We'll Take Manhattan (2012 film)
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Cover art for the We'll Take Manhattan DVD
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| Directed by | John McKay |
| Produced by | Rebecca Hodgson |
| Written by | John McKay |
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| Music by | Kevin Sargent |
| Cinematography | Tim Palmer |
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| Distributed by | Shine International |
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89 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
We'll Take Manhattan is a British television film that tells the story of the extramarital affair between photographer David Bailey and model Jean Shrimpton, and their one-week photographic assignment in New York City for Vogue magazine in 1962. It stars Aneurin Barnard as David Bailey, and Karen Gillan as Jean Shrimpton.
The film was first broadcast on 26 January 2012 on BBC Four in the UK, and in the US on Ovation on 11 February 2012.
The film-makers used a variety of techniques to recreate the photos from the original Bailey shoot. Where possible they were recreated at the same or near identical locations in Manhattan, whilst others were recreated using a combination of props, and computer-generated imagery.
Jazz music, composed by Kevin Sargent is used throughout the film, reflecting David Bailey's love for the genre. Dedicated themes accompany each of the main protagonists.
The drama received generally warm reviews, particularly for the performances of Aneurin Barnard, Karen Gillan, and Helen McCrory as Lady Clare Rendlesham.
The film received the award for Best European TV Drama at the Prix Europa awards in 2012.
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