Kingsley, Ben
Overview
| Works: | 16 works in 24 publications in 2 languages and 1,830 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Thrillers (Motion pictures) Film adaptations Fiction Science fiction films Action and adventure films War films Comedy films Documentary television programs Nonfiction television programs |
| Roles: | Actor, Editor, Narrator |
| Classifications: | PN1997.2, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Ben Kingsley
Self/less by
Ryan Reynolds(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 916 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this provocative psychological science fiction thriller, an extremely wealthy man dying from cancer undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness into the body of a healthy young man. But all is not as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the body's origin and the secret organization that will kill to protect its cause
2 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 916 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this provocative psychological science fiction thriller, an extremely wealthy man dying from cancer undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness into the body of a healthy young man. But all is not as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the body's origin and the secret organization that will kill to protect its cause
50 dead men walking by
Kari Skogland(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the life of Martin McGartland. Belfast hoodlum Martin is recruited by a British agent to infiltrate the IRA during the height of the Northern Irish conflict and quickly becomes embroiled in a dangerous game that could cost him his life if his secret is found out. As other informants are brutally murdered, Martin starts to look for a way out, but his handler urges him to stay undercover
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 458 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the life of Martin McGartland. Belfast hoodlum Martin is recruited by a British agent to infiltrate the IRA during the height of the Northern Irish conflict and quickly becomes embroiled in a dangerous game that could cost him his life if his secret is found out. As other informants are brutally murdered, Martin starts to look for a way out, but his handler urges him to stay undercover
Two brothers by
Jean-Jacques Annaud(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two mischievous twin tiger cubs live a carefree life in an exotic jungle amidst beautiful ancient ruins. But one day, an act of fate forces them apart, as one is sold off to the circus and the other becomes the pampered pet of a governor's son. Witness their remarkable journey as these tigers grow up, reunite, and embark on an incredible adventure to find their way home. From Jean-Jacques Annaud, the highly acclaimed director of The Bear, comes a heartwarming story about the power of friendship and the bond between brothers. Guy Pearce (Memento, L.A. Confidential) stars as a treasure hunter whose own spirit is unexpectedly tamed by the tigers in this timeless tale for the whole family!
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 258 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two mischievous twin tiger cubs live a carefree life in an exotic jungle amidst beautiful ancient ruins. But one day, an act of fate forces them apart, as one is sold off to the circus and the other becomes the pampered pet of a governor's son. Witness their remarkable journey as these tigers grow up, reunite, and embark on an incredible adventure to find their way home. From Jean-Jacques Annaud, the highly acclaimed director of The Bear, comes a heartwarming story about the power of friendship and the bond between brothers. Guy Pearce (Memento, L.A. Confidential) stars as a treasure hunter whose own spirit is unexpectedly tamed by the tigers in this timeless tale for the whole family!
Teen patti(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2010 in Hindi and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Perci Trachtenberg, widely regarded as the world's greatest living mathematician, meets Venkat, a reclusive math genius from India, at a high rolling casino in London. Venkat tells Perci about an equation that could not only change the dialogue on mathematics forever, but one that has already left an indelible impression of guilt - for many painful reasons - on Venkat's life. As it turns out, the reclusive genius Venkat has cracked a theory that could redefine the principles of probability and randomness. Venkat is encouraged to test his theory in the real world by professor Shantanu, an ambitious colleague of Venkat, to see if his equation could crack Teen Patti, a poker game.) he eventually succumbs to Shantanu's charismatic persuasion. Soon, with the help of a few students, they explore the addas (underground gambling dens) of wild Bombay. But what starts out as an experiment between a charismatic young professor and an eccentric older one soon descends into a game neither of them can control. When their lives sink into maddening chaos, the greed and desperation that had fueled them on can no longer save them."--Container
1 edition published in 2010 in Hindi and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Perci Trachtenberg, widely regarded as the world's greatest living mathematician, meets Venkat, a reclusive math genius from India, at a high rolling casino in London. Venkat tells Perci about an equation that could not only change the dialogue on mathematics forever, but one that has already left an indelible impression of guilt - for many painful reasons - on Venkat's life. As it turns out, the reclusive genius Venkat has cracked a theory that could redefine the principles of probability and randomness. Venkat is encouraged to test his theory in the real world by professor Shantanu, an ambitious colleague of Venkat, to see if his equation could crack Teen Patti, a poker game.) he eventually succumbs to Shantanu's charismatic persuasion. Soon, with the help of a few students, they explore the addas (underground gambling dens) of wild Bombay. But what starts out as an experiment between a charismatic young professor and an eccentric older one soon descends into a game neither of them can control. When their lives sink into maddening chaos, the greed and desperation that had fueled them on can no longer save them."--Container
A practitioner's guide to UK money laundering law and regulation by
Ben Kingsley(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in English and held by 48 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 2004 and 2015 in English and held by 48 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Playing Shakespeare with the Royal Shakespeare Company(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 36 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Using the verse: By varying the stresses contained in a line and using other poetic techniques, Shakespeare planted subtle clues for the actors playing a scene
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 36 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Using the verse: By varying the stresses contained in a line and using other poetic techniques, Shakespeare planted subtle clues for the actors playing a scene
Schindler's list by
Thomas Keneally(
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wealthy German-Catholic industrialist and Nazi Party member named Oskar Schindler builds a factory near a concentration camp to save the lives of over 1,300 Jews
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wealthy German-Catholic industrialist and Nazi Party member named Oskar Schindler builds a factory near a concentration camp to save the lives of over 1,300 Jews
Elegy by
Isabel Coixet(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his state of 'emancipated manhood' thrown into tragic disarray. David is a renowned college professor whose life is turned inside out when he becomes involved in a passionate relationship with Consuela. Consuela is a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher. As their sexual relationship evolves, an incredible love story is born
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 16 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his state of 'emancipated manhood' thrown into tragic disarray. David is a renowned college professor whose life is turned inside out when he becomes involved in a passionate relationship with Consuela. Consuela is a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher. As their sexual relationship evolves, an incredible love story is born
House of sand and fog by
Vadim Perelman(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2013 in English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kathy gets evicted from her home for failing to pay a tax she never should have been charged to pay in the first place. The house is swiftly put up for auction and bought by a former military officer from Iran named Behrani. When legal efforts fail her, Kathy turns to a sympathetic cop who wants out of a loveless marriage and who is willing to step over legal boundaries if it might give him the fresh start he is so badly craving
1 edition published in 2013 in English and held by 9 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kathy gets evicted from her home for failing to pay a tax she never should have been charged to pay in the first place. The house is swiftly put up for auction and bought by a former military officer from Iran named Behrani. When legal efforts fail her, Kathy turns to a sympathetic cop who wants out of a loveless marriage and who is willing to step over legal boundaries if it might give him the fresh start he is so badly craving
The essential Sherlock Holmes : a collection of seven great stories by
Arthur Conan Doyle(
)
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collection of Sherlock Holmes mysteries
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collection of Sherlock Holmes mysteries
Rules of engagement by
William Friedkin(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Colonel Terry Childers is a patriot and war hero. But when a peacekeeping mission he leads in Yemen goes terribly worng, he finds himself facing a court martial. Accused of breaking the rules of engagement by killing unarmed civilians, Childers, only hope of vindication rests with comrade-in-arms Hays Hodges a military lawyer of questionable abilities. Together, they face the battle of their lives.--Cover
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Colonel Terry Childers is a patriot and war hero. But when a peacekeeping mission he leads in Yemen goes terribly worng, he finds himself facing a court martial. Accused of breaking the rules of engagement by killing unarmed civilians, Childers, only hope of vindication rests with comrade-in-arms Hays Hodges a military lawyer of questionable abilities. Together, they face the battle of their lives.--Cover
Abraxas : guardian of the universe(
Visual
)
in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Slipstream: In a world where nature has gone mad and flying on the tremendous slipstream wind is the main means of travel, Tasker and his partner capture a fugitibe only to have the fugitive stolen by a bounty hunter. When a violent air current crashes all of the travelers in the ruins of a secret civilization, they must all work together to escape
in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Slipstream: In a world where nature has gone mad and flying on the tremendous slipstream wind is the main means of travel, Tasker and his partner capture a fugitibe only to have the fugitive stolen by a bounty hunter. When a violent air current crashes all of the travelers in the ruins of a secret civilization, they must all work together to escape
A practitioner's guide to UK money laundering law and regulation(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2015 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 2015 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Schindler's list by
Thomas Keneally(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
A wealthy German-Catholic industrialist and Nazi Party member named Oskar Schindler builds a factory near a concentration camp to save the lives of over 1,300 Jews
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
A wealthy German-Catholic industrialist and Nazi Party member named Oskar Schindler builds a factory near a concentration camp to save the lives of over 1,300 Jews
Schindler's list by
Thomas Keneally(
)
1 edition published in 2018 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
In the shadow of Auschwitz, a flamboyant German industrialist grew into a living legend to the Jews of Cracow. He was a womaniser, a heavy drinker and a bon viveur, but to them he became a saviour.A stunning novel based on the extraordinary true story of German war profiteer and factory director Oskar Schindler, who came to save more Jews from the gas chambers than any other single person during World War II. Thomas Keneally uses the actual testimony of the Schindlerjuden – Schindler’s Jews – to brilliantly portray the courage and cunning of a good man in the midst of unspeakable evil
1 edition published in 2018 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
In the shadow of Auschwitz, a flamboyant German industrialist grew into a living legend to the Jews of Cracow. He was a womaniser, a heavy drinker and a bon viveur, but to them he became a saviour.A stunning novel based on the extraordinary true story of German war profiteer and factory director Oskar Schindler, who came to save more Jews from the gas chambers than any other single person during World War II. Thomas Keneally uses the actual testimony of the Schindlerjuden – Schindler’s Jews – to brilliantly portray the courage and cunning of a good man in the midst of unspeakable evil
Schindler's list by
Thomas Keneally(
)
1 edition published in 2018 in English and held by 0 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the shadow of Auschwitz, a flamboyant German industrialist grew into a living legend to the Jews of Cracow. He was a womaniser, a heavy drinker and a bon viveur, but to them he became a saviour.A stunning novel based on the extraordinary true story of German war profiteer and factory director Oskar Schindler, who came to save more Jews from the gas chambers than any other single person during World War II. Thomas Keneally uses the actual testimony of the Schindlerjuden – Schindler’s Jews – to brilliantly portray the courage and cunning of a good man in the midst of unspeakable evil
1 edition published in 2018 in English and held by 0 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the shadow of Auschwitz, a flamboyant German industrialist grew into a living legend to the Jews of Cracow. He was a womaniser, a heavy drinker and a bon viveur, but to them he became a saviour.A stunning novel based on the extraordinary true story of German war profiteer and factory director Oskar Schindler, who came to save more Jews from the gas chambers than any other single person during World War II. Thomas Keneally uses the actual testimony of the Schindlerjuden – Schindler’s Jews – to brilliantly portray the courage and cunning of a good man in the midst of unspeakable evil
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