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Sam Wanamaker

Sam Wanamaker was an American actor and director who relocated to England amid the McCarthy era. He was a dedicated advocate and fundraiser for the reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. His daughter, Zoƫ Wanamaker, is also an actress.

Titles credited to Sam Wanamaker

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

Film Age rating: 10 Year: 1965 IMDB Rating: 7.5

British agent Alec Leamas refuses to come in from the Cold War during the 1960s, choosing to face another mission, which may prove to be his final one.

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Deceptions

Deceptions

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 1985 IMDB Rating: 7.1

Twin sisters trade places with unexpected results.

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The Criminal

The Criminal

Film Age rating: 12 Year: 1960 IMDB Rating: 6.8

When a robbery at a racetrack goes wrong ex-con Johnny Bannion is caught and sent back to prison. He won't tell the rest of the gang where he has stashed the loot leading to violent consequences.

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Warning Shot

Warning Shot

Film Age rating: 11 Year: 1967 IMDB Rating: 6.7

Hounded by the press for shooting a doctor, an ousted Los Angeles policeman (David Janssen) works his own case.

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The Competition

The Competition

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 1980 IMDB Rating: 6.7

The movie centers on a piano competition whose winner is assured of success. It is Paul's last chance to compete, but newcomer Heidi may be a better pianist. Can romance be far away? Will she take a d...

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Guilty by Suspicion

Guilty by Suspicion

Film Age rating: 10 Year: 1991 IMDB Rating: 6.6

This compelling story vividly recreates Hollywood's infamous 'Blacklist Era'. The witch-hunt has begun and director David Merrill can revive his stalled career by testifying against friends who are su...

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Voyage of the Damned

Voyage of the Damned

Film Age rating: 11 Year: 1976 IMDB Rating: 6.4

A luxury liner carries Jewish refugees from Hitler's Germany in a desperate fight for survival.

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Baby Boom

Baby Boom

Film Age rating: 4 Year: 1987 IMDB Rating: 6.3

The life of super-yuppie J.C. is thrown into turmoil when she inherits a baby from a distant relative.

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Taras Bulba

Taras Bulba

Film Age rating: 8 Year: 1962 IMDB Rating: 6.3

Ukraine, 16th century. While the Poles dominate the Cossack steppes, Andrei, son of Taras Bulba, a Cossack leader, must choose between his love for his family and his folk and his passion for a Polish...

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Private Benjamin

Private Benjamin

Film Age rating: 12 Year: 1980 IMDB Rating: 6.2

A sheltered young high society woman joins the army on a whim and finds herself in a more difficult situation than she ever expected.

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