The Home-Made Car
Synopsis
The Home-Made Car is a 1963 short film directed by James Hill about a young man who rebuilds a vintage car and finds love. Made in and around Farnborough, Hampshire, it became a cult success when regularly broadcast as a trade test colour transmission on the run up to the start of BBC2 colour transmissions. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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The Home-Made Car (1963)
Type: Clip • Published 2024-04-14
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Hill
- Original Title
- The Home-Made Car
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- British Petroleum (BP)
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James Hill
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James Hill
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What is The Home-Made Car about?
The Home-Made Car is a 1963 short film directed by James Hill about a young man who rebuilds a vintage car and finds love. Made in and around Farnborough, Hampshire, it became a cult success when regularly broadcast as a trade test colour transmission on the run up to the start of BBC2 colour transmissions. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who directed The Home-Made Car?
The Home-Made Car was directed by James Hill.
Who stars in The Home-Made Car?
The principal cast of The Home-Made Car includes Ronald Chudley, Caroline Mortimer, Sandra Leo .
When was The Home-Made Car released and how long is it?
The Home-Made Car was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 27m.