Directing
Alexander Mackendrick
- Titles
- 26movies1TV show
- Career
Active from 1937 to 2004, with a break from 1968 to 1985, busiest in 1943 with 3 main titles.
- Directed
- 12titles as director
- Average score
72/100
- Highest rated
Sweet Smell of Success89/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 14 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical6.3average 2.6
- Class & Capitalism5.5average 3.3
- Nostalgia5.3average 3.6
- Wit & Wordplay5.2average 3.7
- Social Commentary6.4average 4.9
- Satire & Parody3.7average 2.3
- Situational Comedy3.7average 2.7
- Wholesome4.2average 3.3
Rarely in their work
- Adrenaline3.4, average 5.1
- Contemporary Realism3.6, average 5.2
- Violence2.8, average 4.3
- Fantasy0.3, average 1.8
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Film 3
- Nostalgic 3
- Post-War London 2
- Ealing Comedy 2
- Gentle Humor 2
- Character-Driven 2
- Social Commentary 2
- Thought-Provoking 2
- Historical Context 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Douglas SlocombeActorA High Wind in Jamaica, The Man in the White Suit, Saraband for Dead Lovers, Mandy, Dance Hall, +2 more
Joan GreenwoodActorThe Man in the White Suit, Saraband for Dead Lovers, Whisky Galore!, Made In Ealing: The Story of Ealing Studios
William RoseActorThe Ladykillers, The 'Maggie', Made In Ealing: The Story of Ealing Studios
John HalasDirectorAbu and the Poisoned Well, Abu's Dungeon, The Pocket Cartoon
Joy BatchelorDirectorAbu and the Poisoned Well, Abu's Dungeon, The Pocket Cartoon
Alec GuinnessActorThe Ladykillers, The Man in the White Suit
Ronald HarwoodActorA High Wind in Jamaica, Mackendrick on Film
Cecil ParkerActorThe Ladykillers, The Man in the White Suit
Tony CurtisActorSweet Smell of Success, Don't Make Waves
Danny GreenActorThe Ladykillers, Midnight Menace
Charles CrichtonActorDance Hall, Made In Ealing: The Story of Ealing Studios
Michael GoughActorThe Man in the White Suit, Saraband for Dead Lovers
Movies and TV shows
111960s
3 titles · average score 61
50
Don't Make Waves (1967)
Director
64
A High Wind in Jamaica (1965)
Director
68
Sammy Going South (1963)
Director
1950s
5 titles · average score 83
89
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Director, Additional Writing
86
The Ladykillers (1955)
Director
73
The 'Maggie' (1954)
Director, Story
79
Mandy (1952)
Director
86
The Man in the White Suit (1951)
Screenplay, Director
