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Michael Powell

Sep 30, 1905 - Feb 19, 1990 (84 years old) in Bekesbourne, Kent, England

Michael Latham Powell (30 September 1905 – 19 February 1990) was a renowned English film director, celebrated for his partnership with Emeric Pressburger. They worked together under the name of "The Archers" and produced a series of classic British films, notably The Thief of Bagdad (1940), 49th Parallel (1941), The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943), A Matter of Life and Death (1946, also called Stairway to Heaven), Black Narcissus (1947) and The Red Shoes (1948). His controversial 1960 film Peeping Tom, however, was so vilified that his career was seriously damaged.

Known For

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The Magician
Man with Balloon at Snake Charming (uncredited)
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The Volunteer
Self
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The Edge of the World
Mr. Graham - the Yachtsman (uncredited)
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Chaplin Today: 'A Woman of Paris'
Self (archive sound)
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Peeping Tom
Mark's Father - A.N. Lewis (uncredited)
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Fear
Himself
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One of Our Aircraft Is Missing
Despatching Officer
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Honeymoon
Guide Describing the Lovers of Teruel (voice) (uncredited)
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Tears
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Laughter
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