The Home-Made Car (1963)
The Home-Made Car is a 1963 short film directed by James Hill about a young man who rebuilds a vintage car and finds love. Made in and around Farnborough, Hampshire, it became a cult success when regularly broadcast as a trade test colour transmission on the run up to the start of BBC2 colour transmissions. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Director: James Hill
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: June 1, 1963
Cast
- Ronald Chudley - Young Man
- Caroline Mortimer - Young Girl
- Sandra Leo - Young Girl
Production: British Petroleum (BP)
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: James Hill
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Home-Made Car about?
- The Home-Made Car is a 1963 short film directed by James Hill about a young man who rebuilds a vintage car and finds love. Made in and around Farnborough, Hampshire, it became a cult success when regularly broadcast as a trade test colour transmission on the run up to the start of BBC2 colour transmissions. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
- Who directed The Home-Made Car?
- The Home-Made Car was directed by James Hill.
- Who stars in The Home-Made Car?
- The Home-Made Car stars Ronald Chudley, Caroline Mortimer, Sandra Leo .
- How long is The Home-Made Car?
- The Home-Made Car has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is The Home-Made Car?
- The Home-Made Car is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Home-Made Car produced?
- The Home-Made Car was produced in United Kingdom.