7.8
TV
Directing
Colin Finbow
- Born
- (age 85)
- Birthplace
- Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK
- Credits
- 21 titles
Biography
Colin Finbow is a British film director and writer known for his work in children's television and educational programming. He directed A Swarm in May (1983), an adaptation of William Mayne's novel, and Daemon (1985), a science fiction film exploring artificial intelligence. Finbow's films often address complex themes accessible to younger audiences, contributing significantly to British children's media.
Signature work
Known For
7.8
TV
4.8
Movie
Dark Enemy
7.5
Movie
Daemon
6.5
Movie
Hard Road
4.5
Movie
Something Wicked This Way Comes
6.0
Movie
Emily's Ghost
7.5
Movie
Doombeach
8.5
Movie
Willie's War
6.5
Movie
A Swarm in May
8.5
Movie
The Custard Boys
9.0
Movie
The Gingerbread House
10.0
Movie
Under the Bed
9.0
Movie
Survivors
7.0
Movie
Captain Stirrick
9.0
Movie
Mister Skeeter
8.0
Movie
The Higher Mortals
Movie
Infantile Disorders
Crew credits 21
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Awayday Film | Director |
| 1996 | The Gingerbread House Film | Director |
| 1995 | Nightshade Film | Director |
| 1994 | Willie's War Film | Director, Writer |
| 1993 | The Higher Mortals Film | Director |
| 1992 | Emily's Ghost Film | Writer, Director |
| 1991 | How's Business Film | Director, Writer |
| 1990 | Survivors Film | Director |
| 1989 | Doombeach Film | Director, Editor, Writer |
| 1988 | Infantile Disorders Film | Director |
| 1988 | Hard Road Film | Director |
| 1988 | Under the Bed Film | Director |
| 1986 | School for Vandals Film | Director, Writer, Editor |
| 1985 | Daemon Film | Writer, Director |
| 1985 | Mister Skeeter Film | Director |
| 1984 | Dark Enemy Film | Director, Writer |
| 1983 | A Swarm in May Film | Director, Writer |
| 1982 | Captain Stirrick Film | Producer, Director |
| 1979 | The Custard Boys Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1972 | Something Wicked This Way Comes Film | Director |
| 1961 | The Avengers TV | Writer (1 ep) |