Shepperton Studios (1979), David Lynch's "The Elephant Man" (1980), Attenborough's "Gandhi" (1982) and David Lean's "A Passage to India" (1984). Rock band The Who filmed live concert scenes at Shepperton especially for their documentary "The Kids Are Alright" (1979). It would wind up being the band's final live performance with drummer Keith Moon, who died later that year. In 1984, Shepperton Studios changed hands coming under the control of brothers John and Benny Lee, who renovated the studios but soon lost control as a result of the "Black Monday" of 1987, the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike and internal issues within
Culture of the United Kingdom funniest film of all time by the British public. A notable song from "Life of Brian", "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" has become a common singalong at public events. Hollywood blockbusters filmed at major British studios in 1977–79, include "Star Wars" (featuring Alec Guinness, co-star Anthony Daniels–the only actor to appear in every film in the series–and 'the dean of special effects' John Stears) at Elstree Studios, "Superman" (featuring Terence Stamp) at Pinewood, and "Alien" (directed by Ridley Scott) at Shepperton. British films won back to back Academy and BAFTAs for best picture in the 1980s, with