
Turner: The Man Who Painted Britain
Synopsis
While Joseph Mallord William Turner is considered by many to be Britain's greatest landscape painter, his private life reveals a man of extremes and contradictions. This docudrama explores the extraordinary story of a brilliant self-made man.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Edward Bazalgette
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Attridge
- Original Title
- Turner: The Man Who Painted Britain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Bazalgette
Steve Attridge
Chris Hainstock
Franny Moyle, Edward Bazalgette
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Hainstock
Editor
Edward Bazalgette
Director
Steve Attridge
Writer
Edward Bazalgette
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Turner: The Man Who Painted Britain
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What is Turner: The Man Who Painted Britain about?
While Joseph Mallord William Turner is considered by many to be Britain's greatest landscape painter, his private life reveals a man of extremes and contradictions. This docudrama explores the extraordinary story of a brilliant self-made man.
Who directed Turner: The Man Who Painted Britain?
Turner: The Man Who Painted Britain was directed by Edward Bazalgette.
Who stars in Turner: The Man Who Painted Britain?
The principal cast of Turner: The Man Who Painted Britain includes Tim Marlow, Ross Boatman, Julie Maisey.
When was Turner: The Man Who Painted Britain released and how long is it?
Turner: The Man Who Painted Britain was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Turner: The Man Who Painted Britain?
Turner: The Man Who Painted Britain holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).
