Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…(1979)
Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… Synopsis
A portrait of one of England's greatest composers. Winner of the Prix Italia.
Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… (1979) is a documentary film directed by Tony Palmer, released on January 9, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, Leonard Bernstein and Janet Baker.
- Director:
- Tony Palmer
- Cinematographer:
- Nicholas D. Knowland
- Production:
- RM Productions, Isolde Films, LWT
- Status:
- Released
Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… Cast & Crew
Main cast
Benjamin Britten
as Himself (Archive)
Peter Pears
as Himself
Leonard Bernstein
as Himself
- Janet Baker
Janet Baker
as Herself
Julian Bream
as Himself
- Barbara Britten
Barbara Britten
as Herself
- Robert Britten
Robert Britten
as Himself
- Imogen Holst
Imogen Holst
as Herself
- Sviatoslav Richter
Sviatoslav Richter
as Himself
- John Shirley-Quirk
John Shirley-Quirk
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Tony Palmer.
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Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…?
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The main cast of Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… (1979) includes Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, Leonard Bernstein, Janet Baker and Julian Bream. The film was directed by Tony Palmer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… released?
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Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… was released on January 9, 1979 and runs for 1h 43m.