Norman Hudis Movies
- 2007
Chaos and quirk reign in this sweetly funny film set in Latvia. An American's arrival in the Baltic country coincides with the Summer Solstice of the year, and he would rather be anywhere else in the world. As he searches for his half-sister, he encounters a cab driver who gives him fondness for this strange country. Midsummer Madness stars Pulp Fiction's Maria de Medeiros and Amelie's Dominique Pinon. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Maria de Medeiros, Dominique Pinon, (more)
- 2000
- G
A team of writers and artists from France, Great Britain, and Germany came together to create this animated fantasy about a monkey who unwittingly confronts the fears and superstitions that have held back his kind. In a lush jungle untouched by human civilization, monkeys are divided into two tribes -- the Woonkos, who live in the trees, and the Laankos, who live on the ground. Many years before, all the monkeys lived together, but a great flood separated them into two factions, and after the passing of several generations, no one remembers that they once lived in peace. The Woonkos believe that the monkeys living below them are demons, while the Laankos consider the tree-dwelling apes to be dangerous savages who must be executed if they are ever captured. Kom (voice of Matt Hill) is a free-spirited Woonko who doesn't put much stock in the tales of the demons living below, and one day, while swinging on a vine near a canyon, he falls in and is captured by a group of Laankos. The King of the Laankos (voice of Michael York) becomes curious about the invader, and asks that Master Martin (voice of Michael Gambon) examine Kom before he is put to death. Kom is certain that he is surrounded by demons at first, but as he adjusts to his surroundings, he is impressed with the Laankos' more advanced society -- and he becomes quite fond of Gina (voice of Sally-Anne Marsh), a servant working in the king's compound. A Monkey's Tale also features the voice talents of John Hurt as the devious Chancellor Sebastian and Rik Mayall as the buffoonish Gerard; top-selling British pop group Westlife contributed the film's theme song, "We Are One." ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- 1985
- R
In this teen comedy, the employees at a posh hotel go to war with the resort's snooty guests. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Debra Kelly, Bronson Pinchot, (more)
- 1977
Barbara Windsor and Kenneth Williams co-host That's Carry On, a best-of tribute to the rollicking Carry On series of English comedies comprised largely of clips from 28 of the films in the series. It includes extracts from such farces as Carry on Jack, Carry on Cowboy, Carry on Cleo, and Carry on Cabby. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
- 1976
Most of this episode is related in flashbacks, as undercover cop Tony Baretta (Robert Blake) reads a suicide note left behind by a close friend. The bulk of the story concerns policewoman Pat Harley (Anjanette Comer), who had teamed up with Baretta to investigate the death of her husband, likewise a police officer. The investigation dredges up frustrating memories of Pat's private turmoils, culminating in a shattering climax. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Robert Blake, Edward Grover, (more)
- 1969
Inspector Erskine (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) launches a search for the "inside man" who has masterminded a series of meticulously planned robberies in New York's diamond district. Piecing the clues together, Erskine concludes that at least one of the men who pulled off the most recent heist is a trained athlete--very likely a well-known circus performer. A terrific shootout at an airport baggage terminal caps this exciting episode. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Originally intended as a single one-hour episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E., "The Seven Wonders of the World Affair" was expanded to two parts when the series was canceled by NBC. The producers hoped to make up for past production costs by marketing the two-parter as a theatrical feature. In part two, agents Solo and Illya have been captured by General Harmon (Leslie Nielsen), who has also abducted world-renowned genius Prof. Garrow (Dan O'Herlihy) and stolen the professor's "docility gas," with which the General hopes to conquer the world. With an uncharacteristic display of generosity, Harmon offers to free the two U.N.C.L.E. operatives if they will help him "gas" the world into cowering submission. Also on hand are T.H.R.U.S.H. kingpin Webb (Mark Richman), U.N.C.L.E. chieftain Kingsley (Barry Sullivan), Kingsley's treacherous wife, Margitta (Eleanor Parker), and Garrow's son, Steven (Tony Bill). Written by Norman Hudis, "The Seven Wonders of the World Affair, Pt. 2" originally aired on January 15, 1968, as the final episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Not long afterward, parts one and two were issued theatrically, as planned, under the title How to Steal the World. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Originally intended as a single one-hour episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E., "The Seven Wonders of the World Affair" was expanded to two parts when the series was canceled by NBC. The producers hoped to make up for past production costs by marketing the two-parter as a theatrical feature. For the record, the plot finds U.N.C.L.E. agents Solo and Illya investigating the disappearances of seven of the world's most prominent geniuses. Essential to the action is a new "docility gas," which the geniuses, headed by the altruistic Professor David Garrow (Dan O'Herlihy), hope to use to encourage World Peace. Alas, Garrow and his son, Steve (played by future movie executive Tony Bill), are kidnapped by General Maximilian Harmon (Leslie Nielsen), who intends to deploy the gas to conquer the world. The two U.N.C.L.E. agents compete with T.H.R.U.S.H. operative Mr. Webb (Mark Richman) and his mistress, Margitta (Eleanor Parker) -- the traitorous wife of U.N.C.L.E. man Robert Kingsley (Barry Sullivan) -- to retrieve both Garrow and the gas from Harmon's well-guarded lair. Written by Norman Hudis, "The Seven Wonders of the World Affair, Pt. 1" originally aired on January 8, 1968; not long afterward, parts one and two were issued theatrically, as planned, under the title How to Steal the World. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
When a builder writes a serious drama, the world views it as a comedy and it turns into a huge success. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1967
Dan O'Herlihy guest stars as Captain Morton, the hard-drinking skipper of the T.H.R.U.S.H.-controlled freighter Bountiful. U.N.C.L.E. agent Illya tries to remove the ship's cargo, a machine capable of creating immense tidal waves. When all else fails, Illya plays upon Morton's paranoia over a previous court-martial by fomenting a mutiny. Veteran slapstick comedian Eddie Quillan appears as Scotty. First telecast on January 20, 1967, "The Yo-Ho-Ho and a Bottle of Rum Affair" was written by Norman Hudis. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
In the concluding episode of a two-part story, Solo and Illya have managed to track down four of the five daughters of a murdered scientist who developed a formula for extracting gold from sea water. Each of the ladies possess a single component of that formula, and as a result are as closely scrutinized by T.H.R.U.S.H. as by U.N.C.L.E. Catching up with the heroes, T.H.R.U.S.H. agent Randolph (Herbert Lom) arranges a death trap for Solo, Illya, and youngest daughter, Sandy True (Kim Darby). Managing to escape their bonds, the dauntless trio resume their search for the elusive fifth daughter -- and the all-important final component. Scripted by Norman Hudis from a story by Boris Ingster, "The Five Daughters Affair, Pt. 2" originally aired on April 7, 1967. The following year, parts one and two were edited together as the theatrical feature The Karate Killers. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
The Man from UNCLE comes to the big screen in this spy thriller comprised of episodes from the popular television series. The story centers around the attempts of evil THRUSH operatives who endeavor to abduct a professor who has developed a formula for turning salt water into gold. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1967
This two-part episode features several previous Man From U.N.C.L.E. guest stars along with a handful of stellar newcomers. Joan Crawford heads the cast as Amanda, the wife of scientist Dr. Jim True (Jim Boles). When the Trues are murdered by T.H.R.U.S.H. agent Randolph (Herbert Lom), U.N.C.L.E. operatives Solo and Illya race all over the world to locate the dead couple's five daughters, each of whom possesses one component of True's formula to extract gold from sea water. Jill Ireland (then the wife of series star David McCallum) plays Imogene True, whom Solo and Illya spring from jail after she is arrested by a constable (Terry-Thomas) on an indecent exposure charge. Diane McBain is Margo True, unhappily wed to penniless Baron De Fanzini (Telly Savalas). Danielle DeMetz is Yvonne, likewise mired in a miserable romantic relationship with Karl Von Kesser (Curt Jurgens). And Kim Darby is Sandy True, who accompanies the two U.N.C.L.E. agents on their globetrotting search and is nearly killed in the process. Scripted by Norman Hudis from a story by Boris Ingster, "The Five Daughters Affair, Pt. 1" originally aired on March 31, 1967. The following year, parts one and two were edited together as the theatrical feature The Karate Killers. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Broderick Crawford guest stars as millionaire tycoon Mark Tenza, the target of a T.H.R.U.S.H. assassination plot. Reluctantly accepting the protection of U.N.C.L.E. agents Solo and Illya, Tenza places more of his trust in his son, Adam (Chad Everett), who insists that his ne'er-do-well brother John is behind the scheme to murder his father. Also appearing are Delphi Lawrence as Olivia and Claude Woolman as a man known only as "J." Written by Norman Hudis, "The 'J' for Judas Affair" originally aired on September 25, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
In this British comedy, a new nurse comes to replace her predecessor, the town pump, in an English country town. Soon, she herself becomes grist for the nasty town rumor mill. Fortunately, she becomes friends with the town doctor, his son, and shop owner. As the nurse is a dreadful driver, she gets into an accident with a wealthy farmer who falls in love with her. Later he attempts to evict a young couple staying on his property, but the nurse argues for the woman who is almost ready to have a baby. It is she that delivers the babe in a field thereby winning her the affection and respect of the villagers and the wealthy farmer. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Juliet Mills, Ronald Lewis, (more)
- 1962
This entertaining farce is from the director who brought the world the highly successful "Carry On..." comedies -- Gerald Thomas -- and exhibits some of his hand at slapstick situations. The premise, based on the play Ring for Catty, is hardly complex. Nurse Catty (Juliet Mills) is one of the main attractions -- along with two other nurses (played by Jill Ireland and manda Reiss) -- in the TB ward of a local hospital. An important daily goal is to avoid unwanted lascivious attention from patients, and aside from that subplot, there are enough bedpan jokes and similar types of hospital humor to keep the scenes moving along. Eventually, Catty begins to take more than a nursing interest in one of her saner patients, Bob White (Ronald Lewis). ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Juliet Mills, Donald Sinden, (more)
- 1962
A familiar cast and crew -- which will continue carrying on for several more of these comedies by director Gerald Thomas -- once again star in well-established character types. This time around, the put-upon captain of a cruise ship (Sidney James) has five top positions suddenly needing to be filled by replacements, and unfortunately, he gets a rather inept lot. The quintet does not lack for trying, but then that attitude engenders the difficulties in the first place. The new and amateur cook, the sophisticated bartender, and the shapely femme fatale all make their appearance among the eccentrics on board. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sidney James, Kenny Williams, (more)
- 1961
The "Carry On" gang take on employment agencies in this labored edition to the long-running comedy series. Sidney James is Bert Handy, who starts an employment agency by the name of "Helping Hands, Ltd." Bert proceeds to hire a bunch of loonies to do a collection of screwball jobs employers want done. As is usually the case, the employees make hash out of every assignment given to them. In fact, the agency is so unsuccessful that their landlord (Stanley Unwin) tries to have the business removed from his premises by raising their rent. But the landlord makes a deal with Bert that if his company can fix up an old house, they can have a 99-year lease on the property. Chaos ensues. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sidney James, Kenneth Connor, (more)
Please Turn Over is an updated British variation on a theme put forth by the old Hollywood film Theodora Goes Wild. A bored young teenage girl (Julia Lockwood) causes a scandal when she pens a torrid bestseller. Those close to the girl recognize themselves as characters in the book; all they can hope for is that no one else does. But as the girl's fame escalates, her friends and family enter the realm of notoriety--which turns out not to be so bad after all. Clearly inspired by the Peyton Place brouhaha, Please Turn Over was based on the long-running West End stage farce Book of the Month by Basil Thomas. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
This is one of the rare comedies by director Gerald Thomas that does not have the words "Carry On...." in the title, and that is the first indication that the wacky, hare-brained, ribald core of the "Carry On" series is missing here. The premise is that a young couple, David and Catherine Robinson (Leslie Phillips and Geraldine McEwan), have to turn their large country house into a money-making proposition. Their solution is to invite the kids of the rich and famous, since that is where the money lies, to spend a summer enjoying all the loving care and attention they miss at home. After the youngsters arrive, David quickly realizes what the offensive little punks need is some real discipline, and so the summer begins. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Geraldine McEwan, Julia Lockwood, (more)
- 1960
The "Carry On" gang take on law enforcement in this rude and crude slapstick comedy. When a flu epidemic leaves a British police station decimated with illness, three incompetent rookies are given the chance to prove themselves as police officers. The three screwy recruits are Tom Potter (Leslie Phillips), a two-bit lothario; Stanley Benson (Kenneth Williams), an uppity intellectual with unique views on law enforcement procedures; and Charlie Constable (Kenneth Connor), an obsessive type who is consumed with astrology. With the help of the swishy Special Officer Timothy Gorse (Charles Hawtrey), the stooges manages to mess up every assignment they are given. But when a criminal gang robs a payroll truck, the four nincompoops are forced to prove their worth. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sidney James, Kenny Williams, (more)
- 1959
This third entry in the "Carry On" sweepstakes concerns William Wakefield (Ted Ray), the much-loved headmaster at a British school, who applies for a new job at a recently built country school. When Felicity Wheeler (Rosalind Knight) and Alistair Grigg (Leslie Phillips) from the Ministry of Education come to the school to check out Wakefield's qualifications, the students, not wanting their headmaster to leave, disrupt the school procedures to sabotage Wakefield's job application. Their subversive behavior comes to a head during a school production of Romeo and Juliet which degenerates into a free-for-all where it becomes every educator and student for him or her self. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Ted Ray, Kenneth Connor, (more)
- 1959
The "Carry On" gang take up residence in the men's ward of a British hospital in this wildly funny and wildly crude farce. There's not much of a plot, but plenty of nudging and winking, as the male patients line up by their bedpans as a mixed assortment of female nurses tend to their every whim. Included in the menagerie is Bert Albie (Wilfrid Hyde White), who enjoys killing time by taunting an overweight student nurse; Bernie Bishop (Kenneth Connor), a sharp-tongued boxer; and Hinton (Charles Hawtrey), who likes to amuse himself at the radio. There's also a slight romantic storyline, hinging around Ted York (Terence Longdon) and his amorous advances upon the attractive Nurse Denton (Shirley Eaton). But the gag's the thing in this rambunctious entry. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Kenneth Connor, Kenny Williams, (more)
