The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough
Synopsis
Two-part Arena special celebrating the life and distinguished career of one of Britain's best-loved public figures. Lord Attenborough's film CV as actor stretches from Brighton Rock to Jurassic Park, while as director he has been responsible for Oh! What a Lovely War, Shadowlands and Gandhi. He has also been integral to the work of many charities, while his support for minority groups has led to the building of a Centre for Disability and the Arts. Part one examines his early career and follows Attenborough as he visits his childhood home, travels to Brighton and Hove, and reminisces with brothers John and Sir David. Part two explores his other lives as chancellor of Sussex University and vice-president of Chelsea FC, and examines the political commitment behind films such as Cry Freedom and 10 Rillington Place.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Low
- Original Title
- The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- BBC Arena, Illuminations Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Low
Sean Mackenzie
Anthony Wall
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Low
Director
Sean Mackenzie
Editor
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What is The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough about?
Two-part Arena special celebrating the life and distinguished career of one of Britain's best-loved public figures. Lord Attenborough's film CV as actor stretches from Brighton Rock to Jurassic Park, while as director he has been responsible for Oh! What a Lovely War, Shadowlands and Gandhi. He has also been integral to the work of many charities, while his support for minority groups has led to the building of a Centre for Disability and the Arts. Part one examines his early career and follows Attenborough as he visits his childhood home, travels to Brighton and Hove, and reminisces with brothers John and Sir David. Part two explores his other lives as chancellor of Sussex University and vice-president of Chelsea FC, and examines the political commitment behind films such as Cry Freedom and 10 Rillington Place.
Who directed The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough?
The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough was directed by Adam Low.
Who stars in The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough?
The principal cast of The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough includes Richard Attenborough, Sheila Sim, David Attenborough, John Attenborough, Bryan Forbes.
When was The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough released and how long is it?
The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.