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Michael Latham Powell (30 September 1905 – 19 February 1990) was an English filmmaker, celebrated for his partnership with Emeric Pressburger. Through their production company The Archers , they together wrote, produced and directed a series of classic British films, notably The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943), A Canterbury ...
IMDb profile of Michael Powell, a British director, writer and producer known for his collaborations with Emeric Pressburger and his controversial film Peeping Tom. See his birth and death dates, nominated Oscar, photos, videos and credits.
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Michael Powell (born September 30, 1905, Bekesbourne, Kent, England—died February 19, 1990, Avening, Gloucestershire) was a British director of innovative, visually vivid motion pictures. Powell attended Dulwich College, London (1918–21). He directed his first film, Two Crowded Hours, in 1931.
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Michael Latham Powell (30 September 1905 – 19 February 1990) was an English filmmaker, best known for his films which were made in partnership with Emeric Pressburger. Early films [ edit ] Many of his early films are disparagingly referred to as " quota quickies ".
Michael Powell. Director: Peeping Tom. The son of Thomas William Powell and Mabel (nee Corbett). Michael Powell was always a self-confessed movie addict. He was brought up partly in Canterbury ("The Garden of England") and partly in the south of France (where his parents ran a hotel).
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Christopher Silvester praises Michael Powell, one of the greatest British film directors, who collaborated with Emeric Pressburger and other artists to create cinematic masterpieces. He explores Powell's themes, styles, and influences, and his legacy after Peeping Tom.
Oct 24, 2023 · The legendary British filmmaker talks about his controversial masterpiece Peeping Tom, his clashes with David O Selznick, and his plans for a silent horror film. Read the full interview with City Limits magazine from 1986.
