David Burke Movies

17 year old Jane (Talulah Riley) reaches a crucial turning point in her young like while spending the summer of 1969 at her aunt Priscilla's secluded 19th Century chateau in this short film featuring Twilight star Robert Pattinson. As the first astronauts set foot on the moon, Jane arrives at her aunt's house seeking to break off her romance with the unfaithful Richard (Pattinson), who continues to declare his love for her in a series of romantic letters. Meanwhile, Priscilla's childhood love Freddie Porteous (David Burke) shows up at the estate with his worldly wife Marie Pierre (Marianne Borgo), and the three elders begin reminiscing about the past. When Richard shows up unexpected at a party to commemorate the historic moon landing, Jane finds her romantic ideals challenged by her suitor's gruff persistence. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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, Rovi

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, Rovi

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

In "The Red-Headed League," an episode of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (an excellent adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle produced in the Britain for Granada), Sherlock Holmes (Jeremy Brett) reprises his excellent portrayal of the famed detective aided by his companion Dr. Watson (David Burke). In this episode, Holmes investigates the suspicious actions of a club where all the members have red hair. This well-done episode, which is impeccably faithful to the original story, will please both fans of Holmes and mystery fans everywhere. Thirteen of the Holmes short stories were adapted in this series, which was followed by The Return of Sherlock Holmes and The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes, as well as several TV movie adaptations. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

Directed by Peter Hammond and based on one of the short stories originally penned by mystery legend Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, "Wisteria Lodge" follows Holmes and Watson (Jeremy Brett and David Burke) as they struggle to keep up with a foreign tyrant, an English governess, and a police inspector involved in a wild chase. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Jeremy Brett stars as Sherlock Holmes and David Burke plays his assistant Dr. Watson in this episode of the acclaimed British television series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. After a valuable race horse named Silver Blaze is stolen, Holmes is called in to find the steed, and the great detective enlists the help of several friends from the animal kingdom to find it. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

A twisted madman with a penchant for destroying all things Napoleonic is the subject of this Sherlock Holmes mystery. When owners of a series of small busts of the notorious leader are turning up dead, Holmes and Watson are on the case. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

For once the brilliant Sherlock Holmes meets a policeman of similar qualities when he attempts to protect a woman marked for death, as he probes the mystery of events surrounding a Central American dictator whose designs on power include murder and extortion. ~ Mark Hockley, Rovi

This is a British TV production based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, starring Jeremy Brett. ~ Tana Hobart, Rovi

"The Speckled Band" is an exceptional episode of the television series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, an excellent adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes mystery stories, produced in Britain for Granada TV. In this episode directed by John Bruce, Jeremy Brett portrays the famed detective aided by his companion Dr. Watson (David Burke). Holmes solves a mysterious murder evidenced only by a series of marks on the body of the deceased. This episode, written by Jeremy Paul is one of the most famous, enjoyable, and suspenseful of the Holmes stories and is faithful to the original story first published in the Strand Magazine in the late 19th century. This series was followed by several sequels, as well as several TV movie adaptations. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

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, Rovi