Michael Powell

Michael Latham Powell (30 September 1905 – 19 February 1990) was an English filmmaker, celebrated for his partnership with Emeric Pressburger. Through their production company The Archers, they together wrote, produced and directed a series of classic British films, notably ''The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp'' (1943), ''A Canterbury Tale'' (1944), ''I Know Where I'm Going!'' (1945), ''A Matter of Life and Death'' (1946, also called ''Stairway to Heaven''), ''Black Narcissus'' (1947), ''The Red Shoes'' (1948), and ''The Tales of Hoffmann'' (1951).

His controversial 1960 film ''Peeping Tom'', which was so vilified on first release that it seriously damaged his career, is now considered a classic and a contender for the first "slasher movie". Many renowned filmmakers, such as Francis Ford Coppola, George A. Romero and Martin Scorsese have cited Powell as an influence.

In 1981, he received the BAFTA Fellowship along with his partner Pressburger, the highest honour the British Academy of Film and Television Arts can bestow upon a filmmaker. Provided by Wikipedia
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    Gone to earth (1950) : continuity script / by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

    Gone to earth (1950) : continuity script / by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. by Powell, Michael, 1905-1990

    Published 2005
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    A life in movies : an autobiography / Michael Powell.

    A life in movies : an autobiography / Michael Powell. by Powell, Michael, 1905-1990

    Published 2000
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    Edge of the world / Michael Powell.

    Edge of the world / Michael Powell. by Powell, Michael, 1905-1990

    Published 1990
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    Million-dollar movie / Michael Powell ; introduction by Martin Scorsese.

    Million-dollar movie / Michael Powell ; introduction by Martin Scorsese. by Powell, Michael, 1905-1990

    Published 1992
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    The life and death of Colonel Blimp / Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger ; edited and with an introduction by Ian Christie.

    The life and death of Colonel Blimp / Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger ; edited and with an introduction by Ian Christie. by Powell, Michael, 1905-1990

    Published 1994
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    The remaking of Television New Zealand, 1984-1992 / Barry Spicer, Michael Powell & David Emanuel.

    The remaking of Television New Zealand, 1984-1992 / Barry Spicer, Michael Powell & David Emanuel. by Spicer, Barry

    Published 1996
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    Peeping Tom / Leo Marks.

    Peeping Tom / Leo Marks. by Marks, Leo

    Published 1998
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    The Red shoes : music from the films of Powell & Pressburger.

    The Red shoes : music from the films of Powell & Pressburger.

    Published 2002
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    Peeping Tom / Anglo Amalgamated ; produced and directed by Michael Powell ; screenplay by Leo Marks.

    Peeping Tom / Anglo Amalgamated ; produced and directed by Michael Powell ; screenplay by Leo Marks.

    Published 1999
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    The red shoes / J. Arthur Rank presents ; a production of the Archers ; from an original screenplay by Emeric Pressburger with additional dialogue by Keith Winter ; written, produced, and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

    The red shoes / J. Arthur Rank presents ; a production of the Archers ; from an original screenplay by Emeric Pressburger with additional dialogue by Keith Winter ; written, produced, and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. by Easdale, Brian, 1909-1995

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    A Canterbury tale / Janus Films ; Eagle-Lion Distributors, Ltd. ; Independent Film Distributors, Ltd. ; a production of the Archers ; Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger present ; written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

    A Canterbury tale / Janus Films ; Eagle-Lion Distributors, Ltd. ; Independent Film Distributors, Ltd. ; a production of the Archers ; Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger present ; written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

    Published 2006
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    The tales of Hoffmann / London Films presents a Powell & Pressburger production ; written, produced & directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger.

    The tales of Hoffmann / London Films presents a Powell & Pressburger production ; written, produced & directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger.

    Published 2005
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    The edge of the world / Martin Scorsese presents ; a film by Michael Powell ; Joe Rock Productions.

    The edge of the world / Martin Scorsese presents ; a film by Michael Powell ; Joe Rock Productions.

    Published 2003
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    Peeping Tom / Nat Cohen and Stuart Levy present a Michael Powell production ; directed by Michael Powell ; original story and screenplay by Leo Marks.

    Peeping Tom / Nat Cohen and Stuart Levy present a Michael Powell production ; directed by Michael Powell ; original story and screenplay by Leo Marks.

    Published 1990
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    The small back room / Janus Films ; StudioCanal ; London Films present ; a production of the Archers ; written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

    The small back room / Janus Films ; StudioCanal ; London Films present ; a production of the Archers ; written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

    Published 2008
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    I know where I'm going! / a production of The Archers ; Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger present ; written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

    I know where I'm going! / a production of The Archers ; Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger present ; written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

    Published 2001
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    Black narcissus / J. Arthur Rank presents ; a production of the Archers ; written, produced, and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

    Black narcissus / J. Arthur Rank presents ; a production of the Archers ; written, produced, and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. by Easdale, Brian, 1909-1995

    Published 2010
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    The films of Michael Powell / [presented by] Columbia Pictures ; directed by Michael Powell.

    The films of Michael Powell / [presented by] Columbia Pictures ; directed by Michael Powell.

    Published 2009
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    The life and death of Colonel Blimp / Janus Films ; J. Arthur Rank presents a production of the Archers ; written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

    The life and death of Colonel Blimp / Janus Films ; J. Arthur Rank presents a production of the Archers ; written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

    Published 2002
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    49th parallel / Janus Films ; General Film Distributors, Ltd. ; an Ortus Films production ; original story and screenplay by Emeric Pressburger ; scenario by Rodney Ackland and Emeric Pressburger ; produced and directed by Michael Powell.

    49th parallel / Janus Films ; General Film Distributors, Ltd. ; an Ortus Films production ; original story and screenplay by Emeric Pressburger ; scenario by Rodney Ackland and Emeric Pressburger ; produced and directed by Michael Powell.

    Published 2007
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