Preservation Man (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film
Released in 1962, Preservation Man is a notable film directed by Ken Russell.
What it’s about. Ken Russell's third Monitor documentary from 1962 is both a development from and inversion of the first, Lonely Shore. In that, an alien presence surveys a stretch of coastline strewn with assorted objects from early 1960s British lifestyles and tries (and mostly fails) to divine their meaning or purpose. The Preservation Man is also set in a series of object-strewn settings, but here they're part of the artist Bruce Lacey's collection of random junk, and their original function is irrelevant. Sensibly, Russell and commentator Huw Wheldon keep analysis to a minimum, preferring to use the film as an excuse to spend quarter of an hour in Lacey's amiable company.
Who’s in it. Preservation Man stars Bruce Lacey.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Preservation Man page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Preservation Man (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Preservation Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Preservation Man?
- Preservation Man stars Bruce Lacey.
- When was Preservation Man released?
- Preservation Man was released in 1962.