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The First Film

Leeds born filmmaker David Nicholas Wilkinson's thirty three year quest to prove that the worlds film industry started in Leeds, Yorkshire, England in 1888.

Top Cast

  • David Wilkinson

    David Wilkinson

    Himself

  • Tom Courtenay

    Tom Courtenay

    Himself

  • Katharine Round

    Katharine Round

    Herself

  • Tony Pierce-Roberts

    Tony Pierce-Roberts

    Himself

  • Ronald Harwood

    Ronald Harwood

    Himself

  • Joe Eszterhas

    Joe Eszterhas

    Himself

  • Stéphane Cornicard

    Stéphane Cornicard

    Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince (voice)

  • Ben Eagle

    Ben Eagle

    Adolphe Le Prince (voice)

  • Sarah Lancashire

    Sarah Lancashire

    Lizze Le Prince (voice)

Overview

Leeds born filmmaker David Nicholas Wilkinson's thirty three year quest to prove that the worlds film industry started in Leeds, Yorkshire, England in 1888.

Rating

6.2 / 10
6 Reviews
1 Popular

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