Finlay, Frank 1926-2016
Overview
| Works: | 250 works in 771 publications in 9 languages and 12,892 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Biographical films Historical films Detective and mystery films Christmas films History Personal narratives Biographies Made-for-TV movies |
| Roles: | Actor, Narrator, Performer, Editor, Other, Interviewee, Singer, Author |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Frank Finlay
- The best of Morecambe and Wise by Eddie Braben( Book )
- Captain Francis Finlay, Les Thiess, Cecil Thiess and engineer Roy McMenemy in front of the new Theiss Bros. company plane Avro Anson, [Queensland], ca. 1947( Visual )
Most widely held works by
Frank Finlay
The Pianist by
Roman Polanski(
Visual
)
62 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 3,280 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the memoirs of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jew, who was a brilliant pianist. He watched as his family was shipped off to Nazi labor camps. He managed to escape and lived for years in the ruins of Warsaw, hiding from the Nazis
62 editions published between 2002 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 3,280 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the memoirs of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jew, who was a brilliant pianist. He watched as his family was shipped off to Nazi labor camps. He managed to escape and lived for years in the ruins of Warsaw, hiding from the Nazis
A Christmas carol by
Charles Dickens(
Visual
)
45 editions published between 1984 and 2018 in English and held by 1,953 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Old Ebenezer Scrooge, the meanest miser in London, is visited one Christmas eve by three spirits who change his life forever. George C. Scott stars as Scrooge in this critically acclaimed version of Charles Dickens' holiday classic
45 editions published between 1984 and 2018 in English and held by 1,953 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Old Ebenezer Scrooge, the meanest miser in London, is visited one Christmas eve by three spirits who change his life forever. George C. Scott stars as Scrooge in this critically acclaimed version of Charles Dickens' holiday classic
Othello by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Desdemona defies her father to marry the Moor of Venice, the mighty warrior, Othello. Iago is determined to bring about the downfall of Othello's new favorite, Cassio, and destroy Othello in the process, by casting aspersions on Othello's new bride
24 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Desdemona defies her father to marry the Moor of Venice, the mighty warrior, Othello. Iago is determined to bring about the downfall of Othello's new favorite, Cassio, and destroy Othello in the process, by casting aspersions on Othello's new bride
The Molly Maguires by
Martin Ritt(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1986 and 2013 in English and held by 462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
James McParlan is an operative working for the Pinkerton Detective Agency, who is hired by a major coal company to infiltrate and expose an underground terrorist organization, the "Molly Maguires". The Mollies operate within the improverished mining communities of Pennsylvania and are mostly Irish emigrants. McParlan is selected to infiltrate the organization to pose as a new member, but it quickly becomes apparent that the working conditions are truly wretched. The lawman's loyalties become divided between the law and his fellow countrymen
10 editions published between 1986 and 2013 in English and held by 462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
James McParlan is an operative working for the Pinkerton Detective Agency, who is hired by a major coal company to infiltrate and expose an underground terrorist organization, the "Molly Maguires". The Mollies operate within the improverished mining communities of Pennsylvania and are mostly Irish emigrants. McParlan is selected to infiltrate the organization to pose as a new member, but it quickly becomes apparent that the working conditions are truly wretched. The lawman's loyalties become divided between the law and his fellow countrymen
Cromwell by
Ken Hughes(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1970 and 2020 in English and French and held by 461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17th century Britain was a hotbed of revolution, treachery and court intrigue. Oliver Cromwell, the fiery ambitious commoner took on the monarchy and changed the course of Western civilization. He and King Charles I fought for absolute rule
9 editions published between 1970 and 2020 in English and French and held by 461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17th century Britain was a hotbed of revolution, treachery and court intrigue. Oliver Cromwell, the fiery ambitious commoner took on the monarchy and changed the course of Western civilization. He and King Charles I fought for absolute rule
The statement by
Brian Moore(
Visual
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3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An escaped Nazi collaborator is the target of an ambitious Judge, a scrupulous Colonel and two mysterious hit men in this compelling, shocking thriller based on true events
3 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An escaped Nazi collaborator is the target of an ambitious Judge, a scrupulous Colonel and two mysterious hit men in this compelling, shocking thriller based on true events
The pianist by
Roman Polanski(
Visual
)
69 editions published between 2002 and 2021 in 5 languages and held by 322 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the memoirs (Śmierć miasta) of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jew and a brilliant pianist who watched as his family was shipped off to Nazi labor camps. The film tells of his heroic and inspirational journey of survival with the unlikely help of a sympathetic German officer, as he lived for years in the ruins of Warsaw, hiding from the Nazis
69 editions published between 2002 and 2021 in 5 languages and held by 322 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the memoirs (Śmierć miasta) of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jew and a brilliant pianist who watched as his family was shipped off to Nazi labor camps. The film tells of his heroic and inspirational journey of survival with the unlikely help of a sympathetic German officer, as he lived for years in the ruins of Warsaw, hiding from the Nazis
Station Jim(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Set in Victorian England, Station Jim is the enchanting story of a performing dog who jumps onto a train to escape his mean master and ends up at a small railway station in the country. The clever little dog quickly becomes a favorite of the local orphanage children, especially Henry. When a wicked businessman plots to burn the orphanage, how does Jim help save it from doom?"--Container back
4 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in English and held by 272 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Set in Victorian England, Station Jim is the enchanting story of a performing dog who jumps onto a train to escape his mean master and ends up at a small railway station in the country. The clever little dog quickly becomes a favorite of the local orphanage children, especially Henry. When a wicked businessman plots to burn the orphanage, how does Jim help save it from doom?"--Container back
Shaft by
Gordon Parks(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shaft in Africa: Detective John Shaft is persuaded by diplomats at the United Nations to track down a slave-trading operation. This is the third film in the Shaft series
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shaft in Africa: Detective John Shaft is persuaded by diplomats at the United Nations to track down a slave-trading operation. This is the third film in the Shaft series
Lifeforce(
Visual
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33 editions published between 1985 and 2022 in 3 languages and held by 245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a space exploration team travels to examine Halley's Comet, they find an alien spacecraft whose occupants carry the ability to suck the life force from humans
33 editions published between 1985 and 2022 in 3 languages and held by 245 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a space exploration team travels to examine Halley's Comet, they find an alien spacecraft whose occupants carry the ability to suck the life force from humans
Count Dracula by
Philip Saville(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and held by 237 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jonathan Harker visits the Count in Transylvania to help him with preparations to move to England. It is in the Count's castle that Jonathan becomes a prisoner, and discovers Dracula's true nature
8 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and held by 237 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jonathan Harker visits the Count in Transylvania to help him with preparations to move to England. It is in the Count's castle that Jonathan becomes a prisoner, and discovers Dracula's true nature
Prime suspect(
Visual
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2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Detective Superintendent Jane Tennison finds herself searching for Sallie Sturdy, a 14-year-old girl presumed murdered. Facing the hospitalization of her father, descending deeper into alcoholism, and resisting pressure to retire quietly, Tennison vows to bring Sallie's killer to justice before ending her career. She forges a surprising friendship with Penny Philips, Sallie's best friend
2 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Detective Superintendent Jane Tennison finds herself searching for Sallie Sturdy, a 14-year-old girl presumed murdered. Facing the hospitalization of her father, descending deeper into alcoholism, and resisting pressure to retire quietly, Tennison vows to bring Sallie's killer to justice before ending her career. She forges a surprising friendship with Penny Philips, Sallie's best friend
The three musketeers by
Richard Lester(
Visual
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8 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in English and held by 210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The young ambitious D'Artagnan arrives aspiring to join the Musketeers, proves he is worthy, and with the others helps save the honor of their Queen
8 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in English and held by 210 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The young ambitious D'Artagnan arrives aspiring to join the Musketeers, proves he is worthy, and with the others helps save the honor of their Queen
King of the wind by
Peter Duffell(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 203 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the adventures of the Arabian stallion--known as the Godolphin Arabian--brought to England to become one of the founding sires of the Thoroughbred breed-- and the mute Moroccan stable boy who tends him with loyalty and devotion all his life
9 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 203 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the adventures of the Arabian stallion--known as the Godolphin Arabian--brought to England to become one of the founding sires of the Thoroughbred breed-- and the mute Moroccan stable boy who tends him with loyalty and devotion all his life
Murder by decree by
Bob Clark(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2003 and 2020 in English and held by 192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The legendary detective Sherlock Holmes is going against the notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper is this murder-mystery film! When Scotland Yard is unable to stop the gruesome rampage of Jack the Ripper, a citizens' committee asks Sherlock Holmes and his associate Dr. John H. Watson to investigate. Now the brilliant pair must follow a terrifying trail of clues that includes a frightened psychic, a suspicious inspector, an institutionalized woman, and the Prime Minister of England
5 editions published between 2003 and 2020 in English and held by 192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The legendary detective Sherlock Holmes is going against the notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper is this murder-mystery film! When Scotland Yard is unable to stop the gruesome rampage of Jack the Ripper, a citizens' committee asks Sherlock Holmes and his associate Dr. John H. Watson to investigate. Now the brilliant pair must follow a terrifying trail of clues that includes a frightened psychic, a suspicious inspector, an institutionalized woman, and the Prime Minister of England
Maggie Smith at the BBC(
Visual
)
4 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bed among the lentils: A dramatic monologue by a jaded, alcoholic wife of a country vicar
4 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bed among the lentils: A dramatic monologue by a jaded, alcoholic wife of a country vicar
Eroica by
Ludwig van Beethoven(
Visual
)
9 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and German and held by 189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Period-drama depiction of the private, first performance of Beethoven's "Eroica" symphony at the Lobkowitz Palace in 1805, the momentous musical event that prompted composer Joseph Haydn to remark "Everything is different from today."
9 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and German and held by 189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Period-drama depiction of the private, first performance of Beethoven's "Eroica" symphony at the Lobkowitz Palace in 1805, the momentous musical event that prompted composer Joseph Haydn to remark "Everything is different from today."
The Spanish civil war by
Hugh Thomas(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1983 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 185 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Uses previously inaccessible contemporary footage and interviews with eyewitnesses to present a complete history of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), from the events leading up to the war to the aftermath of Franco's victory
12 editions published between 1983 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 185 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Uses previously inaccessible contemporary footage and interviews with eyewitnesses to present a complete history of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), from the events leading up to the war to the aftermath of Franco's victory
Unwrap the classics(
Visual
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2 editions published between 1946 and 2019 in English and held by 175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night
2 editions published between 1946 and 2019 in English and held by 175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night
Inspector Clouseau by
Bud Yorkin(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 168 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The suspects from the Great Train Robbery are thought to be planning another caper and there's an informant in the police department who's helping them. Not to fear, from across the English Channel comes the most inept crime fighter of all time to the rescue -- Inspector Clouseau!
10 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 168 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The suspects from the Great Train Robbery are thought to be planning another caper and there's an informant in the police department who's helping them. Not to fear, from across the English Channel comes the most inept crime fighter of all time to the rescue -- Inspector Clouseau!
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Related Identities
- Szpilman, Władysław Bibliographic antecedent Other Conceptor
- Brody, Adrien Other Performer Actor
- Harwood, Ronald 1934-2020 Scenarist Other Author of screenplay Author
- Runteam Ltd
- Stoppard, Ed Other Performer Actor
- Meyer, Jessica Kate Other Performer Actor
- Warner, David 1941- Actor
- Rees, Roger 1944-2015 Actor
- R.P. Productions
- Gutteridge, Lucy 1956- Actor
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Associated Subjects
African American private investigators Avarice Betrayal Charles--I,--King of England, Christmas plays Christmas stories, English Coal miners Collaborationists Criminal investigation Cromwell, Oliver, Desdemona (Fictitious character) Dickens, Charles, England English fiction Europe France Generosity Ghost plays Great Britain Iago (Fictitious character) Interracial marriage Irish Americans Italy--Venice Jealousy Jewish musicians Jews Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Married people Missing persons--Investigation Molly Maguires (Organization) Muslims Nazis New York (State)--New York--Harlem Othello--(Fictitious character from Shakespeare) Pennsylvania Poland--Warsaw Politics and government Redemption Scrooge, Ebenezer Shaft, John--(Fictitious character) Shakespeare, William, Spain Szpilman, Władysław Tennison, Jane--(Fictitious character) Tidyman, Ernest Truthfulness and falsehood Vampires Women alcoholics Women detectives
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Alternative Names
Finlay, Francis
Finlay, Francis 1926-2016
Finlay, Frank, 1926-
Frank Finlay acteur britannique
Frank Finlay acteur britannique (1926-2016)
Frank Finlay actor britànic
Frank Finlay actor británico
Frank Finlay aktor britanik
Frank Finlay angol színész
Frank Finlay angol színész (1926-2016)
Frank Finlay attore inglese
Frank Finlay britischer Schauspieler
Frank Finlay britischer Schauspieler (1926-2016)
Frank Finlay British actor
Frank Finlay britisk skodespelar
Frank Finlay britisk skuespiller
Frank Finlay Brits acteur
Frank Finlay britský herec
Frank Finlay brittisk skådespelare
Frank Finlay English actor (1926-2016)
Frank Finlay Suurbritannia näitleja
Φρανκ Φίνλεϊ
Фрэнк Финлей
Ֆրենկ Ֆինլեյ
פרנק פינלי
פרנק פינלי שחקן בריטי
فرانك فينلاي
فرانك فينلاي ممثل بريطاني
فرانک فینلی
فرانک فینلی بازیگر بریتانیایی
프랭크 핀레이
핀레이, 프랭크 1926-2016
フランク・フィンレー
弗兰克·芬莱
法蘭克·芬雷
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