Cornelius Garrett Movies
- 1983
In this intriguing mystery set in the textile and lace-making center of Nottingham, Harry Webster (David Lyons) appears to be a normal, middle-aged husband and father with a decent job, a married daughter, and not much at all to complain about in life. Then one day after his birthday party, he walks out of the house and is never seen again. Except for a note that cryptically says he is tired of leading a "double life," there are no clues as to what other kind of a life he had. His wife Liz (Annette Crosbie) goes out to search for her husband, with the help of a curious reporter (Cornelius Garrett). As the search continues, there are hints that Harry may have been a Luddite (named for Ned Ludd, said to have destroyed textile machinery in 1779) -- a member of a revived group of rebel workers from the Nottingham area that destroy machinery -- and there have been factory bombings in the area of late. Liz continues her search throughout the region, leaving no stone unturned, yet her prospects for success begin to wither as days and weeks go by with no luck at all. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Annette Crosbie, Cornelius Garrett, (more)
- 1982
The Greeks laid siege to the city of Troy after Paris (David Firth) of Troy abducted the beautiful Helen (Ann Pennington) from Sparta. In the city, Troilus (Anton Lesser), brother of Paris, is courting the lovely Cressida (Suzanne Burden), who is playing hard to get so that his interest will be heightened. Outside the walls of Troy, the Greek forces are growing weary of the war. Leader Agamemnon (Vernon Dobtcheff) even finds his prize warrior Achilles (Kenneth Haigh) to be sullen about the proceedings, and is concocting a plan to promote Ajax (Anthony Pedley ) as the Greeks' greatest hero, thereby goading Achilles back into action. To this end, Ajax is chosen when the Trojans suggest a wrestling match with Hector (John Shrapnel), another brother of Paris and Troilus. Meanwhile, Troilus and Cressida consolidate their feelings for one another and spend the night together. The next day, however, Cressida's traitorous father arranges for her to be given to the Greeks in exchange for a captured Trojan. Troilus vows vengeance on Diomedes (Paul Moriarty), the Greek who seduces Cressida, and goes on a rampage in the Greek camp. The fighting spreads, with Hector killing Patroclus (Simon Cutter), beloved of Achilles, and Hector viciously slain in turn by Achilles. The film ends with the war far from over, and Troilus bemoaning the meaninglessness of love and life. ~ Craig Butler, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Anton Lesser, Suzanne Burden, (more)
