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The Bankrupt (Original title)
Date: 27 November 1972 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Christopher Morahan

Synopsis: After his release from hospital a mental patient who has completely erased his past, returns to the home of his working-class father. He is oppressed by dreams in which he is the victim of black magic rituals, and the people in his life crowd in on him.

Genre:
Drama

Series title:

TV Transmissions
Date: 27 November 1972Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:25-22:40Slot duration: 75 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound

Credits (5)
Production Company: BBC TV, Producer: Graeme McDonald, Script: David Mercer, Designer: Richard Wilmot
Cast (7)
Joss Ackland (Ellis Cripper), Sheila Allen (Angela), David Waller (Gowran Cripper), Alethea Charlton (Anne), Peter Cellier (James), Bob Hoskins (taxi driver), John Woodnutt (doctor)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
In: National Film Theatre Programmes October 1981  Page: 13
Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - October 1981: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (1)
Title: The bankrupt and other plays
Author: MERCER, David  Pages: 162p
Description: An AFTERNOON AT THE FESTIVAL pp. 75-112 The BANKRUPT pp. 9-52 FIND ME pp. 113-162 YOU AND ME AND HIM pp. 53-74


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(9)
Accessible materials to view(4)
Description: Umatic High BandBFI identifier: C-12125
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: Umatic (unspecified)Line standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-12126
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: BFI identifier: C-222810
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: Sound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-222811
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Digital materials(1)
Description: MOVDuration: 01:16:25 minutesUncompressed - TX date: 1972-11-27BFI identifier: N-3706332
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file



Video materials(5)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1972-11-27BFI identifier: C-901684
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 2-inch Quadruplex High BandDuration: 01:16:25 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1972-11-27BFI identifier: C-901739
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: Umatic High BandBFI identifier: C-12125
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: Umatic (unspecified)Line standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-12126
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access


Description: Umatic High BandBFI identifier: C-12127
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status



Film materials(3)
Description: BFI identifier: C-222809
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: BFI identifier: C-222810
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: Sound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-222811
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)