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A Simple Man

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  • 1987
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A Simple Man (1987)
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L. S. Lowry, one of the most celebrated English painters from the mid 20th century, liked to call himself just a "simple man". But was he?L. S. Lowry, one of the most celebrated English painters from the mid 20th century, liked to call himself just a "simple man". But was he?L. S. Lowry, one of the most celebrated English painters from the mid 20th century, liked to call himself just a "simple man". But was he?

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    • Christopher Gable
    • Moira Shearer
    • BBC Philharmonic
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    • Stars
      • Christopher Gable
      • Moira Shearer
      • BBC Philharmonic
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    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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