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Mark Lester is a Actor and Director British born on 11 july 1958 at Oxford (United-kingdom)
Mark Lester (born Mark A. Letzer; 11 July 1958) is an English former child star and actor known for playing the title role in the 1968 musical film version of Oliver! and starring in a number of other British and European films of the 1960s and 1970s and in a number of television series.
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Birth name Mark A. Letzer
Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 11 july 1958 (65 years) at Oxford (United-kingdom)
Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 11 july 1958 (65 years) at Oxford (United-kingdom)
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Mark Lester commence sa carrière très tôt, à seulement 6 ans. Il devient rapidement un enfant star au Royaume-Uni avec des films comme Oliver !, Run Wild, Run Free de Richard C. Sarafian, Prince noir ou encore dans le film scandale Diabólica malicia avec Britt Ekland. Il décide de mettre fin à sa carrière en 1977, puis il deviendra médecin ostéopathe à Cheltenham. Il revient dans le monde du cinéma en 2009.Best films
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, 2h30Origin USA
Genres Documentary, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Documentary films about music and musicians
Actors Michael Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick, Whitney Houston, Petula Clark
Rating72%
La vie du King of Pop était marquée par des hauts et des bas. A l’aide d’images exclusives et inédites d’interviews uniques avec les gens qui le connaissaient le mieux – sa mère Katherine, son frère Tito et sa sœur Rebbie – ce film raconte toute son histoire. Le producteur David Gest présente le portrait définitif de son meilleur ami, Michael Jackson, du point de vue de sa famille, de ses amies et de légendes musicales comme Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick, Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson, et beaucoup d’autres.
Louis, Martin & Michael (2003)
, 1hOrigin United-kingdom
Genres Documentary, Musical
Actors Louis Theroux, Uri Geller, Michael Jackson, Mark Lester
Rating69%
The Prince and the Pauper (1977)
, 1h53Directed by Olivier Assayas, Richard Fleischer, Laurent Perrin
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Action, Adventure
Themes Films about children, Films about families
Actors Mark Lester, Ernest Borgnine, Oliver Reed, Charlton Heston, Raquel Welch, Rex Harrison
Roles Prince Edward / Tom Canty
Rating61%
In 16th Century London, a pauper called Tom Canty reads to a group a children but is attacked and threatened by his cruel father John Canty to steal five shillings by suppertime or get beaten. Tom goes into the city square and steals a purse from a rich man, but drops it after bumping into another man. Thinking that Tom still has the purse, the rich man and other men chase Tom through the streets of London. Tom escapes by climbing up a wall and through a window, where he falls into a palace garden in front of King Henry VIII, who sets the guards on him. However, Tom outruns them by going to the roof of the castle and hiding in a chimney. In the grounds, Henry VIII orders for The Duke of Norfolk to be arrested during the masked ball that evening.
Love Under the Elms (1975)
, 1h35Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Anne Heywood, Mark Lester, Claudio Cassinelli, Monica Guerritore, Bruno Zanin
Roles Franz
Rating60%
Scalawag (1973)
, 1h32Directed by Kirk Douglas
Origin Italie
Genres Adventure, Western
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films
Actors Mark Lester, Neville Brand, Kirk Douglas, George Eastman, Lesley-Anne Down, Don Stroud
Roles Jamie
Rating51%
Un pion pirate jambes est à la recherche d'un trésor à l'aide d'un jeune garçon, fille de l'adolescence et un perroquet. Ils doivent se battre Natives et son ancien équipage sur le chemin.
Redneck (1973)
Directed by Silvio Narizzano
Genres Drama, Action, Crime
Actors Franco Nero, Telly Savalas, Mark Lester, Ely Galleani, Duilio Del Prete, Maria Michi
Roles Lennox Duncan
Rating51%
Mosquito se dépêche d'abandonner sa conquête d'une nuit pour arriver à l'heure au rendez-vous fixé par Memphis et Maria ses associés. But de la rencontre : dévaliser une bijouterie. Le hold-up se passerait fort bien si Memphis ne se servait de son arme. Forcés de s'enfuir, les gangsters échangent leur voiture contre une rutilante Mercédes. Quelque temps plus tard ils s'aperçoivent qu'ils ont embarqué sans le vouloir le fils d'un diplomate anglais, le jeune Lennox.
Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? (1972)
, 1h31Directed by Curtis Harrington
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Thriller, Horror
Themes Films about families, Children's films
Actors Shelley Winters, Mark Lester, Ralph Richardson, Lionel Jeffries, Hugh Griffith, Rosalie Crutchley
Roles Christopher Coombs
Rating61%
Mrs. Forrest, in the eyes of the staff and children at an orphanage, is a sweet, kind-mannered and children-loving widow, who throws a lavish annual Christmas party at her mansion, Forrest Grange (known to the orphans as the "Gingerbread House") for ten of the best-mannered children at the orphanage. But secretly, she is a demented, sad and miserable woman who keeps the mummified remains of her daughter Katharine in a nursery room in the attic, singing lullabies to her and trying to contact her spirit with the assistance of (phony) psychic Mr. Benton. He fools Forrest into believing that the voice of Clarine, one of the servants, during the fake séances is that of Katharine.
What the Peeper Saw (1972)
, 1h35Directed by Andrea Bianchi
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Thriller, Horror
Themes Films about families, Films about sexuality
Actors Mark Lester, Britt Ekland, Hardy Krüger, Lilli Palmer, Harry Andrews, Conchita Montes
Roles Marcus
Rating58%
Marcus is a twelve-year-old schoolboy whose mother recently died, leaving it up to his wealthy father Paul to look after him. He takes a sexual interest in his stepmother Elise. She notices his abnormal behaviour and investigates by visiting his school after discovering a torn-up letter from his headmaster. Elise is shocked by her findings. She becomes increasingly disturbed and wonders if Marcus is to blame for his mother's death. She enlists the help of psychiatrist, Dr Viorne to find answers.
Melody (1971)
, 1h43Directed by Waris Hussein, David Puttnam
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Actors Jack Wild, Mark Lester, Tracy Hyde, Sheila Steafel, Keith Barron, Roy Kinnear
Roles Daniel Latimer
Rating75%
This romantic story is told through the viewpoint of the children in the story, the adults playing only supporting roles. Daniel Latimer (Mark Lester) befriends the troublesome Ornshaw (Jack Wild). However, when Daniel falls in love with Melody Perkins (Tracy Hyde), the boys' friendship becomes jeopardized as Ornshaw grows jealous of the amount of time that Daniel gives her. Initially embarrassed by the attention, Melody comes to return Daniel's feelings, and the couple announce to their parents that they want to get married. Not sometime in the future, but now. The adults attempt to dissuade them, but Daniel's and Melody's determination leads Ornshaw to have a change of heart. Their classmates gather together at one of the children's hideouts to 'marry' the couple, with their discovery leading to a final showdown between children and teachers.
Black Beauty (1971)
, 1h46Directed by James Hill (réalisateur britannique)
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Western
Themes Films about animals, Films about horses, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Walter Slezak, Mark Lester, Patrick Mower, John Nettleton, Uschi Glas, Peter Lee Lawrence
Roles Joe Evans
Rating54%
Black Beauty is a stallion who, as a foal in England c 1856, is befriended by a boy named Joe (the film was actually made in Ireland). After being stolen by a brutal squire who also takes over Joe's family farm, is later killed, he is acquired by gypsies, who then sell him to a Spanish circus.
Eyewitness (1970)
, 1h35Directed by John Hough
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Thriller
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films
Actors Mark Lester, Lionel Jeffries, Susan George, Jeremy Kemp, Peter Vaughan, Tony Bonner
Roles Ziggy
Rating61%
Un jeune garçon affabule régulièrement. Quand il est témoin d'un attentat contre un président étranger en visite dans la ville, et qu'il croise le tireur, personne ne le croit. Les tueurs le traquent comme témoin gênant.
Run Wild, Run Free (1969)
, 1h40Directed by Richard C. Sarafian
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama
Themes Films about animals, Medical-themed films, Films about horses, Films about psychiatry, Films about disabilities, Films about autism, Children's films
Actors John Mills, Mark Lester, Gordon Jackson, Fiona Fullerton, Sylvia Syms, Bernard Miles
Roles Phillip Ransome
Rating62%
"Philip (Mark Lester) is a troubled autistic 10-year-old boy who has been fleeing the confines of his family's home since babyhood. Like some wild animal, Philip refuses to be penned up. Even more frustrating for his devoted mother and more irritable father, Philip has refused to speak since the age of three. Run Wild, Run Free (1969), directed by Richard C. Sarafian, is occasionally graced with experimental, art film touches, as when, at one point the internal thoughts of Philip's mother (Sylvia Syms) describing her fatigue and inability to love her son can be heard as voice-over as they drive to a therapist appointment.
Oliver! (1968)
, 2h33Directed by Carol Reed
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Musical theatre, Musical
Themes Dance films, Films about children, Films about music and musicians, Théâtre, L'enfance marginalisée, Musical films, Films based on plays, Films based on musicals
Actors Mark Lester, Ron Moody, Shani Wallis, Oliver Reed, Jack Wild, Harry Secombe
Roles Oliver
Rating73%
A workhouse in Dunstable, England is visited by the wealthy governors who fund it. While a sumptuous banquet is held for them, the barefoot orphan boys who work there are being served their daily gruel. They dream of enjoying the same "Food, Glorious Food" as their masters. While eating, some boys draw straws to see who will ask for more to eat, and the job falls to a boy named Oliver Twist. He goes up to Bumble and Widow Corney, who run the workhouse and serve the gruel, and asks for more. Enraged, Bumble takes Oliver to the governors to see what to do with him ("Oliver!"). A decision is made to have Oliver sold into service. Bumble parades Oliver through the snow, trying to sell him to the highest bidder ("Boy for Sale"). Oliver is sold to an undertaker named Mr. Sowerberry, who intends to use him as a mourner for children's funerals. After his first funeral, Noah Claypole, Sowerberry's apprentice, insults Oliver's mother. Oliver attacks Noah in fury and Sowerberry forces him into a coffin while Noah fetches Bumble. Oliver is too angry to be intimidated by Bumble, who places the blame on not keeping Oliver on a diet of gruel, instead of meat, which made him strong. Oliver is thrown into the cellar as further punishment. Alone in the dark with a roomful of empty coffins, Oliver wonders ("Where is Love?"). While clutching the window grate, Oliver pushes it open and escapes.
Our Mother's House (1967)
, 1h44Directed by Jack Clayton
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Thriller
Themes Films about families
Actors Dirk Bogarde, Mark Lester, Pamela Franklin, Phoebe Nicholls, Yootha Joyce, Anthony Nicholls
Roles Jiminee
Rating71%
The seven Hook children, whose ages range from five to fourteen, live in a dilapidated Victorian house in suburban London. The older children help to care for their invalid single mother, whose chronic illness has led to her to convert to fundamentalist religion and refuse all medical help. When their mother dies suddenly, the children realise that they may be split up and sent to orphanages, so they decide to conceal their mother's death and carry on with their daily routine as if she were still alive. They secretly bury their mother in the back yard at night, and convert the garden shed into a shrine to her, where they periodically hold seances to communicate with her spirit.
Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
, 1h52Directed by François Truffaut
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Science fiction
Themes Films based on science fiction novels, Political films, Dystopian films
Actors Oskar Werner, Julie Christie, Cyril Cusack, Mark Lester, Jeremy Spenser, Michael Balfour
Roles Second Schoolboy (uncredited)
Rating71%
In the future, a totalitarian government employs a force known as Firemen to seek out and destroy all literature, permitting them to search anyone, anywhere, at any time. One of the Firemen, Guy Montag (Oskar Werner), meets one of his neighbors, Clarisse (Julie Christie), a 20-year-old schoolteacher whose job is hanging by a thread due to her unorthodox views. The two have a discussion about his job, where she asks if he ever reads the books he burns. Curious, he begins to hide books in his house and read them, starting with Charles Dickens' David Copperfield. This leads to conflict with his wife, Linda (also played by Julie Christie), who is more concerned with being popular enough to be a member of The Family, an interactive television program that refers to its viewers as cousins.