London 1948: The Austerity Olympics (2024)

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How the 1948 Olympic Games came into being, as the world struggled to cope in the aftermath of the Second World War, and the Games were held for the first time in 12 years. With Britain in the midst of widespread poverty and rationing, hosting the event seemed unlikely, but existing venues were renovated despite a low budget and little time to play with, and the British people pulled together to make the Games a success.

Director: Nick Clarke Powell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Nico Hambleton, Paul Woodd-Walker
Editing: Craig Harbour, Chris Whenham
Production: ITN Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

olympic games, post world war ii, sport

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is London 1948: The Austerity Olympics about?
How the 1948 Olympic Games came into being, as the world struggled to cope in the aftermath of the Second World War, and the Games were held for the first time in 12 years. With Britain in the midst of widespread poverty and rationing, hosting the event seemed unlikely, but existing venues were renovated despite a low budget and little time to play with, and the British people pulled together to make the Games a success.
Who directed London 1948: The Austerity Olympics?
London 1948: The Austerity Olympics was directed by Nick Clarke Powell.
Who stars in London 1948: The Austerity Olympics?
London 1948: The Austerity Olympics stars Belinda Stewart-Wilson, John Craven, Sally Gunnell.
How long is London 1948: The Austerity Olympics?
London 1948: The Austerity Olympics has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is London 1948: The Austerity Olympics?
London 1948: The Austerity Olympics is a Documentary film.
Where was London 1948: The Austerity Olympics produced?
London 1948: The Austerity Olympics was produced in United Kingdom.