Writing
Dennis Potter
- Titles
- 40movies19TV showsmovies and TV shows
- Career
- 19602003
- Directed
- 3titles as director
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
Pennies from Heaven82/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 17 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical6.2average 2.6
- Melancholy7.4average 4.7
- Psychological8.1average 5.6
- Uncanny4.5average 2.5
- Pathos7.1average 5.2
- Wit & Wordplay5.6average 3.7
- Social Commentary6.6average 4.9
- Dark Humor4.5average 2.9
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.2, average 5.2
- Adrenaline3.0, average 5.1
- Wholesome1.5, average 3.3
- Situational Comedy1.3, average 2.7
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Psychological Drama 5
- Character-Driven 5
- Thought-Provoking 4
- Character Study 4
- Literary Adaptation 4
- British Drama 4
- Social Commentary 4
- Psychological Thriller 4
- Social Realism 3
- Psychological Exploration 3
- Showbiz 3
- Intense Character Study 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- GGareth DaviesDirectorVOTE, VOTE, VOTE for Nigel Barton, Stand Up, Nigel Barton, Where the Buffalo Roam, Shaggy Dog, Angels Are So Few, +3 more
Denholm ElliottActorBlade on the Feather, Brimstone & Treacle, Follow The Yellow Brick Road, Brimstone and Treacle
Alan BridgesDirectorRain on the Roof, Follow The Yellow Brick Road, Traitor, Joe's Ark
Keith BarronActorVOTE, VOTE, VOTE for Nigel Barton, Only Make Believe, Stand Up, Nigel Barton- BBarry DavisDirectorBrimstone and Treacle, Schmoedipus, Paper Roses
Colin JeavonsActorBlue Remembered Hills, Secret Friends- CClive GrahamActorJoe's Ark, Son of Man
Rowena CooperActorOnly Make Believe, Secret Friends
Bernard HeptonActorFollow The Yellow Brick Road, Son of Man
Kika MarkhamActorBlade on the Feather, Double Dare- PPatricia LawrenceActorBrimstone and Treacle, Son of Man
Brian DennehyActorGorky Park, Midnight Movie
Movies and TV shows
382000s
2 titles · average score 65
65
The Singing Detective (2003)
Screenplay
The Bittersweet (2000)
Writer, Theatre Play
1990s
4 titles · average score 59
1980s
10 titles · average score 66
56
Track 29 (1988)
Writer
Visitors (1987)
Writer
66
Dreamchild (1985)
Executive Producer, Writer
65
Gorky Park (1983)
Screenplay
61
Brimstone & Treacle (1982)
Screenplay, Original Story
Rain on the Roof (1980)
Writer
1970s
11 titles · average score 70
Double Dare (1976)
Writer
Where Adam Stood (1976)
Writer
Joe's Ark (1974)
Writer
Schmoedipus (1974)
Writer
Only Make Believe (1973)
Writer
Traitor (1971)
Writer
Paper Roses (1971)
Writer
Angels Are So Few (1970)
Writer
1960s
11 titles
Son of Man (1969)
Writer
The Bone Grinder (1968)
Writer
Shaggy Dog (1968)
Writer
Emergency Ward 9 (1966)
Writer
Alice (1965)
Screenplay
Between Two Rivers (1960)
Director