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The Big Screen

1973 · 49 min · Documentary

Two of Britain's leading film directors - John Schlesinger and Gerald Thomas - share the anxiety, hopes and risks experienced by those involved with the movie industry. The Big Screen follows the production of four British films: the eighth James Bond film Live and Let Die, The Optimists of Nine Elms, science fiction-thriller The Final Programme and The 14. Actors Peter Sellers, David Hemmings, Jon Finch, Roger Moore and Jenny Runacre are among those seen at work.

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Geoffrey Baines — Director

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JJim Douglas HenryNarrator (voice)John Schlesinger portraitJohn SchlesingerSelfGerald Thomas portraitGerald ThomasSelfDavid Hemmings portraitDavid HemmingsSelfPeter Sellers portraitPeter SellersSelfRobert Fuest portraitRobert FuestSelfRoger Moore portraitRoger MooreSelfJenny Runacre portraitJenny RunacreSelfJon Finch portraitJon FinchSelfAAnthony SimmonsSelf

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