Michael Relph

Director, producer of British cinema

Michael Relph - Director, producer of British cinema
Born

1915
110 years ago

Died

September 30th, 2004
21 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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An English director, producer, and screenwriter contributed significantly to British cinema. Worked closely with the production company Gainsborough Pictures during the 1940s and 1950s. Collaborated with notable filmmakers and produced acclaimed films within the genre of British melodrama. Developed a reputation for creating visually stunning works and nurturing talent within the British film industry.

Produced 'The Man in the White Suit'

Produced 'The Night My Number Came Up'

Directed 'The Gambler and the Lady'

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