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The Killing of John Lennon (Original title)
Dates: 2007 (Copyright), 07 December 2007 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Andrew Piddington

Synopsis: Drama looking at the days and hours prior to Mark David Chapman's assassination of John Lennon in December 1980, exploring his emotions, obsessions and motivations.

Genres:
Biopic, Thriller

Subjects:
Homicide, Chapman, Mark, Lennon, John (1940-1980), Taxi drivers
Releases
Date: 14 August 2006Country: United KingdomRelease type: FestivalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 114 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 07 December 2007Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 114 mins 05 secs - Length: 10297 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: The Works International Sales Ltd

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)

Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1561412
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1513893
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1561412
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)