Death of a Miner (1968)

Celebrates the life of Jack Elliott, a coal miner from Birtley, Co Durham. In 1962 Jack talked to a film crew about his life as a miner. In 1966 he died. The following year the pit at Birtley closed. The film is 'In memory of a man, a pit, and a community'.

Director: Philip Donnellan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
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Editing: Henry Fowler
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death of a Miner about?
Celebrates the life of Jack Elliott, a coal miner from Birtley, Co Durham. In 1962 Jack talked to a film crew about his life as a miner. In 1966 he died. The following year the pit at Birtley closed. The film is 'In memory of a man, a pit, and a community'.
Who directed Death of a Miner?
Death of a Miner was directed by Philip Donnellan.
How long is Death of a Miner?
Death of a Miner has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is Death of a Miner?
Death of a Miner is a Documentary film.
Where was Death of a Miner produced?
Death of a Miner was produced in United Kingdom.