Games '74: Official Film of the Xth British Commonwealth Games, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1974
1974
1h 46m
Documentary
Overview
This chronicle of the Christchurch Commonwealth Games marked one of the National Film Unit's most ambitious productions. Though a range of events (including famous runs by John Walker and Dick Tayler), are covered, the film often bypasses the pomp and glory approach; instead it dares to talk to the injured and mention that most competitors lose. The closing ceremonies of the "friendly games" feature the athletes gathering to — as the official song's chorus put it — "join together". Four directors joined together to work on it: Arthur Everard, John King, Paul Maunder and Sam Pillsbury.
About Games '74: Official Film of the Xth British Commonwealth Games, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1974
Games '74: Official Film of the Xth British Commonwealth Games, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1974 (1974) is a Documentary film that follows this chronicle of the Christchurch Commonwealth Games marked one of the National Film Unit's most ambitious productions. Though a range of events (including famous runs by John Walker and Dick Tayler), are covered, the film often bypasses the pomp and glory approach; instead it dares to talk to the injured and mention that most competitors lose. The closing ceremonies of the "friendly games" feature the athletes gathering to — as the official song's chorus put it — "join together". Four directors joined together to work on it: Arthur Everard, John King, Paul Maunder and Sam Pillsbury. Games '74: Official Film of the Xth British Commonwealth Games, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1974 is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
