The Home-Made Car

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movie poster for The Home-Made Car

Released June 01, 1963

Overview

The Home-Made Car is a 1963 short film directed by James Hill about a young man who rebuilds a vintage car and finds love. Made in and around Farnborough, Hampshire, it became a cult success when regularly broadcast as a trade test colour transmission on the run up to the start of BBC2 colour transmissions. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Runtime

0h 27m


Origin Country

United Kingdom


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Home-Made Car


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

    Production Companies

    • logo for British Petroleum (BP)

      British Petroleum (BP)

      United Kingdom

    Crew

    Posters

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