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The Body (1970)

1970-10-09 · 1h 52m · EN
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A psychedelic documentary of the body electric, with music by Pink Floyd. The film was directed and produced by Roy Battersby. The film's narrators, Frank Finlay and Vanessa Redgrave, provide commentary that combines the knowledge of human biologists and anatomical experts. The film's soundtrack, Music from the Body, was composed by Ron Geesin and Roger Waters.

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Adrian MitchellWriterRoy BattersbyDirector

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Vanessa RedgraveVanessa RedgraveNarratorFrank FinlayFrank FinlayNarratorArthur ArmitageArthur ArmitageSelfJohnny ClaydonJohnny ClaydonSelfSadie CorreSadie CorreSelfDanny DanielsDanny DanielsSelfRoberta DougallRoberta DougallSelfMinnie DouglasMinnie DouglasSelfLouise FerrierLouise FerrierSelfRichard L. GregoryRichard L. GregorySelfLenny HarringtonLenny HarringtonSelfJosephine HoJosephine HoSelf

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ScienceBiologyAnatomyHuman body

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityScience · Biology · AnatomyDirector preference524122Actor preference59229 · 88725 · 947990Country preferenceGbDecade preference1970

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What is The Body about?

A psychedelic documentary of the body electric, with music by Pink Floyd. The film was directed and produced by Roy Battersby. The film's narrators, Frank Finlay and Vanessa Redgrave, provide commentary that combines the knowledge of human biologists and anatomical experts. The film's soundtrack, Music from the Body, was composed by Ron Geesin and Roger Waters.

How long is The Body?

The Body has a runtime of 112 minutes.