Quatermass and the Pit (film)
Quatermass and the Pit (in the United States, Five Million Years to Earth) is a 1967 British science fiction horror film from Hammer Film Productions, a sequel to the earlier Hammer films "The Quatermass Xperiment" and "Quatermass 2".
Like its predecessors, it is based on a BBC Television serial "Quatermass and the Pit", written by Nigel Kneale.
It was directed by Roy Ward Baker and stars Andrew Keir in the title role as Professor Bernard Quatermass, replacing Brian Donlevy who played the role in the two earlier films.
James Donald, Barbara Shelley and Julian Glover appear in co-starring roles.
The storyline, which is largely faithful to the original television production, centres on the discovery of a mysterious object buried at the site of an extension to the London Underground.
Also uncovered nearby are the remains of early human ancestors more than five million years old.
Realising that the object is in fact an ancient Martian spacecraft, Quatermass deduces that the aliens have influenced human evolution and the development of human intelligence.
The spacecraft has an intelligence of its own, and once uncovered begins to exert a malign influence, resurrecting Martian memories and instincts buried deep within the human psyche.
Nigel Kneale wrote the first draft of the screenplay in 1961, but difficulties in attracting interest from American co-financiers meant the film did not go into production until 1967.
The director, Roy Ward Baker, was chosen because of his experience with technically demanding productions such as "A Night to Remember"; this was the first of six films that he directed for Hammer.
Andrew Keir, playing Quatermass, found making the film an unhappy experience, believing Baker had wanted Kenneth More to play the role.
Owing to a lack of space, the film was shot at the MGM studios in Elstree, Borehamwood, rather than Hammer's usual home at the time, which was the Associated British Studios, also in Elstree.
The film opened in November 1967 to favourable reviews and remains generally well regarded.
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The date of Theodred's consecration unknown, but the date of his death was sometime between 995 and 997.
Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
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What is Peace?,
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What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
Christine Finn
Christine L T Finn( 1929- 5 December 2007; Guildford, Surrey) was an English actress, known primarily for her role in the 1950s TV serial" Quatermass and the Pit", and, after that, her voice work for the 1960s" Thunderbirds" television series.
She also performed in film, radio and theatre in a career that started in the 1940s and lasted until the mid-1970s.
Anthony Bushell
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He played Colonel Breen in the BBC serial" Quatermass and the Pit"( 1958 – 59), and also appeared in and directed various British TV series such as" Danger Man".
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Roy Ward Baker
Roy Ward Baker (19 December 1916 – 5 October 2010), born Roy Horace Baker, was an English film director, credited as Roy Baker for much of his career.
His best known film is "A Night to Remember" (1958) which won a Golden Globe for Best English-Language Foreign Film in 1959.
His later career included many horror films and television shows.

Question: What is the date of death of the director of film Quatermass And The Pit (Film)?
Answer: 5 October 2010