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Basil Dearden

Directing

Born January 1, 1911

Died March 23, 1971

Age 60

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England

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Dead of Night

Director

Horror Career Stats

1

Horror Films

1945

Career Span

1 year in horror

1

Director

Peak Era

Classic1 films

Biography

Basil Dearden (born Basil Clive Dear; 1 January 1911 – 23 March 1971) was an English film director.

Basil Dearden Filmography

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