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A Simple Man

Nov 6, 1987 · 58m
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L. S. Lowry, one of the most celebrated English painters from the mid 20th century, liked to call himself just a "simple man". But was he?

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CAST

Christopher Gable
L.S. Lowry
Moira Shearer
Mother
Albert Finney
Self - Introduction
Marcello Angelini
Father going home
Daniela Buson
Tennis player
Graciela Kaplan
Ann
Tanya Devonshire-Jones
Girl in red 1
Judy Holme
Girl in red 2
Directed by Gillian Lynne

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
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Production
BBC, City of Salford, BBC North West, Northern Ballet Theatre
Country
GB
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