Movies by Jonathan Cecil
As part of the cast:
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Van Wilder 2: The Rise of Taj (2006)
Cast: Kal Penn, Lauren Cohan, Daniel Percival …
Directed by: Mort Nathan
National Lampoon's crazy college antics live on when Van Wilder's best buddy, Taj, crosses the pond to attend Camford University, where he shakes up the stiff Brits with his…
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Fakers (2004)
Cast: Matthew Rhys, Kate Ashfield, Tom Chambers …
Directed by: Richard Janes
Nick Blake (Matthew Rhys) is in debt -- big time -- to kingpin of crime Foster Wright (Art Malik) when he luckily happens upon a valuable lost sketch from an Italian artist -- but the piece…
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As You Like It (1992)
Cast: Tony Armatrading, Celia Bannerman, Ewen Bremner …
Directed by: Christine Edzard
Released in 1992, this contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy stars Emma Croft as young noblewoman Rosalind; Andrew Tiernan as her suitor, Orlando; and Celia Bannerman as her…
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Little Dorrit (1988)
Cast: John Atkinson, Ian Bartholomew, Alan Bennett …
Directed by: Christine Edzard
In this two-part adaptation of Charles Dickens's novel, Derek Jacobi stars as Arthur, a well-meaning middle-aged man who, through an unexpected relationship with seamstress Little Dorrit…
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Agatha Christie Classic Mystery Collection: Dead Man's Folly (1986)
Cast: Jonathan Cecil, Jean Stapleton, Nicollette Sheridan …
Directed by: Clive Donner
When a fictional game known as "Murder Hunt" becomes a reality at a country estate, renowned Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot and his man Friday are on hand to investigate and expose the culprit.
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Agatha Christie Classic Mystery Collection: Murder in Three Acts (1986)
Cast: Gary Nelson, Peter Ustinov, Tony Curtis …
Set in Acapulco, this made-for-television mystery based on Agatha Christie's book finds brilliant Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) swept up in a pair of murder cases…
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Agatha Christie Classic Mystery Collection: Thirteen at Dinner (1985)
Cast: Peter Ustinov, Faye Dunaway, Jonathan Cecil …
Directed by: Lou Antonio
Famous actress Jane Wilkinson (Faye Dunaway) is accused of murdering her British aristocrat husband, and it's up to fastidious Belgian supersleuth Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) to prove…
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The Wind in the Willows (1983)
Cast: Richard Pearson, Ian Carmichael, David Jason …
Directed by: Mark Hall, Chris Taylor
An ensemble of well-meaning critters try to discourage their well-to-do friend, Mr. Toad, from going on a global adventure in this animated version of the beloved classic. But the reckless…
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Rising Damp: The Movie (1980)
Cast: Don Warrington, Christopher Strauli, Frances de la Tour …
Directed by: Joseph McGrath
Leonard Rossiter reprises his role as delightfully detestable boardinghouse proprietor Rupert Rigsby in this big-screen adaptation of Eric Chappell's brilliant 1970s sitcom, regarded as…
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Shakespeare Comedies: The Taming of the Shrew (1980)
Cast: John Cleese, Simon Chandler, John Franklyn-Robbins …
Directed by: Jonathan Miller
John Cleese stars in Shakespeare's comedy about a spoiled brat who meets her match and her mate -- all rolled into one heck of a pugnacious package. Sweet-natured Bianca can't marry…
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Under the Doctor (1976)
Cast: Barry Evans, Liz Fraser, Hilary Pritchard …
Directed by: Gerry Poulson
Barry Evans plays multiple roles and stars with Liz Fraser in this ribald British sex comedy about a handsome young doctor, his beautiful female patients and their sexual hang-ups. Dr. Boyd…
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Up The Front (1972)
Cast: Linda Gray, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Bill Fraser …
Directed by: Bob Kellett
British comedian Frankie Howerd stars in the third film based on his "Up Pompeii" comedy TV series (following Up Pompeii and Up the Chastity Belt). Lurk (Howerd) is a cowardly servant for an…