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James Dearden
James Dearden (born 14 September 1949) is an English film director and screenwriter, the son of Scottish actress Melissa Stribling and English film director Basil Dearden. He directed nine films between 1977 and 2018. His film '' Pascali's Island'' was entered into the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. For writing the screenplay for '' Fatal Attraction'' (1987), Dearden received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Dearden is married to British actress Annabel Brooks. Filmography * ''The Contraption'' (1977) * ''Panic'' (1978) * '' Diversion'' (1980) * ''The Cold Room'' (1984) * '' Fatal Attraction'' (1987) (screenplay, based on ''Diversion''; directed by Adrian Lyne) * '' Pascali's Island'' (1988) * '' A Kiss Before Dying'' (1991) * ''Rogue Trader A rogue trader is person who makes financial trades in an unauthorised manner. Rogue trader may also refer to: * ''Rogue Trader'' (book), the autobiography of (and later a movie about) Nick Leeson, the man w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annabel Brooks
Annabel Brooks (born 1962) is a British actress who has appeared on television and in films since the 1980s. Biography Her first on-screen role came in 1987 when she appeared as Eliza in ''Nightflyers''. She has since appeared in productions including ''A Handful of Dust'', '' The Witches'' and ''Last Run''. In 1981 Brooks married English director Damian Harris. They have one child together, daughter Ella. Later the couple divorced and Brooks married James Dearden. Filmography * ''The Needs of Kim Stanley'' (2005) – herself * ''Last Run'' (2001) – Tina * ''Sam's Game'', episode "Mumma's" (2001) TV episode – Julie * ''Mauvaise passe'' (aka ''The Escort'' or ''The Wrong Blonde'') (1999) – Annie * ''Plunkett & Macleane'' (1999) – Widow with Garter * '' Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon'' (1998) – Henrietta Moraes * ''Princess Caraboo'' (1994) – Lady Neville * '' The Witches'' (1990) – Nicola Cuttle * '' Dealers'' (1989) – Lucy * ''Paris by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rogue Trader (film)
''Rogue Trader'' is a 1999 British biographical drama film written and directed by James Dearden and starring Ewan McGregor and Anna Friel. The film centers on the life of former derivatives broker Nick Leeson and the 1995 collapse of Barings Bank. It was based on Leeson's 1996 book '' Rogue Trader: How I Brought Down Barings Bank and Shook the Financial World''. Plot ''Rogue Trader'' tells the true story of Nick Leeson, a young employee of Barings Bank who after a successful spell working for the firm's office in Indonesia is sent to Singapore as General Manager of the Trading Floor on the SIMEX exchange. The movie follows Leeson's rise as he soon becomes one of Barings' key traders. However, everything isn't as it appears – through the 88888 error account, Nick is hiding huge losses as he gambles away Barings' money with little more than the bat of an eyelid from the powers-that-be back in London. Eventually the losses mount up to well over £800 million and Nick, alon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Male Screenwriters
English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national identity, an identity and common culture ** English language in England, a variant of the English language spoken in England * English languages (other) * English studies, the study of English language and literature * ''English'', an Amish term for non-Amish, regardless of ethnicity Individuals * English (surname), a list of notable people with the surname ''English'' * People with the given name ** English McConnell (1882–1928), Irish footballer ** English Fisher (1928–2011), American boxing coach ** English Gardner (b. 1992), American track and field sprinter Places United States * English, Indiana, a town * English, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * English, Brazoria County, Texas, an unincorporated community * Engl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Screenwriters
English usually refers to: * English language * English people English may also refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England ** English national identity, an identity and common culture ** English language in England The English language spoken and written in England encompasses a diverse range of accents and dialects. The language forms part of the broader British English, along with other varieties in the United Kingdom. Terms used to refer to the ..., a variant of the English language spoken in England * English languages (other) * English studies, the study of English language and literature * ''English'', an Amish term for non-Amish, regardless of ethnicity Individuals * English (surname), a list of notable people with the surname ''English'' * People with the given name ** English McConnell (1882–1928), Irish footballer ** English Fisher (1928–2011), Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Film Directors
This is a list of film directors and television directors who were born in the United Kingdom, or lived and/or worked in the UK for a significant part of their career. Some Irish, American and European directors who have spent large portions of their career working in the UK are included on this list. A * Babar Ahmed * Lewis Allen *Lindsay Anderson * Michael Anderson *Michael Apted * Andrea Arnold *Amma Asante *Anthony Asquith * Richard Attenborough * Paul WS Anderson * Jane Arden * Michael Armstrong *Richard Ayoade B *Roy Ward Baker * Leedham Bantock *Geoffrey Barkas *Sacha Bennett * Daniel Birt *Terry Bishop *Farren Blackburn *Keith Boak * John Boorman *John Boulting *Danny Boyle *Kenneth Branagh *Alan Bridges *Adrian Brunel *Paul Bryers *Clio Barnard * Jack Bond *Peter Brook C *Danny Cannon * Ben Caron *Henry Cass *Peter Cattaneo * Charlie Chaplin * Alan Clarke * Noel Clarke *Jack Clayton *Alex Cox *Charles Crichton *Richard Curtis *Alex Chandon * Elaine Constantine *Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1949 Births
Events January * January 1 – A United Nations-sponsored ceasefire brings an end to the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. The war results in a stalemate and the division of Kashmir, which still continues as of 2022. * January 2 – Luis Muñoz Marín becomes the first democratically elected Governor of Puerto Rico. * January 11 – The first "networked" television broadcasts take place, as KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania goes on the air, connecting east coast and mid-west programming in the United States. * January 16 – Şemsettin Günaltay forms the new government of Turkey. It is the 18th government, last One-party state, single party government of the Republican People's Party. * January 17 – The first Volkswagen Beetle, VW Type 1 to arrive in the United States, a 1948 model, is brought to New York City, New York by Dutch businessman Ben Pon Sr., Ben Pon. Unable to interest dealers or importers in the Volkswagen, Pon sells the sample car to pay his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Independent
''The Independent'' is a British online newspaper. It was established in 1986 as a national morning printed paper. Nicknamed the ''Indy'', it began as a broadsheet and changed to tabloid format in 2003. The last printed edition was published on Saturday 26 March 2016, leaving only the online edition. The newspaper was controlled by Tony O'Reilly's Irish Independent News & Media from 1997 until it was sold to the Russian oligarch and former KGB Officer Alexander Lebedev in 2010. In 2017, Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel bought a 30% stake in it. The daily edition was named National Newspaper of the Year at the 2004 British Press Awards. The website and mobile app had a combined monthly reach of 19,826,000 in 2021. History 1986 to 1990 Launched in 1986, the first issue of ''The Independent'' was published on 7 October in broadsheet format.Dennis Griffiths (ed.) ''The Encyclopedia of the British Press, 1422–1992'', London & Basingstoke: Macmillan, 1992, p. 330 It was produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fatal Attraction (play)
''Fatal Attraction'' is a 2014 play adapted from his original screenplay by James Dearden. It is based on the 1987 film '' Fatal Attraction'', and it opened in London's West End at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 25 March 2014, following previews from 8 March. Production history ''Fatal Attraction'' is a thriller written by James Dearden adapted from his original screenplay of the 1987 film '' Fatal Attraction''. The production is directed by Sir Trevor Nunn and produced by Robert Fox and Patrick Ryecart. Officially confirmed on 19 September 2013, with tickets going on sale the following day the play began previews on 8 March 2014, before making its world premiere at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 25 March, for a fifteen-week run booking until 21 June 2014. Rehearsals for the show began on 29 January, with title casting including Mark Bazeley as Dan Gallagher, Kristin Davis as Beth Gallagher and Natascha McElhone Natascha McElhone (; born Natascha Abigail Taylor, 14 Decem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surviving Christmas With The Relatives
''Surviving Christmas with the Relatives'' (also known as ''Christmas Survival'' in the United States) is a 2018 British Christmas film written and directed by James Dearden. It stars Julian Ovenden, Gemma Whelan, Joely Richardson and Michael Landes. It was released in the UK 30 November 2018 and was not well received. Cast *Julian Ovenden as Dan *Gemma Whelan as Miranda *Joely Richardson as Lyla *Michael Landes as Trent *Sally Phillips as Miriam *Ronni Ancona as Vicky *Sophie Simnett as Bee *Patricia Hodge as Aunt Peggy *James Fox as Uncle John See also * List of Christmas films Many Christmas stories have been adapted to feature films and TV specials, and have been broadcast and repeated many times on television; since the popularization of home video in the 1980s, their many editions are sold and re-sold every year d ... References 2018 films British Christmas comedy films 2010s Christmas comedy films Films directed by James Dearden 2010s English-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Kiss Before Dying (1991 Film)
''A Kiss Before Dying'' is a 1991 American romantic thriller film directed by James Dearden, and based on Ira Levin's 1953 novel of the same name, which won the 1954 Edgar Award for Best First Novel. The drama features Matt Dillon, Sean Young, Max von Sydow, and Diane Ladd. The story had been previously adapted under the same name in 1956. Plot A copper refinery owned by Thor Carlsson ships metal on Carlsson Copper trains, watched by a young boy from his home beside the tracks. Decades later in 1987, during a class at the University of Pennsylvania, Dorothy Carlsson absent-mindedly doodles her wedding. Later, changing into a formal outfit, she runs into her friend Patricia Farren, but denies she is meeting her "mystery man". Dorothy meets Jonathan Corliss at City Hall. Finding the marriage license bureau closed for lunch, they discuss how Dorothy's father would disown her if he knew what she was doing. Convincing Dorothy to wait on the building's roof, they are seated toget ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basil Dearden
Basil Dearden (born Basil Clive Dear; 1 January 1911 – 23 March 1971) was an English film director. Early life and career Dearden was born at 5, Woodfield Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex to Charles James Dear, a steel manufacturer, and his wife, Florence Tripp. Basil Dean Dearden graduated from theatre direction to film, working as an assistant to Basil Dean. He later changed his own name to Dearden to avoid confusion with his mentor. He wrote ''This Man Is News'' (1938), a hugely popular quota quickie and wrote and directed a film for TV ''Under Suspicion'' (1939). He was assistant director on ''Penny Paradise'' (1938), produced by Dean and directed by Carol Reed, and two George Formby comedies directed by Anthony Kimmins: ''George Takes the Air'' (1938), produced by Dean, and '' Come on George!'' (1939). Dearden was promoted to associate producer on two more George Formby films, which he also co-wrote: ''To Hell with Hitler'' (1940) aka ''Let George Do It'' and ''Spare a Coppe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
