Leo Genn

Leo Genn

August 9, 1905 · 121 years old

Leo John Genn (9 August 1905 – 26 January 1978) was an English actor and barrister. Signified by his relaxed charm and smooth, "black velvet" voice, he had a lengthy career in theatre, film, television, and radio; often playing aristocratic or gentlemanly, sophisticate roles. Born to a Jewish famil…

Known For

13 titles
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Moby Dick

Moby Dick

1956 · 1h 56m · Movie

The sole survivor of a lost whaling ship relates the tale of his captain's self-destructive obsession to hunt the white whale, Moby Dick.

7.3
2
Quo Vadis

Quo Vadis

1951 · 2h 51m · Movie

After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.

7.1
3
The Snake Pit

The Snake Pit

1948 · 1h 48m · Movie

Virginia Cunningham can't recall how she landed in an asylum. In flashback, her husband Robert relates their courtship, marriage, and her developing symptoms. She remains in misery as Dr. Mark Kik tries to solve her problem.

7.6
4
55 Days at Peking

55 Days at Peking

1963 · 2h 34m · Movie

During the 1900 Boxer Rebellion, U.S. marine, Maj. Matt Lewis, along with British consul, Sir Arthur Robertson, develop a plan to keep the rebels at bay until an international military relief force can arrive.

6.7
5
Henry V

Henry V

1944 · 2h 17m · Movie

In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.

7.0
6
A Lizard in a Woman's Skin

A Lizard in a Woman's Skin

1971 · 1h 35m · Movie

The potentially unhinged daughter of a British politician is accused of killing her hedonistic neighbor after she witnesses the murder in a dream.

6.8
7
Green for Danger

Green for Danger

1946 · 1h 31m · Movie

A Scotland Yard Inspector investigates odd hospital deaths during the London Blitz.

7.4
8
The Way Ahead

The Way Ahead

1944 · 1h 31m · Movie

World War II drama that follows a group of British draftees, starting with their rigorous basic training, and ending with their deployment in North Africa.

6.9
9
Night of the Blood Monster

Night of the Blood Monster

1970 · 1h 24m · Movie

In 1685 England, an overzealous Lord Chancellor condemns various rebels and "witches" to satisfy his political and sexual whims, ignorant of the true consequences of his actions.

5.2
10
Escape to Nowhere

Escape to Nowhere

1973 · 1h 57m · Movie

Who is Anton Haliakov, who has just been abducted by the M.I.5 in London? A Soviet scientist apparently. But sixteen years before the man had another identity, Clément Tibère, and another nationality, French. So what led him to be...

6.9
11
Connecting Rooms

Connecting Rooms

1970 · 1h 43m · Movie

Explores the relationships shared by the residents of a seedy boarding house in London.

6.4
12
Die Screaming Marianne

Die Screaming Marianne

1971 · 1h 41m · Movie

Sisters inherit assets from divorced parents. One receives evidence exposing corrupt judge father, the other seeks monetary gain. Escalating battle over desired possessions leads to deadly consequences.

4.9
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Lady Chatterley's Lover

Lady Chatterley's Lover

1955 · 1h 41m · Movie

Adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's classic risqué novel about an aristocratic wife who has a passionate affair with her gamekeeper.

5.9