Sound
John Dankworth
- Titles
- 33movies10TV shows
- Career
Active from 1959 to 2001, with a break from 1972 to 1988, busiest in 1966 and 1968 with 3 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
The Servant86/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 20 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical4.8average 2.6
- Crime5.8average 3.7
- Mystery5.7average 4.1
- Eroticism3.2average 1.8
- Nostalgia5.1average 3.7
- Class & Capitalism4.6average 3.3
- Dark Humor4.1average 2.8
- Wit & Wordplay4.9average 3.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.2, average 5.4
- Family Dynamics3.4, average 4.8
- Coming of Age1.7, average 3.0
- Wholesome2.2, average 3.3
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Psychological Drama 3
- Complex Characters 3
- Psychological Thriller 3
- Character-Driven 3
- British Cinema 2
- Class Conflict 2
- Psychological Tension 2
- Social Commentary 2
- Moral Ambiguity 2
- Non-Linear Narrative 2
- Intense Performances 2
- British New Wave 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Stanley BakerActorAccident, The Criminal, Perfect Friday, The Last Grenade
Dirk BogardeActorThe Servant, Darling, Modesty Blaise, Accident
Joseph LoseyDirectorThe Servant, Modesty Blaise, Accident, The Criminal
Karel ReiszDirectorSaturday Night and Sunday Morning, Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment, We Are the Lambeth Boys- KKenneth HigginsCinematographerDarling, Salt & Pepper, The Idol
Ann FirbankActorThe Servant, Accident
Richard AttenboroughActor10 Rillington Place, The Last Grenade
Alexander KnoxActorModesty Blaise, Accident
David WarnerActorPerfect Friday, Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment
Harold PinterActorThe Servant, Accident
Paul BettanyActorGangster No. 1, Kiss Kiss (Bang Bang)
Julian GloverActorThe Magus, The Last Grenade
Movies and TV shows
312000s
2 titles · average score 63
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1990s
1 title
1970s
3 titles · average score 62
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Original Music Composer, Conductor
Conductor, Original Music Composer
1960s
21 titles · average score 62
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Original Music Composer
Original Music Composer, Conductor
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Original Music Composer, Conductor
Original Music Composer
as Jazz Band Leader (uncredited)
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Original Music Composer
1950s
4 titles · average score 66
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Musician
Musician