Death of a Miner

Death of a Miner 1968 Directed by Philip Donnellan

Celebrates the life of Jack Elliott, a coal miner from Birtley, Co Durham. In 1962 Jack talked to a film crew about his life as a miner. In 1966 he died. The following year the pit at Birtley closed. The film is 'In memory of a man, a pit, and a community'.

Country United Kingdom

Production Country United Kingdom

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Release Date 27 October 1968

30 mins