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John Mollo is a Costume Design and Technical Advisor British born on 18 march 1931 at London (United-kingdom)

John Mollo

John Mollo
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Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 18 march 1931 at London (United-kingdom)
Death 25 october 2017 (at 86 years)

John Mollo est un costumier anglais, né le 18 mars 1931 à Londres et mort le 25 octobre 2017 à Froxfield dans le Wiltshire en Angleterre.

Biography

Au cinéma, John Mollo est costumier sur dix-sept films (américains, britanniques ou en coproduction), depuis Star Wars, épisode IV : Un nouvel espoir de George Lucas (1977, avec Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher et Harrison Ford) jusqu'à Event Horizon, le vaisseau de l'au-delà de Paul W. S. Anderson (1997, avec Laurence Fishburne et Sam Neill).

Dans l'intervalle, citons Alien de Ridley Scott (1979, avec Tom Skerritt et Sigourney Weaver), Gandhi (1982, avec Ben Kingsley dans le rôle-titre) et Chaplin (1992, avec Robert Downey Jr. dans le rôle-titre) de Richard Attenborough, Greystoke, la légende de Tarzan de Hugh Hudson (1984, avec Christophe Lambert et Andie MacDowell), ainsi que Chasseur blanc, cœur noir de Clint Eastwood (1990, avec le réalisateur et Jeff Fahey).

L'épisode IV de la saga Star Wars et Gandhi précités lui permettent chacun de gagner un Oscar de la meilleure création de costumes, sans compter d'autres distinctions (voir la liste sélective ci-après).

Pour la télévision britannique, John Mollo conçoit des costumes pour dix téléfilms diffusés de 1993 à 2003, dont huit réalisés par Andrew Grieve de la série Hornblower (1998-2003, avec Ioan Gruffudd dans le rôle-titre), après laquelle il se retire.

Best films

Star Wars (1977)
(Costume Design)
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
(Costume Design)
The Three Musketeers (1993)
(Costume Design)
Alien (1979)
(Costume Design)
Gandhi (1982)
(Costume Design)
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984)
(Costume Design)

Usually with

George Lucas
George Lucas
(2 films)
David Tomblin
David Tomblin
(6 films)
Simon Kaye
Simon Kaye
(4 films)
Stuart Craig
Stuart Craig
(4 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of John Mollo (16 films)

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Costume and makup

Hornblower: The Even Chance, 1h40
Directed by Andrew Grieve
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, War, Action, Adventure, Historical
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Political films, Napoleonic Wars films, French Revolution films
Actors Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Dorian Healy, Michael Byrne, Robert Bathurst, Paul Copley
Roles Costume Design
Rating80% 4.0454854.0454854.0454854.0454854.045485
The film begins in January 1793 as a 17 year old Hornblower joins a ship of the line, Justinian. Hornblower is introduced to his shipmates, one of whom is the ruthless Jack Simpson, who rules the midshipman's berth as the bully he is.
Event Horizon, 1h36
Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Science fiction, Adventure, Horror
Themes Space adventure films, Dans l'espace, Films set in the future, Ghost films, Space opera
Actors Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Denise Quinlan, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Richard T. Jones
Roles Costume Design
Rating65% 3.2992853.2992853.2992853.2992853.299285
In 2047, the rescue vessel Lewis and Clark is dispatched to answer a distress signal received from the Event Horizon, a starship that disappeared during its maiden voyage to Proxima Centauri seven years before. Captain Miller (Laurence Fishburne) and his crew — Lieutenant Starck (Joely Richardson), Pilot Smith (Sean Pertwee), Medical Technician Peters (Kathleen Quinlan), Engineer Ensign Justin (Jack Noseworthy), Rescue Technician Cooper (Richard T. Jones), and Trauma Doctor D.J. (Jason Isaacs) — are joined for the mission by the Event Horizon's designer, Dr. William Weir (Sam Neill). Dr. Weir briefs the crew, telling them that the Event Horizon was built to test an experimental gravity drive. This drive generates an artificial black hole and uses its immense gravitational power to bridge two points in spacetime, greatly reducing travel time over astronomical distances.
The Jungle Book, 1h51
Directed by Stephen Sommers
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Adventure, Romance
Themes Films about animals, Films about children, Le thème de l'enfant sauvage, Wolves in film, Mise en scène d'un ours, Films about apes, Mise en scène d'un tigre, L'enfance marginalisée, Children's films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Jason Scott Lee, Cary Elwes, Lena Headey, Sam Neill, John Cleese, Jason Flemyng
Roles Costume Design
Rating60% 3.0481253.0481253.0481253.0481253.048125
During the times of the British Raj in India, Mowgli is the 5-year-old son of the widowed Nathoo, whose wife died in childbirth. Nathoo works as a tour guide. On one of his tours, he is leading Colonel Geoffrey Brydon and his men as well as Brydon's five-year-old daughter Katherine. That night, the deadly tiger Shere Khan attacks the encampment, killing some soldiers who had been hunting down several animals for fun in the jungle earlier, which had enraged him. When he tries to kill the third hunter, Buldeo, Nathoo defends Buldeo, who ungratefully leaves him to be mauled to death by Khan. In the confusion, Mowgli is lost in the jungle with his pet wolf, Grey Brother. Brydon and his men believe Mowgli has been killed too. Mowgli is taken by Bagheera, a gentle black panther, to the wolf pack. Mowgli also befriends a bear cub named Baloo.
The Three Musketeers, 1h45
Directed by Stephen Herek
Origin Austria
Genres Comedy, Swashbuckler, Action, Adventure, Romance
Themes Children's films
Actors Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris O'Donnell, Oliver Platt, Tim Curry, Rebecca De Mornay
Roles Costume Design
Rating63% 3.1999453.1999453.1999453.1999453.199945
In 1625 France, following in his late father's footsteps, D'Artagnan (Chris O'Donnell) sets off to Paris in hopes of becoming a member of the Musketeers, a band of men sworn to serve and protect the King of France. D'Artagnan is pursued by Gérard and his brothers, who accuse him of blemishing their sister's honor. Gérard saw his sister kissing d'Artagnan goodbye or as d'Artagnan put it "she wanted to give me something to remember her by!" At Musketeer Headquarters, Captain Rochefort (Michael Wincott) and the cardinal's guards have disbanded the musketeers as per the orders of Cardinal Richelieu (Tim Curry), the King's minister, ostensibly to help fight in an impending war with England. Rochefort confides to the Cardinal that there are three musketeers that have refused to relinquish their duties: Athos (Kiefer Sutherland), Porthos (Oliver Platt), and Aramis (Charlie Sheen).
Chaplin
Chaplin (1992)
, 2h23
Directed by Richard Attenborough
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Biography, Comedy-drama
Themes Films about films, Films about television
Actors Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Hopkins, Geraldine Chaplin, Moira Kelly, Dan Aykroyd, Penelope Ann Miller
Roles Costume Design
Rating74% 3.7492653.7492653.7492653.7492653.749265
The film is structured around lengthy flashbacks as the elderly Charlie Chaplin (Robert Downey, Jr.) (now living in Switzerland) recollects moments from his life during a conversation with fictional character George Hayden (Anthony Hopkins), the editor of his autobiography. Chaplin's recollections begin with his childhood of extreme poverty, from which he escapes by immersing himself in the world of the London music halls, after which he relocates to the United States.
Air America, 1h52
Directed by Roger Spottiswoode
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Action, Adventure
Themes Politique, Transport films, Aviation films, Political films, Buddy films
Actors Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr., Nancy Travis, David Marshall Grant, Michael Dudikoffi, Ken Jenkins
Roles Costume Design
Rating58% 2.9001652.9001652.9001652.9001652.900165
In late 1969, Billy Covington (Robert Downey Jr.) works as a helicopter traffic pilot for a Los Angeles radio station, but after breaking several safety regulations on the job, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration suspends his pilot's license. His piloting skills, bravery and disregard for the law are noticed by a mysterious government agent, who tells Billy that he can get his license back if he accepts a job in Laos, working for a "strictly civilian" company called Air America. The stranger indicates the air mission in Laos is "Top Secret" and the fact that American soldiers are stationed in Laos is a cover-up.
White Hunter, Black Heart, 1h52
Directed by Clint Eastwood
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Adventure
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about animals, Films about films, Mise en scène d'un éléphant, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Clint Eastwood, Jeff Fahey, George Dzundza, Alun Armstrong, Marisa Berenson, Charlotte Cornwell
Roles Costume Design
Rating64% 3.2484353.2484353.2484353.2484353.248435
In the early 1950s, world-renowned film maker John Wilson (Eastwood), travels to Africa for his next film bringing with him a young writer chum named Pete Verrill (Jeff Fahey). While there, he becomes obsessed with hunting elephants while neglecting the preparations for the film. This leads to a conflict between the men on several levels, most notably over the idea of killing for sport such a grand animal. Even Wilson concedes that it is so wrong that it is not just a crime against nature, but a "sin." Yet he cannot overcome his desire to bring down a giant bull, a "tusker" with massive ivory tusks. Wilson's final realization that his is a petty, ignoble pursuit comes at a late point and with a tragic price, as the local expert guide Kivu (Boy Mathias Chuma) is killed protecting him from an elephant Wilson decides not to shoot.
Cry Freedom, 2h37
Directed by Richard Attenborough
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Historical
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about writers, Films about journalists, Films about racism, Political films
Actors Denzel Washington, Kevin Kline, Penelope Wilton, Kevin McNally, Kate Hardie, John Thaw
Roles Costume Design
Rating73% 3.696463.696463.696463.696463.69646
Following a news story depicting the demolition of a slum in East London, South Africa, journalist Donald Woods (Kevin Kline) seeks more information about the incident and ventures off to meet black activist Steve Biko (Denzel Washington). Biko has been officially banned by the South African government and is not permitted to leave his defined banning area at King William's Town. Woods is formally against Biko's banning, but remains critical of his political views. Biko invites Woods to visit a black township to see the impoverished conditions and to witness the effect of the government-imposed restrictions, which make up the apartheid system. Woods begins to agree with Biko's desire for a South Africa where blacks have the same opportunities and freedoms as those enjoyed by the white population. As Woods comes to understand Biko's point of view, a friendship slowly develops between them.
King David
King David (1985)
, 1h54
Directed by Bruce Beresford
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Adventure, Horror, Historical, Peplum
Themes Films about religion, Films based on the Bible, Films about Jews and Judaism
Actors Richard Gere, Edward Woodward, Alice Krige, George Eastman, Jack Klaff, Cherie Lunghi
Roles Costume Design
Rating53% 2.6541952.6541952.6541952.6541952.654195
The film follows the life of David, drawing mainly from biblical accounts, like I and II Samuel, I Chronicles, and the Psalms of David.
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes, 2h10
Directed by Hugh Hudson
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Romance
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about animals, Films about children, Le thème de l'enfant sauvage, Films about apes, L'enfance marginalisée, Tarzan films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère
Actors Christophe Lambert, Andie MacDowell, Cheryl Campbell, Ian Holm, Ralph Richardson, Nigel Davenport
Roles Costume Design
Rating63% 3.199233.199233.199233.199233.19923
John, Lord Clayton (Paul Geoffrey), the heir to The 6th Earl of Greystoke, and his wife Alice (Cheryl Campbell) set sail and are quickly shipwrecked on the African coast. After John (or 'Jack') builds a home in the trees, Alice gives birth to a son. Soon after, Alice grows delirious and dies. When Lord Clayton finds her recently dead, the tree house is visited by curious gorillas, and John is killed by one of the apes. The female of the group, Kala, carries her dead infant, but upon hearing the cries of the infant human in his crib, she adopts the boy and raises him among the family of Mangani. The little human child thus grows up naked, wild, and free.
Gandhi
Gandhi (1982)
, 3h11
Directed by Richard Attenborough
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Biography, Adventure, Historical
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about racism
Actors Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Martin Sheen, Edward Fox, Roshan Seth, John Gielgud
Roles Costume Design
Rating79% 3.997863.997863.997863.997863.99786
The screenplay of Gandhi is available as a published book. The film opens with a statement from the filmmakers explaining their approach to the problem of filming Gandhi's complex life story:
Outland
Outland (1981)
, 1h52
Directed by Peter Hyams
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Crime
Themes Space adventure films, Dans l'espace, Films set in the future, Space opera
Actors Sean Connery, Peter Boyle, Frances Sternhagen, James Sikking, Kika Markham, Steven Berkoff
Roles Costume Design
Rating65% 3.298093.298093.298093.298093.29809
In the future, Federal Marshal William O'Niel (Sean Connery) is assigned to a tour of duty at the titanium ore mining outpost 'Con-Am 27' operated by the company Conglomerates Amalgamated, on the Jovian moon of Io.
The Empire Strikes Back, 2h4
Directed by Irvin Kershner
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Action, Adventure
Themes Space adventure films, Monde imaginaire, Dans l'espace, Sur une planète fictive, Films about extraterrestrial life, Films about disabilities, Space opera, Children's films, Films about extraterrestrial life, Robot films
Actors Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse
Roles Costume Design
Rating84% 4.2069254.2069254.2069254.2069254.206925
Three years after the destruction of the Death Star, the Rebel Alliance has been driven from their former base on Yavin IV by the Galactic Empire. Princess Leia leads a contingent including Han Solo and Luke Skywalker in a new base on the icy planet Hoth. The Imperial Fleet, led by Darth Vader, continues to hunt for Rebels’ new base by dispatching probe droids across the galaxy.
Alien
Alien (1979)
, 1h57
Directed by Ridley Scott
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Space adventure films, Monde imaginaire, Dans l'espace, Sur une planète fictive, Films set in the future, Films about extraterrestrial life, Space opera, Children's films, Films about extraterrestrial life, Robot films
Actors Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm
Roles Costume Design
Rating84% 4.2477554.2477554.2477554.2477554.247755
The commercial spacecraft Nostromo is on a return trip to Earth with a seven-member crew in stasis. Detecting a mysterious transmission, possibly a distress signal, from a nearby planetoid, the ship's computer, MOTHER, awakens the crew. Following standard company policy for such situations, the Nostromo lands on the planetoid and Captain Dallas, Executive Officer Kane, and Navigator Lambert head out to investigate. They discover the signal is coming from a derelict alien spacecraft. Inside, they find the remains of a large alien creature whose ribcage appears to have exploded from the inside.
Star Wars
Star Wars (1977)
, 2h1
Directed by George Lucas
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Fantastic, Adventure
Themes Space adventure films, Monde imaginaire, Dans l'espace, Sur une planète fictive, Films about extraterrestrial life, Space opera, Children's films, Films about extraterrestrial life, Robot films
Actors Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Peter Mayhew
Roles Costume Design
Rating82% 4.114594.114594.114594.114594.11459
The galaxy is in a civil war, and spies for the Rebel Alliance have stolen plans to the Galactic Empire's Death Star, a heavily armed and armored space station capable of destroying entire planets. Rebel leader Princess Leia is in possession of the plans, but her ship is captured by Imperial forces under the command of the evil Lord Darth Vader. Before she is captured Leia hides the plans in the memory of an astromech droid called R2-D2, along with a holographic recording. The droid, accompanied by fellow protocol droid C-3PO, escape from the captured ship to the desert planet Tatooine.