Movie: Mike Leigh: Making Plays

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Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh

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Eric Allan
Eric Allan

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Marion Bailey
Marion Bailey

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Brenda Blethyn
Brenda Blethyn

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Phil Davis
Phil Davis

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Sheila Kelley
Sheila Kelley

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Sam Kelly
Sam Kelly

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Antony Sher
Antony Sher

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Alison Steadman
Alison Steadman

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David Threlfall
David Threlfall

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    Writer and Director Mike Leigh discusses the techniques used to create his plays.

  • Release Date

    1982-09-04

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  • Languages:

    English

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