Robin Soans Movies
A beautiful Russian bride seeking to start a new life in America finds her dreams shattered when an internet marriage agency sets her up with an abusive husband. When Natasha (Lia Williams) received word that she had found a new husband, she began to feel as if her future was finally looking up. That all changed, however, when her newfound husband reveals himself to be an abusive tyrant. These days, Natasha's only reprieve is her torrid affair with handsome houseguest Eddie (Douglas Hodge). But when lust gives way to deceit, murder, and madness, a once-innocent long shot at love becomes a desperate battle of survival. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lia Williams, Douglas Hodge, (more)
- 1995
This syrupy British drama stars Ian Hart as an English teacher assigned to a "special needs" school. Faced with a classroom full of angry, unruly children, Hart hopes to bring about order and unity by sharing his love of cross-country running. As is generally the case in films of this ilk, the teacher must wear down the resistance of the class' most difficult and obstreperous kid (Ruaidhri Coroy). Disaster looms on the horizon when the boy's father dies, prompting him to indulge in a series of dangerous running stunts that threaten the wellbeing of all concerned. Wending its way throughout Clockwork Mice is a romantic subplot involving Ian Hart and fellow teacher Catherine Russell. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ian Hart, Catherine Russell, (more)
Hey all you gremmies! Let's wax up our boards, load up the woodie and hit the beach for a big day of surfing in ... Cornwall, England? Blue Juice takes a look at a small but hardy group of British surfing enthusiasts who have learned to make the best of the flat waves and low tides of their homeland. Thirtysomething JC (Sean Pertwee) has been the local king of the surfing scene for some time, much to the chagrin of his girlfriend Chloe (Catherine Zeta-Jones), who would like JC to pay a little more attention to her and perhaps start doing something useful with his life. One night, JC's buddies Dean (Ewan McGregor), a small time drug dealer, and Josh (Steven Mackintosh), a record producer, show up with their pal Terry (Peter Gunn) in tow. Terry is about to get married, and they figure that they should take him out for a good time before he puts on the harness. JC is eager to tag along, but Chloe is annoyed at JC for leaving her alone at home for yet another night, and she gives him his walking papers. JC is thinking of hooking up with some friends to check out some real waves elsewhere, but Chloe starts to think that she would like to give JC another chance. Blue Juice was released a year before Ewan McGregor had his commercial breakthrough in Trainspotting, and three years before The Mask of Zorro would make Catherine Zeta-Jones a star. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sean Pertwee, Catherine Zeta-Jones, (more)
- 1988
James Richards is an ordinary middle-class man living a very comfortable and orderly life in London, working as a statistician. In this drama, he discovers that his safe and cozy world is rife with hidden corners and unimagined dangers. He first discovers that things are not as they seem when, through a client, he learns of a special film that has been suppressed by the British government. His search for that film leads him into the labyrinth of underground tunnels and offices which were built under the city during World War II, and he is pitted against an organized government conspiracy. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Charles Dance, Cassie Stuart, (more)
- 1986
Set in the 1830s, this historical drama stars Robin Soans as George Loveless, a Methodist minister whose flock is a group of working families in Tolpuddle, a small town in the British Southwest. Most of the workers in the community are under the thumb of Frampton (Robert Stephens), a ruthless land owner, and his overseer Clerk (Murray Melvin); Frampton and Clerk demand long hours from their workers and pay meager wages. Convinced that the workers deserve a better shake, Loveless, encouraged by organizer Mr. Pitt (Michael Hordern), forms the Society of Friends, an early labor union, and organizes the men to negotiate with Frampton for better pay. When their salaries are instead cut, Loveless and his men go on strike, which could cripple Frampton financially. However, Frampton is well-connected, and soon both the government and private militias are sent in to break the strike and punish the rebellious laborers. The supporting cast includes James Fox, Freddie Jones, and Vanessa Redgrave. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Robin Soans, William Gaminara, (more)
- 1981
In the second episode of the four-part story "The Keeper of Traken," the title character (Denis Carey) must quickly transfer his power to another, and elicits the aid of the Doctor (Tom Baker) in finding a worthy successor. Unfortunately, a sinister figure from the Doctor's past intends to become the new Keeper, the better to spread evil throughout the Universe. Written by Johnny Byrne, "The Keeper of Traken, Episode 2" originally aired on February 7, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1981
While travelling through N-Space, the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) find that a visitor has materialized on the TARDIS: the Keeper (Denis Carey) of the Union of Traken. Hovering between life and death, the Keeper must transfer his power to another, lest the Union be dissolved and evil emerge triumphant. Written by Johnny Byrne, episode one of the four-part Doctor Who adventure "The Keeper of Traken" originally aired on January 31, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1981
In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Keeper of Traken," the Melkur (Anthony Ainley) has revealed himself to be the Doctor's perennial nemesis, the renegade Time Lord, the Master. The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) must prevent the Master from becoming the new Keeper of the Union of Traken, a contingency that would result in disaster and devastation throughout the universe. Sarah Sutton joins the cast as the Doctor's new companion, Nyssa. Written by Johnny Byrne, "The Keeper of Traken, Episode 4" originally aired on February 21, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1981
In the third episode of the four-part story "The Keeper of Traken," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) continue their efforts to find a worthy successor for the present Keeper (Denis Carey), lest the precious Union of Traken be dissolved. Among the candidates is a dignitary known as the Melkur (Anthony Ainley) -- who turns out to be an old and dangerous enemy of the Doctor's. Written by Johnny Byrne, "The Keeper of Traken, Episode 3" originally aired on February 14, 1981. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tom Baker, Matthew Waterhouse, (more)
- 1981
This true-life TV movie stars Glenda Jackson as Oscar-winning actress Patricia Neal and Anthony Page as her author husband Roald Dahl. In 1964, Neal is felled by a stroke, which endangers not only her life but the life of her unborn child. Both survive, but it looks as though Neal will never be able to speak coherently again. Dahl bullies, cajoles and caresses his wife into recovery; she rallies under this treatment and is finally able to resume her career and lead a normal life. The film does not touch upon the serious domestic problems which would lead to Neal and Dahl's later divorce, nor does it dwell on the "dark side" of the notoriously mercurial Mr. Dahl. Nonetheless, both Neal and Dahl felt that the book upon which Patricia Neal Story was based, (Barry Farrell's Pat and Ronald) was far too revelatory for their tastes. They severed their longtime friendship with author Farrell and never spoke to him again; nor did they have anything to say publicly about The Patricia Neal Story. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Two Catholic boarding school students (Dominic Guard and Dai Bradley) embark upon a carefully calculated campaign to drive their hated headmaster (Richard Burton) insane. The boys launch their scheme by cooking up the most bizarre and depraved of imaginary sins, then recite these infractions in the Confessional. This sadistic little game gets wildly out of hand, resulting in murder. It's a toss-up as to who is the most repulsive character; the headmaster or his two charges. One of a long line of 1970s stinkers barely redeemed by the presence of Richard Burton, Absolution was not released until 1988, long after Burton's death. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Richard Burton, Dominic Guard, (more)
