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- 1Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill NighySome British retirees (Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy) decide to outsource their retirement to exotic -- and less expensive -- India. Lured by advertisements for the newly restored Marigold Hotel and imagining a life of leisure in lush surroundings, they arrive and find that the Marigold is actually a shell of its former self. Though their new home is not quite what they had imagined, the retirees find that life and love can begin again when they let go of their pasts.
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- 2Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn the epic finale of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011), Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) faces his destiny as he squares off against Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). This fantasy film is directed by David Yates, offering breath-taking visuals and gripping storytelling. The plot sees Harry, Hermione (Emma Watson), and Ron (Rupert Grint) on a desperate hunt for Horcruxes - objects containing pieces of Voldemort's soul. In their quest, secrets unravel, alliances shift, and sacrifices are made. This movie won numerous awards, including the BAFTA for Special Visual Effects.
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- 3Maggie Smith, Pamela Franklin, Robert StephensJean Brodie (Maggie Smith) is a free-spirited teacher at a Scottish girls' school during the 1930s. She encourages her young pupils to embrace romantic ideals, educating them about love and art rather than hard facts. However, her controversial teaching philosophy draws the ire of the school's headmistress, Miss Mackey (Celia Johnson), and, as Miss Brodie becomes entangled in a love triangle, her behavior towards her favorite students becomes increasingly manipulative.
- 4Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn the enchanting adventure film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), an orphaned young boy, discovers his magical heritage on his 11th birthday. He is invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he befriends Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint). Their first year at Hogwarts sees them uncovering a dark secret tied to a mysterious artifact - the Sorcerer's Stone. As they delve deeper, they face challenges that test their courage and friendship. Steeped in mystery and magic, this movie sets the stage for the beloved Harry Potter series.
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- 5Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy NajimyIn Sister Act, Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) is a flashy Reno lounge singer. After witnessing a mob crime, Deloris enters witness protection, hidden within a convent's austere walls. Disguised as Sister Mary Clarence, she disrupts the quiet life of her fellow nuns. Under her influence, the choir transforms from tone-deaf to toe-tapping, gaining unexpected fame. Meanwhile, the mob is on her trail. The movie, an engaging mix of comedy and drama with music at its heart, earned Goldberg a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress - Motion Picture Comedy or Musical in 1993.More Sister Act
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- 6Eileen Atkins, Bob Balaban, Alan BatesGosford Park, a mystery drama directed by Robert Altman, is a tale of class, murder, and intrigue. Set in 1932 England, the story unfurls at an opulent countryside estate where Sir William McCordle (Michael Gambon) and his wife Lady Sylvia (Kristin Scott Thomas) play host to a motley group of affluent guests. Amongst them are Constance, Countess of Trentham (Maggie Smith) and film producer Morris Weissman (Bob Balaban). When Sir William is found murdered, everyone becomes a suspect. The movie's richly woven narrative won it an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.More Gosford Park
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- 7Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) embarks on his second year at Hogwarts School, accompanied by friends Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint). The school year is marred by a series of mysterious events, as students are found petrified and ominous messages appear on walls. As the trio investigates, they uncover a dark secret about the school's past. Directed by Chris Columbus, this fantasy film intertwines elements of mystery and adventure. The movie brings J.K. Rowling's second book to life with exceptional performances and stunning visual effects.
- 8Kate Maberly, Heydon Prowse, Maggie SmithAdaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic fairy tale, "The Secret Garden." Mary Lennox (Kate Maberly) is an orphan sent to live with her uncle at his mansion that is full of secrets. She discovers a crippled cousin she never knew she had and a neglected garden she is determined to bring back to life.More The Secret Garden
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- 9Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle DockeryThe beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the king and queen of England soon unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue -- leaving the future of Downton hanging in the balance.
- 10Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith, Julian SandsIn this British drama based on the novel by E.M. Forster, Lucy Honeychurch (Helena Bonham-Carter), a young Englishwoman, is touring Italy with her older cousin (Maggie Smith). At a hotel in Florence, Lucy meets the charming and free-spirited George Emerson (Julian Sands). Although intrigued by George, once she's back in England Lucy ponders settling down with the wealthy, staid Cecil Vyse (Daniel Day-Lewis). When George reappears in her life, Lucy must decide between him and Cecil.More A Room with a View
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- 11Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn the third installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) finds himself in danger from Sirius Black (Gary Oldman), an escaped convict believed to be one of Lord Voldemort's old allies. The movie, directed by Alfonso Cuaron, takes a darker turn than its predecessors. Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) return as Harry's loyal friends, navigating the treacherous grounds of Hogwarts School. Aided by Professor Lupin (David Thewlis), they unravel secrets about Harry's past while tackling creatures like Dementors and Werewolves. This film won a BAFTA for Best Production Design in 2004.
- 12Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonAs Death Eaters wreak havoc in both Muggle and Wizard worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven for students. Though Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) suspects there are new dangers lurking within the castle walls, Dumbledore is more intent than ever on preparing the young wizard for the final battle with Voldemort. Meanwhile, teenage hormones run rampant through Hogwarts, presenting a different sort of danger. Love may be in the air, but tragedy looms, and Hogwarts may never be the same again.
- 13Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) grapples with his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, under the watchful gaze of a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Dolores Umbridge (Imelda Staunton). As Voldemort's (Ralph Fiennes) power grows, Harry forms a clandestine group, Dumbledore's Army, to train his fellow students for the looming war. The film, part of a globally acclaimed series, expertly balances fantasy and drama, interweaving elements of friendship and rebellion. With its complex plot and compelling performances, it remains an integral chapter in the Harry Potter saga.
- 14Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma WatsonIn Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) enters his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry under the headship of Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon). This year, Hogwarts hosts the Triwizard Tournament, a magical contest between three wizarding schools. Unexpectedly, Harry's name is drawn from the Goblet of Fire as an additional participant, plunging him into a deadly game. He battles dragons, dives underwater to rescue friends, and navigates a perilous maze. Meanwhile, the return of Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) marks a dark turn for the wizarding world. The film won a BAFTA award for Best Production Design in 2006.
- 15Peter Ustinov, Bette Davis, David NivenOn a luxurious cruise on the Nile River, a wealthy heiress, Linnet Ridgeway (Lois Chiles), is murdered. Fortunately, among the passengers are famed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) and his trusted companion, Colonel Race (David Niven), who immediately begin their investigation. But just as Poirot identifies a motley collection of would-be murderers, several of the suspects also meet their demise, which only deepens the mystery of the killer's identity.More Death on the Nile
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- 16Alan Alda, Jane Fonda, Maggie SmithFour comedic scenarios play out at a hotel in this adaptation of the Neil Simon play. Divorced couple Hannah (Jane Fonda) and Bill (Alan Alda) argue over custody of their daughter; an actress (Maggie Smith) frets over her Oscar nomination as her gay husband (Michael Caine) comes out of the closet; a businessman (Walter Matthau) finds a comatose prostitute in his bed, and two competitive doctors (Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby) settle their differences with a free-for-all tennis game.
- 17Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle DockeryDownton Abbey: A New Era transports viewers back to the grandeur of the Crawley family's estate as they face both change and opportunity. The film, a sequel to the series and its first movie adaptation, sees the return of beloved characters played by Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, and others. The plot revolves around a film crew that wishes to shoot a movie at the Downton estate, bringing the modern world into their traditional lives. Meanwhile, the Dowager Countess (Maggie Smith) unveils family secrets at a villa in France and prompts an overseas excursion. The themes of legacy, adaptation, and family ties frame the backdrop of the Roaring twenties.
- 18Cher, Judi Dench, Joan PlowrightIn 1930s fascist Italy, adolescent Luca (Charlie Lucas) just lost his mother. His father, a callous businessman, sends him to be taken care of by British expatriate Mary Wallace (Joan Plowright). Mary and her cultured friends -- including artist Arabella (Judi Dench), young widow Elsa (Cher) and archaeologist Georgie (Lily Tomlin) -- keep a watchful eye over the boy. But the women's cultivated lives take a dramatic turn when Allied forces declare war on Mussolini.
- 19Peter Falk, Peter Sellers, Truman CapoteFive diverse, infamous private eyes, including Sam Diamond (Peter Falk), Sidney Wang (Peter Sellers) and Jessica Marbles (Elsa Lanchester), are invited to the mysterious Lionel Twain's castle for a dinner party. There, they are told that Twain plans an unsolvable murder in the house at midnight -- and he will pay $1 million to the one who determines the killer. But when Twain's blind butler, Bensonmum (Alec Guinness), dies long before the deadline, the stakes go up for the trapped sleuths.More Murder by Death
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- 20Rowan Atkinson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Maggie SmithWalter Goodfellow (Rowan Atkinson), vicar of the British village Little Wallop, is busy composing the perfect sermon. So busy, in fact, that he fails to notice his bored wife's (Kristin Scott Thomas) flirtation with her American golf instructor (Patrick Swayze), his daughter's revolving set of boyfriends, or his son's status as the favorite target of bullies. Enter Grace Hawkins (Maggie Smith), the new housekeeper, who has a drastic solution to the family's problems.
- 21Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy ConnollyOnce-popular opera diva Jean Horton (Maggie Smith) creates a stir with her arrival at Beecham House, a home for retired performers. No one feels the uproar more than Reginald (Tom Courtenay), Jean's ex-husband, who still stings from her long-ago infidelity. Most of the other Beecham residents are delighted, and try to convince Jean to join them in a performance of "Rigoletto." Jean, however, knows that she is long past her prime and is reluctant to sully the memory of her once-lovely voice.
- 22Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia RobertsIn the fantastical adventure film Hook, Peter Banning (Robin Williams), a high-powered corporate lawyer, grapples with a world beyond his comprehension. Unbeknownst to him, he is actually the grown-up Peter Pan, a fact revealed by the eccentric Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts). When his children are kidnapped by the nefarious Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman), Banning must rediscover his playful and courageous past life in Neverland to save them. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this whimsical twist on J.M. Barrie's classic tale won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects, showcasing magical landscapes and swashbuckling pirate battles.More Hook
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- 23Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Roger AllamIn 1973 London, playwright Alan Bennett (Alex Jennings) develops an unlikely friendship with Miss Shepherd (Maggie Smith), a homeless woman who lives in a van in his driveway for the next 15 years.
- 24Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Daniel BrühlAging spinster sisters Ursula (Judi Dench) and Janet (Maggie Smith) discover a young man (Daniel Brühl) near death on the beach by their home in a small Cornish fishing village. Taking him in, they discover that he is Andrea, a violinist from Krakow, Poland, who had been swept off an ocean liner on which he was sailing to a fresh start in America. Although Ursula feels an unfamiliar spark of infatuation for the handsome young musician, propriety suggests the attraction must remain unspoken.
- 25Maggie Smith, Chris Cooper, Timothy SpallAfter surviving a gruesome terrorist attack on an Italian train line, romance novelist Emily Delahunty (Maggie Smith) opens up her home and solitary life to a trio of stranded survivors. She soon forms friendships with each, but develops a special attachment to the young orphan Aimee (Emmy Clarke). So when Aimee's distant uncle (Chris Cooper) arrives to retrieve the girl, Emily strives to convince the cold, mourning man that Umbria is Aimee's rightful home.
- 26Maggie Smith, Bob Hoskins, Wendy HillerLonely spinster Judith Hearne (Maggie Smith) teaches piano and lives in a depressing boarding house in Dublin. Her life changes when she meets James Madden (Bob Hoskins), the enterprising brother of the owner. She quickly falls for him and, against all expectation, finds her love returned. As their romance develops, Judith becomes truly happy for the first time in her life. But, when it dawns on her that James has ulterior motives for pursuing their relationship, her world comes crashing down.
- 27Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Barnard HughesIn Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) makes a triumphant return. This time, she's masquerading as Sister Mary Clarence, a nun with an unconventional teaching style. She's been tasked to revitalize a lackluster music program at St. Francis Academy, a school threatened by closure. The film, a comedy-drama, is filled with vibrant musical numbers and memorable performances from Lauryn Hill and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Despite the uphill battle and resistance from skeptical students, Sister Mary Clarence uses her unique methods to breathe new life into the school and its choir.
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- 28Peter Ustinov, Colin Blakely, Jane BirkinAgatha Christie's Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov), solves the murder of an actress at a Balkan resort.
- 29Sandra Bullock, Ellen Burstyn, Fionnula FlanaganA classic Southern tale of hilarious sadness set in a sleepy Louisiana parish. A group of lifelong friends stage a rather unorthodox intervention to help a young playwright unravel the truth about her complicated, eccentric mother, find forgiveness and acceptance, and let go of her painful past.
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- 30Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane KeatonIn The First Wives Club, a comedic romp, three middle-aged friends‚ Elise (Goldie Hawn), Brenda (Bette Midler), and Annie (Diane Keaton)‚ reunite after the death of a college classmate. Shockingly, they discover they've all been dumped for younger women by their husbands. This shared misfortune ignites a pact: to exact revenge on their exes. As the trio navigate the complexities of divorce, friendship, and vengeance in New York City's high society, the movie offers a comic yet poignant exploration of love and self-worth. Notable for its star-studded cast and witty dialogue, this film is a testament to female resilience and solidarity.More The First Wives Club
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- 31Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill NighyAs his marriage to Sunaina draws near, Sonny sets his eye on opening a second residence for the elderly, but finds the project requires more time than he can spare. Meanwhile, Evelyn and Douglas wonder where their relationship is going, Norman and Carol try to remain exclusive, Madge juggles two rich suitors, and the single remaining vacancy poses a problem for two new arrivals. As the demands of Sonny's traditional Indian wedding threaten to overwhelm them all, an unexpected solution appears.
- 32Elizabeth Taylor, Maggie Smith, Orson WellesThe V.I.P.s, also known as Hotel International, is a 1963 British drama film in Metrocolor and Panavision. It was directed by Anthony Asquith, produced by Anatole de Grunwald and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film was written by Terence Rattigan, with a music score by Miklós Rózsa. It has an all-star cast including Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Louis Jourdan, Elsa Martinelli, Maggie Smith, Rod Taylor, Orson Welles and Margaret Rutherford, who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture.
- 33Emma Thompson, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rhys IfansEnigmatic Nanny McPhee (Emma Thompson) arrives on the doorstep of a harried mother, Isabel Green (Maggie Gyllenhaal), who is trying to raise her kids and tend to the family farm while her husband is away at war. Isabel has her hands full with not only her own three, but also with her sister's spoiled pair. With no time to lose, McPhee uses magic to instill in the children five important lessons.
- 34Maggie Smith, Carice van Houten, Timothy SpallFrom Time to Time is a 2009 British adventure film directed by Julian Fellowes and starring Maggie Smith, Timothy Spall, Carice van Houten, Alex Etel, Eliza Bennett, Elisabeth Dermot-Walsh, Dominic West, Hugh Bonneville, Kwayedza Kureya, and Pauline Collins. It was adapted from Lucy M. Boston's children's novel The Chimneys of Green Knowe. The film was shot in Athelhampton Hall, Dorset.
- 35Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim BroadbentA murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III (Ian McKellen) descend into madness. Though the setting is transposed to the 1930s, England is torn by civil war, split between the rivaling houses of York and Lancaster. Richard aspires to a fascist dictatorship, but must first remove the obstacles to his ascension -- among them his brother, his nephews and his brother's wife (Annette Bening). When the Duke of Buckingham (Jim Broadbent) deserts him, Richard's plans are compromised.
- 36Harry Hamlin, Laurence Olivier, Judi BowkerIn Clash of the Titans, Perseus (Sam Worthington), a demigod son of Zeus (Liam Neeson), finds himself embroiled in an epic struggle between gods and monsters. Amidst grandeur and spectacle, he undertakes a perilous journey, facing formidable adversaries including the fearsome Kraken, to save his beloved Andromeda (Alexa Davalos). This film, a thrilling blend of fantasy and action, is a reimagining of the Greek myths that resonates with modern audiences. Directed by Louis Leterrier, it showcases stunning visual effects and compelling performances from its ensemble cast.More Clash of the Titans
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- 37Maggie Smith, Alec McCowen, Louis GossettAt his mother's funeral, uptight banker Henry Pulling (Alec McCowen) meets an eccentric woman claiming to be his aunt, Augusta Bertram (Maggie Smith). After the ceremony, the two go to her apartment - where a gruesome package arrives containing a severed finger and a ransom note for the release of Augusta's former lover, Ercole Visconti (Robert Stephens). As they travel across Europe to the borders of Turkey and into North Africa, Henry and Augusta tangle with deception, authorities and death.
- 38Maggie Smith, Timothy Bottoms, Elmer ModlingLove and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing is a 1973 American film directed by Alan J. Pakula. It is often categorized as a drama, but contains many comic elements. Maggie Smith and Timothy Bottoms star.
- 39Laurence Olivier, Frank Finlay, Maggie SmithWhen a secret marriage is planned between Othello (Laurence Olivier), a Moorish general, and Desdemona (Maggie Smith), the daughter of Senator Brabantio (Anthony Nicholls), her old suitor Roderigo (Robert Lang) takes it hard. Allying himself with Iago (Frank Finlay) who has his own grudge against Othello, the two conspire to bring the general down. When their first plan, to have him accused of witchcraft, fails, they plant evidence intended to make Othello think Desdemona is unfaithful.
- 40Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm ElliottIn the summer of 1947, Britain prepares to commemorate the wedding of Princess Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip. To get around food-rationing laws, Dr. Charles Swaby (Denholm Elliott), accountant Henry Allardyce (Richard Griffiths) and solicitor Frank Lockwood (John Normington) are fattening a black-market pig for the big day. Egged on by his wife (Maggie Smith), meek Gilbert Chilvers (Michael Palin) steals the swine, but the couple must conceal it from inspector Morris Wormold (Bill Paterson).
- 41Rob Lowe, Maggie Smith, Natasha RichardsonSuddenly, Last Summer is a 1993 drama film directed by Richard Eyre.
- 42Ian McKellen, Daniel Radcliffe, Sally FieldDavid Copperfield is a two-part BBC television drama adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield, adapted by Adrian Hodges. The first part was shown on Christmas Day and the second on Boxing Day in 1999. The production is notable for being the first screen work of actor Daniel Radcliffe, who would later achieve fame as the star of the Harry Potter films, where he would collaborate with his David Copperfield co-stars Maggie Smith, Zoë Wanamaker, Imelda Staunton, Dawn French and Paul Whitehouse. The film was co-produced by BBC America and Boston television station WGBH, and first aired on American television in April 2000, as a feature in the PBS series Masterpiece. It won a Peabody Award in 2000.
- 43Rex Harrison, Susan Hayward, Cliff RobertsonAs an elaborate joke, the wealthy Cecil Fox (Rex Harrison) hires actor William McFly (Cliff Robertson) to play his personal assistant and invites three of his old flames, including Texan socialite Mrs. Lone-Star Crockett Sheridan (Susan Hayward), to visit him. Claiming to be on his deathbed, Fox has motives that remain unclear, and things take a surprising turn when one of the guests is found dead. As Inspector Rizzi (Adolfo Celi) investigates the crime, the plot of the mystery thickens.
- 44Peter Ustinov, Maggie Smith, Karl MaldenThis 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.
- 45Maggie Smith, Christopher Plummer, Elke SommerLily in Love is a 1984 Hungarian-American co-production in English language based on a play by Ferenc Molnár, starring Christopher Plummer, Maggie Smith and Elke Sommer. It is a tale of comedic deception and romance directed by Károly Makk.
- 46Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, James CromwellThough Jane Austen's (Anne Hathaway) financially strapped parents (James Cromwell, Julie Walters) expect her to marry the nephew of wealthy Lady Gresham (Maggie Smith), the young woman knows that such a union will destroy her creativity and sense of self-worth. Instead, she becomes involved with Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy), a charming but penniless apprentice lawyer who gives her the knowledge of the heart she needs for her future career as a novelist.More Becoming Jane
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The Merchant of Venice
Maggie Smith, Charles Gray, Frank FinlayThe Merchant of Venice is a 1972 drama film directed by Cedric Messina. - 48Rod Taylor, Maggie Smith, Julie ChristieBased on the early life of Irish playwright and notorious socialist Sean O'Casey, the film follows O'Casey (Rod Taylor) through the sordid underbelly of Dublin where he gets his first taste of the social injustices that would later inspire his work. Along the way he joins strikes, runs afoul of local law enforcement and has a relationship with prostitute Daisy Battles (Julie Christie). Eventually O'Casey meets bookshop assistant Nora (Maggie Smith) who helps channel his rage into the theater.
- 49Jennifer Jason Leigh, Albert Finney, Ben ChaplinA wealthy man (Albert Finney) distrusts the motives of a dashing suitor (Ben Chaplin) courting his plain, sheltered daughter (Jennifer Jason Leigh) in 1850s New York.
- 50Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Trevor HowardReverend Charles Fortescue (Michael Palin), a missionary, is called back to England after spending 10 years in an African village teaching to the natives. He learns his new assignment is to minister in a slum to prostitutes and the funding to coming from Lady Ames (Maggie Smith), a wealthy woman he met while sailing from Africa to England. Reverend Fortescue soon learns that the lady's money comes with a catch, she will only fund the mission is he agrees to spice up her dormant sex life.
- 51James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Michael CaineIn Stratford-Upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, Miss Capulet and Mr. Montague feud over whose garden is the better. Garden gnomes that decorate each neighbor's flower beds continue the rivalry when the humans aren't looking, and gnomes from the Red Gardens don't get along with those of the Blue Gardens. Then Gnomeo (James McAvoy), a Blue, and Juliet (Emily Blunt), a Red, fall in love, leaving many obstacles to overcome.More Gnomeo & Juliet
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- 52Ralph Richardson, Laurence Olivier, John GielgudWorld War I gets the musical treatment in a series of a song-and-dance vignettes. Throughout it follows the Smith family -- stand-ins for the British working class -- who initially view the war with sunny optimism. But after the Smith boys -- Jack (Malcolm McFee), Freddie (Richard Attenborough), Harry (Maurice Roëves) and George (Paul Shelley) -- witness the reality of trench warfare, their illusions are shattered, and the best they can hope for is survival.
- 53Anne Bancroft, Peter Finch, James MasonJo (Anne Bancroft) leaves the banality of her marriage to second husband Giles (Richard Johnson) to wed her screenwriter lover, Jake Armitage (Peter Finch), but insists her new husband adhere to her strict marital ideals. Though their relationship is passionate, Jo, now a mother of six, begins to feel stifled in her role as a doting homemaker -- and increasingly isolated from Peter, who is filming on location in Morocco. Jo's sanity is shaken when it seems Peter is not being faithful.
- 54John Hurt, Ben Kingsley, Maggie SmithRomeo.Juliet is the title of a 1990 film version of William Shakespeare's classic play Romeo and Juliet. It was made by American producer, director and cinematographer, Armando Acosta using the feral cats of Venice, New York, and Ghent as actors, with the voices dubbed by some of the greats of the English theatre including Ben Kingsley, Maggie Smith, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Powell, Francesca Annis, Victor Spinetti, Quentin Crisp, and John Hurt. The score of the film features Serge Prokofiev's 'Romeo and Juliet Ballet' as performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, André Previn conducting and an original theme composed by Armando Acosta and Emanuel Verdi, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Barry Wordsworth. The story of this film revolves around an eccentric bag lady, the only human being in the film, who takes the cats of Venice and puts them on a boat, which sails to the New World. The world premiere was held at the 1990 Venice Film Festival. Former festival director, Guglielmo Biraghi invited the film to be screened out of competition. Romeo.Juliet was later screened at the Flanders Film Festival and Cologne Film Festival.
- 55James Spader, Michael Caine, Maggie SmithBook publisher Stevenson Lowe (James Spader) isn't sure he wants to get married, despite the protestations of his girlfriend, Julia (Polly Walker). The closest he gets to making that kind of commitment is buying a house -- a purchase that, much to Julia's consternation, doesn't involve her. Still, Lowe isn't likely to get lonely in his new home because it's inhabited by two married ghosts, Max (Michael Caine) and Lily (Maggie Smith), who argue as much as they offer relationship advice.
- 56Maggie Smith, David Jason, Sonya WalgerAll the King's Men is a feature-length World War I television drama by the BBC starring David Jason, first broadcast on Remembrance Sunday, 14 November 1999. The film derives its title from a line in the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme and is based on a 1992 book, The vanished battalion by the film's co-producer, Nigel McCrery.
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Nowhere to Go
George Nader, Maggie Smith, Bernard LeeCanadian con artist Paul Gregory (George Nader) busts out of a London jail and goes after the loot he's stashed away. Unfortunately, his partner has already decided to keep it all for himself. An accidental death sends Paul on the run, and he finds himself alienated from his underground connections, sought by the police and seemingly without hope. But then he meets a young socialite (Maggie Smith) who cannot resist his allure and decides to help him on his dangerous flight to freedom. - 58Maggie Smith, Dennis Price, John Le MesurierGo to Blazes is a 1962 British comedy film directed by Michael Truman and starring Dave King, Robert Morley, Norman Rossington, Daniel Massey, Dennis Price, Maggie Smith, David Lodge. It also featured Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier, later to feature prominently in Dad's Army.
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Curtain Call
Alan Mowbray, Donald MacBride, John ArcherCurtain Call is a 1940 romantic comedy film directed by Frank Woodruff. - 60
The Last September
David Tennant, Maggie Smith, Michael GambonThe Last September is a 1999 drama film directed by Deborah Warner and written by John Banville and Elizabeth Bowen.
