The 40+ Best Timothy Dalton Movies
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1Timothy Dalton, Zelah ClarkeJane Eyre is a 1983 British television serial adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's novel of the same name, produced by BBC and directed by Julian Amyes. The serial stars Zelah Clarke as the title character, and Timothy Dalton as Edward Rochester. Deene Park, located near Corby, Northamptonshire was used as the setting of Rochester's Thornfield Hall.
2Timothy Dalton, Maryam D'Abo, Jeroen KrabbéBritish secret agent James Bond (Timothy Dalton) helps KGB officer Georgi Koskov (Jeroen Krabbé) defect during a symphony performance. During his debriefing, Koskov reveals that a policy of assassinating defectors has been instated by new KGB head Leonid Pushkin (John Rhys-Davies). But as Bond explores this threat, a counterplot surfaces, involving a shady American arms dealer (Joe Don Baker) and a pair of Russian assassins, Necros (Andreas Wisniewski) and Kara Milovy (Maryam d'Abo).More The Living Daylights
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3Timothy Dalton, Carey Lowell, Robert DaviJames Bond (Timothy Dalton) takes on his most-daring adventure after he turns renegade and tracks down one of the international drug cartel's most-brutal and powerful leaders. After the murder of his just-married friend, he is fighting not only for country and justice, but for personal revenge!More Licence to Kill- #190 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
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4Anna Calder-Marshall, Timothy Dalton, Ian OgilvyThe wealthy Mr. Earnshaw (Harry Andrews) adopts Heathcliff (Timothy Dalton), a young street urchin he meets on a trip to the city, welcoming the boy into his stately rural mansion, Wuthering Heights. Though Earnshaw's daughter Catherine (Anna Calder-Marshall) initially treats Heathcliff with disgust, the two eventually fall in love. But when Catherine's hateful brother Hindley (Julian Glover) returns home in the wake of his father's sudden death, it threatens to tear the young lovers apart.
5Timothy Dalton, Janet McTeer, Anthony EdwardsHawks is a 1988 British comedy film about two terminally ill patients, an English lawyer named Bancroft and a young American football player, who decide to sneak out of their hospital rooms and live life to its fullest for whatever time they have left. Their goal is to reach a famous brothel in Amsterdam. Along the way, they encounter various characters including a pair of misfit British women played by Camille Coduri and Janet McTeer. It was filmed on location in London's Charing Cross Hospital and in the Netherlands. The film was directed by Robert Ellis Miller and based on a short story written by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees and David English, and the screenplay was written by Roy Clarke. The musical score was composed by Gibb. The film has been regarded by some as one of the most overlooked and underrated in Timothy Dalton's career.
6Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Jane MerrowIn the historical drama, The Lion in Winter, King Henry II of England (Peter O'Toole) gathers his family at his castle for Christmas. His wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine (Katharine Hepburn), released from prison just for the holiday, joins their three sons: Richard (Anthony Hopkins), Geoffrey (John Castle), and John (Nigel Terry). The reunion is anything but merry as old wounds are reopened and political maneuvering begins. This 1968 film won three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Hepburn, and it's noted for its whip-smart dialogue and complex characters. It's a riveting exploration of power, legacy, and familial strife set against a backdrop of medieval intrigue.More The Lion in Winter- #149 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
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7Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim BroadbentHot Fuzz is a clever blend of comedy and action, directed by Edgar Wright. The plot centers around Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), an overachieving London policeman transferred to the sleepy village of Sandford. He teams up with bumbling partner Danny Butterman (Nick Frost) and together they unravel a series of mysterious deaths that rock this seemingly peaceful community. As they dig deeper, a sinister secret surfaces, turning their quaint country life into a high-octane nightmare. Hot Fuzz skilfully balances humor with thrills, delivering a genre-blending spectacle that earned it an Empire Award for Best British Film in 2007.More Hot Fuzz- Dig Deeper...20 Small But Hilarious Details In 'Hot Fuzz'
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8Vanessa Redgrave, Glenda Jackson, Patrick McGoohanMary, Queen of Scots (Vanessa Redgrave), teenage wife to the king of France, returns to Scotland after her husband's death. Elizabeth Tudor (Glenda Jackson), believing her cousin Mary and her Roman Catholic beliefs to be a political threat, creates romantic dilemmas to distract her. Mary's subsequent marriage to Lord Darnley (Timothy Dalton), her relationship with courtier David Riccio (Ian Holm), and a third marriage to Lord Bothwell (Nigel Davenport) lead to her abdication and exile.
9Bill Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Timothy DaltonThe Rocketeer, a 1991 American period superhero film, introduces us to Cliff Secord (Billy Campbell), an audacious stunt pilot who stumbles upon a jetpack that grants him the ability to soar through the skies. Jennifer Connelly plays his love interest, Jenny Blake, while Timothy Dalton embodies Neville Sinclair, a sinister actor with Nazi connections. The film is a thrilling blend of adventure and romance, set against the nostalgic backdrop of pre-World War II Los Angeles. As Cliff dons the mantle of 'The Rocketeer', he must thwart Sinclair's plans and protect those he holds dear, all while navigating the challenges of newfound flight.More The Rocketeer- #79 of 186 onThe Greatest Comic Book Movies Of All Time
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10Timothy Dalton, David Morrissey, Timothy West
11Timothy Dalton, Richard Armitage, Billy ZaneThe Egyptian queen lives a life of passion.
12Sam Jones, Melody Anderson, Max von SydowFlash Gordon (Sam J. Jones), a New York Jets quarterback, finds himself in the heart of an intergalactic conflict when Earth is threatened by Ming the Merciless (Max von Sydow). Transported to the planet Mongo alongside travel journalist Dale Arden (Melody Anderson) and scientist Dr. Hans Zarkov (Topol), Gordon grapples with bizarre creatures and treacherous alliances. As time ticks away, Flash must navigate this foreign world, rally its disparate kingdoms, and harness his own heroism to thwart Ming's destructive plans. A cult classic, this 1980 film blends science fiction with adventure, delivering high-stakes drama amidst vibrant alien landscapes.More Flash Gordon- #172 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
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13Dustin Hoffman, Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy DaltonA fictitious account of crime writer Agatha Christie's unexplained 11-day disappearance in 1926. Facing the breakdown of her marriage to a war hero, the famous author assumes a new identity and flees to a spa town where she sets in motion a bizarre and drastic revenge plot against her husband and his mistress. Thousands scour the British countryside for her, including an American reporter who is hot on her trail.
14Patrick Stewart, Timothy Dalton, TwiggyThe Doctor and the Devils is a 1985 film directed by Freddie Francis.
15Richard Harris, Alec Guinness, Robert MorleyIn 1640s England, King Charles I (Alec Guinness) is engaged in a power struggle with Parliament, and civil war seems imminent to House of Commons member Oliver Cromwell (Richard Harris), who's preparing to depart for the American colonies. When he's asked to stay to fight for the Parliamentary cause, however, Cromwell agrees and proves himself a brilliant leader of the Roundhead army. Soon, it's up to him to lead his army to victory over the king's Cavaliers and take back England for the people.More Cromwell- #75 of 119 onThe 100+ Best Medieval Movies
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16Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan CusackIn Toy Story 3, Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the rest of their toy companions face an uncertain future as their owner, Andy, prepares to leave for college. Unintentionally donated to a chaotic daycare center, they find themselves in a thrilling escapade to return home. Amidst the adventure, they encounter deceptively cuddly bear Lotso (Ned Beatty), who rules the daycare with an iron fist. The film, a delightful blend of comedy and drama, won two Academy Awards - Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.More Toy Story 3- Dig Deeper...The Best 'Toy Story' Characters In The Whole Series, Ranked
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17Agatha Christie Marple: The Sittaford Mystery
Carey Mulligan, Timothy Dalton, Patricia HodgeAgatha Christie Marple: The Sittaford Mystery is a 2006 TV film directed by Paul Unwin.
18Alicia Witt, Timothy Dalton, Sela WardPassion's Way is a 1999 drama romance film written by William Hanley and Edith Wharton and directed by Robert Allan Ackerman.
19Time Share
Timothy Dalton, Nastassja Kinski, Kevin ZegersTime Share is a TV movie starring Nastassja Kinski and Timothy Dalton. It premiered on Fox Family Channel on June 18, 2000. It is directed by Sharon von Wietersheim . Two single parents, male and female, along with their kids, have to involuntarily share a house for their holidays. The film was a hit when first aired on the then-Fox Family Channel, and was subsequently dubbed internationally. It is available in Region 2 German.
20Christopher Plummer, Timothy Dalton, Piper LauriePossessed is a 2000 Showtime original movie starring Timothy Dalton, based on events appearing in the book Possessed by Thomas B. Allen, which is inspired by the exorcism case of Robbie Mannheim; The film was released on DVD in the USA on October 2, 2001.
21Antony and Cleopatra
Timothy Dalton, Lynn Redgrave, Nichelle Nichols
22Timothy Dalton, Annabeth Gish, Joanne WhalleyScarlett is a 1994 six hour miniseries loosely based on a book of the same name, written in 1991 by Alexandra Ripley as a sequel to Margaret Mitchell's popular 1936 novel, Gone with the Wind. The series was filmed at 53 locations in the United States and abroad, and stars Joanne Whalley as Scarlett O'Hara, Timothy Dalton as Rhett Butler, and Sean Bean as Lord Richard Fenton as well as many other notable British and American actors.
23Dirk Bogarde, Ava Gardner, Bekim FehmiuAlexander Diakim (Bekim Fehmiu), a revolutionary banished from his country, sees an opportunity to return home and forcibly remove the fascist regime in power there. A number of foreign countries benefit from the current dictatorship, however, so a group, consisting of Diakim's friends (Timothy Dalton, Frederic Forrest) and a former mistress (Ava Gardner), is assembled to attempt to persuade him to stay away. However, they grow suspicious of the efforts undertaken to keep Diakim at bay.
24Timothy Dalton, Eleanor DavidThe King's Whore is a 1990 drama film directed by Axel Corti and starring Timothy Dalton. It was entered into the 1990 Cannes Film Festival.
25Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul BettanyDuring an impromptu trip to Europe to mend a broken heart, math teacher Frank Tupelo (Johnny Depp) finds himself in an extraordinary situation when an alluring stranger, Elise (Angelina Jolie), places herself in his path. Their seemingly innocent flirtation turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse while various people, who all think that Frank is Elise's thieving paramour, Alexander Pearce, try to capture the pair.More The Tourist
26Jaclyn Smith, Timothy Dalton, Brian CoxFlorence Nightingale is a 1985 television film directed by Daryl Duke.
27Jim Belushi, Timothy Dalton, Vanessa AngelBill "The Mouth" Manucci (James Belushi), a mobster-turned-FBI informant, has entered the witness protection program and relocated to the country. He's sitting on $12 million stolen from the mob, but that doesn't mean he's left criminal life behind completely. Bill already owes money to the owner of a secluded crystal meth lab, and things get more complicated when thugs sent by the "Skipper," the man Bill betrayed, come to retrieve the $12 million -- and to ice Bill for being a snitch.
28Colin Farrell, Scott Caan, Ali LarterAfter the Civil War ends, Confederate soldiers Frank (Gabriel Macht) and Jesse James (Colin Farrell) return home with the three Younger brothers to learn that railroad baron Thaddeus Rains (Harris Yulin) is trying to drive Missouri citizens out of their homes. When both families resist, the James boys' mother (Kathy Bates) is murdered. Furious, the two groups of brothers team up for a series of robberies designed to hurt the railroad. Detective Allan Pinkerton (Timothy Dalton) pursues them.More American Outlaws- #243 of 262 onThe 200+ Best War Movies Of All Time
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29Brooke Shields, Timothy Dalton, Tony PeckFearless reporter Brenda Starr (Brooke Shields) needs a big scoop if she wishes to retain her lofty status within the world of journalism. She ventures deep into the Amazon to investigate a story involving a mad scientist's plot to blow the planet to smithereens. Her investigation pits her against a collection of dastardly villains and the myriad dangers of the jungle. Luckily, suave man of mystery Basil St. John (Timothy Dalton) helps the fashionable heroine in her fight against evil.
30Brendan Fraser, Jenna Elfman, Steve MartinSick of ceding the spotlight to Bugs Bunny (Joe Alaskey), Daffy Duck is unceremoniously fired by studio boss Kate Houghton (Jenna Elfman) when he demands equal pay and billing. Daffy goes on a studio lot rampage, taking down security guard D.J. Drake (Brendan Fraser) in the process, who is also sacked. But when D.J.'s A-list actor dad (Timothy Dalton) is kidnapped by the evil Mr. Chairman (Steve Martin), D.J. and Daffy try to rescue him, while also being pursued by Kate and Bugs.- #40 of 80 onThe Best Adventure Movies For Kids
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