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The Hero of My Life
The Hero of My Life
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  2. The Hero of My Life

The Hero of My Life

1970
1h 18m

Status

Released

Release

1970

Runtime

1h 18m

Storyline

The rise of Charles Dickens, from poverty to prosperity, traced and reflected in his writings.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 18m
Jun 9, 1970
Languages
English
Director
Michael Darlow
Production
Thames Television
Thames Television
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

11 Cast Members

Michael Jayston

Michael Jayston

Charles Dickens

Isla Blair

Isla Blair

Ellen Ternan

Amanda Reiss

Maria Beadnell

Jo Rowbottom

Jo Rowbottom

Eleanor P.

Sheila Grant

Catherine Hogarth

Ciaran Madden

Ciaran Madden

Mary Hogarth

Maureen Beck

Georgina Hogarth

Anthony Higginson

Mr. Hogarth

Doreathea Phillips

Mrs. Hogarth

Colin Jeavons

Colin Jeavons

Wilkie Collins

David March

Narrator

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