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Children's Film Foundation Filmography
This article is a list of films produced, distributed or sponsored by the Children's Film Foundation. Films As UK distributor or translator * ''The Big Fish'' ; original (Czech)''Dobrodružství na Zlaté zátoce''(1955) * ''The Brno Trail''; original (Czech)''Táňa a dva Pistolníci''(1967) * ''Caroline Steps out''; original (French)? * ''Danger on the Danube''; original: ''Négyen az árban'' (1961) * ''The Intruders'' (1969) * ''Kekec Kekec is a fictional children's literature character created by Slovenian author Josip Vandot in 1918. He was first introduced in the serial "Kekec on the Hard Path" () in ''Zvonček'' magazine (volume 19, issue 1/2). He is a young shepherd boy ...'' (originally Yugoslavian production) (1963) * ''The Mysterious Wreck''; original (German)''Das Geheimnisvolle Wrack''(1954) * ''Ptisi Dolitat Do Nas'' (1971) Sources The Children’s Film Foundation – TV Cream* Rank Film Library - 16mm Entertainment Film Catalogue 1978-79 Children' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Children's Film Foundation
The Children's Film Foundation (CFF) was a non-profit organisation which made films for children in the United Kingdom originally to be shown as part of childrens' Saturday morning matinée cinema programming. The films typically were about 55 minutes long. History The Foundation was formed in 1951 following the Wheare report that criticised the suitability of American programming for Saturday morning pictures. Mary Field was appointed chief executive. The Foundation was initially funded by the Eady Levy (a tax on box office receipts), receiving 5% of the Levy and the initial budget was £60,000 per year. The Foundation made around six films a year; most lasted less than an hour and were shot in less than two weeks. The films featured future British stars including Leslie Ash, Keith Chegwin, Phil Collins, Michael Crawford, Phil Daniels, Dexter Fletcher, Sadie Frost, Susan George, David Hemmings, Frazer Hines, Gary Kemp, Richard O'Sullivan, Linda Robson, Pauline Quirke, Sall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederic Goode
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Five On A Treasure Island (film)
''Five on a Treasure Island'' is an 8-part 1957 British film serial made by the Children's Film Foundation, based on the novel of the same name by Enid Blyton. The author herself helped cast the film. It was filmed in Dorset, UK, at Corfe Castle, in Corfe Castle Village, the Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove and Stair Hole near Lulworth Cove which served as the Kirrin Island landing spot for the rowing boat in the film. The antique store from the beginning of the film was filmed at Oliver's in 5 West Street, Corfe Castle Village, Dorset, UK. Cast *Rel Grainer as George *Richard Palmer as Julian *Gillian Harrison as Anne *John Bailey as Dick *Daga as Timothy the Dog *Robert Cawdron Robert Cawdron (29 December 1921 – 14 September 1997) was a French-born British film and television actor. Often cast as police officers, he had a long-running role on '' Dixon of Dock Green'' as Detective Inspector Cherry.The Guinness Book of ... as Luke Undown *Nicholas Bruce as Jim * Peter Burton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Five Have A Mystery To Solve (film)
''Five Have a Mystery to Solve'' is a 6-part 1964 British film serial made by the Children's Film Foundation, based on the novel of the same name by Enid Blyton. Cast *David Palmer as Julian *Darryl Read as Dick *Mandy Harper as George (as Amanda Coxell) *Paula Boyd as Anne *Michael Wennink as Wilfred * Michael Balfour as Emilio *Robin Hunter as Carlo *Keith Pyott as Sir Hugo Blaize *Grace Arnold Grace Arnold (19 September 1894 – 26 February 1979) was an English actress. Selected filmography * ''Guilt'' (1931) * '' Men Without Honour'' (1939) - Mrs. Hardy * ''Crimes at the Dark House'' (1940) - Maid (uncredited) * ''Spare a Copper'' ... *Howard Douglas *Diane Powell as Sally Critical reception DVD Beaver called it "tremendously entertaining." References External links * 1964 films Children's Film Foundation 1960s mystery films Films based on children's books Adaptations of works by Enid Blyton Films directed by Ernest Morris 1960s British films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danger On Dartmoor
''Danger on Dartmoor'' is a 1980 British children's drama film directed by David Eady and starring Marcus Evans, Simon Henderson, Debby Salter, Barry Foster and Patricia Hayes. Plot Children lost in a fog on Dartmoor face dangers including a savage dog and an escaped prisoner. Cast *Marcus Evans as Robin Chudleigh *Simon Henderson as Jonathan Chudleigh * Debby Salter as Louise * Barry Foster as Green *Patricia Hayes as Mrs. Green *Sam Kydd *Michael Ripper *Michael Goldie * David Jackson *Jonathan Newth Jonathan Newth (born 6 March 1939) is an English actor. Early life Newth trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Career Newth's theatre work includes appearances with the RSC, in the West End and on Broadway. His television cre ... *Mitzi Rogers References External links * 1980 films 1980 drama films Films directed by David Eady British drama films Children's Film Foundation 1980s English-language films 1980s British films {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cup Fever
''Cup Fever'' is a 1965 British family sports film under the banner of the Children's Film Foundation. It was directed by David Bracknell and starred Bernard Cribbins and David Lodge. The film includes early appearances from Susan George and Olivia Hussey. Plot A youth football team are ejected from their playing field on a waste ground, and struggle to find another place to train for a cup semi-final. Thanks to a friendly policeman, they spend a day training with professionals at Manchester United, including George Best, Bobby Charlton and Denis Law. Despite sabotage from the opposing team, they go on to win the final and are presented with their cup by Manchester City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann. Cast * Bernard Cribbins - Policeman * Sonia Graham - Mrs. Davis * Dermot Kelly - Bodger the cobbler * David Lodge - Mr. Bates * Johnnie Wade - Milkman * Norman Rossington - Driver * Rex Boyd - himself * Ruth Holden - herself * Bud Ralston - himself * Rex Deering - himself * Matt Busb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cry Wolf (1969 Film)
''Cry Wolf'' is a 1969 British film for the Children's Film Foundation starring Janet Munro and Ian Hendry. It concerns two children Tony and Mary, who discover a plot to kidnap the prime minister. Cast * Anthony Kemp as Tony *Mary Burleigh as Mary *Martin Beaumont as Martin *Judy Cornwell as Stella *Eileen Moore as Muriel Walker *Maurice Kaufmann as Jim Walker *John Trenaman as Ben *Rex Stallings as Marksman *Alfred Bell as Insp. Blake *Mary Yeomans as Mrs. Whittle *Pat Coombs as Mrs. Blades *Kevin Manser as Town clerk * Alec Bregonzi as Sound man *Wilfrid Brambell Delivery man (as Wilfred Brambell) *Adrienne Corri as Mrs. Quinn - woman in tobacconist's shop *Walter Gotell as Walter Gotell *Ian Hendry as Hobson *Janet Munro as Polly *Roy Moore References External links''Cry Wolf''at the British Film Institute The British Film Institute (BFI) is a film and television charitable organisation which promotes and preserves film-making and television in the United Kingdom. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cat Gang (film)
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Calamity The Cow
''Calamity the Cow'' was a film made for the Children's Film Foundation in 1967. The film starred Phil Collins as a teenage actor three years prior to his joining Genesis. The film was written by Kerry Eastman and directed by David Eastman. Plot summary Farmer Grant's children (including a young Phil Collins) get him to buy a cow from another farmer. The children work hard to make the cow fit and healthy enough for the show ring. But at the last minute the other farmer, Kincaid, steals Calamity. Cast * John Moulder-Brown - Rob Grant * Elizabeth Dear - Jo Grant * Stephen Brown - Tim Lucas * Phil Collins - Mike Lucas * Josephine Gillick - Beth Lucas * Grant Taylor -Mr. Grant * Honor Shepherd -Mrs. Grant * Alastair Hunter - Kincaid * Michael Warren -Ringer * Desmond Carrington - Uncle Jim * Ken Goodlet - Lefty * Peter Halliday Peter Halliday (2 June 1924 – 18 February 2012) was a Welsh actor. Early life The son of an auctioneer and estate agent, Halliday was brought u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bush Christmas (1947 Film)
''Bush Christmas'' is a 1947 Australian–British comedy film directed by Ralph Smart and starring Chips Rafferty. It was one of the first films from Children's Entertainment Films, later the Children's Film Foundation. Plot In the Australian countryside, five children are best friends, including a set of siblings, an English war evacuee, and Aboriginal Neza. They boast to three strangers, Long Bill (Chips Rafferty), Jim (John Fernside) and Blue ( Stan Tolhurst), about the mare belonging to the father of one of them. The next day the mare has gone. Suspecting the three men of stealing it, the children set off to recover it. They discover the horse thieves and harass them by stealing their food and shoes. They get trapped by the thieves in an old ghost town, but are rescued in time. Cast * Chips Rafferty as Long Bill * John Fernside as Jim * Stan Tolhurst as Blue * Helen Grieve as Helen * Nick Yardley as Snow * Morris Unicomb as John * Michael Yardley as Michael * Neza Saund ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bungala Boys
Bungala Boys is a 1961 Australian family film directed and written by Jim Jeffrey. It was the second Australian based film made by the British Children's Film Foundation, following ''Bush Christmas'' and was the first non-documentary film to focus on surf clubs. Plot Brian is a newcomer to Bungala Beach, near Sydney. He forms a new surf lifesaving club which wins first prize in a surf boat race. Cast * Peter Couldwell – Tony Wakeford * Alan Dearth – Brian Wakeford * Terry Bentley – Normie * Julie Youatt – Nancy Phelan * Ross Vidal – Timmy * Geoffrey Parsons – Buzz *Jon Dennis as Hatch * Max Osbiston as Reg Phelan * Leonard Teale as Sam Taylor * John Sherwood * Margaret Roberts * Jack Amistead * Betty Dyson Production The film was based on Claire Meillon's children's novel ''The New Surf Club'' (1959). Meillon was formerly assistant fiction editor of ''The Australian Women's Weekly''. The book was based on her brother founding Newport Surf Club. The name "Bungala" wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Powell
Michael Latham Powell (30 September 1905 – 19 February 1990) was an English filmmaker, celebrated for his partnership with Emeric Pressburger. Through their production company The Archers, they together wrote, produced and directed a series of classic British films, notably ''The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp'' (1943), ''A Canterbury Tale'' (1944), ''I Know Where I'm Going!'' (1945), '' A Matter of Life and Death'' (1946, also called ''Stairway to Heaven''), ''Black Narcissus'' (1947), '' The Red Shoes'' (1948), and ''The Tales of Hoffmann'' (1951). His later controversial 1960 film ''Peeping Tom'', while today considered a classic, and a contender as the first " slasher", was so vilified on first release that his career was seriously damaged. Many filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola and George A. Romero have cited Powell as an influence. In 1981, he received the BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award along with his partner Pressburger, the highest honour th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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