Top Fifty Rare British Films On DVD

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Discover our curated collection of rare and hard-to-find British films, each offering a unique glimpse into different eras of UK cinema. From forgotten comedies to overlooked dramas, these films represent the depth and breadth of British filmmaking history. For more film recommendations and reviews, check out our IMDb profile.

1. "Busman's Honeymoon" (1940)

   Starring: Googie Withers, Robert Montgomery

   A rare Lord Peter Wimsey mystery comedy that's been overshadowed by later adaptations.

2. "Licensed to Kill" (1965)

   Starring: Tom Adams, John Arnatt

   An overlooked spy thriller from the height of the 1960s espionage craze.

3. "Commuter Husbands" (1974)

   Starring: Gabrielle Drake, Derek Ford

   A controversial adult comedy that's become a rarely-seen curiosity.

4. "The Hand of Night" (1968)

   Starring: William Sylvester

   An obscure horror thriller involving demonic possession and family secrets.

5. "Baby Love" (1969)

   Starring: Linda Hayden, Diana Dors

   A controversial drama that's achieved cult status but remains hard to find.

6. "Emily" (1976)

   Starring: Koo Stark, Victor Spinetti

   A coming-of-age drama that's become a collector's item due to its star's later notoriety.

7. "The Jokers" (1967)

   Starring: Michael Crawford, Oliver Reed

   An overlooked comedy caper featuring two prominent British actors.

8. "All For Mary" (1955)

   Starring: Kathleen Harrison, David Tomlinson

   A charming romantic comedy that's become a lesser-known gem of 1950s British cinema.

9. "The Amorous Milkman" (1975)

   Starring: Diana Dors, Julie Ege

   A bawdy comedy representing a specific era of British filmmaking.

10. "The Wildcats of St. Trinian's" (1980)

    Starring: Sheila Hancock

    The final, often-overlooked installment in the beloved St. Trinian's series.

11. "Innocent Sinners" (1958)

    Starring: Flora Robson

    A rarely-seen drama about troubled youth in post-war London.

12. "The Brighton Strangler" (1945)

    Starring: John Loder

    An obscure thriller about an actor who believes he's become the murderer he portrayed on stage.

13. "Trouble in the Air" (1948)

    Starring: Freddie Frinton

    A little-known comedy set in the early days of commercial air travel.

14. "The Scarlet Thread" (1951)

    Starring: Laurence Harvey

    An early Laurence Harvey crime drama that's fallen into obscurity.

15. "Star of My Night" (1954)

    Starring: Kathleen Byron

    A rare romantic drama featuring the talented Kathleen Byron.

16. "Deadly Nightshade" (1953)

    Starring: Emrys Jones

    A hard-to-find crime thriller involving mistaken identity and murder.

17. "The Diplomatic Corpse" (1958)

    Starring: Susan Shaw

    An overlooked comedy-thriller about a missing body and international intrigue.

18. "Suspended Alibi" (1957)

    Starring: Honor Blackman

    A rare early performance from Honor Blackman in this tense crime drama.

19. "The Spaniard's Curse" (1958)

    Starring: Michael Hordern

    A little-known supernatural thriller featuring the great Michael Hordern.

20. "They Can't Hang Me" (1955)

    Starring: Terence Morgan

    An obscure crime drama about a man trying to prove his innocence before his execution.

21. "Atlantic Ferry" (1941)

    Starring: Michael Redgrave, Valerie Hobson

    A rarely-seen historical drama about the early days of transatlantic travel.

22. "Poison Pen" (1939)

    Starring: Flora Robson, Robert Newton

    An early British thriller about a small town terrorized by anonymous letters.

23. "Dutch Girls" (1985)

    Starring: Colin Firth, Timothy Spall

    An early Colin Firth film that's become a collector's item for fans of the actor.

24. "Deadly Encounter" (1982)

    Starring: Larry Hagman, Susan Anspach

    A rare British-American co-production thriller starring the "Dallas" icon.

25. "Where the Bullets Fly" (1966)

    Starring: Tom Adams, Sid James

    An obscure spy comedy featuring beloved British comedian Sid James.

26. "Big Zapper" (1973)

    Starring: Linda Marlowe, Jack May

    A gritty, low-budget crime thriller that's achieved cult status.

27. "What's Up Nurse!" (1977)

    Starring: Nicholas Field, Felicity Devonshire

    A bawdy comedy in the tradition of the "Carry On" films, but far less known.

28. "A Degree of Murder" (1967)

    Starring: Anita Pallenberg, Brian Jones

    A rare film featuring Rolling Stones member Brian Jones in an acting role.

29. "Malachi's Cove" (1973)

    Starring: Donald Pleasence, Veronica Quilligan

    A little-known drama based on a Anthony Trollope story, featuring the great Donald Pleasence.

30. "Licensed to Love and Kill" (1979)

    Starring: Gareth Hunt

    A James Bond spoof that's been largely forgotten despite its star power.

31. "It's That Man Again" (1943)

    Starring: Tommy Handley

    A wartime comedy based on a popular radio show, now rarely seen.

32. "Jack of All Trades" (1936)

    Starring: Jack Hulbert, Felix Aylmer

    An early British musical comedy that's fallen into obscurity.

33. "The Black Rider" (1954)

    Starring: Jimmy Hanley

    A rare crime drama featuring Jimmy Hanley, a popular British actor of the era.

34. "Man in Black" (1949)

    Starring: Sid James, Valentine Dyall

    An early Sid James appearance in this hard-to-find supernatural thriller.

35. "Boys and Girls Together" (1979)

    Starring: Cherry Patel, Paul Ong

    A rarely-seen coming-of-age drama from the late 1970s.

36. "Doctor Syn" (1937)

    Starring: Margaret Lockwood, George Arliss

    An early adaptation of the Doctor Syn stories, now overshadowed by later versions.

37. "Floods of Fear" (1959)

    Starring: Howard Keel, Harry H. Corbett

    A tense thriller set during a flood, featuring an unusual dramatic turn from comedian Harry H. Corbett.

38. "The Galloping Major" (1951)

    Starring: Jimmy Hanley

    A little-known British sports comedy from the early 1950s.

39. "Hotel Sahara" (1951)

    Starring: Peter Ustinov, Yvonne De Carlo

    A wartime comedy set in North Africa, rarely seen despite its star power.

40. "Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse" (1978)

    Starring: Debbie Ash, Leslie Ash

    A bawdy comedy that's become a cult favorite among fans of 1970s British cinema.

41. "Made" (1972)

    Starring: Carol White, Roy Harper

    A gritty drama featuring folk singer Roy Harper in a rare acting role.

42. "Miranda" (1948)

    Starring: Glynis Johns

    A whimsical comedy about a mermaid, less known than its sequel but equally charming.

43. "The Squeaker" (1937)

    Starring: Alastair Sim

    An early thriller featuring the great Alastair Sim, based on an Edgar Wallace story.

44. "Treasure Hunt" (1952)

    Starring: Jimmy Edwards

    A seldom-seen comedy featuring popular radio comedian Jimmy Edwards.

45. "Something to Hide" (1972)

    Starring: Peter Finch, Linda Hayden

    A psychological thriller that's been overlooked despite its strong cast.

46. "A Piece of Cake" (1948)

    Starring: Jon Pertwee, Cyril Fletcher

    A rare comedy featuring future Doctor Who star Jon Pertwee.

47. "Nutcracker" (1982)

    Starring: Joan Collins, Carol White

    A psychological thriller that's been largely forgotten despite starring Joan Collins.

48. "Davy" (1958)

    Starring: Harry Secombe, Spike Milligan

    A musical comedy featuring two-thirds of The Goon Show cast, often overlooked in their filmographies.

49. "Tawny Pipit" (1944)

    Starring: Bernard Miles

    A wartime drama about birdwatching and rural life, rarely seen today.

50. "Lady Hamilton" (1968)

    Starring: John Mills

    A historical drama starring John Mills, less known than earlier adaptations of the same story.

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