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The Big Screen

Two of Britain's leading film directors - John Schlesinger and Gerald Thomas - share the anxiety, hopes and risks experienced by those involved with the movie industry. (1973)

Two of Britain's leading film directors - John Schlesinger and Gerald Thomas - share the anxiety, hopes and risks experienced by those involved with the movie industry. The Big Screen follows the production of four British films: the eighth James Bond film Live and Let Die, The Optimists of Nine Elms, science fiction-thriller The Final Programme and The 14. Actors Peter Sellers, David Hemmings, Jon Finch, Roger Moore and Jenny Runacre are among those seen at work. (1973)

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49 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Jim Douglas Henry
Consultant Alexander Walker
Participant John Schlesinger
Participant Gerald Thomas
Film Editor Terry Cornelius
Producer Geoffrey Baines

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