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A Very English Genius

20021hRobin Dashwood
IMDb 7.4

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The work and unexplained death of Michael Ventris, the English architect, classicist, and philologist who deciphered the ancient Mycenaean Greek script Linear B, are portrayed.

Documentary
ArchitectBiographyEnglishMichael VentrisLineair BMycenaean Greek

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What is A Very English Genius (2002) about?

The work and unexplained death of Michael Ventris, the English architect, classicist, and philologist who deciphered the ancient Mycenaean Greek script Linear B, are portrayed.

Who stars in A Very English Genius?

A Very English Genius stars Lynden Edwards (Michael Ventris), Sam Baron (Young Michael Ventris), Jack Davenport (Narrator), Judy Cowne (Dorothea Ventris), Robert Nisbet (Arthur Evans). The film was directed by Robin Dashwood.

How long is A Very English Genius?

A Very English Genius has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002.

Is A Very English Genius worth watching?

A Very English Genius holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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