Five in Millions (1978)

Five in Millions (1978) poster

Captures the work of the British Rail Parcel Service, illustrating the story of five different consignments over a twenty-four hour period. These are: a schoolboy in Cheshire being sent a new bicycle; a housewife in Rhondda Valley awaiting the arrival of a new vacuum cleaner; a man in Lincoln expecting an insurance cheque; a tourist in Cornwall waiting for his daily newspaper to arrive at his hotel; and a research scientist who urgently needs some equipment in Manchester.

Director: Nick Nicholls
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Bill Glass
Editing: Richard Best
Production: British Transport Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Nick Nicholls
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Five in Millions about?
Captures the work of the British Rail Parcel Service, illustrating the story of five different consignments over a twenty-four hour period. These are: a schoolboy in Cheshire being sent a new bicycle; a housewife in Rhondda Valley awaiting the arrival of a new vacuum cleaner; a man in Lincoln expecting an insurance cheque; a tourist in Cornwall waiting for his daily newspaper to arrive at his hotel; and a research scientist who urgently needs some equipment in Manchester.
Who directed Five in Millions?
Five in Millions was directed by Nick Nicholls.
Who stars in Five in Millions?
Five in Millions stars John Dennis.
How long is Five in Millions?
Five in Millions has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Five in Millions?
Five in Millions is a Documentary film.
Where was Five in Millions produced?
Five in Millions was produced in United Kingdom.