John Gilling
John Gilling is known for The Gorgon (1964), The Plague of the Zombies (1966), The Reptile (1966).
Biography
John Gilling (29 May 1912 – 22 November 1984) was an English film director and screenwriter, born in London. He was chiefly known for his horror films, especially for Hammer Films, for whom he directed Shadow of the Cat (1961), The Plague of the Zombies (1966), The Reptile (1966) (the latter two filmed back to back in Cornwall) and The Mummy's Shroud, among others. He is also renowned for many low to mid-budget detective films and teleplays with unexpected touches of comedy blended in.
Questions about John Gilling
How many John Gilling films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 45 films with John Gilling, from 1947 to 1975.
What is the best rated John Gilling film?
The best rated John Gilling film in the catalogue is The Plague of the Zombies (1966), rated 6.4.
What was the first John Gilling film?
The first John Gilling film in the catalogue is The Flesh and the Fiends, from 1960.
Who has John Gilling worked with the most?
In the catalogue, John Gilling shares the most credits with Anthony Nelson Keys (4 films), Arthur Grant (3 films) and Michael Ripper (3 films).
People data: TMDb.
Known for
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6.4 The Gorgon
1964
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6.4 The Plague of the Zombies
1966
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6.4 Interpol
1957
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6.1 The Reptile
1966
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5.4 The Mummy's Shroud
1967
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6.6 The Flesh and the Fiends
1960
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6.7 The Shadow of the Cat
1961
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5.6 The Brigand of Kandahar
1965
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6.2 The Pirates of Blood River
1962
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6.3 Killers of Kilimanjaro
1959
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5.2 The Gamma People
1956
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5.6 The Night Caller
1965
Full filmography
51 films — 45 in the catalogue
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The Vatican Museums
2007
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5.5 Cross of the Devil
1975
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5.4
The Mummy's Shroud
1967
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5.7 Where the Bullets Fly
1966
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6.1
The Reptile
1966
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6.4
The Plague of the Zombies
1966
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5.6
The Night Caller
1965
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5.6
The Brigand of Kandahar
1965
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5.5 The Scarlet Blade
1963
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6.8 Panic
1963
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6.2
The Pirates of Blood River
1962
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6.7
The Shadow of the Cat
1961
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5.9 Fury at Smugglers' Bay
1961
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5.5 The Challenge
1960
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6.6
The Flesh and the Fiends
1960
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10.0 The Bandit Of Zhobe
1959
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7.0 Idol on Parade
1959
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6.1 The Man Inside
1958
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6.2 High Flight
1957
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6.4
Interpol
1957
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5.2
The Gamma People
1956
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7.0 Odongo
1956
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6.3 Tiger by the Tail
1955
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6.8 The Gilded Cage
1955
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7.3 The Embezzler
1954
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6.5 Double Exposure
1954
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6.7 3 Steps to the Gallows
1953
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6.7 Escape by Night
1953
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5.8 Recoil
1953
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6.8 Deadly Nightshade
1953
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6.4 The Voice of Merrill
1952
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4.3 Mother Riley Meets the Vampire
1952
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6.5 The Frightened Man
1952
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6.2 The Quiet Woman
1951
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7.2 No Trace
1950
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6.3 A Matter of Murder
1949
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6.8 Escape from Broadmoor
1948
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9.0 The Secret of Blood Island
1964
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6.4
The Gorgon
1964
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6.3
Killers of Kilimanjaro
1959
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6.5 Bond of Fear
1956
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6.3 The Steel Key
1953
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8.0 Blind Man's Bluff
1952
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6.2 Whispering Smith vs. Scotland Yard
1952
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6.4 The Rossiter Case
1951
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10.0 Dark Interval
1950
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5.7 Blackout
1950
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5.8 The Lady Craved Excitement
1950
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5.7 Guilt Is My Shadow
1950
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6.0 The Man in Black
1950
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5.3 Black Memory
1947
Series and TV shows
4 titles
6.5
7.4
People data: TMDb.
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