Based on the popular novel by Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist is a drama film which tells the story of an orphaned boy, and his involvement with various criminals in his search of a true home.
Anthony Newley first appeared in an uncredited role in epic-film ‘Henry V’ (1944), then played the title-role in children’s film-series ‘The Adventures of Dusty Bates’ (1947).
After drama-film ‘Little Ballerina’ (1947), in 1948 Newley appeared as ‘Dick Bultitude’ in Peter Ustinov-directed comedy-film ‘Vice Versa,’ then as ‘Artful Dodger’ in David Lean’s ‘Oliver Twist’ and ‘The Outsider.’ Further, he appeared in comedy-films ‘Vote for Huggett,’ ‘A Boy, a Girl and a Bike,’ and ‘Don’t Ever Let Me Down,’ in 1949.
Newley’s next appearances include comedy-films ‘Top of the Form’ (1953), ‘Those People Next Door’ (1953), ‘Up to his Neck’ (1954), 1955 war-films ‘Above Us the Waves’ and ‘The Cockleshell Heroes,’ drama-film ‘Port Afrique’ (1956), sci-fi horror-film ‘X the Unknown’ (1956), musical ‘The Good Companions’ (1957), adventure-drama ‘Fire Down Below’ (1957), black-comedy ‘How to Murder a Rich Uncle’ (1957), TV-film ‘Sammy’ (1958) , crime-adventure film ‘The Man Inside’ (1958) and others.
Newley’s role in war-film ‘No Time to Die’ (1958) and as a ‘rock-star’ in comedy-film ‘Idol on Parade’ (1959) brought him recognition and his song ‘I’ve Waited So Long’ in latter film became hit. He starred in adventure-film ‘The Bandit of Zhobe (1959), drama-film ‘The Heart of a Man’ (1959), adventure-film ‘Killers of Kilimanjaro’ (1959), musical-comedy ‘Jazz Boat’ (1960), comedy-films ‘Let’s Get Married’(1960) and ‘In the Nick’ (1960) and others.
Newley created and starred in surreal-comedy TV-series ‘The Strange World of Gurney Slade’ (1960). He also appeared in several TV-series… ‘Hart to Hart,’ ‘Fame,’ ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ ‘Alfred Hitchcock Presents,’ ‘Simon & Simon,’ ‘The Upper Hand,’ ‘EastEnders,’ and various game-shows and talk-shows.
Newley played title-roles in crime-film ‘The Small World of Sammy Lee’ (1963), and autobiographical musical-film, (which he directed and co-wrote), ‘Can Hieronymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?’ (1969). He also directed drama-film ‘Summertree’ (1971). He appeared as ‘Matthew Mugg’ and performed in soundtrack of musical-comedy ‘Doctor Dolittle’ (1967) and played the lead in original ‘Sweet November’ (1968).
Newley was the host of TV-special ‘Lucy in London’ (1966). He played title-role in ‘Mister Quilp’ (1975), and appeared in ‘It Seemed like a Good Idea at the Time’ (1975), then TV-films ‘Alice in Wonderland’ (1985), ‘Stagecoach’ (1986), ‘Coins in the Fountain,’ (1990), ‘Poly: Comin’ Home’ (1990), ‘Boris and Natasha’ (1992).
Based on the popular novel by Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist is a drama film which tells the story of an orphaned boy, and his involvement with various criminals in his search of a true home.
How to Murder a Rich Uncle is a comedy crime film which tells the story of an impoverished family living on a grand English estate, but going through hard times. When Sir Henry, head of the household, learns that their rich Canadian Uncle George is visiting them, he feels that murdering his uncle is the only solution to get rid of their financial problems.
Set against the backdrop of the aftermath of the Second World War, The Guinea Pig is about a teenager who finds it difficult to adjust to the English public school system. After winning a scholarship to Saintbury, he attempts to bring boys from different social classes together. The film was released as The Outsider in the U.S.
Based on actual events during the World War II, this war drama film tells the story of a three naval officers, and their efforts to destroy a German battleship named Tirpitz.
Joe Huggett writes a letter to the local newspaper, calling for the construction of a pleasure garden for a new war memorial. He is overwhelmed by the response from the public, but things get awkward for a corrupt local councilor who wants to use the space for his own purpose for profit. Eventually, the people convince Huggett to stand for election of the local councilor.
Vice Versa is a fantasy comedy film which tells the story of Marshall, a divorced executive at a departmental store, who finds himself in the possession of a strange ornamental skull. When he and his son touch the skull, it releases a mysterious power that swaps their bodies with one another. However, it seems that their problems have only begun.
Doctor Dolittle is a veterinary physician who can communicate with animals. His life takes a turn after he is put in an asylum for freeing a lovesick seal from captivity. However, with the help of his friends, he manages to escape, and he sets out in search of the giant sea snail, a legendary but elusive creature.
In 1970, Jerry, a college student, visits his parents and tells them that he wants to drop out of university to find his true purpose. His parents get worried, as they had spent a significant sum of money for his education. He soon falls for a woman older to him, and they start living together. Meanwhile, as the Vietnam War is going on, he tries various ways to avoid being drafted into the army.
Sam is a clerk working for a jeweler who dreams of stealing a fortune in diamonds one day. Although, he manages to execute his plan eventually, he ends up killing a man in the process.
The British government asks Frances Gray to investigate insects that might be used for germ warfare. She accepts the job unwillingly, and goes undercover as a tour director. The chief of police takes her for questioning after discovering her cover. However, when her contact is murdered, things get even worse. The future looks dark for her as well as for the rest of humanity.
Tank Force is a war drama film which revolves around Sergeant Daniel Thatcher, who is captured by German forces during the time of the Second World War, as he had attempted to eliminate Joseph Goebbels, Hitler’s right-hand man. Having already lost his wife in a concentrate camp, Thatcher decides not to accept defeat, and tries various attempts to escape.
Robert Adamson is an American railroad engineer in colonial Africa, who sets out from Mombasa, Kenya, to Lake Victoria, in order to plot out a route for the first transcontinental railroad in Africa. He is accompanied by Jane Carlton, a young woman, whose father and fiance have both disappeared in the African wilds.
When Rip Reardon gets to know about his wife being dead, he suspects foul play. He tries to convince Inspector Colonel that she has been murdered whereas Colonel feels that she committed suicide.
High Flight is a war drama film which revolves around Granite Rudge, an instructor who teaches at an RAF Training School. He is dealing with a difficult cadet named Tony Winchester, whose behavior is reckless. However, Tony reminds Rudge of his young days during the Second World War, when Tony’s father used to be his commanding officer, and it was due to his rebellious behavior, that his father had to die to protect Rudge.
The Bandit of Zhobe is an action adventure film which tells the story of Kasim Khan, a warrior who is arrested by Major Crowley, under suspicion of attacking British troops. He manages to escape eventually, and while he was away, a rival warlord Azhad Khan dresses his troops as British soldiers and attacks Kasim’s village. This tricks Kasim into thinking that the British was behind the attack, and he wages a war on them.
In order to forget Mercy Humppe, and find true happiness with his wife, Merkin, a film star, decides to watch an autobiographical movie of himself which shows his life, growth and moral decay.
Sweeney, a divorced playwright whose career is on decline, is prepared to do anything to win his wife Georgina back. Though she is now married to a wealthy but mean builder, the two ex-s who are still in love, continue to sleep together. But as his slipshod plans, including abduction, crumble one by one, two inept police officers come chasing after him.
This adventure fantasy comedy musical film tells the story of a group of urchins, who help a shopkeeper’s assistant woo a fashion designer.
Adapted from the well-known play by William Shakespeare, this Oscar winning film takes us to the life of Henry V, who had proven himself to be a purposeful monarch. However, when war breaks out, he has no other option but to unite the dissident factions in the English Army, so that they can join forces to crush the French armies. When a peace treaty is arranged with the French court, he is offered the hand of Princess Katherine, daughter of Charles VI of France, as a part of the peace agreement.
Anthony Newley Awards
Winner | Song of the Year | 1963 |