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
64/100
- 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.
- Historical4.9average 2.6
- Crime5.7average 3.7
- Class & Capitalism4.8average 3.3
- Mystery5.6average 4.1
- Eroticism3.2average 1.8
- Wit & Wordplay5.1average 3.7
- Nostalgia4.9average 3.6
- Psychological6.8average 5.6
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.9, average 5.2
- Family Dynamics3.4, average 4.7
- Wholesome2.1, average 3.3
- Coming of Age1.7, average 2.9
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Psychological Drama 3
- Complex Characters 3
- Psychological Thriller 3
- British Cinema 2
- Class Conflict 2
- Moral Ambiguity 2
- Social Commentary 2
- Sharp Dialogue 2
- Non-Linear Narrative 2
- British New Wave 2
- Psychological Tension 2
- Character-Driven 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- KKenneth HigginsCinematographerDarling, Salt & Pepper, The Idol
Karel ReiszDirectorSaturday Night and Sunday Morning, Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment, We Are the Lambeth Boys
Richard AttenboroughActor10 Rillington Place, The Last Grenade
Ann FirbankActorThe Servant, Accident
Alexander KnoxActorModesty Blaise, Accident
David WarnerActorMorgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment, Perfect Friday
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
61
Original Music Composer
65
Original Music Composer
1990s
1 title
1970s
3 titles · average score 62
70
Original Music Composer
64
Original Music Composer, Conductor
52
Conductor, Original Music Composer
1960s
21 titles · average score 62
56
Original Music Composer
52
Original Music Composer
71
Original Music Composer
42
Original Music Composer, Conductor
47
Original Music Composer
64
Original Music Composer
51
Original Music Composer
59
Original Music Composer, Conductor
Original Music Composer
86
as Jazz Band Leader (uncredited)
82
Original Music Composer
74
Original Music Composer
1950s
4 titles · average score 66
67
Original Music Composer
70
Musician
61
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