Sandor Elès

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Sandor Elès (sometimes credited as Sandor Eles, without the grave accent; born Hungarian: Éles Sándor; 15 June 1936 - 1 September 2002) was a Hungarian-born actor. Born at Budapest, Elès was orphaned during World War II , and emigrated to the United Kingdom during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 against the former USSR. He began his acting career on stage, and went on to appear in a host of television roles. These included the ITC series Danger Man, The Baron, The Saint, and Jason King. He also made appearances in The Avengers and The Professionals. Often cast in generic 'foreigner' roles (diplomats, waiters, desk clerks), he most often played Frenchmen. One of his most memorable film roles was as the mysterious Paul in the Brian Clemens thriller And Soon the Darkness. He also had major roles in the Hammer Horror movies Countess Dracula (1971) and The Evil of Frankenstein (1964) as well as appearing for four years in the 1980s as the scheming restaurant manager, Paul Ross, in the UK soap opera Crossroads. In 1996 Sandor Elès returned to his cultural roots, appearing as the narrator in the Bartók opera, Bluebeard's Castle. The concert performances, given by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under Bernard Haitink, were recorded for CD.

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The Kremlin Letter Trailer (1970)

01 February 1970

After an unauthorized letter suggesting U.S. support for a Russian attack on China is sent to Moscow, a former naval officer and his team go undercover to retrieve it.

The Rebel Trailer (1961)

07 March 1961

Anthony Hancock gives up his office job to become an abstract artist. He has a lot of enthusiasm, but little talent, and critics scorn his work.

The Naked Edge Trailer (1961)

28 June 1961

Five years after George Radcliffe was the chief witness in a high profile murder case, his wife receives a blackmailing letter accusing him of the crime.

The Magnificent Two Trailer (1967)

05 July 1967

Two salesmen travel to a small South American Country to peddle their wares. However the country is in the middle of a major conflict between the Government led by Diaz and the rebels led by Torez.

And Soon the Darkness Trailer (1970)

10 September 1970

Two young English women go on a cycling tour of the French countryside. When one of them goes missing, the other begins to search for her.

The Evil of Frankenstein Trailer (1964)

08 May 1964

Once hounded from his castle by outraged villagers for creating a monstrous living being, Baron Frankenstein returns to Karlstaad.

Countess Dracula Trailer (1971)

30 January 1971

Hungary, XVII century. After being widowed, the old countess Elizabeth Nádasdy, of the Báthory lineage, fortunately discovers a way to become young again; but the price to be paid by those around her will be high and bloody.

Aubrey Trailer (1982)

22 January 1982

A biographical portrait of pen-and-ink artist, Aubrey Beardsley.

The Endless Game Trailer (1989)

20 August 1989

A British agent comes back from retirement after several of his former colleagues, including his former lover, are murdered.

Fun and Games Trailer (1971)

01 October 1971

The daughter of a British prison governor returns from an American finishing school, and chases after the inmates of her Dad's prison.

Guns of Darkness Trailer (1962)

19 July 1962

Committed pacifist Tom Jordan's decision to help former President Rivera escape a military coup is a simple act of mercy that takes him and his wife to the edge of despair.

The Count of Monte Cristo Trailer (1964)

04 October 1964

A TV adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is falsely accused by those jealous of his good fortune, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in the notorious island prison, Chateau d'If.

Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World Trailer (1966)

02 January 1966

The outrageous life of the American dancer of the 1920s, Isadora Duncan, whom Ken Russell described as "part genius and part charlatan".

Czech Mate Trailer (1984)

03 December 1984

Vicky's ex-husband, John, invites her on a trip to communist Prague. First John disappears, then her passport.

Bartók Trailer (1964)

24 May 1964

A portrait of the life and work of the great Hungarian composer Béla Bartók, exploring both his music and his passionate interest in his country's folklore.

San Ferry Ann Trailer (1965)

01 July 1965

A motley crew of British characters ride The San Ferry Ann to the shores of France where they embark on a weekend of calamity.

French Dressing Trailer (1964)

10 April 1964

A deck-chair attendant at a British resort promotes a film festival featuring a French sexpot.

Scorpio Trailer (1973)

11 April 1973

Cross is an old hand at the CIA who often teams up with Frenchman Jean “Scorpio” Laurier, a gifted freelance operative.

Love and Death Trailer (1975)

10 June 1975

In czarist Russia, a neurotic soldier and his distant cousin formulate a plot to assassinate Napoleon.

Passport Trailer (1967)

01 January 1967

A Kafkaesque story of the bureaucracy which governs our lives. A young man leaves his passport on a train and loses his identity in a mire of forms, documents and officialdom.

Foreign Affairs Trailer (1978)

25 January 1978

Moscow is the setting for a reunion between Susan and Viktor - a reunion which leads to unforeseen complications.

The Assignment Trailer (1977)

11 July 1977

A Swedish diplomat travels to a civil war in a Latin American country. His mission is to mediate between the two extremist groups.