Lost Empires

– In 1913, young Richard Herncastle joins his Uncle Nick's magic act and is introduced to the enchante..

Type:
TVSeries
Rating:
7.90 / 10
Duration:
7 Hours
Release Year:
1986
Lost Empires (1986)

In 1913, young Richard Herncastle joins his Uncle Nick's magic act and is introduced to the enchanted world of the British music hall. Traveling from one city to the next, assisting at conjuring acts and disappearing acts, Richard comes to know romance, politics and high adventure. The next year, in a true and terrifying vanishing act, the guns of August blast away that world forever.

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Producing Country:
UK
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Release Date:

24 Oct 1986

Language:

English

Main Actors:

Colin Firth, John Castle, Gillian Bevan, Mike Edmonds

Plot:

Adapted from the novel Lost Empires' released in conjunction with original telecast. In 1913 young Richard Herncastle joins his Uncle Nick's magic act and is introduced to the enchanted world of the British music hall. Traveling from one city to the next, assisting at conjuring acts and disappearing acts, Richard comes to know romance, politics and high adventure. The next year, in a true and terrifying vanishing act, the guns of August blast away that world forever.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 6 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.9/10