Portrait of Michael Powell

Michael Powell

Bio: Michael Latham Powell (30 September 1905 – 19 February 1990) was a renowned English film director, celebrated for his partnership with Emeric Pressburger. They worked together under the name of "The Archers" and produced a series of classic British films, notably The Thief of Bagdad (1940), 49th Parallel (1941), The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943), A Matter of Life and Death (1946, also called Stairway to Heaven), Black Narcissus (1947) and The Red Shoes (1948)
Born: Sat, Sep 30 1905
Birthplace: Bekesbourne, Kent, England

Death: Mon, Feb 19 1990
Michael Powell is 84 years old
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Poster of Orlando
Orlando
Michael Powell would have been no older than 84 in Orlando as 'Thanks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1992
Poster of I Hired a Contract Killer
I Hired a Contract Killer
Michael Powell would have been no older than 84 in I Hired a Contract Killer as 'In Memory Of'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1990
Poster of Anna Pavlova
Anna Pavlova
Michael Powell was 77 in Anna Pavlova as 'Editor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1983
Poster of Return to the Edge of the World
Return to the Edge of the World
Michael Powell was 73 in Return to the Edge of the World as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 1978
Poster of The Boy Who Turned Yellow
The Boy Who Turned Yellow
Michael Powell was 66 in The Boy Who Turned Yellow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1972
Poster of Age of Consent
Age of Consent
Michael Powell was 63 in Age of Consent as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1969
Poster of Sebastian
Sebastian
Michael Powell was 62 in Sebastian as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 1968
Poster of They're a Weird Mob
They're a Weird Mob
Michael Powell was 60 in They're a Weird Mob as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 1966
Poster of Bluebeard's Castle
Bluebeard's Castle
Michael Powell was 58 in Bluebeard's Castle as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1963
Poster of The Queen's Guards
The Queen's Guards
Michael Powell was 56 in The Queen's Guards as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 1961
Poster of Peeping Tom
Peeping Tom
Michael Powell was 54 in Peeping Tom as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 16 1960
Poster of Honeymoon
Honeymoon
Michael Powell was 53 in Honeymoon as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1959
Poster of Ill Met by Moonlight
Ill Met by Moonlight
Michael Powell was 51 in Ill Met by Moonlight as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1957
Poster of The Battle of the River Plate
The Battle of the River Plate
Michael Powell was 51 in The Battle of the River Plate as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1956
Poster of Oh... Rosalinda!!
Oh... Rosalinda!!
Michael Powell was 50 in Oh... Rosalinda!! as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 21 1955
Poster of The Sorcerer's Apprentice
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Michael Powell was 49 in The Sorcerer's Apprentice as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1955
Poster of The Tales of Hoffmann
The Tales of Hoffmann
Michael Powell was 45 in The Tales of Hoffmann as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 04 1951
Poster of Aila – Pohjolan tytär
Aila – Pohjolan tytär
Michael Powell was 45 in Aila – Pohjolan tytär as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1951
Poster of The Elusive Pimpernel
The Elusive Pimpernel
Michael Powell was 45 in The Elusive Pimpernel as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 1950
Poster of Gone to Earth
Gone to Earth
Michael Powell was 45 in Gone to Earth as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1950
Poster of The Small Back Room
The Small Back Room
Michael Powell was 43 in The Small Back Room as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 21 1949
Poster of The Red Shoes
The Red Shoes
Michael Powell was 42 in The Red Shoes as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 1948
Poster of The End of the River
The End of the River
Michael Powell was 42 in The End of the River as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1947
Poster of Black Narcissus
Black Narcissus
Michael Powell was 41 in Black Narcissus as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 26 1947
Poster of A Matter of Life and Death
A Matter of Life and Death
Michael Powell was 41 in A Matter of Life and Death as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1946
Poster of I Know Where I'm Going!
I Know Where I'm Going!
Michael Powell was 40 in I Know Where I'm Going! as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1945
Poster of A Canterbury Tale
A Canterbury Tale
Michael Powell was 38 in A Canterbury Tale as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 21 1944
Poster of The Volunteer
The Volunteer
Michael Powell was 38 in The Volunteer as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1944
Poster of The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Michael Powell was 37 in The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 26 1943
Poster of The Silver Fleet
The Silver Fleet
Michael Powell was 37 in The Silver Fleet as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 1943
Poster of One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
Michael Powell was 36 in One of Our Aircraft Is Missing as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1942
Poster of 49th Parallel
49th Parallel
Michael Powell was 36 in 49th Parallel as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 1941
Poster of An Airman's Letter to His Mother
An Airman's Letter to His Mother
Michael Powell was 35 in An Airman's Letter to His Mother as 'Director, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1941
Poster of Contraband
Contraband
Michael Powell was 34 in Contraband as 'Director, Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1940
Poster of The Thief of Bagdad
The Thief of Bagdad
Michael Powell was 34 in The Thief of Bagdad as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 19 1940
Poster of The Lion Has Wings
The Lion Has Wings
Michael Powell was 34 in The Lion Has Wings as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1939
Poster of The Spy in Black
The Spy in Black
Michael Powell was 33 in The Spy in Black as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 03 1939
Poster of Smith
Smith
Michael Powell was 33 in Smith as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 1939
Poster of The Edge of the World
The Edge of the World
Michael Powell was 31 in The Edge of the World as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1937
Poster of The Man Behind the Mask
The Man Behind the Mask
Michael Powell was 30 in The Man Behind the Mask as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 23 1936
Poster of Crown v. Stevens
Crown v. Stevens
Michael Powell was 30 in Crown v. Stevens as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 03 1936
Poster of The Brown Wallet
The Brown Wallet
Michael Powell was 30 in The Brown Wallet as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 20 1936
Poster of Someday
Someday
Michael Powell was 30 in Someday as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1935
Poster of Her Last Affaire
Her Last Affaire
Michael Powell was 30 in Her Last Affaire as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 21 1935
Poster of The Price of a Song
The Price of a Song
Michael Powell was 30 in The Price of a Song as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 07 1935
Poster of The Phantom Light
The Phantom Light
Michael Powell was 29 in The Phantom Light as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 05 1935
Poster of The Love Test
The Love Test
Michael Powell was 29 in The Love Test as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 30 1935
Poster of Lazybones
Lazybones
Michael Powell was 29 in Lazybones as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 23 1935
Poster of The Girl in the Crowd
The Girl in the Crowd
Michael Powell was 29 in The Girl in the Crowd as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1935
Poster of Oh, Daddy!
Oh, Daddy!
Michael Powell was 29 in Oh, Daddy! as 'Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1935
Poster of Something Always Happens
Something Always Happens
Michael Powell was 29 in Something Always Happens as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 1934
Poster of The Night of the Party
The Night of the Party
Michael Powell was 28 in The Night of the Party as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 16 1934
Poster of Red Ensign
Red Ensign
Michael Powell was 28 in Red Ensign as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1934
Poster of The Fire Raisers
The Fire Raisers
Michael Powell was 28 in The Fire Raisers as 'Story, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1934
Poster of Born Lucky
Born Lucky
Michael Powell was 27 in Born Lucky as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 1933
Poster of Perfect Understanding
Perfect Understanding
Michael Powell was 27 in Perfect Understanding as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1933
Poster of His Lordship
His Lordship
Michael Powell was 26 in His Lordship as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1932
Poster of The Rasp
The Rasp
Michael Powell was 26 in The Rasp as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 11 1932
Poster of My Friend the King
My Friend the King
Michael Powell was 26 in My Friend the King as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 1932
Poster of Hotel Splendide
Hotel Splendide
Michael Powell was 26 in Hotel Splendide as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 23 1932
Poster of C.O.D.
C.O.D.
Michael Powell was 26 in C.O.D. as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 1932
Poster of The Star Reporter
The Star Reporter
Michael Powell was 26 in The Star Reporter as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1931
Poster of 77, rue Chalgrin
77, rue Chalgrin
Michael Powell was 26 in 77, rue Chalgrin as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 17 1931
Poster of Rynox
Rynox
Michael Powell was 26 in Rynox as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1931
Poster of Two Crowded Hours
Two Crowded Hours
Michael Powell was 25 in Two Crowded Hours as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 08 1931
Poster of 77 Park Lane
77 Park Lane
Michael Powell was 25 in 77 Park Lane as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 1931
Poster of Caste
Caste
Michael Powell was 24 in Caste as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1930
Poster of Blackmail
Blackmail
Michael Powell was 23 in Blackmail as 'Assistant Camera, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 1929
Poster of A Knight in London
A Knight in London
Michael Powell was 23 in A Knight in London as 'Editor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 17 1928
Poster of The First Born
The First Born
Michael Powell was 23 in The First Born as 'Still Photographer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1928
Poster of Champagne
Champagne
Michael Powell was 22 in Champagne as 'Set Designer, Still Photographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1928
Poster of The Magician
The Magician
Michael Powell was 21 in The Magician as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1926

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Espionage
Espionage
Michael Powell was 58+ in Espionage as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 1963
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Michael Powell was 55+ in The Defenders as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961