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The Ultimate Survivor

The Ultimate Survivor

The untold story of a legendary cinema.

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Documentary

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The Ultimate Survivor tells the story of a remarkable survivor from a bygone age: the former East Oxford Picture Palace, on Jeune Street in Oxford, now known as the Ultimate Picture Palace or UPP.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

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Release Date

24 February 2011

Country

United Kingdom

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