The Lost World of the Seventies (2012)

A report by Michael Cockerell

Michael Cockerell sheds new light on the tragi-comedy of the 1970s by focusing on some of its most controversial characters. With fresh filming and new interviews, along with a treasure trove of rare archive, the film presents the inside story of giant personalities who make today's public figures look sadly dull in comparison. The well-known journalist revisits some of his films on the big characters who helped shaped the 1970s in Britain. Both tragic and comic, it highlights just how much our world has changed in four decades.

Director: Nick Norman-Butler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

1970s, britain, historical

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lost World of the Seventies about?
Michael Cockerell sheds new light on the tragi-comedy of the 1970s by focusing on some of its most controversial characters. With fresh filming and new interviews, along with a treasure trove of rare archive, the film presents the inside story of giant personalities who make today's public figures look sadly dull in comparison. The well-known journalist revisits some of his films on the big characters who helped shaped the 1970s in Britain. Both tragic and comic, it highlights just how much our world has changed in four decades.
Who directed The Lost World of the Seventies?
The Lost World of the Seventies was directed by Nick Norman-Butler.
Who stars in The Lost World of the Seventies?
The Lost World of the Seventies stars Michael Cockerell.
How long is The Lost World of the Seventies?
The Lost World of the Seventies has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The Lost World of the Seventies?
The Lost World of the Seventies is a Documentary film.
Where was The Lost World of the Seventies produced?
The Lost World of the Seventies was produced in United Kingdom.