P.G. Stephens Movies
- 1984
- PG
This spy film purports to be inspired by the true story of Kim Philby (1912-1988), a British intelligence officer and Soviet spy during the 1940s and '50s who gained international notoriety when he blew his cover and defected to the USSR in 1963. But this fictional, unsophisticated, if not naive docudrama portrays a world of espionage in a cross between Nancy Drew and Sam Spade, and Philby's real story is buried in the process. The film opens with British double agent Philip Kimberly (Michael Caine) undergoing complete plastic surgery by order of his Soviet bosses, while his death is announced in the world press. With a different name and face, Kimberly -- now Kuzminsky -- is sent back to England in the guise of a Soviet citizen to retrieve a secret list of names he supposedly hid several years ago. Kusminsky/Kimberly defects at the British passport control, and later escapes his British guards -- leading to a manhunt by both British and Soviet agents. His chief nemesis is Admiral Scaith (Laurence Olivier) and the man he assigns to the case, Jaime Fraser (Robert Powell) -- who just happens to be living with Kimberly's daughter. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael Caine, Laurence Olivier, (more)
- 1983
- PG
In this pseudo-farce, the heroine Mickey (Margot Kidder) takes two weeks off work to go to Malta and write a mystery novel and finds herself caught up in a series of real-life murders that she weaves into her progressing story. Caught between a parody, a children's film, and a who-dunnit, the overplayed Disney charm of Trenchcoat wears thin very quickly. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Margot Kidder, Robert Hays, (more)
- 1967
In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Underwater Menace," the mad Professor Zaroff (Joseph Furst) launches his scheme to empty the oceans and split the world right down the middle. With the help of a fishlike tribe, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions stage a counteroffensive, but time is quickly running out for mankind. Written by Geoffrey Orme, Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace, Episode 4 was first telecast on February 4, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Patrick Troughton, Annika Wills, (more)
- 1967
In the third episode of the four-part story "The Underwater Menace," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) steps up his efforts to thwart the world-destruction schemes of Professor Zaroff (Joseph Furst). He is able to foment a below-the-sea rebellion against Zaroff, utilizing an army of fishlike ex-slaves -- but the results are far from satisfactory. Written by Geoffrey Orme, Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace, Episode 3 was first telecast on January 28, 1967. This is the only one of the four episodes known to exist in the BBC archives. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Patrick Troughton, Annika Wills, (more)
- 1967
In the second episode of the four-part story "The Underwater Menace," the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) learns that Professor Zaroff (Joseph Furst) intends to empty the oceans and split the world in twain. On a more positive note, the Doctor's companions, Ben (Michael Craze) and Jamie (Frazer Hines), make some friends in their new underwater surroundings. Written by Geoffrey Orme, Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace, Episode 2 was first telecast on January 21, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Patrick Troughton, Annika Wills, (more)
