Sir Cliff's Final Film: A Quirky Birmingham Time Capsule
Update: 2025-11-14
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Take Me High: A Quirky Cinematic Love Song Celebrating Birminghams Past and FutureOn November 14th, were revisiting Sir Cliff Richards final acting role, Take Me High, a 1973 film that mixed light musical comedy with local government contract processes. Set in Birmingham, the movie features Sir Cliff as a banker who converts a narrowboat into a luxury pad and invents the Brumburger. Despite its oddity, the film offers a unique portrayal of Birmingham, including its former Brutalist library, and foreshadows the citys future in repurposing industrial heritage for leisure. New artworks by Tom Hicks and Dean Kelland celebrate the film, which serves as a fascinating time capsule of the city.
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