About this movie
The BBC delves into its archives to discover British acting greats as they take their first tentative steps on the road to success. Long before they were knighted for their services to drama, we see early appearances from Michael Caine in a rare Shakespearean role, Ben Kingsley, Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi and Michael Gambon. Featuring unique behind-the-scenes footage alongside a wealth of classic British productions like War and Peace, the Mayor of Casterbridge and the Singing Detective, it reveals many career-defining moments from the first generation of acting talent to fully embrace television drama.
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Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC
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Quick facts
Year
2015
Runtime
58m
Genre
Documentary, TV Movie
Language
EN
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Questions about Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC
How long is Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC?
Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC has a runtime of 58m ( and 58 minutes).
What genre is Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC?
Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC is a Documentary, TV Movie film (2015).
Who stars in Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC?
The cast of Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC includes Michael Caine, Ben Kingsley, Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi, Michael Gambon.
