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Basil Dearden

Directing Born Jan 1, 1911 Died Mar 23, 1971 Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England 69 credits
69
Total Credits
1938–1977
40 Years Career Span
20
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Basil Dearden was an English film director. Born on January 1, 1911, in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, he is known for his directing work. Dearden's career spanned a significant number of projects, with 56 known credits. He was a male film director who worked primarily in the English film industry. Dearden passed away on March 23, 1971, at the age of 60.

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Career

Career overview

Basil Dearden was a film director. Born on January 1, 1911, in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, he began his directing career with a notable number of credits. Dearden directed a significant amount of films throughout his career, with a total of 56 known credits.

Dearden's directing work spanned various genres and projects, showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker. Although specific details about his films are not provided, his extensive body of work indicates a dedication to his craft. As a director, Dearden's contributions to the film industry are notable, even if the specifics of his projects are not well-documented.

Basil Dearden passed away on March 23, 1971, at the age of 60. His legacy as a film director remains, with his work continuing to be recognized and remembered. Despite the lack of detailed information about his specific projects, Dearden's career as a director is significant, and his contributions to the film industry are acknowledged.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

The Last Appointment! · Director
Mission: Monte Carlo · Director
The Persuaders! · Director
The Persuaders! · Director
The Man Who Haunted Himself · DirectorThe Man Who Haunted Himself · ScreenplayThe Man Who Haunted Himself · Executive ProducerThe Ealing Comedies
The Assassination Bureau · Director
Only When I Larf · Director
Khartoum · Director
Masquerade · Director
Woman of Straw · Director
The Mind Benders · DirectorA Place to Go · Director
Life for Ruth · DirectorLife for Ruth · ProducerAll Night Long · DirectorAll Night Long · Co-Producer
Victim · DirectorThe Secret Partner · Director
The League of Gentlemen · DirectorMan in the Moon · Director
Sapphire · DirectorDesert Mice · Producer
Violent Playground · DirectorRockets Galore · ProducerDavy · Producer
The Smallest Show on Earth · Director
The Green Man · DirectorWho Done It? · DirectorWho Done It? · Co-Producer
Out of the Clouds · DirectorThe Ship That Died of Shame · DirectorThe Ship That Died of Shame · ProducerThe Ship That Died of Shame · Screenplay
The Rainbow Jacket · Director
The Square Ring · Director
The Gentle Gunman · DirectorThe Gentle Gunman · ProducerI Believe in You · ScreenplayI Believe in You · DirectorI Believe in You · Producer
Pool of London · Director
The Blue Lamp · DirectorCage of Gold · Director
Train of Events · ScreenplayTrain of Events · Director
Saraband for Dead Lovers · Director
Frieda · Director
The Captive Heart · Director
Dead of Night · Director
The Halfway House · DirectorThey Came to a City · DirectorThey Came to a City · Writer

Full Filmography

69 titles
  • The Last Appointment! (1977) Director
  • Mission: Monte Carlo (1974) Director
  • The Persuaders! (1973) Director
  • The Persuaders! (1971) Director
  • The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970) Director
  • The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970) Screenplay
  • The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970) Executive Producer
  • The Ealing Comedies (1970) as Self
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  • The Assassination Bureau (1969) Director
  • Only When I Larf (1968) Director
  • Khartoum (1966) Director
  • Masquerade (1965) Director
  • Woman of Straw (1964) Director
  • The Mind Benders (1963) Director
  • A Place to Go (1963) Director
  • Life for Ruth (1962) Director
  • Life for Ruth (1962) Producer
  • All Night Long (1962) Director
  • All Night Long (1962) Co-Producer
  • Victim (1961) Director
  • The Secret Partner (1961) Director
  • The League of Gentlemen (1960) Director
  • Man in the Moon (1960) Director
  • Sapphire (1959) Director
  • Desert Mice (1959) Producer
  • Violent Playground (1958) Director
  • Rockets Galore (1958) Producer
  • Davy (1958) Producer
  • The Smallest Show on Earth (1957) Director
  • The Green Man (1956) Director
  • Who Done It? (1956) Director
  • Who Done It? (1956) Co-Producer
  • Out of the Clouds (1955) Director
  • The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) Director
  • The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) Producer
  • The Ship That Died of Shame (1955) Screenplay
  • The Rainbow Jacket (1954) Director
  • The Square Ring (1953) Director
  • The Gentle Gunman (1952) Director
  • The Gentle Gunman (1952) Producer
  • I Believe in You (1952) Screenplay
  • I Believe in You (1952) Director
  • I Believe in You (1952) Producer
  • Pool of London (1951) Director
  • The Blue Lamp (1950) Director
  • Cage of Gold (1950) Director
  • Train of Events (1949) Screenplay
  • Train of Events (1949) Director
  • Saraband for Dead Lovers (1948) Director
  • Frieda (1947) Director
  • The Captive Heart (1946) Director
  • Dead of Night (1945) Director
  • The Halfway House (1944) Director
  • They Came to a City (1944) Director
  • They Came to a City (1944) Writer
  • The Bells Go Down (1943) Director
  • My Learned Friend (1943) Director
  • Did You Ever See a Dream Talking (1943) Director
  • The Black Sheep of Whitehall (1942) Director
  • The Goose Steps Out (1942) Director
  • Turned Out Nice Again (1941) Associate Producer
  • The Ghost of St. Michael's (1941) Associate Producer
  • Let George Do It! (1940) Screenplay
  • Spare a Copper (1940) Writer
  • Spare a Copper (1940) Associate Producer
  • Young Veteran (1940) Production Assistant
  • Now You're Talking (1940) Script
  • Penny Paradise (1938) Assistant Director
  • This Man Is News (1938) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Basil Dearden best known for?

Basil Dearden is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Persuaders! (1971), The Assassination Bureau (1969), Only When I Larf (1968), Khartoum (1966).

When and where was Basil Dearden born?

Basil Dearden was born on January 1, 1911 in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England. They passed away on March 23, 1971.

How many credits does Basil Dearden have?

Basil Dearden has accumulated over 69 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1938 to 1977.

What is Basil Dearden's background in cinema and television?

Basil Dearden was an English film director. Born on January 1, 1911, in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, he is known for his directing work. Dearden's career spanned a significant number of projects, with 56 known credits. He was a male film director who worked primarily in the English film industry. Dearden passed aw...

Basil Dearden by the numbers

69credits
68films
1TV series
1938–1977active years

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