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A Bit Of Scarlet (1997)

Documentary

A Bit of Scarlet excavates clips from Britain's cinema archives to create a moving and humorous testament to the closeted gay and lesbian images from filmmaking's earliest days.

Release Date
June 20, 1997
Runtime
1h 10m
Rating
4.4/10 (8 votes)

Director: Andrea Weiss

Cast: Ian McKellen

Production: Maya Vision International
woman director
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A Bit Of Scarlet

Documentary
4.4
70 min
1997

A Bit of Scarlet excavates clips from Britain's cinema archives to create a moving and humorous testament to the closeted gay and lesbian images from filmmaking's earliest days.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date6/20/1997
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Keywords

woman director

Spoken Languages

English

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United Kingdom

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Ian McKellen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Bit Of Scarlet about?▾

A Bit of Scarlet excavates clips from Britain's cinema archives to create a moving and humorous testament to the closeted gay and lesbian images from filmmaking's earliest days.

How long is A Bit Of Scarlet?▾

1h 10m

When was A Bit Of Scarlet released?▾

June 20, 1997

Who directed A Bit Of Scarlet?▾

Andrea Weiss

Who stars in A Bit Of Scarlet?▾

Ian McKellen

What genre is A Bit Of Scarlet?▾

Documentary

Is A Bit Of Scarlet available to stream?▾

Yes, on GuideDoc and OVID