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Games '74: Official Film of the Xth British Commonwealth Games, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1974

Name: Games '74: Official Film of the Xth British Commonwealth Games, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1974
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1974-01-01

1974 · 1h 46m · Documentary

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Overview

This chronicle of the Christchurch Commonwealth Games marked one of the National Film Unit's most ambitious productions. Though a range of events (including famous runs by John Walker and Dick Tayler), are covered, the film often bypasses the pomp and glory approach; instead it dares to talk to the injured and mention that most competitors lose. The closing ceremonies of the "friendly games" feature the athletes gathering to — as the official song's chorus put it — "join together". Four directors joined together to work on it: Arthur Everard, John King, Paul Maunder and Sam Pillsbury.

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Details

Release date: January 1, 1974
Status: Released
Original language: English
Runtime: 1h 46m
Genres: Documentary

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