NO USEFUL PURPOSE WOULD BE SERVED

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 8547).

Synopsis

A follow-up to WORLD IN ACTION: LIABLE TO PROSECUTION about Shell and BP's involvement in illegal oil exports to Rhodesia. Looks more closely at the smokescreens used to try and cover up the sanctions breach. The history of both Conservative and Labour governments' involvement in the betrayal as well as the oil companies role is shown.

 

Titles

  • NO USEFUL PURPOSE WOULD BE SERVED
Series Title:
WORLD IN ACTION
 

Technical Data

Year:
1978
Running Time:
27 minutes
Colour:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain
Director
CLARKE, Stephen
Director
CURLING, Chris
Editor
FITZWALTER, Ray
Editor
SMITH, Tony
Executive Producer
LAPPING, Brian
Graphics
SCARFE, Ian
Photography
BLAKELEY, Michael
Photography
BOURNE, Stuart
Photography
WIETESKA, Neil
Production Company
Granada Television
reporter
GILLARD, Michael
Sound
BROOKS, Harry
Sound
WHITWORTH, John