69:(1953). It established a formula of using two American leads, an American director, and 80% British crew, to qualify for the subsidies of being a British film and because it was cheaper to make. "As an independent I can give everybody a percentage", said Owen. "This includes a star who will take a cut in lieu of his regular salary of say, $ 300,000." Owen added that "I believe the American public loves seeing foreign backgrounds. They're a definite plus value."
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