Movies starring Mark Lester

Oliver! (1968)

140 mins     Drama, Family, Musical      

It is very rare that you get two very good versions of the same story but that is the case with Charles Dickens "Oliver Twist". On one hand you have David Lean's beautiful and dramatic version of "Oliver Twist" from 1948 and ...

Run Wild, Run Free (1969)

100 mins     Drama, Family      

To those who watched "Run Wild, Run Free" back in 1969 and have fond memories of this drama about a mute child and the white horse he loved I say lucky you as this definitely has that feel of a nostalgic childhood memory abou...

Black Beauty (1971)

106 mins     Drama, Family      

As a child I never read much nor was I read to much as both my parents worked, I say this not in search of pity but to explain that I have never read Anna Sewell's classic "Black Beauty". And whilst I know the name my only re...

The Prince and the Pauper (1977)

113 mins     Adventure , Family      

I have a vague collection of watching "The Prince and the Pauper", also known as "Crossed Swords", as a child and enjoying it especially the various fight scenes. Oh how my opinion has changed having now watched it as an adul...