1960'sMy first movies were not successful but I enjoyed my introduction to the British film industry. I failed film tests for Vadim's Barbarella and for a spaghetti Western — both in Rome. Hollywood did not beckon.— Ian McKellen, August 2000 |
| 1969 | THE PROMISE Producer: Otto Plashkes Director: Michael Hayes Writer: From the Play by Alexei Arbuzov Role: Leonidik Co-starring: Susan MacReady and John Castle. Shot at Sheppterton Studios, UK One of the BFI's 75 "most wanted" missing films.
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| 1968 | ALFRED THE GREAT Director: Clive Donner Role: Roger the Bandit Co-starring: David Hemmings and Michael York Shot in County Galway, Ireland | |
| June 1968 | A TOUCH OF LOVE/THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH Producer: Amicus Productions (Max J. Rosenberg/Milton Subotsky) Director: Waris Hussein Writer: From Margaret Drabble's novel "The Millstone" Role: George Co-starring: Sandy Dennis and Eleanor Bron McKellen's first gay role on film or stage
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| August 1966 | THE BELLS OF HELL GO TING-A-LING-A-LING Producer: The Mirisch Brothers Director: David Miller Role: Soldier Starring: Gregory Peck McKellen's first film performance (unfinished, unreleased, and unavailable) | |
1970'sDates above are shooting dates. Background images: Soldier, Roger, Leonidik |