6 Best John Laurie Movies

By Vlad Zakh · March 6, 2028

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John Laurie brought a distinctive, gruff Scottish presence to British film for decades, later becoming beloved for a memorably pessimistic recurring role on television.

Dad's Army (1971) 01

Dad's Army (1971)

IMDb ★ 6.1

A bumbling Home Guard platoon prepares to defend their English town against a feared German invasion.

Hamlet (1948) 02

Hamlet (1948)

IMDb ★ 7.6

A grieving Danish prince plots revenge against the uncle who murdered his father and married his mother.

I Know Where I'm Going! (1945) 03

I Know Where I'm Going! (1945)

IMDb ★ 7.6

A determined young woman's plans to marry a wealthy man are complicated by an unexpected island romance.

Henry V (1944) 04

Henry V (1944)

IMDb ★ 7.4

A young English king rallies his outnumbered troops for a decisive battle against the French.

The Ghost Goes West (1935) 05

The Ghost Goes West (1935)

IMDb ★ 6.9

A Scottish castle, complete with its resident ghost, is purchased and transported to America by a wealthy businessman.

The 39 Steps (1935) 06

The 39 Steps (1935)

IMDb ★ 7.4

A man wrongly accused of murder goes on the run to uncover a dangerous spy ring.

Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

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