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

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)