Tag Archives: Donald Pleasence

Cinemallennials: The Great Escape (1963)

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Dave Lewis

Cinemallennials: The Great Escape (1963) For those of you who are unfamiliar with Cinemallennials, it is a bi-weekly podcast in which I, and another millennial, watch a classic film that we’ve never seen before, and discuss its significance and relevance … Continue reading →

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Western RoundUp: Will Penny (1967)

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Laura Grieve

Western RoundUp: Will Penny (1967) In my February Western RoundUp column, I wrote about Rio Bravo (1959), an old favorite I’ve seen countless times over most of my life. This month I chose to write about a film I’ve never seen before, … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Donald Pleasence

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born October 5, 1919 Character Actor Donald Pleasence Donald Pleasence appeared in over 220 film and television roles, playing lots of menacing villains to great effect! Some of his most notable roles include POW forger Colin Blythe in The Great Escape (1963), a vindictive market … Continue reading →

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