The Secret Diaries of the Film Censors
Synopsis
A dramatized documentary looking at how the British Board of Film Censors imposed an extraordinary stranglehold over the content of British cinema in the 1930s and exposing their deliberations, opinions and prejudices.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David MacMahon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeffrey Richards
- Original Title
- The Secret Diaries of the Film Censors
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Limehouse Productions (GB), Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David MacMahon
Jeffrey Richards
Mark Shivas
Department Leadership Roster
David MacMahon
Director
Jeffrey Richards
Writer
Mark Shivas
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Secret Diaries of the Film Censors about?
A dramatized documentary looking at how the British Board of Film Censors imposed an extraordinary stranglehold over the content of British cinema in the 1930s and exposing their deliberations, opinions and prejudices.
Who directed The Secret Diaries of the Film Censors?
The Secret Diaries of the Film Censors was directed by David MacMahon.
Who stars in The Secret Diaries of the Film Censors?
The principal cast of The Secret Diaries of the Film Censors includes Jonathan Cecil, Stratford Johns, Nicholas Le Prevost, Miriam Margolyes, Julian Pettifer.
When was The Secret Diaries of the Film Censors released and how long is it?
The Secret Diaries of the Film Censors was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Diaries of the Film Censors?
The Secret Diaries of the Film Censors holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).