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John Gilling

Bio: John Gilling (29 May 1912 – 22 November 1984) was an English film director and screenwriter, born in London. He was chiefly known for his horror films, especially for Hammer Films, for whom he directed Shadow of the Cat (1961), The Plague of the Zombies (1966), The Reptile (1966) (the latter two filmed back to back in Cornwall) and The Mummy's Shroud, among others

Born: Wed, May 29 1912

Birthplace: London, England, UK

Death: Thu, Nov 22 1984

John Gilling is 72 years old

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Cross of the Devil

John Gilling was 62 in Cross of the Devil as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 29 1975

Trog

John Gilling was 58 in Trog as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 24 1970

The Mummy's Shroud

John Gilling was 54 in The Mummy's Shroud as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 1967

Where the Bullets Fly

John Gilling was 54 in Where the Bullets Fly as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 06 1966

The Reptile

John Gilling was 53 in The Reptile as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 06 1966

The Plague of the Zombies

John Gilling was 53 in The Plague of the Zombies as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 1966

The Night Caller

John Gilling was 53 in The Night Caller as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1965

The Brigand of Kandahar

John Gilling was 53 in The Brigand of Kandahar as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 09 1965

The Secret of Blood Island

John Gilling was 52 in The Secret of Blood Island as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1964

The Gorgon

John Gilling was 52 in The Gorgon as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1964

The Scarlet Blade

John Gilling was 51 in The Scarlet Blade as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1963

Panic

John Gilling was 50 in Panic as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1963

The Pirates of Blood River

John Gilling was 49 in The Pirates of Blood River as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 09 1962

The Shadow of the Cat

John Gilling was 48 in The Shadow of the Cat as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1961

Fury at Smugglers' Bay

John Gilling was 48 in Fury at Smugglers' Bay as 'Director, Producer, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961

The Challenge

John Gilling was 47 in The Challenge as 'Director, Screenplay, Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 17 1960

The Flesh and the Fiends

John Gilling was 47 in The Flesh and the Fiends as 'Director, Original Story, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1960

Killers of Kilimanjaro

John Gilling was 47 in Killers of Kilimanjaro as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1959

The Bandit Of Zhobe

John Gilling was 46 in The Bandit Of Zhobe as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1959

Idol on Parade

John Gilling was 46 in Idol on Parade as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1959

The Man Inside

John Gilling was 46 in The Man Inside as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 1958

High Flight

John Gilling was 45 in High Flight as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1957

Interpol

John Gilling was 44 in Interpol as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1957

The Gamma People

John Gilling was 44 in The Gamma People as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956

Odongo

John Gilling was 44 in Odongo as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1956

Bond of Fear

John Gilling was 43 in Bond of Fear as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1956

Tiger by the Tail

John Gilling was 43 in Tiger by the Tail as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 19 1955

The Gilded Cage

John Gilling was 42 in The Gilded Cage as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1955

The Embezzler

John Gilling was 42 in The Embezzler as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1954

Profile

John Gilling was 42 in Profile as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1954

Double Exposure

John Gilling was 41 in Double Exposure as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1954

Escape by Night

John Gilling was 41 in Escape by Night as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1953

3 Steps to the Gallows

John Gilling was 41 in 3 Steps to the Gallows as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1953

Recoil

John Gilling was 41 in Recoil as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1953

The Steel Key

John Gilling was 40 in The Steel Key as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1953

Deadly Nightshade

John Gilling was 40 in Deadly Nightshade as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1953

Murder at the Grange

John Gilling was 40 in Murder at the Grange as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1952

The Voice of Merrill

John Gilling was 40 in The Voice of Merrill as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1952

The Big Frame

John Gilling was 40 in The Big Frame as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1952

Mother Riley Meets the Vampire

John Gilling was 40 in Mother Riley Meets the Vampire as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1952

King of the Underworld

John Gilling was 40 in King of the Underworld as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1952

Wings of Danger

John Gilling was 39 in Wings of Danger as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1952

13 East Street

John Gilling was 39 in 13 East Street as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1952

The Frightened Man

John Gilling was 39 in The Frightened Man as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1952

Whispering Smith Vs. Scotland Yard

John Gilling was 39 in Whispering Smith Vs. Scotland Yard as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952

Blind Man's Bluff

John Gilling was 39 in Blind Man's Bluff as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952

The Quiet Woman

John Gilling was 38 in The Quiet Woman as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1951

The Rossiter Case

John Gilling was 38 in The Rossiter Case as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 1951

Dark Interval

John Gilling was 38 in Dark Interval as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1950

Blackout

John Gilling was 38 in Blackout as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1950

No Trace

John Gilling was 38 in No Trace as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1950

The Lady Craved Excitement

John Gilling was 38 in The Lady Craved Excitement as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1950

Room to Let

John Gilling was 37 in Room to Let as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1950

Guilt Is My Shadow

John Gilling was 37 in Guilt Is My Shadow as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1950

The Man in Black

John Gilling was 37 in The Man in Black as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 31 1950

A Matter of Murder

John Gilling was 37 in A Matter of Murder as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1949

Old Mother Riley's New Venture

John Gilling was 37 in Old Mother Riley's New Venture as 'Associate Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1949

The Man from Yesterday

John Gilling was 36 in The Man from Yesterday as 'Original Story, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1949

Escape from Broadmoor

John Gilling was 36 in Escape from Broadmoor as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 1948

House of Darkness

John Gilling was 36 in House of Darkness as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1948

The Greed of William Hart

John Gilling was 35 in The Greed of William Hart as 'Writer, Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1948

A Gunman Has Escaped

John Gilling was 35 in A Gunman Has Escaped as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948

Black Memory

John Gilling was 35 in Black Memory as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1947

Wings over Africa

John Gilling was 24 in Wings over Africa as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 1936

TV Shows (As Crew)

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The Champions

John Gilling was 56+ in The Champions as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968

Gideon's Way

John Gilling was 52+ in Gideon's Way as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 18 1965

The Saint

John Gilling was 50+ in The Saint as 'Director, Writer, Screenplay'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962