
John Mortimer
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.
Known For | Writing |
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Most Rating | 1.842 |
Birthday | 1923-04-21 |
Place of Birth | Hampstead, London, United Kingdom |
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2008

Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies
5/1
A look at the history of British B-movies.
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Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies

1938

The Ware Case
6.3/3
An aristocrat won't economize, then his rich brother in law is found murdered in the grounds of the aristocrat's house
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The Ware Case

1935

Me and Marlborough
4.5/2
A woman disguises herself in men's clothes in order to follow her husband to the wars.
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Me and Marlborough

1935

Brown on Resolution
5.8/6
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Brown on Resolution

2013

Dangerous Edge: A Life of Graham Greene
1/1
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 fasc...
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