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Eric Flynn Movies

1987  
PG  
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Based on J.G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, Empire of the Sun stars Christian Bale as a spoiled young British boy, living with his wealthy family in pre-World War II Shanghai. During the Japanese invasion, Bale is separated from his parents. With the help of soldier-of-fortune John Malkovich, Bale learns to survive without a retinue of servants at his beck and call. By the time Malkovich and Bale are tossed into a Japanese prison camp, the boy has picked up enough street-smarts and developed enough intestinal fortitude to regard his imprisonment as an exciting adventure. The story ends during the 1945 liberation: on the verge of manhood, the 13-year-old Bale will never again be the pampered, privileged brat whom we met in the early scenes. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Christian BaleJohn Malkovich, (more)
 
1985  
R  
When it first came out, this erotic thriller was billed as the first adult film in South Africa. Set in Los Angeles, the story centers upon Brent Huff, a hard-boiled detective takes a case that takes him to the Bahamas where he gets involved with a seductive Beverly Hills vamp and unsuccessfully tries to make their nights as steamy as they are hot. Unfortunately for him, she is still grieving over the death of her husband and does not accept him as her lover until they return to LA. It is there he finds out that a greedy killer is willing to do just about anything to get his hand on her late husband's fortune. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Starring:
Brent HuffIngrid Boulting, (more)
 
1974  
 
This passable British TV movie (shot on video) stars Patrick Magee as a quirky psychology professor who invites three of his students (including the excellent Joanna Pettet) to participate in a little extra-credit research project at his home one weekend. Unbeknownst to the hapless trio, the prof's planned behavior-modification experiments are designed to induce homicidal behavior in the subjects. Things turn out pretty much as planned, and the requisite killing spree begins. Not bad as made-for-TV thrillers go, this definitely benefits from an arch performance by the always-interesting Magee, but the cheap sets and the flat, washed-out videography may take their toll on the viewer's patience. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi

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1968  
 
A very popular and fondly remembered British TV series from the Swingin' Sixties, Freewheelers was a "boy's own adventure"-style actioner involving a band of intrepid teenagers. Linking up with a secret government agency, the kids did battle against an exhausting array of villains, beginning with Von Gelb, an ex-Nazi who tried to resuscitate the Third Reich from his motor-launch headquarters. Though played tongue in cheek and larger than life, the series seldom descended into outrageous camp. The large and ever changing cast of regulars included, at one time or another, Hammer Films stalwarts Geoffrey Toone and Michael Ripper, onetime Bugaloos ingenue Caroline Ellis, and future Doctor Who regular Wendy Padbury. Making its Southern Television debut on April 4, 1968, Freewheelers ultimately clocked in at a daunting 104 episodes. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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1968  
 
Robin Hood (Barrie Ingham) again robs from the rich to give to the poor. The evil Sheriff of Nottingham (John Arnatt) is still his foe, but Robin's primary adversary is his own cousin Roger (Peter Blythe). Roger has burned the will of Robin's father which promises all land and money to his son. Roger takes control of the estate, and again Robin is an outlaw hiding out in Sherwood Forest. The sheriff is amused at Roger's inability to corral his cousin Robin, who cavorts with Little John and Friar Tuck in bucolic splendor. The trio must rescue Maid Marian (Gay Hamilton) and her brother from the castle of the wicked King John. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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Starring:
Barrie InghamLeon Greene, (more)
 
1968  
 
In the conclusion of the six-part story "The Wheel in Space," the Cybermen reveal their master plot to attack and take over the Earth. Back on the Space Wheel, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions steel themselves for a final all-out assault against the Cybermen. Guest star Wendy Padbury) becomes a regular cast member in the role of Zoe Heriot. Scripted by David Whitaker from a story by Kit Parker, "The Wheel in Space, Part 6" originally aired on June 1, 1968, as the final episode of Doctor Who's fifth season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Patrick TroughtonFrazer Hines, (more)
 
1968  
 
In the fifth episode of the six-part story "The Wheel in Space," the battle between the Cybermen and the Earthlings continues to rage on the Space Wheel defense station. Just when it seems as if things cannot get much worse, the Wheel is bombarded by a meteor storm. Scripted by David Whitaker from a story by Kit Parker, "The Wheel in Space, Part 5" first aired on May 25, 1968; this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Patrick TroughtonFrazer Hines, (more)
 
1968  
 
In the fourth episode of the six-part story "The Wheel in Space," the Cybermen continue their attack on the Space Wheel defense station. In helping the crew fend off the aliens, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and Jamie (Frazer Hines) are faced with the gravest of grave dangers. Even worse, morale on the Wheel drops to the point that the crew members are their own worst enemies. Scripted by David Whitaker from a story by Kit Parker, "The Wheel in Space, Part 4" first aired on May 18, 1968; excerpt for a very brief action sequence, this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Patrick TroughtonFrazer Hines, (more)
 
1968  
 
In the third episode of the six-part story "The Wheel in Space," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) tries to help the crew of the Space Wheel defense station fend off attacks from the Cybermen, while Jamie (Frazer Hines) and Zoe (Wendy Padbury) embark upon a dangerous mission to retrieve an important TARDIS component. Things take a disastrous turn when the Cybermats, the well-armed advance guard of the Cybermen, arrive on the deck of the Wheel. Scripted by David Whitaker from a story by Kit Parker, "The Wheel in Space, Part 3" first aired on May 11, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Patrick TroughtonFrazer Hines, (more)
 
1968  
 
In the second episode of the six-part story "The Wheel in Space," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and Jamie (Frazer Hines) are rescued from the Cybermen and brought to the huge Space Wheel defense station. The crew of the Wheel are all for destroying the derelict vessel where the TARDIS had materialized in episode one, but the Doctor begs them not to do so, lest he have no way of returning to his own time and place. Wendy Padbury makes her series debut as astrophysicist Zoe Heriot, who joins Jamie in attempting to retrieve the TARDIS' all-important vector generator rod. Scripted by David Whitaker from a story by Kit Parker, "The Wheel in Space, Part 2" first aired on May 4, 1968; this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Patrick TroughtonFrazer Hines, (more)
 
1968  
 
Scripted by David Whitaker from a story by Kit Parker, the six-episode Doctor Who adventure "The Wheel in Space" begins with the TARDIS materializing inside a drifting rocket called the Silver Carrier. The Doctor (Patrick Troughton) quickly determines that the derelict rocket is within the orbit of a huge wheel-shaped space station. But this information does him little good when he and Jamie (Frazer Hines) are attacked by mysterious assailants. "The Wheel in Space, Episode 1" first aired on April 27, 1968; apparently, this episode no longer exists, except for a brief flash shot of the Space Wheel. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Patrick TroughtonFrazer Hines, (more)
 
1967  
 
A motor excursion with a childhood friend turns deadly for Emma when she arrives at the remote community of Little Storping in the Swuff. It soon turns out that every one of the local residents is a professional assassin. Assuming that Emma has been brought to the village as a potential victim, the locals obligingly get "down to business." Despite its grim overtones, "Murdersville" is essentially a comic episode, culminating in old-fashioned pie fight. Written by Brian Clemens and first shown in England on November 11, 1967, this episode made it to America on February 7, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Patrick MacneeDiana Rigg, (more)
 
1966  
 
Created by Peter and Betty Lambda, Weavers Green was a twice-weekly British soap opera set in the titular (and fictional) rural community. The stories revolved around the practice of veterinarians Alan Armstrong (Grant Taylor) and Geoffrey Toms (Eric Flynn). The series was one of the first weekly British dramatic efforts to make extensive use of locating shooting with portable video equipment. Debuting April 7, 1966, Weavers Green ran for 49 episodes over a six-month period. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Grant TaylorEric Flynn, (more)
 
1966  
 
Preacher Flynn manages to return Heath, Walker and Richmond to the faith until he is martyrized by the persecutors. ~ Rovi

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1964  
 
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This Disney drama, originally broadcast as a three-part TV episode, tells the story of a vicar's double life. Outwardly, he is the model of upstanding citizenship and loyalty to an oppressive British government. But he is also a notorious smuggler who uses his ill-gotten gains to benefit his impoverished village. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Starring:
Patrick McGoohanGeoffrey Keen, (more)
 
1962  
 
In this melodrama set during WW II, a Frenchwoman ignores common sense and tries to pursue romance with a handsome Nazi captain. It is a passionate affair that ends tragically when her brother, an underground Resistance fighter, is killed. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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