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198214mUnited Kingdom

The Colour Black

Synopsis

A documentary made for BBC West in 1982, written and presented by Hugh Cornwell and Jet Black of The Stranglers. It focuses on the colour black and includes the Meninblack phenomenon and some Stranglers of course.

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The Colour Black (1982)

Type: Clip • Published 2012-02-19

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jet Black, Hugh Cornwell
Original Title
The Colour Black
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
14m
Production Studios
BBC, BBC Southwest

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jet Black, Hugh Cornwell

Department Leadership Roster

Jet Black

Jet Black

Director

Hugh Cornwell

Hugh Cornwell

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Colour Black

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Colour Black about?

A documentary made for BBC West in 1982, written and presented by Hugh Cornwell and Jet Black of The Stranglers. It focuses on the colour black and includes the Meninblack phenomenon and some Stranglers of course.

Who directed The Colour Black?

The Colour Black was directed by Jet Black, Hugh Cornwell.

Who stars in The Colour Black?

The principal cast of The Colour Black includes Jet Black, Hugh Cornwell, Richard L. Gregory, Fr. Carl Somers Edgar.

When was The Colour Black released and how long is it?

The Colour Black was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 14m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Colour Black?

The Colour Black holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).