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The South Bank Show: The French Lieutenant's Woman

The South Bank Show: The French Lieutenant's Woman

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Documentary

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1981 episode of London Weekend Television's The South Bank Show examines the film and features interviews with novelist John Fowles, screenwriter Harold Pinter, and director Karel Reisz

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

51 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 January 1981

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Melvyn Bragg

Melvyn Bragg

Self - Presenter

Karel Reisz

Karel Reisz

Self - Interviewee

Harold Pinter

Harold Pinter

Self - Interviewee

John Fowles

John Fowles

Self - Interviewee

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