T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land'(1988)
T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' Synopsis
Read by actors Michael Gough, Edward Fox, and Eileen Atkins, T. S. Eliot’s The Waste Land expresses the disillusionment and disgust of the post–World War I era in Europe. In this documentary, professor Frank Kermode, biographer Peter Ackroyd, and poets Sir Stephen Spender and Craig Raine examine the complex nature of Eliot’s influential poem, analyze its appeal, and trace the reasons why it became one of the best-known emblems of the 20th century.
T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' (1988) is a documentary film directed by David Thomas, released on March 6, 1988 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Peter Ackroyd and Eileen Atkins.
- Director:
- David Thomas
- Status:
- Released
T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' (1988) Trailer
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T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by David Thomas.
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The main cast of T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' (1988) includes Peter Ackroyd and Eileen Atkins. The film was directed by David Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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T.S. Eliot's 'The Waste Land' was released on March 6, 1988 and runs for 59m.
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