By Vlad Zakh · February 19, 2026
Ronald Fraser brought a gruff, dependable presence to British and international film, often playing military men and working-class figures. The Flight of the Phoenix rebuilds a wrecked plane in the desert, The Killing of Sister George destabilises a soap actress’s career and relationship, Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? suspects a wealthy widow’s intentions towards two orphans, and The Sea Wolves recruits retired officers against Nazi ships. The Yellow Rolls-Royce and The Battle of the River Plate round out the list.
01 Ronald Fraser features in this war film about retired British officers recruited for one dangerous, unofficial mission against a German radio ship.
Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen · 2h 00m · Rated PG
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02 Ronald Fraser features in this gothic thriller where two orphans suspect their host, an eccentric wealthy widow, has sinister intentions.
Directed by Curtis Harrington · 1h 31m · Rated PG
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03 Ronald Fraser appears as a soap opera actress's career crisis destabilises her volatile relationship.
Directed by Robert Aldrich · 2h 18m · Rated R
04 Dan Duryea appears as survivors of a plane crash in the Sahara try an audacious plan to build a new aircraft.
Directed by Robert Aldrich · 2h 22m · Rated NR
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05 A luxurious vintage automobile passes through the hands of three very different owners across Europe.
Directed by Anthony Asquith · 2h 02m · Rated NR
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06 James Robertson Justice appears as British naval ships pursue a formidable German battleship.
Directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger · 1h 59m · Rated NR
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