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Omnibus: John Ford, Part One

Omnibus: John Ford, Part One

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Documentary

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Documentary about the early career of Hollywood film director John Ford, written and presented by Lindsay Anderson, and first aired on the British television series Omnibus.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

42 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 December 1992

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Lindsay Anderson

Lindsay Anderson

Presenter

John Ford

John Ford

Self (archive footage)

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