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Typically British: A Personal History of British Cinema

Typically British: A Personal History of British Cinema

1995· 1h 17m

Documentary

Directed by Stephen Frears, Mike Dibb

7.2/ 10

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Overview

Stephen Frears and a quartet of film industry notables - representing different cinematic periods - drink tea and discuss ups and downs of British cinema.

Cast

Stephen Frears

Stephen Frears

Alexander Mackendrick

Alexander Mackendrick

Alan Parker

Alan Parker

Michael Apted

Michael Apted

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