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Beautiful Lies

1992-08-15 · 100 min · Not rated

Drama · TV Movie

August 1941: HG Wells confronts George Orwell, who has just published a scathing attack on him. As wartime London endures the Blitz, they speculate on life and death, truth and propaganda.

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Directors
Jim Gillespie
Production companies
BBC Scotland
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Jon FinchJon FinchGeorge Orwell
Richard ToddRichard ToddH.G. Wells
Patrick RyecartPatrick RyecartWilliam Empson
Natasha MorganEileen Orwell

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