Movie: A Pretty British Affair

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Michael Powell
Michael Powell

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Emeric Pressburger
Emeric Pressburger

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    Detailed interview with Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger looking back at their long career as influential British film-makers and their unusual partnership. Includes clips from many of their films.

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    1981-08-14

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