The World Is Rich
Synopsis
The World Is Rich is a 1947 British documentary film directed by Paul Rotha about food shortages after World War II, outlining steps underway to deal with the problems. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Rotha
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Calder-Marshall
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- The World Is Rich
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
- Production Studios
- Films of Fact, COI, Ministry of Food
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Rotha
Arthur Calder-Marshall
Clifton Parker
Wolfgang Suschitzky
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Suschitzky
Director of Photography
Arthur Calder-Marshall
Writer
Paul Rotha
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The World Is Rich
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What is The World Is Rich about?
The World Is Rich is a 1947 British documentary film directed by Paul Rotha about food shortages after World War II, outlining steps underway to deal with the problems. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Who directed The World Is Rich?
The World Is Rich was directed by Paul Rotha.
Who stars in The World Is Rich?
The principal cast of The World Is Rich includes Not specified.
When was The World Is Rich released and how long is it?
The World Is Rich was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The World Is Rich?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The World Is Rich was composed by Clifton Parker.