Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… is a documentary film directed by Tony Palmer, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A portrait of one of England's greatest composers. Winner of the Prix Italia.
Who’s in it. Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… stars Janet Baker as Herself, Benjamin Britten as Himself, Leonard Bernstein as Himself and Julian Bream as Himself, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… page.
If you liked it. Fans of Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
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- Where can I watch Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…?
- Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… stars Janet Baker, Benjamin Britten, Leonard Bernstein, Julian Bream and Barbara Britten.
- When was Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… released?
- Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.