical confusion arises when the Duke uses her as a mediator to woo the beautiful Olivia.

Henry V
(1979)The story of Prince Hal's transformation from irresponsible rebel to majestic monarch. Now as King Henry V he is not only triumphant in the fields of France but also victorious in winning the loyal trust of his men, and they follow him into his greatest challenge, the Battle of Agincourt.

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
(1962)A rebellious youth sentenced to a boy's reformatory for robbery rises through the ranks and is recognized by the governor for his skill as a runner.

The Secret Adversary
(1983)In this Agatha Christie classic, two old friends who are short on money decide to become investigators for hire. But what starts off as a straightforward gig quickly spirals into a dangerous situation.

Hanover Street
(1979)After his plane is shot down behind enemy lines, a WWII pilot discovers that the secret agent he must protect is his girlfriend's husband.

Cruel Train
(1995)Based on Émile Zola's La Bête Humaine, this stylish film noir is set in Britain during the Blitz. Ruben Roberts discovers he owes everything - job and home - to the sexual favors forced upon his wife by her rich and powerful godfather. Assisted by his wife, Ruben murders him on the Brighton Express. A witness has to be silenced...

Frenzy
(1972)The Necktie Murderer has the London Police on red alert, and an innocent man is on a desperate quest to find the real serial rapist-murderer and clear his own name.

Time Without Pity
(1957)A father comes to the aid of his son who is on Death Row.

The Hawaiians
(1970)A sea captain's discovery of water on a plantation leads to planting of pineapples on the island.

Never Say Never Again
(1983)Sean Connery returns to the role that made him famous, James Bond, in this remake of Thunderball.