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
73/100
- 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.
- Historical6.5average 2.6
- Class & Capitalism5.5average 3.3
- Nostalgia5.8average 3.6
- Social Commentary6.4average 4.9
- Wit & Wordplay5.2average 3.7
- Satire & Parody3.7average 2.3
- Situational Comedy3.7average 2.7
- Wholesome4.3average 3.3
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.5, average 5.2
- Adrenaline3.4, average 5.1
- Fantasy0.3, average 1.8
- Violence2.9, average 4.3
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Film 3
- Nostalgic 3
- Character-Driven 2
- Social Commentary 2
- Ealing Comedy 2
- Gentle Humor 2
- Post-War London 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Douglas SlocombeActorThe Man in the White Suit, A High Wind in Jamaica, Saraband for Dead Lovers, Mandy, Dance Hall, +2 more
Joan GreenwoodActorThe Man in the White Suit, Whisky Galore!, Saraband for Dead Lovers, Made In Ealing: The Story of Ealing Studios
William RoseActorThe Ladykillers, The 'Maggie', Made In Ealing: The Story of Ealing Studios
Joy BatchelorDirectorAbu and the Poisoned Well, Abu's Dungeon, The Pocket Cartoon
John HalasDirectorAbu and the Poisoned Well, Abu's Dungeon, The Pocket Cartoon
Cecil ParkerActorThe Ladykillers, The Man in the White Suit
Ronald HarwoodActorA High Wind in Jamaica, Mackendrick on Film
Charles CrichtonActorDance Hall, Made In Ealing: The Story of Ealing Studios
Alec GuinnessActorThe Ladykillers, The Man in the White Suit
Danny GreenActorThe Ladykillers, Midnight Menace
Michael GoughActorThe Man in the White Suit, Saraband for Dead Lovers
Tony CurtisActorSweet Smell of Success, Don't Make Waves
Movies and TV shows
242010s
1 title · average score 84
84
Logan (2017)
Thanks
2000s
2 titles · average score 80
80
3:10 to Yuma (2007)
Thanks
1980s
1 title
Made In Ealing: The Story of Ealing Studios (1986)
as Interviewee
1960s
3 titles · average score 59
50
Don't Make Waves (1967)
Director
59
A High Wind in Jamaica (1965)
Director
69
Sammy Going South (1963)
Director
1950s
7 titles · average score 78
72
Fanfare (1958)
Script Consultant
89
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
Director, Additional Writing
86
The Ladykillers (1955)
Director
73
The 'Maggie' (1954)
Story, Director
79
Mandy (1952)
Director
86
The Man in the White Suit (1951)
Screenplay, Director
61
Dance Hall (1950)
Screenplay
1940s
7 titles · average score 74
85
Whisky Galore! (1949)
Director
Robinson Charley (1948)
Script Consultant
Abu's Dungeon (1943)
Writer
Contraries (1943)
Director
The Pocket Cartoon (1941)
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