The Glittering Prizes
Oscar-winner Frederic Raphael's ("Darling") tale portrays the hopes and frustrations of an entire generation through the story of a group of friends who meet at the prestigious Cambridge University in the 1950s. Follow the evolution of these privileged, idealistic college students through the turbulent 1960s and into the 1970s where their lives diverge and they struggle with emotional disillusionment and varying levels of worldly success. A coming-of-age of a whole era of Britons as they cope with political change, public success, and personal disillusionment. Stars Tom Conti and Barbara Kellerman.
Year: 1976
Genre: TV Drama, Television Shows, Deluxe Box Sets, As Seen on TV - Drama
Country: UK
Director: Robert Knights, Waris Hussein
Starring: Nigel Havers, Tom Conti, Mark Wing-Davey, Barbara Kellerman
Duration: 494 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains nudity.
8.7/10
Location in store: Drama (TV)
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