Big Deal at Gothenburg | |
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Directed by | Robert Tyrrell |
Starring | Brian Widlake |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producer | Robert Tyrrell |
Production company | Tyne Tees TV |
Original release | |
Network | ITV |
Release | 7 September 1966 |
Big Deal at Gothenburg is a 1966 British documentary film directed by Robert Tyrrell for Tyne Tees TV. [1] [2]
Year | Award | Category | Result |
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1967 | International Emmy Awards | Best Documentary [3] | Won |
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