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Bert & Dickie

Bert Bushnell and Dickie Burnell, two mismatched athletes, join forces just five weeks prior to the 1948 London Olympics, with their sights set on the double sculls competition.

The movie is set in 1948 London, where the country is struggling with rationing and austerity after the war. The government is hoping the upcoming Olympic Games will attract foreign tourists and boost the economy.

Info about Bert & Dickie

Studio(s): BBC

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Jul 25, 2012

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, Biography, History, Sport