The Wandering Company

The Wandering Company

1984 · 50 min · ★ 8.0 · Documentary

Documentary about Merchant Ivory Productions, including interviews with the principals of the film production company and actors which have appeared in their films.

Directed by Humphrey Dixon · Written by John Pym

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