CinemaOSMovie · 1981 · 1h 0m

A Pretty British Affair

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Detailed interview with Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger looking back at their long career as influential British film-makers and their unusual partnership. Includes clips from many of their films.

Directed byCharles Chabot, Gavin Millar

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 0m
Language
EN
Released
August 14, 1981
Studios
BBC Arena

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
Michael Powell

Michael Powell

Interviewee

Emeric Pressburger

Emeric Pressburger

Interviewee

Creative team
Directed by
Charles Chabot
Gavin Millar
Gavin Millar

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