The Golden Gong: The British Cinema Collection

The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio

Michael Caine narrates the story of Great Britain's only film mogul J. Arthur Rank and the rise of his studio in a celebration of the 50 year anniversary of Rank films. Using clips from famous films made by Rank including Caesar & Cleopatra, Brief Encounter, The Red Shoes, The League Of Gentlemen, Oliver Twist and the many Carry On's, The Golden Gang chronicles Rank's rise from humble beginnings as a master of religious short films to producer of global blockbusters such as the James Bond films made at Pinewood Studios, Britain's answer to Hollywood.