A Sense of History (1992)

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Released:
1992-09-12

Overview:
Jim Broadbent wrote and starred in this short film directed by none other than Mike Leigh. As a member of the landed gentry, the 23rd Earl of Leete has a duty to maintain and expand his lands. Shot in the style and manner of a BBC documentary, Broadbent tells his family history to the crew, who slowly come to realise - as do we - that things are not what they seem.

Director:
Mike Leigh

Runtime:
0h 26min

Genre:
Drama, Comedy

  • Cast:
  • Jim Broadbent
    as
    23rd Earl of Leete
  • Stephen Bill
    as
    Giddy
  • Belinda Bradley
    as
    The Earl's daughter
  • Edward Bradley
    as
    The Earl's son