The First Film
Synopsis
Leeds born filmmaker David Nicholas Wilkinson's thirty three year quest to prove that the worlds film industry started in Leeds, Yorkshire, England in 1888.
Top Cast
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David Wilkinson
Himself
Tom Courtenay
Himself
Katharine Round
Herself
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Himself
Ronald Harwood
Himself
Joe Eszterhas
Himself
Stéphane Cornicard
Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince (voice)
Ben Eagle
Adolphe Le Prince (voice)
Sarah Lancashire
Lizze Le Prince (voice)
Andreea Păduraru
Annie Hartley
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Wilkinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Irfan Shah, David Wilkinson
- Original Score
- Christopher Barnett
- Original Title
- The First Film
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Guerilla Docs, Guerilla Films (leprince)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Wilkinson
Irfan Shah, David Wilkinson
Christopher Barnett
David Hughes
David Wilkinson
Department Leadership Roster
David Wilkinson
Director
Irfan Shah
Writer
David Wilkinson
Writer
David Hughes
Editor
David Wilkinson
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Film
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Film about?
Leeds born filmmaker David Nicholas Wilkinson's thirty three year quest to prove that the worlds film industry started in Leeds, Yorkshire, England in 1888.
Who directed The First Film?
The First Film was directed by David Wilkinson.
Who stars in The First Film?
The principal cast of The First Film includes David Wilkinson, Tom Courtenay, Katharine Round, Tony Pierce-Roberts, Ronald Harwood.
When was The First Film released and how long is it?
The First Film was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Film?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Film was composed by Christopher Barnett.