John Mortimer

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Sir John Clifford Mortimer CBE QC FRSL was an English barrister, dramatist, screenwriter, and author. Mortimer was a prolific writer for the theatre, films (starting during World War II, when he wrote scripts for the Crown Film Unit), television and radio. He also wrote fiction and was a trial attorney for more than 30 years.

21-04-1923

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Taurus

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Total Films

Also known as (male)

Hampstead, London, United Kingdom

Place of Birth

21-04-1923

Birthday

Taurus

Zodiac Sign

Genres

Total Films

Also Known As (male)

Hampstead, London, United Kingdom

Place of Birth

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Creative career

actor

5 Works

producer

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director

27 Works

writer

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other

2 Works

Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene

The documentary uses Graham Greene's own words from his books and recordings, as well as photographs and clips from his many films, to reveal the fascinating life of one of the great writers of the twentieth century.

1.0

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2013

Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies

A look at the history of British B-movies.

5.0

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2008

The Ware Case

An aristocrat won't economize, then his rich brother in law is found murdered in the grounds of the aristocrat's house

6.3

Year:

1938

Me and Marlborough

A woman disguises herself in men's clothes in order to follow her husband to the wars.

4.5

Year:

1935

Brown on Resolution

Forever England gives John Mills his first leading role as Brown. Born after a brief affair between his mother and a naval officer, he joins the Royal Navy during the First World War. There his bravery and marksmanship keeps a German ship in port so a British ship can sink it. He becomes a hero, but at what cost?

5.8

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1935