Richard Todd was an Irish-born British actor. For his performance in ‘The Hasty Heart,’ he bagged in a ‘Golden Globe Award’ and also earned an ‘Academy Award’ nomination. His performance in ‘The Dam Busters’ is regarded as a defining role in his career.
Some of his other popular films include ‘The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Man,’ ‘A Man Called Peter,’ ‘The Virgin Queen,’ ‘Stage Fright,’ ‘D-Day the Sixth of June,’ ‘The Sword and The Rose,’ ‘The Interrupted Journey,’ ‘Venian Bird,’ ’24 Hours of A Woman’s Life,’ and more.
He also starred in ‘Flesh and Blood,’ and ‘Portrait of Clair,’ which were not successful at the box-office.
He was seen in ‘Marie Antoinette Queen of France,’ a historical drama which did not perform well anywhere but was popular in France.
He was regularly listed by British exhibitors amongst the popular local stars at the box office in various polls in during the 1950s.
The Longest Day is a epic war film, which revolves around the events of the famous D-day, told from both the perspectives of the Allied Forces as well as the Germans.
When a man comes to her villa claiming to be her late brother Ward, heiress Kimberly Prescott calls the police. Since he has all the papers necessary to prove his credentials police believe Kim to be unstable. Quickly, the imposter takes charge of the house, bringing in his accomplices, a butler and a woman called Mrs. Whitman. Kim’s maid is also given time off. What is he up to?
John Cummings is a struggling cosmetics salesman who needs his car, a 1959 Ford Anglia, to keep his job. When the car is stolen under instructions of a stolen car dealer, Lionel Meadows, John resolves to do whatever it takes to recover the car.
Set at the backdrop of the 1942 Malayan Campaign, the film focuses on seven British soldiers on a short jungle exercise, taking refuge from rain in an abandoned tin mine. While trying to make contact with the base, they pick up a Japanese signal, indicating the enemy is close by. Then, they capture a Japanese soldier.
After defeating overbearing Sheriff of Nottingham at an archery contest, the Earl of Huntington is deprived of his title and property, and his father is murdered. He turns into an outlaw, Robin Hood, who along with other oppressed men, rises against the tyrannical rule and over-taxation of the Sheriff of Nottingham, and Prince John, who has held his lady-love, Maid Marian, hostage.
Danger Within is a war drama film, which takes us to 1943, during the time of the Second World War. It tells the story of a Prisoner-of-War camp, where a lot of failed escape attempts are made. Eventually a few British officers plan a dramatic mass escape.
John North leaves his wife behind and elopes with his mistress Susan. They go on a train trip, but on their way, they feel that someone is following them. John jumps off the train after pulling the cord, and later comes to know that it crashed shortly. He also learns that Susan was shot just before the crash, which make him sure that someone has been tailing them.
Brash young American athlete Lee Sheridan wins a scholarship to Cardinal College, Oxford University. But his bragging nature immediately alienates everyone including Paul Beaumont and the Dean. Things get complicated when he falls in love with Paul’s sister Molly and unwittingly ends up being expelled from college.
Henry VIII’s sister Mary Tudor is not allowed to marry her love, Charles Brandon as he is not nobility. When she tries to flee after Brandon, he is thrown in the Tower of London while she is permitted to choose her second husband provided she marries aging King Louis of France. With other hindrances like Duke of Buckingham, will the lovers ever unite?
Lightning Strikes Twice is a mystery drama film that tells the story of an actress who on her wedding night, discovers that her husband might be guilty all along for a murder. She also feels that his next intended victim might be she herself.
Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue is an adventure biographical drama film, which takes us to the 18th century, during the reign of King George I. The film revolves around the wartime adventures of Scottish highland leader Rob Roy MacGregor.
Based on a play by George Bernard Shaw, the movie tells the story of Joan of Arc. The French saint and heroine led the French army in many successful battles against the English until she was tragically betrayed and burnt at the stake for her connection to God.
Larry and Patricia run their own radical newspaper in their college, which eventually gets them kicked out of their school. Their teacher, Dr Jonathan Barnett, decides to quit his job as well, to protect their expulsion. The students invite him, therefore, to their communal hangout, and hail him as a guru, but soon it seems to lead to a cult.
Richard Todd Awards
| The Hasty Heart | Most Promising Newcomer - Male | 1950 |
