1980's

During another decade of demanding theatre work, I managed to make five films, all shot in United Kingdom. The parts were varied. Working with John Hurt, Michael Mann, Fred Schepisi and Meryl Streep was enlightening and encouraged the hope that I might spend more time discovering more about acting for the screen. — Ian McKellen, August 2000

1988 SCANDAL
Director: Michael Caton-Jones

Writer: Michael Thomas
Role: John Profumo, M.P.
Co-starring:
Bridget Fonda, John Hurt, Leslie Phillips, Joanne Whalley-Kilmer



1985 PLENTY
Director: Fred Schepisi

Writer: David Hare
Role: Sir Andrew Charleson
Co-starring: Charles Dance, John Gielgud, Sam Neill, Meryl Streep, Tracey Ullman

1985 ZINA
Director: Kenneth McMullen

Writer: Kenneth McMullen
Role: Professor Kronfell
Co-starring: Domiziana Giordano

Shot on location in London

1983 THE KEEP
Director: Michael Mann

Writer: Michael Mann
Role: Dr. Theodore Cuza
Co-starring: Gabriel Byrne, Scott Glenn, and Alberta Watson

Shot on location in North Wales

  1982 LOVING WALTER
DIRECTOR: Stephen Frears
Screenplay from his novel by David Cook
Produced by Central Productions Ltd for Channel Four UK
ROLE: Walter
Royal Television Society Performer of the Year
Co-starring: Sarah Miles

Originally produced for television, Walter also screened as two separate films: Walter and June and Loving Walter.

 

   

1990's

Dates above are shooting dates.

Background images: Kronfell, Cuza, Profumo