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1972 1h 26m EN

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7.8

BANGER

★7.8TMDB · 7

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Synopsis

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David Storey's adaptation of his award winning play for the BBC's Play for Today series.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Gielgud
Harry
Ralph Richardson
Jack
Dandy Nichols
Marjorie
Mona Washbourne
Kathleen
Warren Clarke
Alfred

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lindsay Anderson
Writers: David Storey
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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54 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alan Price. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 7

CAST

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John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson and Dandy Nichols carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0226767 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Lindsay Anderson directs. Alan Price scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
254 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Original score by Alan Price. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson and Dandy Nichols carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0226767 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.