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David Puttnam wins UK film deal

Title
David Puttnam wins UK film deal
Genre
Interview
TX Date
14 Sep 1988
Year of production
1988
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Duration
00:02:57
Description
Carol Allen interviews film producer David Puttnam following an announcement of a £50million venture between his company, Enigma, Warner Brothers, the Japanese communications group, Fujisankei, British Satellite Broadcasting and the venture capital firm, County NatWest, to back him in six films for satellite television over four years. He also talks about a possible role for US President Ronald Reagan in an upcoming movie.
Contributors
Carol Allen; David Puttnam
Keywords
Finance; Films; Cinema; Investment; Film makers; Satellite television; Ronald Reagan; David Puttnam; Enigma Films; County Natwest; Fujisankei; BSB

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