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1. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
G | 144 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A down-on-his-luck inventor turns a broken-down Grand Prix car into a fancy vehicle for his children, and then they go off on a magical fantasy adventure to save their grandfather in a far-off land.
Director: Ken Hughes | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Benny Hill
Votes: 50,663 | Gross: $7.50M
2. The Red Shoes (1948)
Not Rated | 135 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A young ballet dancer is torn between the man she loves and her pursuit to become a prima ballerina.
Directors: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger | Stars: Anton Walbrook, Marius Goring, Moira Shearer, Robert Helpmann
Votes: 39,106 | Gross: $10.90M
3. The Man from Snowy River (1982)
PG | 102 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
In 1880s Australia, after young Jim Craig's father dies, he takes a job at the Harrison cattle ranch, where he is forced to become a man.
Director: George Miller | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Tom Burlinson, Terence Donovan, Tommy Dysart
Votes: 10,016 | Gross: $20.66M
4. A Country Practice (1981–1993)
60 min | Drama, Romance
The highs and lows of the Wandin Valley residents, from the patients and staff at the rural town's hospital, to the locals and their everyday lives.
Stars: Shane Porteous, Brian Wenzel, Lorrae Desmond, Joyce Jacobs
Votes: 695
5. Patrick (1978)
Unrated | 96 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
A comatose hospital patient harasses and kills through his powers of telekinesis to claim his private nurse as his own.
Director: Richard Franklin | Stars: Susan Penhaligon, Robert Helpmann, Rod Mullinar, Bruce Barry
Votes: 3,951
6. 55 Days at Peking (1963)
Unrated | 154 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
During the 1900 Boxer Rebellion, U.S. marine, Maj. Matt Lewis, along with British consul, Sir Arthur Robertson, develop a plan to keep the rebels at bay until an international military relief force can arrive.
Directors: Nicholas Ray, Guy Green, Andrew Marton | Stars: Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, David Niven, Flora Robson
Votes: 7,410
7. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1972)
G | 95 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Alice (Fiona Fullerton) falls down a rabbit hole and into a magical dream world populated by surreal characters and bewildering adventures. It's a journey of self-discovery for Alice as she... See full summary »
Director: William Sterling | Stars: Fiona Fullerton, Michael Jayston, Hywel Bennett, Michael Crawford
Votes: 1,824
8. Henry V (1944)
Not Rated | 137 min | Biography, Drama, History
In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.
Director: Laurence Olivier | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Robert Newton, Leslie Banks, Felix Aylmer
Votes: 7,050
9. The Tales of Hoffmann (1951)
Not Rated | 128 min | Fantasy, Music, Musical
A melancholy poet reflects on three women he loved and lost in the past: a mechanical performing doll, a Venetian courtesan, and the consumptive daughter of a celebrated composer.
Directors: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger | Stars: Moira Shearer, Robert Rounseville, Ludmilla Tchérina, Ann Ayars
Votes: 3,937 | Gross: $0.09M
10. This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
The UK version of the popular US show. Eamonn Andrews (later Michael Aspel) surprises celebrities by presenting them with the Big Red Book before taking them into the studio to tell viewers... See full summary »
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Elizabeth Dawn, June Whitfield
Votes: 323
11. One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942)
Not Rated | 82 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
During a raid on Germany a British bomber crew is forced to bail out after their plane is damaged. They land in Holland and are aided by Dutch civilians.
Directors: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger | Stars: Godfrey Tearle, Eric Portman, Hugh Williams, Bernard Miles
Votes: 2,528
12. The Quiller Memorandum (1966)
Approved | 104 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the West Berlin of the 1960s, two British agents are killed by a Nazi group, prompting British Intelligence to dispatch agent Quiller to investigate.
Director: Michael Anderson | Stars: George Segal, Alec Guinness, Max von Sydow, Senta Berger
Votes: 4,347
13. Lux Video Theatre (1950–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Live dramatic shows featuring Hollywood stars, adaptations of motion pictures, and a host accompanying. The host would introduce each act, and would conduct an interview with the stars at the end of the play.
Stars: Ken Carpenter, Jay Jackson, Otto Kruger, Gordon MacRae
Votes: 152
14. Second Time Lucky (1984)
101 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
There's a new wager between Heaven and Hell. Devil bets God that if God were to pick two young people to be the new Adam and Eve, they'd sin again. God accepts and sends a college couple to various eras, starting with the Garden of Eden.
Director: Michael Anderson | Stars: Diane Franklin, Roger Wilson, Jon Gadsby, Robert Helpmann
Votes: 319
15. ITV Play of the Week (1955–1974)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
An anthology series from the U.K., from 1955 to 1974, producing about five hundred ninety-minute episodes from Granada Television.
Stars: Derek Francis, Alfred Burke, Arthur Hewlett, Esther Lawrence
Votes: 93
16. The Wednesday Play (1964–1970)
75 min | Drama
Series of one-off plays made by BBC television, which gave breaks to a wide range of writers and directors in the late 1960s, such as Dennis Potter, Ken Loach, David Mercer, and John ... See full summary »
Stars: Edwin Brown, Neville Smith, Tony Selby, Ken Jones
Votes: 131
17. Parkinson (1971–2007)
50 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Journalist Michael Parkinson interviews a broad range of the most famous people in the world.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Marian Montgomery, Billy Connolly, Barry Humphries
Votes: 803
18. The Iron Petticoat (1956)
Approved | 87 min | Comedy
Russian Captain defects to England, not for politics but due to gender discrimination. English Captain ordered to sell capitalism. Defector argues communism better. They fall in love despite KGB attempts to retrieve her.
Director: Ralph Thomas | Stars: Bob Hope, Katharine Hepburn, Noelle Middleton, James Robertson Justice
Votes: 1,258
19. The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (1957–1962)
105 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Originally airing during late-night, Tonight Starring Jack Paar was an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under the Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. After 1959, it was officially known as The Jack Paar Show.
Stars: Hugh Downs, Jose Melis, Jack Paar, Cliff Arquette
Votes: 324
20. The Mango Tree (1977)
Not Rated | 93 min | Drama
Jamie is a young man growing up in the small Australian town of Bundaberg during the early 1940's. Jamie loves his tranquil life, surrounded by the friendly locals, and being brought up by ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin James Dobson | Stars: Geraldine Fitzgerald, Robert Helpmann, Christopher Pate, Gerard Kennedy
Votes: 109
21. This Is Your Life (1975–1980)
Reality-TV
Surprise celebrity show based on an American radio show from 1948 and its TV follow-up from 1952.
Stars: Roger Climpson, Mike Willesee, Digby Wolfe, Brian Henderson
Votes: 26
22. Don Quixote (1973)
G | 111 min | Music
A film adaptation of the Ludwig Minkus ballet, completely re-orchestrated and with additional music by John Lanchbery.
Directors: Robert Helpmann, Rudolf Nureyev | Stars: Robert Helpmann, Ray Powell, Rudolf Nureyev, Francis Croese
Votes: 93
23. Don Quixote of La Mancha (1987 TV Movie)
55 min | Animation
Don Quixote is a middle-aged gentleman from the region of La Mancha in central Spain. Obsessed with the chivalrous ideals touted in books he has read, he decides to take up his lance and sword to defend the helpless and destroy the wicked.
Directors: Geoff Collins, Warwick Gilbert | Stars: Robert Helpmann, Chris Haywood, Phillip Hinton, Peter Kay
Votes: 52
24. Caravan (1946)
117 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
During the last half of the 19th century writer Richard Darrell saves Don Carlos from two robbers, and is entrusted by Don Carlos to take a valuable necklace to Spain. Richard leaves his ... See full summary »
Director: Arthur Crabtree | Stars: Stewart Granger, Jean Kent, Anne Crawford, Dennis Price
Votes: 248
25. Cinderella (1970 TV Movie)
102 min | Fantasy, Music, Romance
Cinderella is helped to the ball by her fairy godmother.
Director: John Vernon | Stars: Antoinette Sibley, Anthony Dowell, Frederick Ashton, Robert Helpmann
Votes: 23
26. Theatre Night (1957–1961)
45 min | Drama
A BBC television series of forty-five-minute excerpts from stage plays running in London.
Stars: Cicely Courtneidge, Evelyn Laye, Dora Bryan, Hugh Williams
Votes: 69
27. The Big Money (1956)
86 min | Comedy
Petty thief Willie Frith steals a suitcase full of bank notes, only to find out that they have all been given the same serial number. But this is only the start of his troubles: now he must... See full summary »
Director: John Paddy Carstairs | Stars: Ian Carmichael, Belinda Lee, Kathleen Harrison, Robert Helpmann
Votes: 242
28. Parkinson in Australia (1979–1983)
90 min | Talk-Show
Australian talk show, parallel series to the British talk show Parkinson (1971).
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Kate Fitzpatrick, Phillip Adams, Robert Helpmann
Votes: 13
29. Puzzle (1978 TV Movie)
90 min | Romance, Thriller
Franciscus searches for the urn that contains the remains of Buddha but instead finds danger and intrigue.
Director: Gordon Hessler | Stars: James Franciscus, Wendy Hughes, Robert Helpmann, Peter Gwynne
Votes: 31
30. The Mike Walsh Show (1969–1984)
120 min | Music, Talk-Show
Daytime variety show, featuring music and interviews with special guests and celebrities from Australia and around the world.
Stars: Mike Walsh, Geoff Harvey, Jim Berinson, Mike Williams
Votes: 18
31. A Little of Don Quixote.... (1973)
17 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Director: Kay Roberts | Stars: Lucette Aldous, Artists of the Australian Ballet, Anthony Buckley, Peggy Carter
32. The Soldier's Tale (1964)
52 min | Musical, Fantasy
A combination of story, melodrama and ballet sets the stage for some of Stravinsky's most brilliant music. This terrific film adaption of The Soldier's Tale offers rare footage of the Royal... See full summary »
Director: Michael Birkett | Stars: Robert Helpmann, Svetlana Beriosova, Brian Phelan
Votes: 18
33. The Ghost Sonata (1962 TV Movie)
A young student makes the acquaintance of the mysterious man who helps him to find his way into the apartment of betrayal and sickness.
Director: Stuart Burge | Stars: Jeremy Brett, Robert Helpmann, Beatrix Lehmann, William Mervyn
Votes: 9
34. Film Night (1970–1976)
Family
Stars: Philip Jenkinson, Tony Bilbow, Sheridan Morley, Frankie Howerd
Votes: 40
35. Contrabandits (1967–1968)
60 min | Crime
Stars: John Bonney, Denis Quilley, Janet Kingsbury, Ben Gabriel
36. Sarah in America (1981 TV Movie)
52 min | Biography
Lilli Palmer portrays Sarah Bernhardt in the 1981 production "Sarah in America," with Georgia Southcotte as her loyal companion. Introduced by Douglas Fairbanks Jr. ''Sarah in America,'' is... See full summary »
Directors: Mel Ferber, Robert Helpmann | Stars: Lilli Palmer, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Georgia Southcotte
37. BP Super Show (1959–1970)
A loosely scheduled series of specials, usually featuring top performers.
Stars: Horrie Dargie, Bob Dyer, Kathy Lloyd, Toni Lamond
38. Sir Robert Helpmann (1975)
53 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Director: Keith Salvat | Star: Robert Helpmann
39. Wednesday Theatre (1952– )
Drama
Stars: Alex McCrindle, Robert Eddison, Mary Ellis, Margaret Anderson
40. Checkmate (1939 TV Movie)
Musical
Ninette de Valois's famed 1937 ballet, featuring most of the original cast. Chess pieces become animate and act out human situations of rivalry with the red pieces on the side of love, and the black pieces death.
Stars: Joy Newton, Frederick Ashton, Molly Brown, Guinevere Parry
41. An Aussie Audience with Dame Edna (1986 TV Special)
75 min | Comedy
Director: Graeme Rowland | Stars: Barry Humphries, Prue Acton, Annette Alison, Angry Anderson
42. I puritani (1985 TV Movie)
137 min | Music
Director: Robert Helpmann | Stars: Joan Sutherland, Anson Austin, Michael Lewis, Donald Shanks
43. Le lac des cygnes (1937 TV Movie)
40 min | Musical
Director: D.H. Munro | Stars: The BBC Television Orchestra, June Brae, Molly Brown, William Chappell
44. Steps of the Ballet (1948)
24 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Robert Helpmann explains, and dancers from the Covent Garden and Sadler's Wells troupes demonstrate, basic steps and movements of the dance as a new ballet is rehearsed and performed.
Director: Muir Mathieson | Stars: Robert Helpmann, Jeanne Artois, Michael Bayston, Arthur Benjamin
Votes: 7
45. Checkmate (1963 TV Movie)
40 min | Music
Stars: Beryl Grey, Robert Helpmann, Ian Hamilton, Deirdre O'Conaire
46. Coppélia (1957 TV Movie)
50 min | Music
Stars: Robert Helpmann, Nadia Nerina, Donald Britton, Rudolph Offenbach
47. Half an Hour with Robert Helpmann (1964 TV Special)
30 min | Drama
A series of performances from Robert Helpmann including soliloquies from various Shakespeare plays, some songs, and the finale of the TV play "Box for One".
Director: William Sterling | Stars: Robert Helpmann, Carole Potter
48. The Display (1966 TV Special)
Musical
Adaptation of Robert Helpmann ballet inspired by Katherine Hepburn.
Director: Brian Faull | Stars: Peter Condon, Kathleen Gorham, Bryan Lawrence, Garth Welch
49. Carnaval (1937 TV Movie)
Musical
Stars: Elizabeth Miller, Ursula Moreton, Mary Honer, Joy Newton
50. The Australian Londoners (1965 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Famous and not so famous Australians living in London in the summer of 1965 say why they left home.
Director: Stefan Sargent | Stars: Virginia Sargent, Jon Bannenberg, Bill Beresford, Richard Bonynge