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Mike Newell
Birth at
28 March 1942
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Mike Newell was born in St. Albens, UK, on March 28, 1942. The boy received his primary education at one of the oldest schools in Britain – St. Albans School. After graduation, he entered the University of Cambridge, where he completed his studies in 1963 with a degree in English language and literature.
He began work on the television channel “Granada”, in parallel, special preparatory courses of the television company were held. In the future, Mike changed many positions, including directing
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Mike Newell was born in St. Albens, UK, on March 28, 1942. The boy received his primary education at one of the oldest schools in Britain – St. Albans School. After graduation, he entered the University of Cambridge, where he completed his studies in 1963 with a degree in English language and literature.
He began work on the television channel “Granada”, in parallel, special preparatory courses of the television company were held. In the future, Mike changed many positions, including directing TV shows and programs, putting plays for television.
Mike Newell made his debut as a feature film director in 1977 as an adventure film.
"The Man in the Iron Mask" Based on the work of Alexandre Dumas “Viscount de Brajelon”. The painting was worked on in historical places in France.
In 1980, the young director worked on the horror film Resurrection from the Dead. Despite the fact that the film received both bad and good reviews, it confirmed Newell’s reputation as a versatile and talented director.
The first film that was well received by critics was drama.
Dance with a Stranger It was published in 1985. It is based on the biography of a woman hanged in the 1950s in Britain. The main roles were played by Miranda Richardson, Ian Holm and Rupert Everett.
Then he created a whole series of films that were awarded at the most prestigious film festivals. As a result, Mike Newell was invited to Hollywood, but the films shot there were not successful.
His works include such films as “To the West”, “Witchcraft April”, “Donnie Brasco”, “Managing Flights”, etc.
The most significant work of the director was the adaptation of the work
"Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" . At the moment, Mike’s latest films include: “Great Expectations” and “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time”.