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Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…
Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…
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  2. Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…

Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…

1979
1h 43m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

1979

Runtime

1h 43m

Storyline

A portrait of one of England's greatest composers. Winner of the Prix Italia.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 43m
Jan 9, 1979
Languages
English
Director
Tony Palmer
Tony Palmer
Production
RM Productions
RM Productions
Isolde Films
Isolde Films
LWT
LWT
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Benjamin Britten

Benjamin Britten

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Peter Pears

Peter Pears

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Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein

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Janet Baker

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Julian Bream

Julian Bream

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Barbara Britten

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Robert Britten

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Imogen Holst

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Sviatoslav Richter

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John Shirley-Quirk

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