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Still from The London Story — The London Story (1986) — Sally Potter

Poster for The London Story

The London Story

English / 1986 / 15m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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Synopsis

A mysterious woman recruits a Cabinet doorman and an ex-civil servant for a plot to bring down the British government.

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December 2021
Position 33

Credits

Crew

DirectorSally Potter

WriterSally Potter

EditorBudge Tremlett

Cast

Jacky Lansleyas Jack Winger

Lol Coxhillas Mr. Popper

as 'The Door' (as George Yiassoumi)

Arthur Finchamas The Minister

Dennis Greenwoodas Ice Skater

Dermot Murnaghanas Newscaster

The London Story (1986) | Criteria