Tony Richardson – MRQE

The Loved One

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Newly arrived in Hollywood from England, Dennis Barlow finds he has to arrange his uncle’s interment at the highly-organised and very profitable Whispering Glades funeral parlour. His fancy is caught by one of their cosmeticians, Aimee Thanatogenos. But he has three problems – the strict rules of owner Blessed Reverand Glenworthy, the rivalry of embalmer Mr Joyboy, and the shame of now working himself at The Happy Hunting Ground pets’ memorial home.

The Phantom of the Opera (TV)

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Talented singer Christine Daae (Teri Polo) is sent to the Paris Opera House by her benefactor, Count Philippe de Chagny (Adam Storke), for vocal instruction. Upon arrival, her natural talent is rejected by arrogant opera director Cholet (Ian Richardson), but she is taken under the wing of the disfigured Erik (Charles Dance) — who masquerades as the vengeful Phantom of the Opera. Erik’s unrequited love and jealousy lead him to lure Christine to his underground lair, with tragic results.

Sanctuary

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

In 1920s rural Mississippi, Nancy Mannigoe, an African-American servant, is placed on death row for the murder of Temple Drake’s infant child. Temple, the daughter of the governor, pleads with her father to exonerate Nancy of the charges, explaining that Nancy acted in haste to prevent her from resuming her affair with a roguish Cajun called Candy Man. Details of Temple’s sordid past are uncovered as she begs mercy for her faithful servant.

Hamlet

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Tony Richardson’s Hamlet is based on his own stage production. Filmed entirely within the Roundhouse in London (a disused train shed), it is shot almost entirely in close up, focusing the attention on faces and language rather than action.

Red and Blue

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Musical short, filmed for the abandoned portmanteau film Red, White and Zero (1967).

Dead Cert

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

As a surprise, two horse owners decide to ride their animals themselves in a steeplechase. But Bill Davidson’s horse “Admiral” behaves weirdly, and falls hard after an obstacle. Bill dies from his injuries. His friend Alan York suspects the animal was doped by unscrupulous bookies and starts to investigate. He doesn’t know how serious his opponents are, and that he’s in danger to suffer the exact same fate as his friend.

The Border

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A corrupted border agent decides to clean up his act when an impoverished woman’s baby is put up for sale on the black market.

Ned Kelly

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Unable to support his family in the Australian outback, a man turns to stealing horses in order to make money. He gets more deeply drawn into the outlaw life, and eventually becomes involved in murders. Based on the life of famed 19th-century Australian outlaw Ned Kelly.

Blue Sky

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Hank Marshall is a tough, square-jawed, straitlaced Army engineer and nuclear science expert, assigned to help conduct weapons testing in 1950s America. Hank has become a thorn in the side of the Army, though, for a couple of very different reasons. He is an outspoken opponent of atmospheric testing, though his superiors hold contrary views and want to squelch his concerns…and his reports. The other problem is his wife, Carly. She is voluptuous and volatile, wreaking havoc in his personal life and stirring up intrigue at each new Army base.

The Hotel New Hampshire

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The film talks about a family that weathers all sorts of disasters and keeps going in spite of it all. It is noted for its wonderful assortment of oddball characters.