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The History of British Cinema: 1969 |
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Oh! What a Lovely War, Richard Attenborough’s directorial debut, is released. Attenborough recreates the First World War on Brighton pier, using music-hall songs to capture a feel of the times. An all-star cast includes Laurence Olivier, Dirk Bogarde, Michael and Vanessa Redgrave, Ralph Richardson, Maggie Smith, John Mills and Maurice Roeves. [ADD] |
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Maverick director Ken Russell’s adaptation of D. H. Lawrence’s Women in Love is released. Alan Bates and Oliver Reed famously wrestle nude, and Glenda Jackson stars as Gudrun Brangwen. [ADD] |
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– John Trevelyan, head of the BBFC refuses Robert Aldrich’s The Killing of Sister George a certificate unless a lesbian scene is toned down. He urges all 600 local authorities to boycott the film but 12, including the GLC, show the film with an X certificate. [ADD] |
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– EMI acquires Associated British Pictures Corporation. [ADD] |
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– The Cinema Action group is formed. [ADD] |
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– Hammer Films close Bray Studios. [ADD] |
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– Bryan Forbes is appointed production head of Associated British Pictures Corporation. [ADD] |
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Other Key British Films of 1969 |
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Anne of the Thousand Days (Charles Jarrott) [ADD] |
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Battle of Britain (Guy Hamilton) [ADD] |
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Hamlet (Tony Richardson) [ADD] |
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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (Ronald Neame) [ADD] |
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