Michael Gambon, our beloved Dumbledore, has died. Here's what to see with him
Miscellaneous / / September 28, 2023
He even starred with Dmitry Nagiyev.
1. Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- UK, USA, 2004.
- Fantasy, adventure.
- Duration: 142 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.9.
Harry Potter, Ron and Hermione enter their third year at Hogwarts. Suddenly it turns out that a certain prisoner who escaped from Azkaban prison is threatening Harry's life. The heroes are forced to search for the villain, while at the same time revealing old secrets of Hogwarts.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is one of the darkest films in the franchise. Director Alfonso Cuaron decided to abandon the fabulousness of the first two parts, making the film darker, but at the same time richer in images. It is important that this is the first film of Harry Potter universe, in which Dumbledore was played by Michael Gambon. The previous actor in the role, Richard Harris, died after the release of the second part. Subsequently, Gambon appeared in all films of the franchise.
2. The king speaks
The King's Speech
- UK, USA, 2010.
- Drama, biography.
- Duration: 118 minutes.
- IMDb: 8.0.
George VI is forced to become the new king of Great Britain because another potential heir, his brother, has abdicated the throne. At the same time, the future monarch is tormented by a stutter. To cure his illness and learn to speak like a king, Georg turns to an unorthodox speech therapist for help.
Michael Gambon played the role of George V, the father of the main character. Despite the fact that the actor does not have much screen time, the opportunity to play the British monarch can be regarded as recognition of his merits. The film was well received by both the audience and the film academy - “The king speaks"Won four Oscars.
3. The Life Aquatic by Steve Zissou
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
- USA, 2005.
- Drama, comedy, adventure.
- Duration: 119 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.2.
The famous documentarian oceanographer Steve Zissou assembles an expedition to find the shark that killed his friend. He films his swim on camera in order to release a film in the future. During the expedition, Zissou manages to ruin the work of his competitors, discover long-forgotten family connections and encounter pirates.
The Life Aquatic of Steve Zissou is one of the most underrated films Wes Anderson. In addition to the most beautiful shots, there are a lot of great jokes in it. Some of them are connected with the producer of Steve Zissou, who was played by Michael Gambon. A small but striking role by the British actor.
4. Ali G in Parliament
Ali G Indahouse
- France, Great Britain, Germany, 2002.
- Comedy.
- Duration: 125 minutes.
- IMDb: 6.2.
Rapper Ali G is being drawn into political intrigue - they want to use him to overthrow the Prime Minister. However, the hero turns out to be too stupid to be a convenient puppet, and ruins everything. Suddenly the hunt begins for him.
“Ali G in Parliament” is the first full-length film based on the script of Sasha Baron Cohen. In this eccentric and sometimes too stupid comedy, Michael Gambon played the role of the Prime Minister. Interestingly, Ali G in Parliament was one of Martin Freeman's first films.
5. Open space
Open Range
- USA, 2003.
- Action, Western.
- Duration: 139 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.4.
Four cowboys tend their herd and live an ordinary quiet life. Everything changes when they come into open conflict with Denton Baxter, a bandit from a neighboring town. Gradually the confrontation turns into a war for justice.
Western Kevin Costner's film features beautiful scenery and a brutal plot. Michael Gambon played the role of Denton Baxter, a bloodthirsty criminal and the main villain of the film. The actor’s negative characters turned out to be no less memorable than the good-natured ones, so the bandit also came out bright.
6. On the warpath
Path to War
- USA, 2002.
- Biography, drama.
- Duration: 165 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.3.
Lyndon Johnson was vice president under John Kennedy, and after his death he became president, leaving his competitors no chance in the elections. Despite a peaceful and very inspiring election campaign, it was under Johnson that the US army became seriously involved in the Vietnam War. Because of her, the president’s popularity fell sharply—he did not serve another term.
“The Warpath” shows how politicians change their plans and betray promises to suit the situation. Michael Gambon played the main role - US President Lyndon Johnson. Critics noted the excellent work of the actor, who managed to show the tragedy of his hero.
7. Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow
- USA, Germany, 1999.
- Detective, horror.
- Duration: 105 minutes.
- IMDb: 7.3.
1799 A young detective travels to Sleepy Hollow to investigate a murder. He doesn’t believe in mysticism, but all the locals are trying to convince him that people are being killed by a headless horseman. When the detective realizes that he is not being deceived, he begins to look for a way to defeat the mysterious killer.
"Sleepy Hollow" is one of the most striking and original films Tim Burton. Despite the fact that most viewers remembered the film for its expressive scenery and Johnny Depp, Gambon played an important role - the farmer in whose house the main character lives. The result is a bright character who not only introduces the viewer into the story, but sows doubts in the detective’s mind.
8. Express to Beijing
Bullet to Beijing
- Canada, Great Britain, Russia, 1995.
- Action, thriller.
- Duration: 100 minutes.
- IMDb: 5.4.
Retired British intelligence officer Harry Palmer decides to investigate the mysterious murder of a Russian professor. Following the trail, he ends up in Russia. He will have to remember his spy youth in order to uncover the conspiracy of the secret services.
“Express to Beijing” and its sequel “Midnight in St. Petersburg” are not the best spy thrillers, but it is interesting that in them Gambon played Alexei Alekseevich, the leader of the Russian mafia. Together with him in these films, Michael Caine, Jason Connery and, suddenly, Dmitry Nagiyev starred - for him this is only the fourth role in his career. By the way, this is not Gambon’s only contact with Russia: in 1997, he played Fyodor Dostoevsky, writing the novel “The Gambler.” It’s funny that a film called The Gambler was translated in Russia as “The Adventurer” - sometimes foreigners know the classics better than translators.
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