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Miranda Richardson

About: Born on March 3, 1958, in Lancashire, England, Miranda Richardson attended the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. After graduating, she acted in repertory and regional theater before first appearing on the London stage in 1981.British television and film roles soon followed, and she next made a splash in Mike Newell's Dance with a Stranger (1985), earning critical acclaim for her portrayal of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed for murder in Britain. Richardson went on to give strong performances in diverse roles -- from the long-suffering wife of a British MP in Damage (which earned her an Oscar nomination) to a cold-blooded IRA terrorist in The Crying Game and a radio station secretary in The Apostle.Other notable films include Empire of the Sun, Enchanted April (for which she earned a Golden Globe), Tom & Viv (which earned her an Oscar nomination) and Kansas City.

Dance with a Stranger

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1985
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About: Mike Newell directs this gritty thriller, based on a true story, about the last woman to be executed in England -- brothel hostess and former prostitute Ruth Ellis (Miranda Richardson). When she meets the wealthy and enigmatic David Blakely (Rupert Everett), a poisonous romance leads to a life not of happiness, but one of violence and despair. A public house becomes the scene of Ellis's brutal crime, which is punished by hanging.

URL: Dance with a Stranger

A Dance to the Music of Time

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1997
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About: Based on Anthony Powell's literary opus, this miniseries centers on Brit Nicholas Jenkins (James Purefoy) who, over the course of decades, observes the upper crust's uncanny ability to maintain propriety while keeping their secrets and scandals under wraps. Tea cakes are spread with infidelity, failure, scandal and politics in this epic tale that spans from the 1920s to the '60s. John Gielgud, Miranda Richardson and Simon Russell Beale co-star.
URL: A Dance to the Music of Time

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Rated: | Views Released Year: 2005
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About: J.K. Rowling's fourth book comes to life as young wizard Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) faces evil Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). In his fourth year at Hogwarts, Harry competes in the treacherous Tri-Wizard Tournament. Friends Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) and teacher Mad Eye Moody (Brendan Gleeson) help Harry manage the pressure … but Voldemort lurks, awaiting his chance to destroy Harry and all that he stands for.
URL: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The Master Builder

Rated: | Views Released Year: 1958
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About: Halvard's devotion to his work as an architect has driven an emotional wedge into his partnership with Knut. When Knut tries to find a place in the firm for his son, also a skilled architect, Halvard's jealousy threatens the next generation as well. The BBC presents two performances of Henrik Ibsen's play. The first, from 1958, stars Donald Wolfit as Halvard, while Leo McKern leads the 1988 version.
URL: The Master Builder

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