Hilary Sesta Movies
- 1997
Brother Cadfael and his fellow 12th Century holy men at Shrewsbury Abbey return in this mystery based on the novel by Ellis Peters. The festivities of the annual Shrewsbury Fair are spoiled when a travelling merchant is murdered; his harsh personality earned him few friends among the local salespeople, but Brother Cadfael (Derek Jacobi) believes something more serious than an argument gone too far is involved -- especially after another merchant is killed. A young woman's life is put in danger by the crimes, and she's brought to the Abbey for her own safety; however, she's kidnapped shortly after the key suspect dies while trying to escape questioning. As Cadfael and his brothers attempt to find the girl, the former soldier finds himself challenged to a battle with swords by the man responsible for the killings. Brother Cadfael: St. Peter's Fair was produced for British television and first aired in America on the PBS series Mystery!. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Derek Jacobi
- 1983
In the second episode of the four-part story "Snakedance," the Doctor (Peter Davison) has lost control of the TARDIS, which is in the hands of his companion, Tegan (Janet Fielding) -- who, in turn, has become the mind-slave of the malignant force Mara. Arriving on the planet Manussa, the brainwashed Tegan prepares to help the Mara use a local celebration to revitalize itself to its full malevolent power. Written by Christopher Bailey, "Snakedance, Episode 2" first aired on January 19, 1983. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton, (more)
- 1983
The malignant telepathic force Mara, last heard from in the 19th-season adventure "Kinda," once again takes over the mind of Tegan (Janet Fielding), the traveling companion of the Doctor (Peter Davison). Under Mara's evil influence, Tegan hijacks the TARDIS and pilots the vessel to the planet Manussa -- where the denizens are celebrating the 500th anniversary of Mara's destruction. Written by Christopher Bailey, "Snakedance" launched its four-episode run on January 18, 1983. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton, (more)
The murders by the infamous British criminal, Jack the Ripper, catch the attention of Sherlock Holmes (Christopher Plummer), but he does not receive the expected call from Scotland Yard because he is being purposefully excluded from the investigation. Instead, Robert Lees (Donald Sutherland), a psychic who volunteered information to the police about the murders, provides the Great Detective with the necessary incitement to action. As the murders proceed, it becomes clear to all concerned that it is more important to stop them than to announce their solution, and Holmes enters the fray with the help of his trusty aide, Dr. Watson (James Mason). The former mistress of a "prominent personage," Annie Crook (Genevieve Bujold), provides crucial information leading to a final confrontation on London's docks. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Starring:
- Christopher Plummer, James Mason, (more)
- 1974
Michael Caine stars as an espionage agent whose young son is kidnapped. Complicating matters is the fact that the kidnappers (John Vernon and Delphine Seyrig) are Caine's own colleagues. They want to secure Caine's aid in rounding up a diamond smuggling ring, and they don't care who they have to hurt to do so. He agrees to go along, all the while searching for his missing son. Janet Suzman co-stars as Caine's estranged wife, who is compelled to join him in his search. Helmed by veteran filmmaker Don Siegel, The Black Windmill is based on Seven Days to a Killing, a novel by Clive Egleton. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Michael Caine, Donald Pleasence, (more)
Financed by the Children's Film and Television foundation of England, Out of the Darkness is a 68-minute filmization of John Hoyland's novel The Ivy Garland. Three rural British children are visited by the spectre of a 17th-century lad (Anthony Winder). While most of the local adults don't believe the children, the town's museum keeper (Michael Carter) decides that there's some substance to the tale. He learns that the ghost is that of a boy from a plague-ridden village who was lynched by the townsfolk for fear that he would spread the disease. In unearthing this fact, the modern-day children and villagers are given the opportunity to free themselves from a curse that has hung over their community for nearly three hundred years. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Michael Carter, Anthony Winder, (more)
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