Five in Millions
Synopsis
Captures the work of the British Rail Parcel Service, illustrating the story of five different consignments over a twenty-four hour period. These are: a schoolboy in Cheshire being sent a new bicycle; a housewife in Rhondda Valley awaiting the arrival of a new vacuum cleaner; a man in Lincoln expecting an insurance cheque; a tourist in Cornwall waiting for his daily newspaper to arrive at his hotel; and a research scientist who urgently needs some equipment in Manchester.
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- Director
- Nick Nicholls
- Original Title
- Five in Millions
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- British Transport Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Nicholls
Bill Glass
Richard Best
Glyn Jones
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Best
Editor
Glyn Jones
Producer
Bill Glass
Director of Photography
Nick Nicholls
Director
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What is Five in Millions about?
Captures the work of the British Rail Parcel Service, illustrating the story of five different consignments over a twenty-four hour period. These are: a schoolboy in Cheshire being sent a new bicycle; a housewife in Rhondda Valley awaiting the arrival of a new vacuum cleaner; a man in Lincoln expecting an insurance cheque; a tourist in Cornwall waiting for his daily newspaper to arrive at his hotel; and a research scientist who urgently needs some equipment in Manchester.
Who directed Five in Millions?
Five in Millions was directed by Nick Nicholls.
Who stars in Five in Millions?
The principal cast of Five in Millions includes John Dennis.
When was Five in Millions released and how long is it?
Five in Millions was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 27m.