Don Sharp

Don Sharp

Directing
1922-04-19
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Biography

Donald Herman Sharp was an Australian film director. His best known films were made for Hammer in the 1960s, and included Kiss of the Vampire and Rasputin, the Mad Monk. In 1965 he directed The Face of Fu Manchu, based on the character created by Sax Rohmer, and starring Christopher Lee.

Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles

#1The Cruel Sea

Movie - 1953, 2h 15m as Lieutenant-Commander

7.0 / 10
DramaHistoryWar

At the start of World War II, Cmdr. Ericson is assigned to convoy escort HMS Compass Rose with inexperienced officers and men just out of training. The winter seas make life miserable enough, but the men must also harden themselves to rescuing survivors of U-Boat attacks, while seldom able to strike back. Traumatic events afloat and ashore create a warm bond between the skipper and his first officer.

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#2Hammer: The Studio That Dripped Blood

Movie - 1987, 2h 15m as Self - Director

6.4 / 10
Documentary

A retrospective of the films of Britain's Hammer Studios, renowned for making stylish horror films in the 1950s, '60s and '70s. Included are clips from Hammer productions and interviews with actors, actresses, directors and producers who worked on these films.

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#3The Planter's Wife

Movie - 1952, 2h 15m as Lt. Summers

6.6 / 10
AdventureDrama

The wife of a rubber plantation owner must put her marriage problems on hold when her family is forced to defend themselves during a native uprising.

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#4Ha'penny Breeze

Movie - 1950, 2h 15m as Johnny Craig

6.0 / 10
Drama

A demobbed serviceman finds that his village has fallen on hard times. With the help of family, friends and the villagers he enters his boat in a yacht race. Winning will mean orders for new boats and life for the village.

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