David Burke Movies

This production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan's first play, The Rivals, features Paul Reynolds, Chris Bianchi, and Carli Norris in major roles. To write the comedy, created in the 1700s, Sheridan borrowed substantially from his life up to that point. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

The fascinating story of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth is recounted in this British made-for-TV effort. It all begins in 1920, when the then-Duke of York Albert (James Wilby), known affectionately as Bertie, meets and falls in love with the aristocratic, 19-year-old Elizabeth Bowes-Lytton (Juliet Aubrey). Although their marriage makes international headlines, the mild, unprepossessing Bertie knows that he will always play second fiddle to his dashing older brother, the Prince of Wales, in the hearts and minds of the British people. This is never more true than when Bertie's brother ascends to the throne as King Edward VIII in 1936. That same year, however, the new King abdicates so that he may marry the woman of his choice, thereby thrusting the reluctant Bertie into the limelight as Monarch of the British Isles. Spurred on by the love and devotion of his lifelong helpmate Elizabeth, Bertie -- now King George -- proves more than worthy of his new burdens and responsibilities, especially during the darkest days of WWII. Although the King passes on in 1952 (a death hastened by his fondness for tobacco), Elizabeth lives well past the century mark, beloved by her subjects as the mother of the future Queen Elizabeth II and the impulsive Princess Margaret. A co-production of Carlton Television and PBS, Bertie and Elizabeth was telecast in America as part of the Masterpiece Theater anthology on February 4, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The lawyers are forced to consult another law firm when they encounter a murder case. ~ TV Guide, All Movie Guide

College sophomore Andrea Fermi (Noelle Parker) claims she was gang-raped after attending a Halloween party at a boys' fraternity house. Anxious to bring those responsible to justice, Assistant D.A. Robinette (Richard Brooks) utilizes questionable tactics to nail a confession. This may prove to be the Prosecution's undoing -- and the rapacious college boys may well escape scot-free. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

This is a TV production of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle masterpiece, The Hound of the Baskervilles. ~ All Movie Guide

Jeremy Brett stars as the great detective Sherlock Holmes in this made-for-TV production. Holmes and his brother Mycroft (Charles Gray) must join forces when Holmes hits a snag while investigating a case -- a young man is found dead with the plans for a top-secret submarine project in his pocket, and the authorities need to know who killed him and why. "The Bruce Partington Plans" was produced for British television as part of the limited series The Return of Sherlock Holmes; the series was successful enough to merit the production of The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes two years later. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Directed by Peter Hammond and based on one of the short stories originally penned by mystery legend Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, "The Devil's Foot" follows Holmes (Jeremy Brett) and Watson (Edward Hardwicke) in what was meant to be a relaxing vacation on the Conish coast. Rather than finding solitude, however, the sleuthing duo find themselves looking at a frightful succession of murders and quickly set out to apprehend the culprit at fault. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide

Originally broadcast on British television in 1986, the series The Return of Sherlock Holmes is directed by filmmaker John Madden and stars Jeremy Brett as the titular detective. In this adventure, "The Priory School," Holmes discovers a missing teacher while investigating the kidnapping of Lord Arthur Saltire (Nissar Moti), the son of the Duke of Holdernesse (Alan Howard). ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Believed to be dead at the end of the previous installment of this series, England's stealthiest sleuth returns to team up with the stunned Watson to solve a bizarre series of murders going on in London. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide

A bizarre mystery surrounding a horse-racing fraternity is the focus of the great sleuth's powers of deduction in this adventure, and it brings him face to face with murderous greed and deception. ~ Mark Hockley, All Movie Guide

"The Solitary Cyclist" is an episode of the television series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, an excellent series of adaptations of the Sherlock Holmes mystery stories, produced in Britain for Granada TV. In this episode, directed by Paul Annett, the renowned Jeremy Brett portrays the famed detective aided by his companion Dr. Watson (David Burke). Here, Holmes aids Violet Smith (Barbara Wilshere) in discovering the identity and intentions of a curious follower. This episode, written by Alan Plater, is one of the most enjoyable of the Holmes stories and is faithful to the original story first published in the Strand Magazine during the late 19th century is exceptional. This series was followed by several sequels, as well as some feature-length TV movie adaptations. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide

At the request of the Prime Minister of England, Sherlock Holmes searches for a stolen letter which, if published, would undermine the delicate balance of military power and undoubtedly lead to war with a foreign state. ~ Mark Hockley, All Movie Guide