Selling Hitler

Synopsis

Mini-series adapted from the non-fiction book by Robert Harris about the Hitler Diaries hoax of the 1980s, starring Jonathan Pryce, Alan Bennett, Tom Baker, Alexei Sayle and Barry Humphries as Rupert Murdoch.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

1991

Subjects

History; Media studies

Keywords

forgery; Hitler, Adolf; Nazi Germany; publishing industry

Credits

Writer

Robert Harris

Adaptor for Television

Howard Schuman

Cast

Alan Bennett
Alexei Sayle
Barry Humphries
Jonathan Pryce
Tom Baker

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

257 minutes

Year

2013

Production Company

Name

Euston Films

Notes

Production company set up in the 1970s as a wholly owned subsidiary of Thames TV to make drama on film.

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Network

Email

shop@networkonair.com

Web

http://networkonair.com/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01992 657707

Address

19-20 Blythe Road
Berghem Mews
Hammersmith
London
W14 0HN

Notes

Founded in 1997, Network specialises in distributing niche television programmes, predominantly licensed from Granada Ventures and Fremantle. They have recently branched into feature film distribution. Sale via retail outlets or direct via Network’s website, which has some’web exclusive’ offers.