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49 Up

Countries: UK,
Release Date: September 15, 2005
Year: 2005
Runtime:180 mins
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In 1964, to explore the adage "Give me a child until he is seven and I will give you the man," World in Action filmed seven-year-olds. Every seven years, Michael Apted visits them. At 49, 12 agree to talk about family, work, their hopes, and the series. We also see footage from previous interviews. Some marriages seem stronger; some have ended. Being a parent or a grandparent dominates life's pleasures. Simon has found responsibility; John's charity work flourishes. Neil remains in politics, against all odds. Jackie leads the critique of a more deliberately-present Apted and the series' intrusiveness. None enjoy participating; all are reflective; several surpass expectations.

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Andrew Brackfield     , Bruce Balden     , Charles Furneaux     , Jacqueline Bassett     , John Brisby     , Lynn Johnson     , Michael Apted     , Neil Hughes     , Nicholas Hitchon     , Paul Kligerman     , Peter Davies     , Susan Sullivan     , Suzanne Dewey     , Symon Basterfield     , Tony Walker