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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.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1981-08-14

Runtime: 60 mins

Director: Gavin Millar, Charles Chabot

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: A Pretty British Affair

Production Companies: BBC Arena

Production Countries: United Kingdom

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