Holm, Ian 1931-Overview
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Most widely held works about
Ian Holm
Most widely held works by
Ian Holm
The lord of the rings, the fellowship of the ring
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7 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in English and held by 2,451 libraries worldwide In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-Earth still it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell, by chance, into the hands of the Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. On his eleventy-first birthday, Bilbo disappeared, bequeathing to his young cousin, Frodo, the Ruling Ring, and a perilous quest: to journey across Middle-Earth, deep into the shadow of the Dark Lord and destroy the Ring by casting it into the Cracks of Doom.
Ratatouille
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 2,335 libraries worldwide A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unwanted visitor in the kitchen of one of Paris' most exclusive restaurants, Remy forms an unlikely partnership with Linguini, the garbage boy, who inadvertently discovers Remy's amazing talents. They strike a deal, ultimately setting into motion a chain of extraordinary events that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down.
Henry V
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4 editions published between 1989 and 2007 in English and held by 1,944 libraries worldwide "Prince Hal" has ascended to the throne of England. He proceeds to assert his hereditary claim to the throne of France, gathers an army and embarks on a course that will lead to one of England's greatest battlefield triumphs--the bloody Battle of Agincourt--and forever change the face of Europe. King Henry V unites his people, deals justly with traitors, leads his soldiers to victory, and in the end ensures the peace by marrying the French princess Katherine.
The aviator
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3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 1,744 libraries worldwide Howard Hughes was a rich young man from Texas, heir to his father's fortune, when he decided he wanted to make movies. Age 21, he made the most expensive Hollywood film ever (at the time); and went on to break air-speed records, make another fortune in aircraft design, smash Charles Lindbergh's round-the-world flight record, and be romantically linked with almost all of Hollywood's famous beauties. Nevertheless, he died alone, sealed into a room he never left, the victim of compulsions that drove him to greatness, while containing the seeds of his undoing.
Hamlet
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9 editions published between 1991 and 2010 in English and German and held by 1,627 libraries worldwide Hamlet, a prince of medieval-era Denmark, senses treachery behind his royal father's death. His mother is all too dangerously entangled in that treachery. This film portrays Shakespeare's immortal tale of high adventure and evil deeds.
Hamlet
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 1,467 libraries worldwide Hamlet, a prince of medieval-era Denmark, senses treachery behind his royal father's death. His mother is all too dangerously entangled in that treachery. This film portrays Shakespeare's immortal tale of high adventure and evil deeds.
Garden State
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9 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,405 libraries worldwide Andrew Largeman returns from self-imposed exile in Los Angeles to his hometown in New Jersey for his mother's funeral. Andrew has spent years cut off from his darker feelings with the aid of pharmaceuticals prescribed by his father, Gideon, a coldly formal psychiatrist. Afterward, he takes to tooling around on his antique motorcycle, finding old friends and making new ones. When he meets and begins to fall for Sam, he finds himself slowly awaking not only to the pain of life but also to the life-affirming power of love.
Chariots of fire
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3 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in English and held by 1,306 libraries worldwide The story, told in flashback, of two young British sprinters competing for fame in the 1924 Olympics. Eric, a devout Scottish missionary runs because he knows it must please God. Harold, the son of a newly rich Jew runs to prove his place in Cambridge society. In a warmup 100 meter race, Eric defeats Harold, who hires a pro trainer to prepare him. Eric, whose qualifying heat is scheduled for a Sunday, refuses to run despite pressure from the Olympic committee. A compromise is reached when a nobleman allows Eric to compete in his 400 meter slot. Eric and Harold win their respective races and go on to achieve fame as missionary and businessman/athletic advocate, respectively.
Lord of war
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9 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 1,182 libraries worldwide Chronicles the rise and fall of Yuri Orlov, from his early days in the early 1980s in Little Odessa to selling guns to mobsters in his local neighbourhood, and through to his ascension through the decade of excess and indulgence into the early 90s. He forms a business partnership with an African warlord and his psychotic son. His relationship with his younger brother is somewhat volatile, he is married to a famous model, and he is relentlessly pursued by a determined federal agent and his inner demons sway between his drive for success and the immorality of what he does.
Animal farm
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13 editions published between 1994 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,174 libraries worldwide This rendering of Orwell's classic is set in the beautiful Irish countryside and populated with a wide variety of barnyard animals. Chaos ensues when the animals take over the farm.
King Lear
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11 editions published between 1998 and 2006 in English and held by 1,134 libraries worldwide "Lear, King of Britain, has three daughters: Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. Intending to divide his kingdom among his daughters according to their affection for him, he asks them to say which loves him most. Goneril and Regan profess their extreme affection, and each receives one-third of the kingdom. Cordelia, disgusted with their hollow flattery, says she loves him according to her duty, no more or less. Infuriated with this reply, Lear divides her portion between Goneril and Regan. Eventually, the two daughters reveal their true heartlessness and a tragic chain of events are set into motion." -- Container.
The Sweet hereafter
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26 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,123 libraries worldwide Following a tragic schoolbus accident, high-profile lawyer Mitchell Stephens descends upon a small town. With promises of retribution and a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of the grieving community, Stephens begins his investigation into the details of the crash. But beneath the town's calm, he uncovers a tangled web of lies, deceit and forbidden desires that mirrors his own troubled personal life. Gradually, we learn that Stephens has his own agenda, and that everyone has secrets to keep.
Big night
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16 editions published between 1996 and 2007 in English and French and held by 1,083 libraries worldwide The story of two brothers whose Italian restaurant is on the brink of bankruptcy. Their only chance for success is to risk everything they own on an extravagant feast for bandleader Louis Prima. But their big night is complicated by a lovers' triangle, a sneaky restaurant rival, and the hilarious perfection of chef Primo.
The lord of the rings. The return of the king
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6 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in English and held by 1,044 libraries worldwide Frodo makes his way through the darkness to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring. Aragon learns of his destiny as the true King and the others prepare for a massive battle that will determine the fate of Middle-Earth.
The lord of the rings
by J. R. R Tolkien
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22 editions published between 1982 and 2010 in English and held by 1,011 libraries worldwide A dramatized radio production adapted from Tolkien's classic work.
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
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3 editions published between 1998 and 2009 in English and held by 960 libraries worldwide A scientist strives to make the perfect man in a laboratory but instead creates a bitter monster who seeks revenge on his creator and his family.
Brazil
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15 editions published between 1985 and 2006 in English and French and held by 910 libraries worldwide A daydreaming bureaucrat becomes involved with an underground superhero and a beautiful mysterious woman and becomes the tragic victim of his own romantic illusions.
Alien
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19 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and held by 906 libraries worldwide Terror begins when the crew of a spaceship investigates a transmission from a desolate planet and discovers a life form that is perfectly evolved to annihilate mankind. Each crew member is slain until only Ripley is left.
From hell
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19 editions published between 2001 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 849 libraries worldwide In 1888 London's Whitechapel slums, poor women like Mary Kelly and her friends walk the streets for a living. When the streetwalkers begin to be murdered one by one, it attracts the attention of Inspector Abberline, who takes a personal interest in the case, and Mary Kelly. Now he must use his psychic abilities to stop the most notorious serial killer in history--Jack the Ripper--before Mary is killed.
The Madness of King George
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27 editions published between 1994 and 2011 in English and German and held by 834 libraries worldwide Based on the life of King George III, this is the story of royal intrigue, sexual indiscretions, backstairs plotting and a battle for power between Parliament and the throne, all occurring while the king is being treated for an unknown illness. more
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Aeronautics--Research Air pilots Airplanes--Design and construction Animated films Baggins, Frodo (Fictitious character) Billionaires Biographical films Biography Brothers Businesspeople California--Los Angeles--Hollywood Celebrities Comedy films Cooking Denmark Drama England England--London Fantasy films Fathers and sons Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Films--for the hearing impaired France--Paris Great Britain Hamlet (Legendary character) Henry--V,--King of England,--1387-1422 Historical films History Horror films Hughes, Howard,--1905-1976 Kings and rulers Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Middle Earth (Imaginary place) Monsters Princes Rats Restaurants Restaurants--Employees Science fiction films Science fiction films Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616 Television adaptations Test pilots United States Video recordings--for the hearing impaired
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Alternative Names
Cuthbert, Ian Holm.
Cuthbert, Ian Holm, 1931-
Holm, Ian.
Languages
English
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French (78) German (64) Undetermined (43) Multiple languages (29) Spanish (27) No Linguistic content (25) Chinese (6) Turkish (2) Italian (2) Basque (1) Finnish (1) Covers
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