Basil Dignam, born in 1905, was an English character actor whose career spanned several decades. He is notable for his roles in cult classics such as Victim (1961), where he contributed to the film's exploration of societal issues, and A Lizard in a Woman's Skin (1971), a giallo that showcases his ability to navigate complex narratives. Dignam's performances in The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) and Gorgo (1961) further solidified his presence in the genre, while Battle of Britain (1969) demonstrated his versatility in a historical context.
A Lizard in a Woman's Skin
Carol Hammond, the sexually frustrated wife of a successful London lawyer, is having bizarre, erotic dreams about her uninhibited neighbour, Julia Durer, who presides over noisy, sex and drug filled parties in the house next door. One night, Carol dreams culminate in violent death and she wakes to find her nightmares have become reality - Julia has been murdered and Carol is the main suspect. Was she set up, or did she really do it?
