Person · Screenwriter
Dennis Potter
A reclusive and visionary writer battles personal demons and institutional resistance to create groundbreaking television that challenges societal norms and redefines the medium.
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- Writer
- Producer
- Director
In short · Wrote for five decades — 15 credits.
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Apply to steward this page →Filmography · 14 of 14
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Director
1 creditWriter
12 credits
The Singing Detective(2003)
Writer
Film
Mesmer(1994)
Writer
Film
Track 29(1988)
Writer
Film
Dreamchild(1985)
Writer
Film
Gorky Park(1983)
Writer
Film
Brimstone & Treacle(1982)
Writer
Film
Pennies from Heaven(1981)
Writer
Film
Rain on the Roof(1980)
Writer
Film
Blade on the Feather(1980)
Writer
Film
Cream in My Coffee(1980)
Writer
Film
Where Adam Stood(1976)
Writer
Film
Brimstone and Treacle(1976)
Writer
Film
Actor
1 credit
Awards & Nominations
1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Nom1981Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)
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Additional credits1Show
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- ArenaSelf · 1975
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