Bernard Archard Movies

Docudrama about William Tyndale who was hunted like a criminal by the sixteenth-century church for attempting to translate the Bible into English for all to read. ~ All Movie Guide

Review the life of Reinhard Gehlen, a former German spy who helped create the CIA. ~ All Movie Guide

This war documentary chronicles the Vietminh's 1954 siege at Dien Bien Phuh from beginning to end. ~ All Movie Guide

A sequel to "Birth of the Bomb" describes the creation of the hydrogen bomb. ~ All Movie Guide

Hitler's last offensive in the Soviet Union is profiled in this video along with submissions by Albert Speer and Dr. Paul Schmidt. ~ All Movie Guide

Meant to be a whimsical sword-and-sorcery film about a prince out to save his princess from the jaws of the Beast, Krull has enough scenes borrowed from blockbuster predecessors (Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Robin Hood, Star Wars) and is gentle enough to be rather derivative, ordinary fare. Prince Colwyn (Ken Marshall) has inherited a kingdom under siege by the evil Beast, and not only has to rid the land of the monster, but he has to rescue his bride Lyssa (Lysette Anthony) from the Beast's clutches as well. In his magical land, horses can sometimes fly, medieval castles can harbor weapons that light up, and before he can defeat the Beast, the prince has to get his hands on the glaive (French for "double-edged sword"), a razor-sharp, magical weapon capable of killing the monster. One of the more notable aspects of Krull is that a 30-year old Liam Neeson plays the bit part of Kegan, in only his third full-length feature film. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide

Set in India during World War II, this fair action drama relies heavily on the good acting talent gathered to convey its slight, uninvolved story. Gregory Peck is Col. Lewis Pugh, backed up by Roger Moore as Capt. Gavin Stewart, David Niven as Col. Bill Grice, Patrick MacNee as Major Crossley, and several others -- all retired and past the age for active duty. At issue are three German freighters that are parked in the waters off Goa, the Portuguese coastal colony on the subcontinent of India. Since Portugal is neutral, the regular army cannot destroy the freighters, and it is up to the retired army officers and a large corps of over-the-hill volunteers to take on the mission of eliminating the German ships. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "Pyramids of Mars," Osirian criminal genius Sutekh (Gabriel Woolf) is foiled in his attempt to escape his Martian force-field prison on Earth. Even so, Sutekh is able to possesses the mind and body of the Doctor (Tom Baker), who, unable to control his own actions, abducts Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) and archeologist Scarman (Bernard Archard) and transports his captives to Mars -- where the spirit of Sutekh intends to carry out his scheme of wholesale interplanetary destruction. Written by Stephen Harris, "Pyramids of Mars, Episode 3" first aired on November 8, 1975. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "Pyramids of Mars," it appears as though Marcus Scarman (Bernard Archard) has killed the Doctor (Tom Baker), whose mind was being controlled by the spirit of Osirian master criminal Sutekh (Gabriel Woolf). Does this mean that Sutekh will succeed in his efforts to destroy both Mars and Earth, and thereby regain his freedom? The key to the denouement of this episode is a little something known as "time differential." Written by Stephen Harris, "Pyramids of Mars, Episode 4" first aired on November 15, 1975. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Perhaps William Shakespeare meant to have Lady Macbeth perform her sleepwalking scene in the nude -- it was this X-rated scene and the film's much-publicized spurts of violence, rather than the brilliant performances of Jon Finch as Macbeth and Francesca Annis as his Lady, that lured crowds to Roman Polanski's 1972 adaptation of Macbeth. Only a few critics glommed onto the most impressive aspect of Polanski's version: as Macbeth and his wife sink deeper and deeper into the morass of their murderous ambitions, they age and wither before our eyes (Shakespeare's play does cover several years, but this is usually forgotten or ignored by many actors and directors). Macbeth was financed and released by Playboy, which naturally necessitated a fold-out spread on "the witches of Cawdor." The original Shakespearean text was adapted for the screen by Polanski and Kenneth Tynan. Despite an excellent first week, Macbeth ended up in the red, compelling Hugh Hefner to think twice about future motion-picture projects. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

This chilling mystery begins when Lucy Dawson (Flora Robson) is found strangled in her apartment. Her nephew Tim (David Hemmings) is the former-drug-addict-turned-successful-author who wrote a book about his experiences. When Tim looks into his aunt's death, people give sketchy answers and the police offer little help. Apparently they think his pleas are simply a drug-addict's ravings. As he investigates he begins to find himself plagued by threatening phone calls, and his own paranoia. The pressure begins mounting until at last he suffers a complete breakdown. As a result, the murder is never solved. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide

This crime drama finds American agent Novak (Yul Brynner) sent to Scotland Yard to help uncover a gang of forgers, murderers and counterfeiters. Even when the British agent Thompson (Edward Woodward) is assigned to help, Novak still remains suspicious of everyone. From Liverpool, the duo traces the Owl (Charles Gray) to London where they hope to meet up with the mysterious gang leader Mr. Big. Novak eventually trusts Thompson as the two close in on the gang that is raking in millions with their illegal activities. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide