Paul McDowell
Paul McDowell was born on August 15, 1931 in London, England as Paul William McDowell. He was an actor and writer, known for National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985), Chemical Wedding (2008) and The Thirty-Nine Steps (1978). He was married to Trisha. He died on May 2, 2016... Read full bio →
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Chemical Wedding
A shy, stuttering professor brings satanist Aleister Crowley back to life.
National Lampoon's European Vacation
The Griswolds win a vacation tour across Europe where the usual havoc ensues
Rough Cut
Two sophisticated jewel thieves join forces to steal $30 million in uncut jewels.
Porridge
Fletcher is ordered to arrange a prisoner vs celebrity football game, unaware it's a diversion for an escape. Fletcher and cellmate Lennie accidentally discover the plan and must break back into prison to avoid punishment.
The Thirty Nine Steps
In this version of the famous tale, Richard Hannay gets framed for murder and involved in a Prussian plot to pre-empt a war.
Savage Messiah
Biographical film of the life of French sculptor Henri Gaudier-Brzeska.