The Preservation Man (1962)

The Preservation Man is about useless objects but here they're part of the artist Bruce Lacey's collection of random junk that is incorporated into his art with their original function is irrelevant. Sensibly, Russell and commentator Huw Wheldon keep analysis to a minimum, preferring to use the film as an excuse to spend a quarter of an hour in Lacey's amiable company.

Cast (2)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Bruce Lacey

Self

H

Huw Wheldon

Commentator

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