Movie Description
Stand Up, Nigel Barton
(1965)Overview
Semi-autobiographical TV play by Dennis Potter, from the BBC's 'Wednesday Play' series. It deals with the experiences of Nigel Barton, a young man from a poor mining community who wins a scholarship to Oxford University. The villagers accuse him of snobbery, while the rich University students treat him like a peasant. Uncertain of which sphere he should be moving in, Nigel tries to reconcile himself with his proud but stubborn father, and also succeed at University, despite its pretentions which apall him.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gareth Davies
- Producer : James MacTaggart
- Writer : Dennis Potter
- Cast : Keith Barron,Jack Woolgar,Katherine Parr,Vickery Turner,Robert Mill,Janet Henfrey,PJ Kavanagh,Johnnie Wade,Godfrey James,Llewellyn Rees,Brian Badcoe,Brian Hankins,Terence Soall,Barbara Keogh,Peter Madden,Alan Lake,Edward Palmer,Charles Lewsen,Charles Collingwood
Cast
Nigel Barton
Harry Barton
Mrs. Barton
Jill Blakeney
Adrian
Miss Tillings
Reporter
Georgie
Bert
Senior Proctor
Junior Proctor
Conrad
Scout
Mrs. Taylor
Jordan
Billy
Ernie
President of the Union
Tim 11
Posters
Facts
Original TitleStand Up, Nigel Barton
Status Released
Release Information
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1965-12-08
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 12m
Production CompaniesBBC
Genres
- TV Movie
- Drama
