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The First Film

20151h 46mDavid Wilkinson
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%

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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.

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What is The First Film (2015) about?

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.

Who stars in The First Film?

The First Film stars David Wilkinson (Himself), Tom Courtenay (Himself), Katharine Round (Herself), Tony Pierce-Roberts (Himself), Ronald Harwood (Himself). The film was directed by David Wilkinson.

How long is The First Film?

The First Film has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2015.

Is The First Film worth watching?

The First Film holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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