The Body(1970)
The Body Synopsis
A psychedelic documentary of the body electric, with music by Pink Floyd. The film was directed and produced by Roy Battersby. The film's narrators, Frank Finlay and Vanessa Redgrave, provide commentary that combines the knowledge of human biologists and anatomical experts. The film's soundtrack, Music from the Body, was composed by Ron Geesin and Roger Waters.
The Body (1970) is a documentary film directed by Roy Battersby, released on October 9, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Vanessa Redgrave, Frank Finlay, Arthur Armitage and Johnny Claydon. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Battersby
- Writers:
- Adrian Mitchell
- Producers:
- Tony Garnett
- Production:
- Kestrel Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Body Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vanessa Redgrave
as Narrator
Frank Finlay
as Narrator
- Arthur Armitage
Arthur Armitage
as Self
- Johnny Claydon
Johnny Claydon
as Self
- Sadie Corre
Sadie Corre
as Self
Danny Daniels
as Self
- Roberta Dougall
Roberta Dougall
as Self
- Minnie Douglas
Minnie Douglas
as Self
- Louise Ferrier
Louise Ferrier
as Self
- Richard L. Gregory
Richard L. Gregory
as Self
- Lenny Harrington
Lenny Harrington
as Self
- Josephine Ho
Josephine Ho
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Roy Battersby, written by Adrian Mitchell, produced by Tony Garnett.
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The Body Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Body – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Body online?
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Who stars in The Body?
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The main cast of The Body (1970) includes Vanessa Redgrave, Frank Finlay, Arthur Armitage, Johnny Claydon and Sadie Corre. The film was directed by Roy Battersby. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Body released?
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The Body was released on October 9, 1970 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Body worth watching?
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The Body (1970) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.