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  2. A Very English Genius

A Very English Genius

2002
1h
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2002

Runtime

1h

Storyline

The work and unexplained death of Michael Ventris, the English architect, classicist, and philologist who deciphered the ancient Mycenaean Greek script Linear B, are portrayed.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Jul 22, 2002
Director
Robin Dashwood

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

Lynden Edwards

Michael Ventris

Sam Baron

Sam Baron

Young Michael Ventris

Jack Davenport

Jack Davenport

Narrator

Judy Cowne

Dorothea Ventris

Robert Nisbet

Arthur Evans

Sophie Garner

Lois Ventris

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