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James Hayter is a Actor British born on 23 april 1907

James Hayter

James Hayter
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Birth name James Hayter
Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 23 april 1907
Death 27 march 1983 (at 75 years) at Villajoyosa / La Vila Joiosa (Espagne)

James Hayter (23 April 1907 – 27 March 1983) was a British actor.

Best films

The Crimson Pirate
The Crimson Pirate
(1952)
(Actor) The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men
(1952)
(Actor)

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Filmography of James Hayter (82 films)

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Actor

The Blood on Satan's Claw
The Blood on Satan's Claw (1971)
, 1h33
Directed by Piers Haggard
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Thriller, Horror
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Films about religion, Demons in film, Witches in film
Actors Patrick Wymark, Linda Hayden, Michele Dotrice, James Hayter, Wendy Padbury, Anthony Ainley
Roles Squire Middleton
Rating63% 3.197083.197083.197083.197083.19708
In early 18th century England. Ralph Gower (Barry Andrews) uncovers a deformed skull with one eye and strange fur on it while ploughing a field. Ralph insists that local judge (Patrick Wymark) look at it, but the skull has vanished and the judge disregards Ralph's supernatural fears. Later, many people in the village become affected by its supernatural power, including a young woman (Tamara Ustinov) who sprouts a claw, and children who find a strange claw and then behave oddly and grow patches of fur on their bodies.
The Horror of Frankenstein
The Horror of Frankenstein (1970)
, 1h35
Directed by Jimmy Sangster
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Science fiction, Fantastic, Horror
Themes Films about computing, Films based on science fiction novels, Frankenstein films, Cyberpunk films
Actors Ralph Bates, Kate O'Mara, Veronica Carlson, David Prowse, Dennis Price, Jon Finch
Roles Bailiff
Rating58% 2.9022952.9022952.9022952.9022952.902295
Victor Frankenstein, a cold, arrogant and womanizing genius, is angry when his father forbids him to continue his anatomy experiments. He ruthlessly murders his father by sabotaging the old man's shotgun, consequently inheriting the title of Baron von Frankenstein and the family fortune. He uses the money to enter medical school in Vienna, but is forced to return home when he impregnates the daughter of the Dean.
David Copperfield
David Copperfield (1969)
, 1h58
Directed by Delbert Mann
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama
Actors Robin Phillips, Richard Attenborough, Ralph Richardson, Ron Moody, Cyril Cusack, Laurence Olivier
Roles Porter
Rating58% 2.900722.900722.900722.900722.90072
Charles Dickens' Immortal Story of a Young Man's Journey to Maturity. This version finds David Copperfield (Robin Phillips) as a young man, brooding on a deserted beach. In flashback, David remembers his life in 19th century England, as a young orphan, brought to London and passed around from relatives, to guardians, to boarding school. He relives his struggle to overcome the loss of his idyllic childhood and the torment inflicted by his hated step-father after his mother’s death. Then virtually abandoned on the streets of Victorian London, David Copperfield is flung into manhood and contends bravely with the perils of big-city corruption and vice; hardships which ultimately fuel his triumph as a talented and successful writer.
Oliver!
Oliver! (1968)
, 2h33
Directed 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 Mr. Jessop
Rating73% 3.697723.697723.697723.697723.69772
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.
A Challenge for Robin Hood
A Challenge for Robin Hood (1967)
, 1h36
Directed by C.M. Pennington-Richards
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Actors Barrie Ingham, John Arnatt, Gay Hamilton, James Hayter, Eric Flynn, Leon Greene
Roles Friar Tuck
Rating57% 2.856412.856412.856412.856412.85641
Robin, a young Norman nobleman, is falsely accused by his cousin of murdering another cousin. His accuser is actually in league with the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham to seize control of the family lands, which Robin would inherit. Forced to flee into nearby Sherwood Forest, Robin begins to gather a band of rebels to fight against his scheming cousin and the sheriff...
Cop-Out
Cop-Out (1967)
, 1h44
Directed by Pierre Rouve
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors James Mason, Geraldine Chaplin, Bobby Darin, Ian Ogilvy, Pippa Steel, Clive Morton
Roles Harry Hawkins
Rating55% 2.762672.762672.762672.762672.76267
A disillusioned and drunken former barrister (James Mason), disapproving of his estranged daughter's (Geraldine Chaplin) Greek immigrant boyfriend (Paul Bertoya) and free lifestyle, comes out of retirement when the boy is arrested and accused of murdering a thuggish American sailor (Bobby Darin).
Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
, 3h38
Directed by David Lean, Noël Howard
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, War, Biography, Adventure, Historical
Themes Political films, Films based on plays, Le désert
Actors Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Omar Sharif, José Ferrer
Roles Sheik in Arab Council (uncredited)
Rating82% 4.1485454.1485454.1485454.1485454.148545
Part I In 1935, Lawrence is killed in a motorcycle accident. At his memorial service at St Paul's Cathedral, a reporter tries to gain insights into this remarkable, enigmatic man from those who knew him, with little success.
Go to Blazes
Go to Blazes (1962)

Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy
Actors Robert Morley, Daniel Massey, Dennis Price, Coral Browne, Norman Rossington, Maggie Smith
Roles Pipe Smoker
Rating59% 2.9572252.9572252.9572252.9572252.957225
Three incompetent criminals steal a fire engine as a getaway vehicle. Recently released from prison, Bernard, Harry and Alfie have planned the perfect bank robbery, for which they need the perfect getaway. This is the part that let them down last time, hence their prolonged stay at ‘Her Majesty’s Pleasure…’
The Captain's Table
The Captain's Table (1959)
, 1h30
Directed by Jack Lee
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films
Actors John Gregson, Peggy Cummins, James Hayter, Donald Sinden, Nadia Gray, Maurice Denham
Roles Earnshaw
Rating59% 2.9524452.9524452.9524452.9524452.952445
After serving all his working life with the 'South Star' line, exclusively in cargo ships, Albert Ebbs is finally given command (abeit temporarily) of the SS Queen Adelaide, a cruise liner sailing from London to Sydney. An excellent seaman. he finds that he now has many social obligations that he does not have the skills to fulfill. He must preside at the Captain's Table, host cocktail parties, judge beauty contests and dance with the lady passengers. He must also cope with amorous widows, young couples who want him to marry them and a blustering ex-major who claims to have the ear of the Chairman of the shipping line.
The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps (1959)
, 1h33
Directed by Ralph Thomas
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Spy, Crime
Themes Spy films, Transport films, Rail transport films
Actors Kenneth More, Taina Elg, Brenda De Banzie, Barbara Steele, James Hayter, Barry Jones
Roles Mr Memory
Rating65% 3.296333.296333.296333.296333.29633
Coming to the assistance of a nanny who is almost killed during a bungled hit-and-run assassination attempt, Richard Hannay (More) is surprised to find that there is no baby in her pram. Curious, he meets her at the Palace Music Hall where she has gone to see the act of Mr Memory (James Hayter). Afterwards, she goes back to Hannay's flat with him, where she reveals that she is a spy working for British Intelligence following a group called "The Thirty-Nine Steps"; all they know about their elusive leader is that he is missing the tip of a finger. The Thirty-Nine Steps are in possession of a set of top-secret plans for "Boomerang", a British ballistic missile project that could tip the balance of power in Europe. She tells Hannay that she must leave for Scotland immediately, but while Hannay is out of the room, she is killed by two hitmen.