John Krish

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John Krish (4th December 1923 - 7th May 2016) was a British director, and writer. He was known for his work in documentaries, and public information films such as Searching (1974) and the controversial The Finishing Line (1977). Krish began his career in the 1940s. He worked with various charities, government organizations, and the prison service, creating films that often sparked controversy and faced bans.

Most Popular John Krish Trailers

Total trailers found: 43

Jesus Trailer (1979)

19 October 1979

Three and a half years of Jesus' ministry, as told in the Gospel of Luke.

Break-In Trailer (1956)

30 April 1956

A dramatised training film for the Military Police showing the correct methods and procedures that should be used in solving a crime.

They Took Us to The Sea Trailer (1961)

02 January 1961

Made for the NSPCC by the noted film director John Krish, They Took Us To The Sea follows a group of children taken by Inspectors of the NSPCC on an outing from Birmingham to Weston-Super Mare.

The Wild Affair Trailer (1965)

05 December 1965

Young office assistant Majorie will marry soon, however she's plagued by doubts if her fiance is the right one.

Unearthly Stranger Trailer (1963)

12 September 1963

A series of scientists working on a new techology to facilitate man's conquest of space are killed in mysterious circumstances.

The Finishing Line Trailer (1977)

29 January 1977

When a schoolboy's day-dream of a fantasy sports day includes events where acts of vandalism and trespass are required, dire consequences ensue.

Captured Trailer (1959)

01 January 1959

Directed by cult British director John Krish, the film was sponsored by the Army Kinematograph Corporation.

This Year – London Trailer (1951)

12 August 1951

A group of workers from a Leicester shoe-making company travel down south for a day in the Smoke.

Decline and Fall ...of a Birdwatcher Trailer (1968)

30 October 1968

A young man's attempts at seduction and social climbing lead to mayhem.

The Man Who Had Power Over Women Trailer (1970)

12 August 1970

A successful talent agent enjoys the good life until his wife leaves him. Moving in with his friend and igniting an affair with the man's wife, he also acquires a difficult new client whose public image must be preserved at any cost.

Ferry Pilot Trailer (1942)

05 October 1942

Focuses on the work of the Air Transport Auxiliary or ATA. By 1941, literally hundreds of RAF fighters and bombers needed to be flown each day between aircraft factories, maintenance depots and RAF aerodromes.

Out of the Darkness Trailer (1985)

01 January 1985

In an English village, three youths see the spirit of a child who died in a 17th-century plague epidemic.

Friend or Foe Trailer (1982)

01 April 1982

Two evacuated children in wartime rural England find two German airmen hiding out in the woods. An adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's 1977 novel from writer/director John Krish .

Only a Fool Breaks the 2 Second Rule - Hospital Trailer (1975)

01 January 1975

A shadowy man in black warns viewers of the perils of forgetting to follow the simple two second rule - that is, keeping a sufficient distance from the car ahead when driving.

I Think They Call Him John Trailer (1964)

01 June 1964

The life of an old man, John Cartner Ronson, living alone in a huge block of flats in London since his wife died nine years earlier.

What's In a Number Trailer (1948)

20 May 1948

National insurance made amusing by the eccentric Richard Massingham.

What Are They Doing at College? Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

A group of students discuss their experience of further education and the benefits gained.

Peach and Hammer – Carol Hill Trailer (1973)

02 January 1973

Part of BFI collection "Worth the Risk?"

The Salvage Gang Trailer (1958)

01 August 1958

Four children try to raise money to replace a broken saw, taking them on an unexpected journey through the capital.

This Is China Trailer (1946)

01 January 1946

A fascinating compilation of scenes showing diversity and disparity in 1940s China. The ancient Forbidden City and Great Wall are followed by Shanghai’s metropolitan skyline; primitive farming methods are juxtaposed with mechanised factories; children in rags are contrasted with models wearing the latest fashions; Nationalist commanders and Communist leaders vie for support.

What a Life! Trailer (1948)

03 June 1948

Two men, worn down by their dismal daily existence, decide to take action.

Flying with Prudence Trailer (1946)

31 December 1946

A dramatised instruction film made to instil in RAF flying personnel the importance of flight safety in peacetime.

I Stopped, I Looked and I Listened Trailer (1975)

01 January 1975

Members of the Lewisham Darby and Joan Club discussing road safety and comparing today's difficult traffic conditions with the more leisurely conditions they once knew.

Drive Carefully, Darling Trailer (1975)

01 January 1975

An exhortation to drivers to pay attention to road safety. In just 15 minutes, John Krish manages to give this road safety film something new and different by presenting events not from the point of view of the driver, but of his brain, memory and ego, who operate from a rather camp technology-driven command centre.

Pattern for Progress Trailer (1948)

01 January 1948

The drama and spectacle of steelmaking at Ebbw Vale.

Away for the Day Trailer (1952)

01 January 1952

Whether it is a paddle in the sea or a visit to some Roman remains, a day spent watching the countryside go by or an afternoon's inspection of a famous house, a party outing by hired coach can be a real day out.

Snatch of the Day Trailer (1975)

02 January 1975

Part of BFI collection "Police and Thieves."

Sewing Machine Trailer (1973)

14 January 1973

While a mother busies herself with sewing, a clock counts down the last minute of her daughter’s life as we hear a chilling voiceover reminding us to keep watch over our children when they're near traffic.

Let My People Go Trailer (1961)

26 June 1961

A BAFTA award winning documentary looking at apartheid in South Africa and the Sharpville massacre.

Health in Our Time Trailer (1948)

01 January 1948

Shows how hygiene can change the course of history and how it was a decisive factor in Britain's World War II victory.

H.M.P. Trailer (1976)

24 April 1976

Humane recruitment film made for the prison services, following three new recruits on a tour of a facility.

Jet-Propelled Germs Trailer (1948)

10 October 1948

Another of Richard Massingham's films about the dangers of sneezing and germ transmission, and what s

Counterpoint Trailer (1959)

01 January 1959

A day in the life of a Post Office counter clerk showing the complexities of his duties and the problems that arise.

They Had an Idea Trailer (1953)

02 January 1953

In every industry men still need skill and knowledge, but the addition of a dash of imagination will often mean more pleasure from the job as well as greater efficiency.

The Elephant Will Never Forget Trailer (1953)

01 January 1953

A fond farewell to London's trams - whose peculiarly endearing qualities were discovered only at the threat of their disappearance.

Mr. Marsh Comes to School Trailer (1961)

02 January 1961

Part of BFI collection "A Day in the Life."

Our School Trailer (1962)

21 September 1962

A few hours in the lives of the pupils at a contemporary Secondary Modern school in Hertfordshire, England.

Return to Life Trailer (1960)

02 January 1960

A refugee family comes to terms with living in the UK and adjusting to a new language and culture.

Companions in Crime Trailer (1954)

01 January 1954

Two stories, in the Scotland Yard Series to show that crime does not pay. This was a compilation ofs

Only a Fool Breaks the 2 Second Rule: Pile-up Trailer (1975)

01 January 1975

A mysterious stranger foreshadows Death, but is good enough to give a handy driving safety tip along the way.

Listen to Britain Trailer (1942)

01 February 1942

A depiction of life in wartime Britain during the Second World War. Director Humphrey Jennings visits many aspects of civilian life and of the turmoil and privation caused by the war, all without narration.

Searching Trailer (1974)

05 January 1974

A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.

I Want to Go to School Trailer (1959)

02 January 1959

Part of BFI collection "A Day in the Life."