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Philip Saville

Philip Saville

Director & actor · born 28 October 1930 · London, UK

Philip Saville (sometimes credited as Philip Savile, born 28 October 1930, London) is a British actor who turned to television direction and screenwriting in the late 1950s.

During the 1960s he directed several important television plays, such as Harold Pinter's A Night Out (1960) for ABC's Armchair Theatre anthology series, and the lost Madhouse on Castle Street (1963) for the BBC. The later production became famous as the first acting appearance of the American folk singer Bob Dylan, whom Saville had flown over to the UK specifically to take part in the play.

Where to start: Discovering Hamlet (2011).

As director 53

As actor 13

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Philip Saville movie?

By viewer score, Discovering Hamlet (2011) at 7.5/10.

What are Philip Saville’s most popular movies?

The Gospel of John, Metroland.

How many movies has Philip Saville made?

66 films on TMDB, 53 as director, 13 as actor.

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