Directing
Alvin Rakoff
- Titles
- 34movies24TV shows
- Career
Active from 1950 to 1997, busiest in 1975 with 5 main titles.
- Directed
- 55titles as director
- Average score
59/100
- Highest rated
The Saint74/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 12 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical5.4average 2.6
- Nostalgia5.6average 3.7
- Class & Capitalism4.3average 3.3
- Wit & Wordplay4.6average 3.7
- Crime4.0average 3.7
- Social Commentary5.3average 4.9
Rarely in their work
- Pop Culture0.6, average 2.2
- Physical Comedy0.8, average 2.4
- Absurdist Humor0.8, average 2.0
- Adrenaline3.7, average 4.9
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 8
- Character Study 7
- Social Realism 5
- Literary Adaptation 5
- Period Piece 4
- Anthology Drama 3
- Dialogue-Driven 3
- Intimate Storytelling 2
- Historical Drama 2
- Political Biography 2
- Classic Television 2
- Theatrical Adaptation 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Derek FrancisActorSay Hello to Yesterday, Crossplot, Heart to Heart, Mrs. Amworth
Laurence OlivierActorA Talent for Murder, A Voyage Round My Father, Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson
Frank FinlayActorThe Comedy Man, The Adventures Of Don Quixote
Celia JohnsonActorRomeo and Juliet, The Dame of Sark
Michael HordernActorRomeo and Juliet, Paradise Postponed- HHayward MorseActorA Talent for Murder, A Haunting Harmony
Frank MiddlemassActorSay Hello to Yesterday, A Haunting Harmony
Kenneth MoreActorThe Comedy Man, Heart to Heart
John GielgudActorThe Best of Friends, Romeo and Juliet
Glynis JohnsActorThree Dangerous Ladies, Mrs. Amworth
Eddie ConstantineActorThe Treasure of San Teresa, Passport to Shame
Patrick RyecartActorRomeo and Juliet, The Dame of Sark
Movies and TV shows
33Type
1990s
3 titles
1980s
9 titles · average score 57
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1970s
12 titles · average score 56
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1960s
5 titles · average score 55
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Director, Producer
1950s
4 titles · average score 63
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Director, Screenplay