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Bill Kenwright: True Blue and Broadway

Synopsis

The richest man ever to appear on 'Coronation Street', Bill Kenwright retraces his steps from humble beginnings to West End glitz and glamour. Join one of Britain's most famous impresarios as he recasts 'Blood Brothers', watches Everton lose again from the directors box at Goodison and goes to Broadway for the Tony Awards.

Details

Year
1998
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
20 mins
Format
Beta SP, Super 8 mm
Director
Sol Papadopoulos
Producer
John Moulson (Granada TV) Roger Shannon (MIDA)
Principal cast
Bill Kenwright

Categories

Fiction Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Hurricane Films

19 Hope Street
Liverpool L1 9BQ
UK

sol@hurricanefilms.co.uk

Sales Company

Hurricane Films

19 Hope Street
Liverpool L1 9BQ
UK

sol@hurricanefilms.co.uk

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