The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio

Nan
1h 16m
1985
6 /10 (1)

Overview

After starting his career producing religious film shorts, J. Arthur Rank went on to become Britain's first and only movie mogul with his establishment of the legendary Pinewood Studios. Narrated by Michael Caine, THE GOLDEN GONG chronicles Pinewood's rise to success.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1985-01-01

Top Billed Cast

Michael Caine

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Richard Attenborough

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Dirk Bogarde

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Betty E. Box

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Albert R. Broccoli

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Joan Collins

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Olive Dodds

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Diana Dors

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Lewis Gilbert

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Stewart Granger

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Cyril Howard

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David Lean

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John Mills

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Ronald Neame

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Michael Powell

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Christopher Reeve

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