Ken Russell's ABC of British Music
Synopsis
A feat that fully matches its title, an alphabetical trawl through both the history of British music and Russell's own likes and dislikes, the latter summed up by a scene in which he takes a phone call and listens for a bit before concluding that 'it's either an obscene call or the beginning of Michael Tippett's Fourth Symphony.' Gleefully exploiting an already contrived format, Russell uses alphabetical coincidence as an excuse to throw wildly disparate material together: Elgar is fused with Elton John, Holst with Heavy Metal and Punk with Purcell.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Russell
- Original Title
- Ken Russell's ABC of British Music
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- LWT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Ken Russell
Melvyn Bragg
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Russell
Writer
Melvyn Bragg
Producer
Ken Russell
Director
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What is Ken Russell's ABC of British Music about?
A feat that fully matches its title, an alphabetical trawl through both the history of British music and Russell's own likes and dislikes, the latter summed up by a scene in which he takes a phone call and listens for a bit before concluding that 'it's either an obscene call or the beginning of Michael Tippett's Fourth Symphony.' Gleefully exploiting an already contrived format, Russell uses alphabetical coincidence as an excuse to throw wildly disparate material together: Elgar is fused with Elton John, Holst with Heavy Metal and Punk with Purcell.
Who directed Ken Russell's ABC of British Music?
Ken Russell's ABC of British Music was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in Ken Russell's ABC of British Music?
The principal cast of Ken Russell's ABC of British Music includes Ken Russell, Benjamin Britten, John Lennon, Thomas Dolby, Edward Elgar.
When was Ken Russell's ABC of British Music released and how long is it?
Ken Russell's ABC of British Music was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.