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Michael Whyte

Director · Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, UK

Michael Whyte was born in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire. He grew up in Bradford and after leaving school he went to study film at The Royal College of Art, London. His graduation film, 'Billy', was shown at the Edinburgh and London Film Festivals 1972. Since then he went on to make documentaries of social and political subjects. His first documentary,'Scream Quietly or the Neighbours Will Hear', was the first documentary to show the effect of domestic violence. Set inside Chiswick Womens' Aid, a refuge for battered wives, it let the women speak for themselves about their lives with violent partners. One of his later documentaries, 'Creggan', detailed life in the catholic Creggan Estate in Derry, Northern Ireland. This documentary was banned by the IBA for over a year; when it finally was transmitted it was highly acclaimed and won the prestigious Prix Italia, for best documentary, 1980. Michael Whyte turned to directing drama in 1985 winning various awards for his films, such as Catherine, a story of a girl who died of anorexia, (The Special Jury Award, San Francisco Film Festival, 1987, and the Prix Europa Award 1987.) As well as directing, he also writes screenplays and has had an exhibition of his photographs.

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Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, UK
Works as
Director
Titles
3 on MovieCove · 17 credits in all
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 6% in 30 days

Where can I watch Michael Whyte's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 2 of their 3 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on BritBox (2).

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Filmography

17 credits, 3 with a MovieCove page.

  • Looking for Light: Jane Bown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Director · Cinematographer · Editor · Producer

  • No Greater Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Director

  • NCS: Manhunt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 4 episodes · Director

  • Close Relations (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 5 episodes · Director

  • Trial & Retribution(1997)

    Show 2 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Flowers of the Forest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Director

  • The Man Who Cried(1993)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The Railway Station Man(1992)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Your Cheatin' Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director

  • Your Cheatin' Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 6 episodes · Director

  • Small Zones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director

  • Catherine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director · Writer

  • On the Palm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director

  • The Gourmet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Director

  • Screen Two (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 4 episodes · Director

  • Our Business Is Fun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Director · Producer · Writer

  • Scream Quietly or the Neighbours Will Hear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Director

Career shape

Most popular right now

The Man Who Cried (1993)