01 David Farrar features in this thriller about an American surgeon who uncovers a dangerous conspiracy after treating a Balkan dictator in secret.
Directed by Sidney Gilliat · 1h 44m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Rent or buy: Amazon Video
6 Best David Farrar Movies
By Vlad Zakh · February 23, 2026
David Farrar brought rugged, brooding intensity to British film and became a favourite leading man of directors Powell and Pressburger in the 1940s. Black Narcissus and The Small Back Room are the Powell and Pressburger highlights, Gone to Earth tears a free-spirited countrywoman between a vicar and a squire, State Secret uncovers a Balkan conspiracy, Cage of Gold returns a deceitful ex-husband, and The Sea Shall Not Have Them leaves airmen adrift at sea.
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02 David Farrar features in this British war film about downed airmen adrift at sea who fight for survival while a rescue crew races against time to find them.
Directed by Lewis Gilbert · 1h 31m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Stream: Cohen Media Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
03 David Farrar appears in this drama about a woman whose past resurfaces when her deceitful ex-husband returns, threatening her new life.
Directed by Basil Dearden · 1h 20m
Where to watch
Rent or buy: Amazon Video
Rent or buy: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
04 David Farrar features in this melodrama about a wild, free-spirited countrywoman torn between a gentle vicar and a ruthless local squire.
Directed by Emeric Pressburger & Michael Powell · 1h 51m · Rated NR
05 David Farrar is in this Powell and Pressburger drama about a bomb disposal expert struggling with addiction and self-doubt who is assigned to defuse a deadly new device.
Directed by Emeric Pressburger & Michael Powell · 1h 47m
Where to watch
Stream: Criterion Channel · Rent or buy: Fandango At Home
Stream: STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel · Rent: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, YouTube · Buy: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
Stream: Criterion Channel
06 Nuns establishing a convent in the Himalayas are slowly consumed by isolation and repressed desire.
Directed by Emeric Pressburger & Michael Powell · 1h 40m · Rated NR
Where to watch
Stream: fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Artiflix · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Stream: ITVX Premium, Artiflix · Buy: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Stream: Artiflix · Rent or buy: Apple TV Store
Stream: Artiflix · Rent or buy: Apple TV Store
Stream: Artiflix
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