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Mike Newell
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Mike Newell

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Born 1942 · St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, UK · Active 1964–2022

Mike Newell, born in 1942 in St. Albans, England, is a director known for his diverse filmography. He directed The Man in the Iron Mask (1977), a film that blends historical drama with adventure, showcasing his ability to craft engaging narratives. Newell's career spans several genres, but his work in cult cinema is particularly noteworthy. His direction elevates the film's themes of identity and power, making it a compelling addition to the SassyFlix catalog.

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The Man in the Iron Mask

The Man in the Iron Mask

1977 ★ 6.4
Director

The story of Louis XIV of France and his attempts to keep his identical twin brother Philippe imprisoned away from sight and knowledge of the public, and Philippe's rescue by the aging Musketeers, led by D'Artagnan.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2005
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
2010
Donnie Brasco (1997)
Donnie Brasco
1997
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (2022)
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
2022
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Four Weddings and a Funeral
1994
Traffic (2000)
Traffic
2000

Filmography

72 credits
2020s 2 credits
2022
Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts as Self
Movie ★ 7.3
2022
Reel Britannia as Self
TV ★ 8.5
2010s 1 credit
2011
Charlton Heston and Ben-Hur: A Personal Journey as Self
Movie ★ 7.6
1990s 1 credit
1995
At Sundance as Self
Movie ★ 5.8
Crew Credits
2020s 2 credits
2022
578: Magnum Script Consultant
Movie ★ 6.0
2022
The Spirit of 1926 Director
Movie
2010s 6 credits
2019
One Red Nose Day and a Wedding Director
Movie ★ 7.0
2018
The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society Director
Movie ★ 7.4
2016
The Interestings Director
TV ★ 4.5
2012
Great Expectations Director
Movie ★ 6.4
2012
Great Expectations Executive Producer
Movie ★ 6.4
2010
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Director
Movie ★ 6.3
2000s 7 credits
2007
Love in the Time of Cholera Director
Movie ★ 6.7
2005
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Director
Movie ★ 7.8
2004
Huff Executive Producer
TV ★ 7.7
2003
Mona Lisa Smile Director
Movie ★ 6.9
2000
High Fidelity Executive Producer
Movie ★ 7.1
2000
Traffic Executive Producer
Movie ★ 7.1
2000
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: The Perils of Cupid Director
Movie ★ 5.7
1990s 11 credits
1999
Pushing Tin Director
Movie ★ 5.9
1999
Best Laid Plans Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.7
1999
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil Director
Movie ★ 5.3
1999
200 Cigarettes Executive Producer
Movie ★ 5.8
1997
Donnie Brasco Director
Movie ★ 7.5
1995
An Awfully Big Adventure Director
Movie ★ 6.6
1994
Four Weddings and a Funeral Director
Movie ★ 6.8
1992
Into the West Director
Movie ★ 6.4
1992
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles Director
TV ★ 6.5
1991
Enchanted April Director
Movie ★ 6.8
1990
Common Ground Director
Movie ★ 8.5
1980s 11 credits
1988
Soursweet Director
Movie ★ 6.0
1987
Amazing Grace and Chuck Director
Movie ★ 5.8
1985
Dance with a Stranger Director
Movie ★ 6.1
1985
The Good Father Director
Movie ★ 5.6
1983
Blood Feud Director
Movie
1983
Birth of a Nation Director
Movie ★ 7.8
1983
Blood Feud Director
TV ★ 8.0
1983
Tales Out of School Director
TV ★ 10.0
1982
Bad Blood Director
Movie ★ 7.0
1981
Little Girls Don't Director
Movie ★ 7.0
1980
The Awakening Director
Movie ★ 5.5
1970s 25 credits
1978
Destiny Director
Movie ★ 8.0
1978
Mr and Mrs Bureaucrat Director
Movie
1977
The Man in the Iron Mask● Director
Movie ★ 6.4
1977
The Mayor's Charity Director
Movie ★ 9.0
1977
BBC2 Play of the Week Director
TV ★ 7.0
1977
The Sunday Drama Director
TV ★ 5.0
1976
Ready When You Are, Mr McGill Director
Movie ★ 10.0
1976
Jack Flea's Birthday Celebration Director
Movie
1976
Buffet Director
Movie ★ 9.0
1976
Red Letter Day Director
TV ★ 6.0
1975
Brassneck Director
Movie ★ 9.0
1975
Mrs. Acland's Ghosts Director
Movie ★ 9.0
1974
The Gift of Friendship Director
Movie ★ 10.0
1974
Ms or Jill and Jack Director
Movie ★ 8.0
1974
The Childhood Friend Director
Movie ★ 7.5
1974
Playhouse Director
TV ★ 7.0
1973
Wessex Tales Director
TV ★ 7.0
1973
Second City Firsts Director
TV
1972
Just Your Luck Director
Movie ★ 8.0
1972
Not Counting the Savages Director
Movie ★ 9.0
1971
Budgie Director
TV ★ 7.2
1971
The Guardians Director
TV ★ 6.0
1970
The Adventures of Don Quick Director
TV ★ 5.0
1970
Play for Today Director
TV ★ 6.6
1970
Confession Director
TV
1960s 4 credits
1968
The Visitors Director
Movie
1967
None of That Director
Movie
1967
ITV Playhouse Director
TV ★ 7.0
1964
Comedy Workshop: Love and Maud Carver Director
Movie
s 2 credits
—
The Duchess and I Director
Movie
—
Big Soft Nelly Mrs. Mouse Director
Movie ★ 7.0