Directed by John McKay Written by John McKay Cinematography Tim Palmer | Produced by Rebecca Hodgson Music by Kevin Sargent | |
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Starring Karen Gillan
Aneurin Barnard
Helen McCrory
Frances Barber
Anna Chancellor
Allan Corduner
Robert Glenister
Alex Jennings
Natasha Little
Joseph May | ||
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.
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Broadcast
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.
Recreating the shoot
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.
Soundtrack
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.
Critical response
The drama received generally warm reviews, particularly for the performances of Aneurin Barnard, Karen Gillan, and Helen McCrory as Lady Clare Rendlesham.
Accolades
The film received the award for Best European TV Drama at the Prix Europa awards in 2012.