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A Sense of History
Genres
DramaComedy
Overview
Jim Broadbent wrote and starred in this short film directed by none other than Mike Leigh. As a member of the landed gentry, the 23rd Earl of Leete has a duty to maintain and expand his lands. Shot in the style and manner of a BBC documentary, Broadbent tells his family history to the crew, who slowly come to realise - as do we - that things are not what they seem.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
26 min
Release Date
1992-09-12
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
31
Vote Average
7.3
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Jim Broadbent
23rd Earl of Leete
Stephen Bill
Giddy
Belinda Bradley
The Earl's daughter
Edward Bradley
The Earl's son
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