In Search of the English Folk Song

1997 0h 50m EN

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7.5

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★7.5TMDB · 4

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Synopsis

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Filmmaker Ken Russell poses the question: "What is a true English folk song, if there is such a thing?" After recieving an indifferent response from his dog, Russell journeys around the English countryside seeking for an answer. He encounters and interviews such famous artists as Donovan, Fairport Convention, Osibisa, Eliza Carthy, So What, Edward II and The Albion Band, among others.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ken Russell
Self
Donovan
Self
Eliza Carthy
Self
Carole Harwood
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ken Russell
Writers: Ken Russell
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 50-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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29 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

CAST

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Ken Russell and Donovan and Eliza Carthy carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0183349 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Ken Russell directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 50-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
229 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Ken Russell and Donovan and Eliza Carthy carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0183349 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.