The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough (2003)

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Two-part Arena special celebrating the life and distinguished career of one of Britain's best-loved public figures. Lord Attenborough's film CV as actor stretches from Brighton Rock to Jurassic Park, while as director he has been responsible for Oh! What a Lovely War, Shadowlands and Gandhi. He has also been integral to the work of many charities, while his support for minority groups has led to the building of a Centre for Disability and the Arts. Part one examines his early career and follows Attenborough as he visits his childhood home, travels to Brighton and Hove, and reminisces with brothers John and Sir David. Part two explores his other lives as chancellor of Sussex University and vice-president of Chelsea FC, and examines the political commitment behind films such as Cry Freedom and 10 Rillington Place.

Director: Adam Low
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 118 min
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Editing: Sean Mackenzie
Production: BBC Arena, Illuminations Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Adam Low
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough about?
Two-part Arena special celebrating the life and distinguished career of one of Britain's best-loved public figures. Lord Attenborough's film CV as actor stretches from Brighton Rock to Jurassic Park, while as director he has been responsible for Oh! What a Lovely War, Shadowlands and Gandhi. He has also been integral to the work of many charities, while his support for minority groups has led to the building of a Centre for Disability and the Arts. Part one examines his early career and follows Attenborough as he visits his childhood home, travels to Brighton and Hove, and reminisces with brothers John and Sir David. Part two explores his other lives as chancellor of Sussex University and vice-president of Chelsea FC, and examines the political commitment behind films such as Cry Freedom and 10 Rillington Place.
Who directed The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough?
The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough was directed by Adam Low.
Who stars in The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough?
The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough stars Richard Attenborough, Sheila Sim, David Attenborough, John Attenborough, Bryan Forbes, Ben Kingsley.
How long is The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough?
The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What genre is The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough?
The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough is a Documentary film.
Where was The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough produced?
The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough was produced in United Kingdom.