London 1948: The Austerity Olympics
Synopsis
How the 1948 Olympic Games came into being, as the world struggled to cope in the aftermath of the Second World War, and the Games were held for the first time in 12 years. With Britain in the midst of widespread poverty and rationing, hosting the event seemed unlikely, but existing venues were renovated despite a low budget and little time to play with, and the British people pulled together to make the Games a success.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Clarke Powell
- Original Title
- London 1948: The Austerity Olympics
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- ITN Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Clarke Powell
Nico Hambleton, Paul Woodd-Walker
Craig Harbour, Chris Whenham
Nick Clarke Powell, Will Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Clarke Powell
Director
Nico Hambleton
Director of Photography
Paul Woodd-Walker
Director of Photography
Nick Clarke Powell
Producer
Craig Harbour
Editor
Chris Whenham
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for London 1948: The Austerity Olympics.
Similar Titles to London 1948: The Austerity Olympics
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.9
8.0
8.0
5.0
6.2
8.0
6.8
6.0
1.0
7.4
More Like London 1948: The Austerity Olympics
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About London 1948: The Austerity Olympics
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is London 1948: The Austerity Olympics about?
How the 1948 Olympic Games came into being, as the world struggled to cope in the aftermath of the Second World War, and the Games were held for the first time in 12 years. With Britain in the midst of widespread poverty and rationing, hosting the event seemed unlikely, but existing venues were renovated despite a low budget and little time to play with, and the British people pulled together to make the Games a success.
Who directed London 1948: The Austerity Olympics?
London 1948: The Austerity Olympics was directed by Nick Clarke Powell.
Who stars in London 1948: The Austerity Olympics?
The principal cast of London 1948: The Austerity Olympics includes Belinda Stewart-Wilson, John Craven, Sally Gunnell.
When was London 1948: The Austerity Olympics released and how long is it?
London 1948: The Austerity Olympics was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.