Jack Point

1973 1h 20m EN

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★8.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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Rivalry at a local Gilbert and Sullivan Society over who will play Jack Point in the Silver Jubilee production. Rowland Matthews has always been the main star, but he is getting on, and the young Clive Bates is a strong rival.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Stephen Murray
Mr. Richardson
Isabel Dean
Mrs. Richardson
Basil Lord
Rowland Matthews
Gerard Ryder
Clive Bates
Peter Pratt
Fenner
Bernard Gallagher
Faulkner
Liz Smith
Mrs. Matthews
Madge Hindle
Maggie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Apted
Writers: Colin Welland
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Stephen Murray and Isabel Dean and Basil Lord carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt0349639 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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

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The take

Michael Apted directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
253 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Stephen Murray and Isabel Dean and Basil Lord carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0349639 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.