A Bridge Too Far
1977
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Sir Dirk Bogarde (born Derek Jules Gaspard Ulric Niven van den Bogaerde; 28 March 1921 – 8 May 1999) was an English actor, novelist and screenwriter. Initially a matinée idol in films such as Doctor in the House (1954) for the Rank Organisation, he later acted in art house films, evolving from "heartthrob to icon of edginess". [1]
IMDb profile of Dirk Bogarde, a distinguished film actor and writer who served in World War II and starred in The Blue Lamp (1950) and other classics. Learn about his life, career, autobiographies, paintings and more.
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Mar 23, 2021 · Why Dirk Bogarde was a truly dangerous film star. 22 March 2021. By Sophie Monks Kaufman,Features correspondent. Alamy. (Credit: Alamy) From heartthrob to icon of edginess, the actor had an ...
Dirk Bogarde, who transformed himself from Britain's top matinee idol into a serious actor at the age of 40 and became an international star, died on Saturday at his home in London. He was 78....
May 3, 2024 · Sir Dirk Bogarde was an English actor who was one of Great Britain’s most popular leading men in the 1950s. Bogarde was the son of a Dutch-born art critic. He made his stage debut in 1939 and won a film contract from the Rank studios after World War II. He gained attention for his role in the light.
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Apr 17, 2021 · How did Dirk Bogarde, a star of light comedies and war films, transform himself into a closeted gay barrister in Victim, the first British film to use the word homosexual? The article explores the contradictions and tensions in his life and career, and his candid and vulnerable portrayal of a man in conflict.
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Dec 22, 2001 · A BBC documentary explores the actor's complex and contradictory life and career, from teenage heart-throb to art-house icon to man of letters. It reveals his hidden past, his relationships, his struggles and his legacy through rare footage and interviews.
