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Hilary Mason is a Actor British born on 4 september 1917 at Birmingham (United-kingdom)
Hilary Lavender Mason (4 September 1917 – 5 September 2006) was an English character actress who appeared in a wide variety of roles, mainly on UK television.
Mason was born in London and trained at the London School of Dramatic Art. She is probably best known internationally for her performance as the blind psychic in Nicolas Roeg's film Don't Look Now. She appeared in Gunfight at the O.K. Laundrette, the pilot episode of ITV's critically acclaimed drama Minder.
She also made regular appearances in Z-Cars and Dixon of Dock Green, and made an appearance in Ripping Yarns.
In the 1985 TV movie Marple: The Moving Finger, she appeared as Emily Barton, and in 1986 she appeared as Mrs Gummidge in the BBC series David Copperfield.
In later years Mason appeared as Gladys in the popular children's TV show Maid Marian and her Merry Men. Her last role was in the children's programme Aquila.
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Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 4 september 1917 at Birmingham (United-kingdom)
Death 5 september 2006 (at 89 years) at Milton Keynes (United-kingdom)
Birth 4 september 1917 at Birmingham (United-kingdom)
Death 5 september 2006 (at 89 years) at Milton Keynes (United-kingdom)
Hilary Lavender Mason (4 September 1917 – 5 September 2006) was an English character actress who appeared in a wide variety of roles, mainly on UK television.
Mason was born in London and trained at the London School of Dramatic Art. She is probably best known internationally for her performance as the blind psychic in Nicolas Roeg's film Don't Look Now. She appeared in Gunfight at the O.K. Laundrette, the pilot episode of ITV's critically acclaimed drama Minder.
She also made regular appearances in Z-Cars and Dixon of Dock Green, and made an appearance in Ripping Yarns.
In the 1985 TV movie Marple: The Moving Finger, she appeared as Emily Barton, and in 1986 she appeared as Mrs Gummidge in the BBC series David Copperfield.
In later years Mason appeared as Gladys in the popular children's TV show Maid Marian and her Merry Men. Her last role was in the children's programme Aquila.
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Haunted (1995)
, 1h48Directed by Lewis Gilbert
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Thriller, Fantastic, Horror
Themes Ghost films
Actors Aidan Quinn, Kate Beckinsale, Anthony Andrews, John Gielgud, Anna Massey, Geraldine Somerville
Roles Elderly Lady
Rating61%
David Ash (Aidan Quinn), an American professor, has entered into the field of parapsychology and has spent a majority of his life disproving the existence of ghosts. He was motivated by the untimely death of his twin sister, Juliet, for which he blames himself. In 1928, he receives an invitation from the Mariell family to investigate the alleged hauntings at their home, Edbrook House. At the train station, he is met and is immediately smitten by the beautiful Christina Mariell (Kate Beckinsale), who informs him that she and her brothers actually hired him to try to calm the fears of their ageing nanny. Christina believes that due to her declining mental health since their mother's death, Nanny Tess (Anna Massey) has convinced herself that Mrs. Mariell's ghost returns every evening to haunt Edbrook House.
Afraid of the Dark (1991)
, 1h31Directed by Mark Peploe
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror
Actors James Fox, Fanny Ardant, David Thewlis, Paul McGann, Clare Holman, Robert Stephens
Roles Basement Woman
Rating57%
A Londres, le petit Lucas craint de perdre la vue comme sa mère, et de devenir ainsi la proie d'un sadique qui s'attaque, armé d'un rasoir, aux personnes aveugles.
Meridian (1990)
, 1h25Directed by Charles Band
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films
Actors Sherilyn Fenn, Hilary Mason, Phil Fondacaro, Vernon Dobtcheff, Charle
Roles Martha
Rating51%
Catherine Bomarzini (Sherilyn Fenn), travels back to her family castle in Italy after her father's death. Overwhelmed with excitement, Catherine invites her best friend Gina (Charlie Spradling) to spend the weekend. Gina and Catherine discover a local carnival outside the castle gates. Curious they wander to the carnival to enjoy the show and acts. Pleased with the performance, Gina invites the head magician Lawerence (Malcolm Jamieson) and his crew to the castle for dinner. Drugged and seduced, Catherine finds herself drawn into a mysterious love triangle with the handsome magician and a creature of the night whose gentle eyes and touch reveal his infinite love.
Robot Jox (1989)
, 1h25Directed by Stuart Gordon
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Action
Themes Post-apocalyptic films, Films about religion, Films set in the future, Political films, Dystopian films, Robot films, Disaster films
Actors Anne-Marie Johnson, Gary Graham, Paul Koslo, Robert Sampson, Jeffrey Combs, Jason Marsden
Roles Professor Laplace
Rating54%
Fifty years after a nuclear holocaust, open war is forbidden by the surviving nations, which have merged into two opposing factions: the western-influenced Market and the Russian-themed Confederation. To resolve territorial disputes, the two sides hold gladiator-style matches between giant robots piloted by "robot jox". In a contest in which Confederation fighter Alexander (Paul Koslo) defeats and kills the Market's Hercules, it becomes clear that the Confederation is receiving information about new weaponry and designs from spies within the Market, resulting in the loss of critical matches and the deaths of several of the Market's best pilots. Market jock Achilles (Gary Graham), supported by robot designer "Doc" Matsumoto (Danny Kamekona) and strategist Tex Conway (Michael Alldredge), the only jock to win all ten of his contract fights, prepares for his tenth and final contracted fight with Alexander. During the battle, Achilles attempts to intercept a wayward projectile launched by Alexander when it careens towards a civilian spectator section, but his robot takes the full impact and collapses on top of the bleachers, killing over 300 spectators. In a post-match conference, both sides reason that their respective fighter was the victor; however, the referees decide that the match is inconclusive, a draw, and schedule a rematch. Achilles, shaken by the incident, insists that the draw was his contractual tenth match and retires, much to the disapproval of his management and fans.
, 50minutesOrigin United-kingdom
Genres Crime
Actors David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran, Hilary Mason, John Sessions
Roles Mrs Hill
Rating71%
Dans un restaurant londonien, Poirot converse avec son dentiste des habitudes des gens. La serveuse interrompt leur conversation et leur raconte l'histoire d'un peintre qui vient tous les mercredis et tous les samedis et prend toujours le même plat, sauf que la dernière fois il est venu un lundi et a commandé un plat différent. Poirot est intrigué par le comportement de l'habitué. Quelques jours plus tard, son dentiste lui apprend que le vieil homme a été retrouvé mort chez lui dans l'escalier, la nuque brisée. Son frère était mort quelques jours plus tôt.
Dolls (1987)
, 1h18Directed by Stuart Gordon
Origin USA
Genres Fantasy, Horror
Themes Jeu, Serial killer films, Films about toys
Actors Guy Rolfe, Ian Patrick Williams, Hilary Mason, Carolyn Purdy, Bunty Bailey, Cassie Stuart
Roles Hilary Hartwicke
Rating63%
A violent thunderstorm strands six people in the gothic English countryside including little Judy, who's traveling with her distant, uncaring father, David Bower, and her callous, arrogant stepmother Rosemary. They are accompanied by an amiable, mild-mannered businessman Ralph, who has given a ride to Isabel and Enid, two British punk rock girls who are hitchhiking. They all wind up at a mansion inhabited by Gabriel and Hilary Hartwicke, a kindly elderly people who appear to be toy makers; their house literally abounds with dolls, puppets, and other beautifully detailed toys. They give Judy a new doll, Mr. Punch, after she had been forced to give up her old teddy bear by her cruel stepmother before they arrived at the house. The Hartwickes invite the stranded travelers to join them for dinner and stay as guests until the storm ends.
The Moving Finger (1985)
Directed by Roy Boulting
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors Joan Hickson, Michael Culver, Sabina Franklyn, Richard Pearson, Hilary Mason, Gerald Sim
Roles Emily Barton
Rating74%
Le notaire, le médecin, la femme du pasteur...tout le monde y passe. Des lettres anonymes sèment l'inquiétude et la zizanie surtout lorsqu'elles poussent au suicide une dame des plus respectables. Mais qui est donc le corbeau de Lymston ? Seule Miss Marple peut élucider cette affaire...
The Return of the Soldier (1983)
, 1h39Directed by Alan Bridges
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about psychiatry, Films about disabilities, Political films
Actors Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Glenda Jackson, Ann-Margret, Ian Holm, Frank Finlay
Roles Ward
Rating66%
In 1914, a group of British soldiers is preparing to leave to fight in The Great War in France led by Captain Chris Baldry (Bates). He appears at one final farewell party thrown by his wife, Kitty (Christie), and throughout he seems withdrawn and distant.
Absolution (1978)
, 1h35Directed by Anthony Page
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Thriller
Themes Films about education, Films about religion
Actors Richard Burton, Dominic Guard, David Bradley, Dai Bradley, Billy Connolly, Robert Addie
Roles Miss Froggatt
Rating64%
The film centres on Benjamin Stanfield and his unpopular, bespectacled friend, Arthur Dyson, who wears a leg brace; their form master, Father Goddard, and a travelling motorcyclist named Blakey. The opening scenes feature Connolly’s character, Blakey, arriving at the school on his motorbike. He asks Father Goddard (Burton) whether there are any odd jobs he can do but Goddard tells him that there are none available and that he should try in the town.
The Three Hostages (1977)
, 1h25Directed by Clive Donner
Origin United-kingdom
Themes Spy films
Actors Barry Foster, Diana Quick, John Castle, David Markham, Donald Pickering, Hilary Mason
I Don't Want to Be Born (1976)
, 1h35Directed by Peter Sasdy
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Thriller, Horror
Actors Joan Collins, Ralph Bates, Eileen Atkins, Donald Pleasence, Hilary Mason, Caroline Munro
Roles Mrs. Hyde
Rating41%
Lucy (Collins) is working as a dancer in a sleazy strip joint. Her stage act includes a routine with a dwarf named Hercules (George Claydon). One night after the show, she invites Hercules into her dressing-room for a drink. He declines the drink but starts to rub Lucy's neck and shoulders. Lucy feels uncomfortable but tries to pretend nothing is happening, until Hercules makes a sudden lunge for her breasts, causing her to scream out in shock. This alerts the stage manager Tommy (John Steiner), who rushes into the dressing-room and sends Hercules unceremoniously on his way, then proceeds to make love to Lucy. Later as Lucy leaves the club she is confronted by the spurned and humiliated Hercules, who curses her with the words "You will have a baby.
Don't Look Now (1973)
, 1h50Directed by Nicolas Roeg
Origin Italie
Genres Drama, Thriller, Fantastic, Horror, Romance
Themes Ghost films, Serial killer films
Actors Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, Hilary Mason, Clelia Matania, Massimo Serato, Renato Scarpa
Roles Heather
Rating70%
Some time after the drowning of their young daughter, Christine (Sharon Williams), in a tragic accident at their English country home, John Baxter (Donald Sutherland) and his grief-stricken wife, Laura (Julie Christie), take a trip to Venice after John accepts a commission from a bishop (Massimo Serato) to restore an ancient church. Laura encounters two elderly sisters, Heather (Hilary Mason) and Wendy (Clelia Matania), at a restaurant where she and John are dining; Heather claims to be psychic and—despite being blind—informs Laura she is able to 'see' the Baxters' deceased daughter. Shaken, Laura returns to her table, where she faints.
Passion Potion (1971)
, 1h36Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films
Actors Kenneth Cope, Keith Barron, Richard Vernon, Hilary Pritchard, Philippa Gail, Sandra Bryant
Rating41%
One day on the way home from work, Mike Carter finds himself propositioned by a woman on the train. He has been working on developing a new aftershave for his company along with his friend and colleague Alan Simpson. When Alan has a similar encounter with one of the female scientists at their office, they both realise it is linked to one of the numerous aftershave formulas they have developed creating a love potion which makes them irresistible to any woman.