Don't Mess with Bill
Synopsis
Don't Mess with Bill is a 1980 Canadian short documentary film about Canadian martial arts pioneer Bill Underwood. At eighty-four, Underwood is a specialist in his own brand of self defense, which he still teaches to police, students, and senior citizens. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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January 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pen Densham
- Original Title
- Don't Mess with Bill
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Insight Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pen Densham
Pen Densham, John Watson, Jonathan Watson
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Pen Densham
Director
Pen Densham
Producer
John Watson
Producer
Jonathan Watson
Producer
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What is Don't Mess with Bill about?
Don't Mess with Bill is a 1980 Canadian short documentary film about Canadian martial arts pioneer Bill Underwood. At eighty-four, Underwood is a specialist in his own brand of self defense, which he still teaches to police, students, and senior citizens. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed Don't Mess with Bill?
Don't Mess with Bill was directed by Pen Densham.
Who stars in Don't Mess with Bill?
The principal cast of Don't Mess with Bill includes Bill Underwood.
When was Don't Mess with Bill released and how long is it?
Don't Mess with Bill was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 11m.