Directing
Michael Powell
- Titles
- 96movies2TV shows
- Career
Active from 1927 to 1981, busiest in 1927 and 1935 with 7 main titles each.
- Directed
- 57titles as director
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
The Red Shoes90/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 30 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical7.6average 2.6
- Warfare3.6average 1.2
- Politics4.3average 2.6
- Nostalgia5.3average 3.6
- Wonder4.6average 3.4
- Spiritual3.1average 2.0
- Social Commentary5.7average 4.9
- Melancholy5.4average 4.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.2, average 5.2
- Pop Culture0.5, average 2.2
- Family Dynamics3.2, average 4.7
- Situational Comedy1.4, average 2.7
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Historical Setting 5
- Political Intrigue 4
- Character-Driven 4
- Psychological Thriller 3
- British Cinema 3
- Social Commentary 3
- Melancholy 3
- Visually Stunning 3
- Classic Cinema 3
- WWII Propaganda 2
- Educational 2
- Claustrophobic 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Emeric PressburgerActorThe Red Shoes, A Matter of Life and Death, Black Narcissus, The Battle of the River Plate, 49th Parallel, +16 more- GGeoffrey FaithfullCinematographerMy Friend the King, 77, rue Chalgrin, 77 Park Lane, Born Lucky, His Lordship, +5 more
Esmond KnightActorThe Red Shoes, Peeping Tom, Black Narcissus, Gone to Earth, A Canterbury Tale, +4 more- RReginald MillsEditorThe Red Shoes, A Matter of Life and Death, Black Narcissus, The Battle of the River Plate, The Tales of Hoffmann, +4 more
- GGerald FieldingActorRiviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 11: Scents and Nonsense, The Price of a Song, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 1: Spooky Islands, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 10: Fauny Business, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 9: Cold Feats, +3 more
- CChristopher ChallisCinematographerThe Battle of the River Plate, The Small Back Room, The Tales of Hoffmann, Oh... Rosalinda!!, Gone to Earth, +3 more
- HHenriette Clairval-TerofActorRiviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 11: Scents and Nonsense, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 1: Spooky Islands, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 10: Fauny Business, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 9: Cold Feats, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 2: A Nasty Jar, +2 more
- FFrancis MylioActorRiviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 11: Scents and Nonsense, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 1: Spooky Islands, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 10: Fauny Business, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 9: Cold Feats, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 2: A Nasty Jar, +2 more
- JJohn TudorActorRiviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 11: Scents and Nonsense, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 1: Spooky Islands, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 10: Fauny Business, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 9: Cold Feats, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 2: A Nasty Jar, +2 more
- MMarie AnieActorRiviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 11: Scents and Nonsense, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 1: Spooky Islands, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 10: Fauny Business, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 9: Cold Feats, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 2: A Nasty Jar, +2 more
Madeleine GuittyActorRiviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 11: Scents and Nonsense, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 1: Spooky Islands, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 10: Fauny Business, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 9: Cold Feats, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 2: A Nasty Jar, +2 more
Georges TérofActorRiviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 11: Scents and Nonsense, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 1: Spooky Islands, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 10: Fauny Business, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 9: Cold Feats, Riviera Revels - Travelaugh No. 2: A Nasty Jar, +2 more
Movies and TV shows
111950s
2 titles · average score 61
57
Ill Met by Moonlight (1957)
Director, Producer
65
The Battle of the River Plate (1956)
Producer, Director
1940s
7 titles · average score 73
81
The Small Back Room (1949)
Writer, Director
55
The Volunteer (1944)
Writer, Director
87
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943)
Producer, Director
58
The Silver Fleet (1943)
Producer
69
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942)
as Despatching Officer
80
49th Parallel (1941)
Producer, Director
84
Contraband (1940)
Director, Scenario Writer
1930s
2 titles · average score 64
83
The Spy in Black (1939)
Director
45
The Lion Has Wings (1939)
Director