David Prowse

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David Prowse, MBE (July 1, 1935 – November 29, 2020) was an English former bodybuilder, weightlifter and actor, most widely known for playing the role of Darth Vader in physical form. In Britain, he is also remembered as having played the Green Cross Code man. Prowse is a native of Bristol, where he attended Bristol Grammar School.

Most Popular David Prowse Trailers

Total trailers found: 40

Star Wars Trailer (1977)

25 May 1977

Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire.

The Empire Strikes Back Trailer (1980)

20 May 1980

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda.

Return of the Jedi Trailer (1983)

25 May 1983

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station.

I Am Your Father Trailer (2015)

05 October 2015

David Prowse is an eighty years old actor, who has lived behind Darth Vader's mask during three decades.

A Clockwork Orange Trailer (1971)

28 October 1971

In a near-future Britain, young Alexander DeLarge and his pals get their kicks beating and raping anyone they please.

The Story of Star Wars Trailer (2004)

18 August 2004

The Skywalker family is at the heart of the Star Wars saga. Now hear the inside story of Luke and Anakin Skywalker from the characters who witnessed it all: the famous droid duo C-3PO and R2-D2.

Frankenstein: A Cinematic Scrapbook Trailer (1991)

01 January 1991

Documentary with a treasure trove of rare footage and vintage trailers, offering a rich and unusual look at the history of Frankenstein on the screen.

Elstree 1976 Trailer (2015)

09 October 2015

A documentary about ten very different lives connected by having appeared onscreen wearing masks or helmets in Star Wars.

Casino Royale Trailer (1967)

18 April 1967

Sir James Bond is called back out of retirement to stop SMERSH. In order to trick SMERSH, James thinks up the ultimate plan - that every agent will be named 'James Bond'.

Up the Chastity Belt Trailer (1972)

14 January 1972

A funny thing happened to Lurkalot, serf to Sir Coward de Custard, on the way to Custard Castle. Lurkalot sells lusty love potions and rusty chastity belts in the market place, but on this day Sir Graggart de Bombast arrives to sack the castle, and to get the lovely Lobelia Custard in the sack! Lurkalot must help Custard cream the knight in pining armour.

Saving Star Wars Trailer (2004)

09 June 2004

Two Star Wars fans venture to deliver a letter to George Lucas.

Callan Trailer (1974)

23 May 1974

David Callan, secret agent, is called back to the service after his retirement, to handle the assassination of a german businessman, but Callan refuses to co-operate until he finds out why this man is marked for death.

Zombie Jamboree Trailer (1993)

01 October 1993

A documentary on the Zombie Jamboree, the 25th Anniversary of Night of the Living Dead convention that took place in 1993.

Confessions of a Pop Performer Trailer (1975)

01 January 1975

Either you've got it or you haven't - some like randy young Timothy Lea (Robin Askwith), manage to get it all the time!

The Star Wars Holiday Special Trailer (1978)

17 November 1978

Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!

Hammerhead Trailer (1968)

07 September 1968

An American agent has tracked down the stronghold of an evil criminal mastermind, determined to take over the world (what, another one ?).

The Horror of Frankenstein Trailer (1970)

08 November 1970

Brilliant but arrogant scientist Victor Frankenstein builds a man from spare body parts, only for the monster to come alive and wreak havoc.

Legend of Hammer: Vampires Trailer (2008)

01 May 2008

A journey through all Hammer Horror vampire films. From "Horror Of Dracula" to "Legend Of The 7 Golden Vampires".

Vampire Circus Trailer (1972)

30 April 1972

After a spate of murders, the villagers of Schtettel kill the depraved perpetrator, Count Mitterhouse.

Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell Trailer (1974)

02 May 1974

Dr Simon Helder, sentenced to an insane asylum for crimes against humanity, recognises its director as the brilliant Baron Frankenstein, the man whose work he had been trying to emulate before his imprisonment.

Jabberwocky Trailer (1977)

28 March 1977

After the death of his father, young Dennis Cooper goes to town where he has to pass several adventures.

The People That Time Forgot Trailer (1977)

06 July 1977

Major Ben McBride organizes a mission to the Antarctic wastes to search for his friend who has been missing in the region for several years.

The Making of Star Wars Trailer (1977)

16 September 1977

Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2 which includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

Up Pompeii Trailer (1971)

11 March 1971

A funny thing happens to Lurcio on the way to the rent-a-vestal-virgin market stall. A mysterious scroll falls into his hands, listing the names of all the conspirators plotting to murder Emperor Nero.

You Will Believe: The Cinematic Saga of Superman Trailer (2006)

28 November 2006

A 5-part documentary of the history of Superman in the movies. • Origin - Superman in the media ae

Deadly Sweet Trailer (1967)

16 November 1967

Bernard meets Jane in a Night Club, in London, and he likes her. Her father was killed in a car accident, but Jane thinks he has been killed because he was blackmailed for a picture of his second wife, Jane's mother in law.

Comic Book: The Movie Trailer (2004)

27 January 2004

Hugh Hefner, Stan Lee, Mark Hamill and Kevin Smith journey into the world of comic book fandom! Documentary filmmaker Donald Swan heads to the world's largest comic book convention where he encounters a culture of craziness that he's totally unprepared for.

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy Trailer (1981)

09 February 1981

An Earth Man and his alien friend escape an exploding Earth, and set forth on an odd adventure across the universe with a known fugitive.

Crossplot Trailer (1969)

25 November 1969

A successful London ad-exec hires a beautiful Hungarian girl to pose for some modeling shots, little realising that she has overheard an assassination plot and is now being hunted by some dangerous killers.

Black Snake Trailer (1973)

28 March 1973

On a 19th century Caribbean island, slaves revolt against their beautiful and sadistic mistress.

Carry On Henry Trailer (1971)

03 June 1971

Henry VIII has just married Marie of Normandy, and is eager to consummate their marriage. Unfortunately for Henry, she is always eating garlic, and refuses to stop.

As You Like It Trailer (1978)

17 December 1978

Orlando is forced to work like a servant for his brother Oliver, so he goes to win his fortune in a wrestling contest, where he meets a lady of the court, Rosalind.

Open Mic'rs Trailer (2006)

28 April 2006

A mockumentary about the lives of regular people putting their reputations on the line as budding comedians on open mic stages.

White Cargo Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

Day-dreamer Albert has hopes of being a superhero and saving the girls.

Gulliver's Travels Trailer (1977)

06 May 1977

Based on the novel of the same name by Jonathan Swift and built around the Lilliput and Blefuscu episode.

Return of the Ewok Trailer (1994)

13 November 1994

A fictionalized mocumentary about how Warwick Davis got the role of Wicket W. Warrick in Return of the Jedi.

Star Wars at the BBC Trailer (2015)

16 December 2015

A long time ago in a TV studio not so far away, the stars of the original Star Wars film came to the BBC to promote their then-unknown movie.

The Unauthorized Star Wars Story Trailer (1999)

01 June 1999

Doctor Who: The Time Monster Trailer (1972)

24 June 1972

The Master, in the guise of Professor Thascalos, has constructed at the Newton Institute in Wootton a device known as TOMTIT - Transmission Of Matter Through Interstitial Time - to gain control over Kronos, a creature from outside time.

The Bloodiest Show on Earth: Making Vampire Circus Trailer (2010)

14 December 2010

A series of interviews about the history behind the 1972 Hammer Films production "Vampire Circus".