Writing
Rodney Ackland
- Titles
- 29movies2TV shows
- Career
Active from 1931 to 1991, with a break from 1966 to 1990, busiest in 1940 with 4 main titles.
- Directed
- 2titles as director
- Average score
64/100
- Highest rated
The Queen of Spades82/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 10 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical6.9average 2.6
- Nostalgia5.4average 3.7
- Mystery4.9average 4.1
- Crime4.4average 3.7
- Uncanny3.0average 2.5
- Melancholy5.2average 4.7
- Class & Capitalism3.8average 3.3
- Psychological6.0average 5.6
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.6, average 5.4
- Coming of Age1.4, average 3.0
- Pop Culture0.8, average 2.2
- Violence2.9, average 4.2
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Historical Drama 2
- Historical Setting 2
- Period Piece 2
- Psychological Thriller 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Kathleen HarrisonActorWanted for Murder, Bank Holiday, Temptation Harbour, A Call for Arms!, Letter from Home, +1 more
Brian Desmond HurstDirectorDangerous Moonlight, Miss Grant Goes to the Door, A Call for Arms!, Alibi
Irene HandlActorGeorge and Margaret, Uncensored, Temptation Harbour
Otto HellerCinematographerThe Queen of Spades, Temptation Harbour, Bond Street
Ronald HowardActorThe Queen of Spades, Bond Street
Derek FarrActorWanted for Murder, Bond Street
Raymond LovellActorUncensored, Alibi
Margaret YardeActorGeorge and Margaret, Thursday's Child
Derrick De MarneyActorDangerous Moonlight, Shadows
Robert NewtonActorYellow Sands, Temptation Harbour
Wally PatchActorBank Holiday, Shadows
Arthur MacraeActorGeorge and Margaret, Under Your Hat
Movies and TV shows
29Type
1990s
1 title
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1940s
20 titles · average score 68
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Director, Writer
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Scenario Writer
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1930s
8 titles · average score 50
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as Tommy Read
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as Man at Auction (uncredited)