| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (158 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
| Note |
Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
| Performer |
Claire Bloom, Leonard Rossiter, Mary Morris, William Whymper |
| Event |
Originally produced by Ambrose Video in 1985. |
| Summary |
This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilized the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors. The reign of England's King John is threatened by Philip of France who demands that John's nephew Arthur be placed on the throne. Pragmatic and decisive, King John moves to placate the French, but there are others who seek to dispute his authority. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Historical drama.
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Drama.
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Literature.
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Motion pictures.
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Performing arts.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Giles, David, film director.
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Bloom, Claire, actor.
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Rossiter, Leonard, actor.
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Morris, Mary, actor.
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Whymper, William, actor.
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Ambrose Video (Firm), Distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm), Distributor.
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| Music No. |
6332792 Kanopy |
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