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The Commitments (Original title)
Dates: 1991 (Copyright), 27 September 1991 (Release)

Countries: USA, United Kingdom

Director: Alan Parker

Synopsis: A story of a band of young Dubliners playing American 60's soul. Set in the working-class north side of contemporary Dublin.

Genres:
Drama, Comedy

Subjects:
Soul music, Dublin (city)
Releases
Date: 1991not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 118 mins Length: 10594 FeetDialogue (original): English

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)

Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10776 FeetBFI identifier: C-973493
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Video materials(2)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-728038
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376745
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape



Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 10612 FeetStock date: 1991BFI identifier: C-671219
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 10776 FeetBFI identifier: C-973493
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)