Charles Crichton
British film director, film editor, screenwriter and film producer (1910-1999)
- Born August 6, 1910
- 5 movies
Charles Crichton was an English film director and editor, born in Wallasey, Cheshire. He became best known for directing many comedies produced at Ealing Studios, in a 40-year career editing and directing films and television programmes. For his final film, A Fish Called Wanda (1988), he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director and for Best Original Screenplay.
Charles Crichton appears in 5 films in The Rerun, from 1945 to 1988. That includes 5 titles as director. Most of that work is in comedy, crime and adventure. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: John Cleese (2), John Gregson (2), Naunton Wayne (2), Stanley Holloway (2), Sid James (2).
Known for
- A Fish Called Wanda (1988), Director. His final film, earning Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
- The Lavender Hill Mob (1951), Director. One of the Ealing Studios comedies he directed.
Movies
Quick answers
- What movies and TV shows has Charles Crichton been in?
- Charles Crichton appears in A Fish Called Wanda (1988), The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953), The Lavender Hill Mob (1951), Hue and Cry (1947) and Dead of Night (1945) on The Remote.
- When was Charles Crichton born?
- Charles Crichton was born on 6 August 1910.
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