Philip Anthony Movies
- 1973
- PG
James Coburn stars as Robert Eliot, an opportunistic entrepreneur destined to become a key Presidential advisor -- if his murky past isn't brought to light first. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide
- 1970
- PG13
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In Billy Wilder's cinematic homage to the spirit of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, British stage luminary Robert Stephens plays Holmes, while Colin Blakely is his friend and chronicler Dr. Watson. This self-described "hitherto suppressed and thoroughly fascinating" tale concerns Holmes' search for a missing mining engineer -- a case that may have a far-reaching effect on the national security of England. Along the way, Holmes falls in love for the first time in his life, with enigmatic foreign beauty Gabrielle Valladon (Genevieve Page). In this 1970 film, Wilder emphasizes such then-current topics as homosexuality (notably during the film's prologue) and drug addiction. Christopher Lee, a former screen Holmes himself, has a cameo (minus toupee) as Sherlock's brother Mycroft Holmes. Heavily re-edited and rearranged both before and after its release, The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes was a box-office disappointment when it came out in 1970. Since that time, its reputation has grown immeasurably, especially among those lucky enough to have seen a complete print. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Robert Stephens, Colin Blakely, (more)
- 1969
- PG
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
- Starring:
- Yul Brynner, Charles Gray, (more)
- 1965
"The Dalek Masterplan" was the longest of the early Doctor Who adventures, running a full 12 episodes and beginning on November 13, 1965. In the first episode, "The Nightmare Begins," the Doctor (William Hartnell) and his companions act upon evidence gleaned by Special Agent Marc Cory in the previous episode "Mission to the Unknown," that the dreaded Daleks intend to utilize their own doomsday weapon, the Time Destructor. Accompanied by Cory's colleague Bret Vyon (Nicholas Courtney), the crew of the TARDIS blasts off to thwart the Dalek's plans. The vessel crash-lands in the jungles of Kembel, where the Doctor, seeking help for the ailing Steven (Peter Purves), runs into a gaggle of old enemies. Among the guest performers in this story arc is future Upstairs Downstairs regular Jean Marsh as Sara Kingdom. Written by Terry Nation, "The Nightmare Begins" is one of ten episodes of "The Dalek Masterplan" that have apparently vanished from the earth. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- William Hartnell, Peter Purves, (more)
- 1964
Unable to assassinate a British traitor, the government is forced to deal with the man in an upcoming round of arms negotiations. Though he despises the assignment, Steed must protect the traitor from harm. He has his work cut out for him. The man originally assigned to kill the turncoat, long thought dead, is alive and well, and he intends to fulfill his deadly mission. Written by Philip Chambers, "The Outside-In Man" originally aired in England on February 22, 1964; the episode made its American cable TV debut on April 2, 1991. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1963
There's a rumor afoot that several top British agents have been replaced by doubles. Sent to investigate, Steed promptly disappears, whereupon his double shows up in his place. Ordered to kill the false Steed, Cathy has a devillish time trying to determine which twin is the phony. The episode's highlight is the interrogration of brainwashed secret agent Borowski (Terence Lodge), who has been given so many false identities that he no longer knows who he really is. Written by James Mitchell, "The Man with Two Shadows" made its British TV debut on October 12, 1963, and its American cable TV bow on March 7, 1991. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
