Colin Finbow
Known for
Directing
Born
November 26, 1940 (age 85)
Birthplace
Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK
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.
Best known work
The Avengers
1961
Dark Enemy
1984
Daemon
1985
Hard Road
1988
Something Wicked This Way Comes
1972
Emily's Ghost
1992
Doombeach
1989
Willie's War
1994
A Swarm in May
1983
Nightshade
1995Filmography
1997
AwaydayDirector
1996
The Gingerbread HouseDirector
1995
NightshadeDirector
1994
Willie's WarDirector, Writer
1993
The Higher MortalsDirector
1992
Emily's GhostDirector, Writer
1991
How's BusinessDirector, Writer
1990
SurvivorsDirector
1989
DoombeachDirector, Editor, Writer
1988
Infantile DisordersDirector
1988
Hard RoadDirector
1988
Under the BedDirector
1986
School for VandalsDirector, Writer, Editor
1985
DaemonDirector, Writer
1985
Mister SkeeterDirector
1984
Dark EnemyDirector, Writer
1983
A Swarm in MayDirector, Writer
1982
Captain StirrickDirector, Producer
1979
The Custard BoysDirector, Screenplay
1972
Something Wicked This Way ComesDirector
1961