The Preservation Man

1962 0h 16m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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The Preservation Man is about useless objects but here they're part of the artist Bruce Lacey's collection of random junk that is incorporated into his art with their original function is irrelevant. Sensibly, Russell and commentator Huw Wheldon keep analysis to a minimum, preferring to use the film as an excuse to spend a quarter of an hour in Lacey's amiable company.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bruce Lacey
Self
Huw Wheldon
Commentator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ken Russell
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 16-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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64 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Bruce Lacey and Huw Wheldon carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0056369 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

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

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 16-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
264 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Bruce Lacey and Huw Wheldon carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0056369 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.