Laurence Olivier Movie Trailers

Spartacus Trailer (1960)

13 October 1960

The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion.

Richard III Trailer (1955)

13 December 1955

Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself.

A Bridge Too Far Trailer (1977)

15 June 1977

The story of Operation Market Garden—a failed attempt by the allies in the latter stages of WWII to end the war quickly by securing three bridges in Holland allowing access over the Rhine into Germany.

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage Trailer (1983)

25 February 1983

Out-takes (mostly from Warner Bros.), promotional shorts, movie premieres, public service pleas, wardrobe tests, documentary material, and archival footage make up this star-studded voyeuristic look at the Golden age of Hollywood during the 30s, 40, and 50.

Clash of the Titans Trailer (1981)

12 June 1981

To win the right to marry his love, the beautiful princess Andromeda, and fulfil his destiny, half-God-half-mortal Perseus must complete various tasks including taming Pegasus, capturing Medusa's head and battling the feared Kraken.

Romeo and Juliet Trailer (1968)

02 April 1968

Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love against the wishes of their feuding families. Driven by their passion, the young lovers defy their destiny and elope, only to suffer the ultimate tragedy.

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Trailer (2004)

17 September 2004

When gigantic robots attack New York City, "Sky Captain" uses his private air force to fight them off.

The Rehearsal Trailer (1974)

01 January 1974

An indictment of the Greek military junta of 1967–1974. The film tries to give a reconstruction of the events during the students' uprising in the Athens Polytechnic (November 1973) by documents, rehearsals, interviews, songs and poems.

Rebecca Trailer (1940)

23 March 1940

Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier.

Mad About the Boy: The Noël Coward Story Trailer (2023)

02 June 2023

The extraordinary life of playwright, singer, actor, composer, and director Noël Coward, who rose from poverty to stardom while keeping his sexuality a secret.

Jornal Português (1938-1951) Trailer (2015)

14 December 2015

The newsreel series Jornal Português (1938-1951) was produced for the Secretariat of National Propaganda (SPN/SNI) by the "Portuguese Newsreel Society" (SPAC), under the technical supervision of António Lopes Ribeiro.

Wuthering Heights Trailer (1939)

07 April 1939

Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights.

The Bounty Trailer (1984)

04 May 1984

An idyllic voyage to Tahiti in 1789 turns a crew aboard the H.M.S. Bounty against its captain when they find a tropical paradise.

Moscow Nights Trailer (1934)

23 December 1934

During the First World War, Russian officer Ignatoff, wounded, falls in love with his nurse, Natasha.

Marathon Man Trailer (1976)

08 October 1976

A graduate student and obsessive runner in New York is drawn into a mysterious plot involving his brother, a member of the secretive Division.

The Boys from Brazil Trailer (1978)

05 October 1978

Nazi hunter Ezra Lieberman discovers a sinister and bizarre plot, masterminded by Dr. Josef Mengele, to rekindle the Third Reich.

Battle of Britain Trailer (1969)

15 September 1969

In 1940, the Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle against the might of the Luftwaffe for control of the skies over Britain, thus preventing an attempted Nazi invasion.

Carrie Trailer (1952)

17 July 1952

In the late 1890s, the ambitious, innocent Carrie arrives in Chicago’s South Side and stays with her nagging, dullish married sister.

Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony Trailer (2021)

26 March 2021

Hopkins’ career has spanned several decades, which is why we will also use many interviews that he gave throughout his life, allowing us to put him back into the context of each period and will be helpful in understanding his role in the history of cinema, because he was far from following the trends.

Pride and Prejudice Trailer (1940)

26 July 1940

In early 19th century England, Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters vie for the affections of rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, who have moved into their neighbourhood.

Dracula Trailer (1979)

20 July 1979

In 1913, charming, seductive, and sinister Count Dracula travels to England seeking an immortal bride.

Long Day's Journey Into Night Trailer (1973)

10 March 1973

On a day in the summer of 1912, the family of retired matinee idol James Tyrone grapples with the morphine addiction of Tyrone's wife Mary, the illness of their youngest son Edmund, and the alcoholism and debauchery of the older son Jamie.

Bunny Lake Is Missing Trailer (1965)

03 October 1965

A woman reports that her young daughter is missing, but there seems to be no evidence that she ever existed.

Sleuth Trailer (1972)

10 December 1972

A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.

Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff Trailer (2010)

05 May 2010

In 2001 Jack Cardiff (1914-2009) became the first director of photography in the history of the Academy Awards to win an Honorary Oscar.

The Betsy Trailer (1978)

02 February 1978

Ruthless patriarch Loren hires racecar driver Angelo to build a more efficient vehicle against the wishes of his grandson.

Hamlet Trailer (1948)

10 December 1948

Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor, Sir Laurence Olivier’s Hamlet continues to be the most compelling version of Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy.

Term of Trial Trailer (1962)

16 August 1962

A schoolteacher plagued by alcoholism and his refusal to serve in World War II, Graham Weir inspires contempt in almost everyone around him, including his bitter wife, Anna.

Khartoum Trailer (1966)

09 June 1966

English General Charles George Gordon is appointed military governor of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan by the Prime Minister.

A Little Romance Trailer (1979)

27 April 1979

Intellectually precocious teenager Lauren King lives in Paris with her somewhat ditzy mother. On a movie set, she strikes up a friendship with teenage film buff Daniel Michon.

The Filth and the Fury Trailer (2000)

29 March 2000

Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, entertaining trip back to a time when the punk movement was just discovering itself.

That Hamilton Woman Trailer (1941)

03 April 1941

The story of courtesan and dance-hall girl Emma Hamilton, including her relationships with Sir William Hamilton and Admiral Horatio Nelson and her rise and fall, set during the Napoleonic Wars.

Nicholas and Alexandra Trailer (1971)

29 November 1971

Tsar Nicholas II, the inept last monarch of Russia, insensitive to the needs of his people, is overthrown and exiled to Siberia with his family.

Charmed Lives: A Family Romance Trailer (2028)

11 May 2028

Sir Alexander Korda, one of the world's most flamboyant movie tycoons, rose from obscurity in rural Hungary to become a legendary filmmaker.

Night of 100 Stars II Trailer (1985)

10 March 1985

This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.

Sir John Mills' Moving Memories Trailer (2000)

01 August 2000

A film biography with a difference, Sir John Mills' Moving Memories charts the life of one of Britain's most distinguished actors.

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards Trailer (1940)

31 July 1940

This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including Shirley Temple and Walt Disney, plus acceptance speeches for films released in 1939 with recipients and presenters including Vivien Leigh, Judy Garland, Hattie McDaniel and more, with host Bob Hope.

Hollywood: The Selznick Years Trailer (1961)

31 December 1961

Henry Fonda hosts this retrospective on the career and films of iconic filmmaker David O. Selznick, who epitomized the era of the auteur producer in the 30s and 40s.

Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady Trailer (1982)

16 August 1982

An all-star tribute to Natalie Wood by some of her friends and co-workers.

Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond Trailer (1990)

22 October 1990

The life and career of two-time Oscar winner Vivien Leigh, who battled tuberculosis and manic-depression but always remained a star.

As You Like It Trailer (1936)

02 September 1936

Film version of Shakespeare's comedy of a young woman who disguises herself as a man to win the attention of the one she loves.

The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind Trailer (1988)

01 October 1988

This documentary revisits the making of Gone with the Wind via archival footage, screen tests, insightful interviews and rare film footage.

Great Acting: Laurence Olivier Trailer (1966)

31 December 1966

In this television documentary, Laurence Oliver is interviewed by Kenneth Tynan about his Shakespearean films.

The Devil's Disciple Trailer (1959)

20 August 1959

In a small New England town during the American War of Independence, Dick Dudgeon, a revolutionary American Puritan, is mistaken for local minister Rev.

The Temporary Widow Trailer (1930)

13 July 1930

Kitty Kellermann is put on trial for murdering her husband, a failed painter. When her counsel resigns from his mandate, the mysterious Peter Bille steps in, though it becomes apparent that he actually is not an advocate but Kitty's lover and moreover confesses the murder.

The Divorce of Lady X Trailer (1938)

15 January 1938

A London barrister believes the woman who spent the night in his hotel suite is the erring wife of his newest client.

Discovering Hamlet Trailer (2011)

01 November 2011

Journey into "Hamlet"-the play and the man-through the experiences of some of the major actors and directors who have brought Shakespeare's great tragedy to life.

The Jazz Singer Trailer (1980)

17 December 1980

A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.

The Shoes of the Fisherman Trailer (1968)

14 November 1968

Ukrainian bishop Kiril Lakota, a political prisoner in a Soviet gulag for twenty years, is unexpectedly released and sent to the Vatican, where, upon the sudden death of the Pope, leader of the Catholic Church, he must face a challenging destiny that will put the future of the entire world in his hands.

Westward Passage Trailer (1932)

27 May 1932

A struggling writer divorces his wife to pursue his career without interference, but they meet in Europe years later after she has remarried.

Gregory Peck: His Own Man Trailer (1988)

08 March 1988

Talented and enduring Academy Award-winning star, Gregory Peck, tells how it was when studios ruled and a shy boy from a broken family could rise to become a famous leading man.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Trailer (1976)

06 December 1976

An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous accident.

Fire Over England Trailer (1937)

05 March 1937

In 1588, relations between Spain and England are at the breaking point. With the support of Queen Elizabeth I, British sea raiders such as Sir Francis Drake regularly capture Spanish merchantmen, bringing gold from the New World.

Vivien Leigh: A Delicate Balance Trailer (2000)

07 June 2000

Explores the many facets of Vivien Leigh's life and performances through rarely-seen home movies, personal photographs and interviews with her family and friends.

Inchon Trailer (1981)

04 May 1981

Gen. Douglas MacArthur leads a Korean War campaign, and the war tests a married couple's relationship.

The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci Trailer (1953)

01 January 1953

A BAFTA award nominated documentary looking at an exhibition of Da Vinci's drawings at Burlington House in London, marking the quincentenary of his birth.

Oh! What a Lovely War Trailer (1969)

10 March 1969

The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the five boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.

Love Among the Ruins Trailer (1976)

12 April 1976

An aging actress and socialite, Jessica Medlicott has ended her engagement with a younger man and is now being sued by her former fiancé.

At the Haunted End of the Day Trailer (1981)

01 January 1981

A documentary by Tony Palmer on English composer Sir William Walton (1902–1983), made shortly before his death.

Henry V Trailer (1944)

24 November 1944

In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.