John Thaw
January 3, 1942 · 84 years old
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Edward Thaw, CBE (3 January 1942 – 21 February 2002) was an English actor who appeared in a range of television, stage, and cinema roles. He starred in the television series Inspector Morse as title character Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse, Red…
Known For
8 titles
Chaplin
An elderly Charlie Chaplin discusses his autobiography with his editor, recounting his amazing journey from his poverty-stricken childhood to world-wide success after the ingenious invention of the Little Tramp.
Cry Freedom
South African journalist Donald Woods is forced to flee the country after attempting to investigate the death in custody of his friend, the Black anti-Apartheid activist Steve Biko.
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
A young thief takes up long-distance running when he is sent to a borstal.
Dr. Phibes Rises Again
The vengeful doctor rises again, seeking the Scrolls of Life in an attempt to resurrect his deceased wife.
Goodnight Mr Tom
A shy and quiet World War II evacuee is housed by a disgruntled old man, and they soon develop a close bond.
The Sign of Four
The disappearance of a young woman's father and a mysterious note years later after the strange regular annual delivery of valuable pearls to her puts Sherlock Holmes on the case.
Sweeney!
When one of his informants is murdered, Detective Inspector Jack Regan is drawn into a deadly political game. He is soon a marked man and, after being framed, is suspended from duty. This doesn't stop him searching for the truth.
Sweeney 2
Second theatrical spin-off from the popular 1970's police series. Regan and Carter head a Flying Squad investigation into a series of bank raids by a team of well-armed villains who are flying in from the continent.