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Roald Dahl
Writer 1916 - 1990

Roald Dahl

Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, UK

Roald Dahl (September 13, 1916 – November 23, 1990) was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and fighter pilot. His books have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide. Born in Wales to Norwegian immigrant parents, Dahl served in the Royal Air Force... Read full bio →

Filmography

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4 titles
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Mel Stuart 1971 1h 40m 7.9

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is the wonderfully playful film based on the children’s book by Roald Dahl. Gene Wilder plays a mystical and very reclusive chocolate factory owner that gives five kids the change to visit the most secret and enchanting factory of chocolate.

The Night Digger

The Night Digger

Alastair Reid 1971 1h 38m

The dreary existence of middle-aged spinster Maura Prince takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of young handyman Billy Jarvis, but there is more to Billy than meets the eye.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Ken Hughes 1968 2h 24m 7.8

Take a 'fantasmagorical' journey, with Ian Fleming's 'flying' car.

You Only Live Twice

You Only Live Twice

Lewis Gilbert 1967 1h 57m 6.8

A mysterious space craft kidnaps a Russian and American space capsule and brings the world on the verge of another World War. James Bond investigates the case in Japan and meets with his archenemy Blofeld. The fifth film from the legendary James Bond series starring Sean Connery as the British super agent.

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