Link Span
Synopsis
Twenty-four hours in the story of the British Railways Channel ferryboats, the 'link spans' directly joining the roads and railways of Britain with those of France and all the Continent. The Lord Warden laden with an assortment of road vehicles from Dover, and the Night Ferry from Newhaven carrying passengers bound for Paris, Vienna or Rome are two of the ferries illustrated in this film; and freight is not forgotten.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Clarke
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Goulder
- Original Score
- Edward Williams
- Original Title
- Link Span
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- British Transport Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Clarke
Stanley Goulder
Edward Williams
James Ritchie
Bert Eggleton
Edgar Anstey
Department Leadership Roster
James Ritchie
Director of Photography
Michael Clarke
Director
Stanley Goulder
Writer
Bert Eggleton
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Frequently Asked Questions About Link Span
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What is Link Span about?
Twenty-four hours in the story of the British Railways Channel ferryboats, the 'link spans' directly joining the roads and railways of Britain with those of France and all the Continent. The Lord Warden laden with an assortment of road vehicles from Dover, and the Night Ferry from Newhaven carrying passengers bound for Paris, Vienna or Rome are two of the ferries illustrated in this film; and freight is not forgotten.
Who directed Link Span?
Link Span was directed by Michael Clarke.
Who stars in Link Span?
The principal cast of Link Span includes Michael Goodliffe.
When was Link Span released and how long is it?
Link Span was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Link Span?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Link Span was composed by Edward Williams.