Personal Info
Birthday
September 20, 1948
Place of Birth
Oxford, England, UK
Known For
Acting
Tony Rayns
Biography
Antony Keith Graham Rayns (20 September 1948 – 7 July 2026) was a British writer, commentator, film festival programmer and screenwriter. He wrote for the underground publication Cinema Rising before contributing to the Monthly Film Bulletin from the December 1970. He contributed writings to Sight & Sound from the 1970s, and also contributed to Time Out, Melody Maker, and Film Comment.
Acting Filmography (22)
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An American Picture: Tony Rayns on 'An American Tragedy'
Movie2024
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Legend of the Dragon: Tony Rayns on Bruce Lee
Movie2023
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A Different Kind of Chinese War Film: Tony Rayns on Wreaths at the foot of the mountain
Movie2023
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Damaged Romance: Tony Rains on 'Audition'
Movie2016
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Art-house Martial Arts — Tony Rayns on A Touch of Zen
Movie2016
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Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema
Movie2014
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The Art of Akira Kurosawa
Movie2013
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Jury
Movie2013
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Tony Rayns, the Not-So-Distant Observer
Movie2012
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Seven Samurai: Origins and Influences
Movie2006
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Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema
Movie1998
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Hold You Tight
Movie1998
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The Cinema on the Road
Movie1995
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Derek Jarman: A Portrait
Movie1991
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New Chinese Cinema
Movie1989
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Virtuous Women
Movie1987
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Frame by Frame: Shanghai Animation Studio
Movie1985
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Home Movies 1971-81
Movie1985
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London Calling
Movie1985
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Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns
Movie1983
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Visions Cinema: Cinema in China - An Account by Tony Rayns
Movie1983
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Visions Cinema: Film as a Way of Life: Hong Kong Cinema - A Report by Tony Rayns
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