5.2
Movie
Directing
Joseph McGrath
- Born
- (age 98)
- Birthplace
- Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Credits
- 28 titles
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Joseph 'Apocalypse' McGrath (born 1930, Glasgow), sometimes referred to as "'Apocalypse'" Joe McGrath or Croisette Meubles, is a Scottish film director and screenwriter best remembered for his two films, Casino Royale (1967) and The Magic Christian (1969). McGrath frequently collaborated with Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. In the 2004 film The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, Alan Williams played the un-named director of Casino Royale (whom Sellers' refers to as 'Joe').
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Signature work
Known For
5.2
Movie
5.8
Movie
The Magic Christian
5.5
Movie
Rising Damp
4.8
Movie
Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World
6.3
Movie
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
6.8
Movie
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
3.6
Movie
I'm Not Feeling Myself Tonight
3.4
Movie
Secrets of a Door-to-Door Salesman
3.2
Movie
Girls Come First
5.6
Movie
The Great McGonagall
5.4
Movie
30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia!
6.0
Movie
Night Train to Murder
5.3
Movie
The Making of Casino Royale, 1967
10.0
Movie
One Man Band
5.0
TV
Zodiac
Movie
Battle of New Orleans
Acting credits 12
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Peter Sellers: A State of Comic Ecstasy Film | Self |
| 2018 | The Ghost of Peter Sellers Film | Self |
| 2010 | The Unforgettable Spike Milligan Film | Himself |
| 2008 | The Making of Casino Royale, 1967 Film | Self - Original Director |
| 2004 | No Fighting in the War Room Or: 'Dr Strangelove' and the Nuclear Threat Film | Self |
| 2004 | Best Sellers or: Peter Sellers and 'Dr. Strangelove' Film | Self |
| 2002 | Offensive: The Real Derek and Clive Film | Self |
| 2002 | Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe Film | Self |
| 2001 | The Paranormal Peter Sellers Film | Self (Archive footage) |
| 2000 | The Unforgettable Leonard Rossiter Film | Self |
| 1965 | One Man Band Film | Switched On Sammy (as Joe McGrath) |
| 1960 | Battle of New Orleans Film |
Crew credits 16
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Night Train to Murder Film | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 1983 | Good Night And God Bless TV | Executive Producer, Writer (6 ep) |
| 1980 | Rising Damp Film | Director |
| 1977 | The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1976 | I'm Not Feeling Myself Tonight Film | Director |
| 1975 | Girls Come First Film | Director |
| 1975 | The Great McGonagall Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1974 | Zodiac TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1973 | Digby, the Biggest Dog in the World Film | Director |
| 1973 | Secrets of a Door-to-Door Salesman Film | Writer |
| 1969 | The Magic Christian Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1968 | The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom Film | Director, Story |
| 1968 | 30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia! Film | Director, Writer |
| 1967 | Casino Royale Film | Director |
| 1964 | Not Only... But Also TV | Writer, Producer (23 ep) |
| 1964 | The Big Noise TV | Producer (6 ep) |