Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film(2014)
The life story of the film director, movie star and industry figure who furthered the cause of cinema: Lord Richard Attenborough.
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The life story of the film director, movie star and industry figure who furthered the cause of cinema: Lord Richard Attenborough.
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2014-08-25
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