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A Very English Genius

2002 · 60 min · Documentary

The work and unexplained death of Michael Ventris, the English architect, classicist, and philologist who deciphered the ancient Mycenaean Greek script Linear B, are portrayed.

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Creators

Robin Dashwood — Director

Top cast

LLynden EdwardsMichael VentrisSam Baron portraitSam BaronYoung Michael VentrisJack Davenport portraitJack DavenportNarratorJJudy CowneDorothea VentrisRRobert NisbetArthur EvansSSophie GarnerLois Ventris

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