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The South Bank Show

A film adaptation of Gustav Holst's renowned musical suite, The Planets, brings the Solar System's celestial wonders to the big screen, embarking on a breathtaking journey through the planets.

Director Ken Russell and editor Xavier Russell create a succession of montages to accompany Gustav Holst's symphonic tone poem, using imagery from war, sports, silent film, ethnographic movies, and stock shots.

Info about The South Bank Show

Studio(s): LWT

Originally Released: United States, Jan 30, 1983

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary