David Collings, born in the 1940s, is an actor who brings a distinctive flair to the cult cinema landscape. He appears in Joanna (1968), where his performance encapsulates the era's exploration of eroticism and avant-garde storytelling. Known for his role as Silver in the science fiction series Sapphire & Steel, Collings' transition to the world of exploitation and giallo films highlights his versatility. His work in Joanna contributes to the film's reputation as a cult classic, reflecting the bold narratives of the late 1960s.
Joanna
Joanna, a wide-eyed somewhat naive art student in London, has a romantic fling with her teacher, aspiring painter Hendrik Casson. She eventually leaves him for impoverished Dominic, while her gold-digging friend Beryl takes up with the quite wealthy Lord Sanderson. They travel to Sanderson's second home in Morocco, where he reveals that he has a terminal illness and sponsors an exhibit of Hendrik's paintings. Meanwhile, Dominic dumps Joanna because she refuses to stop seeing other men. Joanna's next lover, Beryl's brother Gordon, impregnates her. Beaten by criminals to whom he's in debt, Gordon takes revenge by killing one. He is convicted of murder and sent to prison, leaving Joanna alone.
