Sweet William is a 1980 British drama film directed by Claude Whatham, executive produced by Don Boyd and starring Sam Waterston, Jenny Agutter, Anna Massey, Arthur Lowe, Geraldine James, Daphne Oxenford, Tim Pigott-Smith and Melvyn Bragg.[1][2][3] It is based on the 1975 novel of the same title by Beryl Bainbridge.
Sweet William | |
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Directed by | Claude Whatham |
Written by | Beryl Bainbridge |
Based on | novel by Beryl Bainbridge |
Produced by | Jeremy Watt |
Starring | Sam Waterston Jenny Agutter |
Cinematography | Les Young |
Edited by | Peter Coulson |
Production company | Kendon Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Cast
edit- Sam Waterston - William McClusky
- Jenny Agutter - Ann Walton
- Anna Massey - Edna McClusky
- Arthur Lowe - Captain Walton
- Geraldine James - Pamela
- Daphne Oxenford - Mrs. Walton
- Peter Dean - Roddy
- Rachel Bell - Mrs. Kershaw
- Tim Pigott-Smith - Gerald
- Melvyn Bragg - Himself
References
edit- ^ Monthly Film Bulletin review; 1980, page 96.
- ^ Simo. (2 April 1980). "Film reviews: Sweet William". Variety. p. 24.
- ^ Canby, Vincent (18 June 1982), "Sweet William (1979)", New York Times
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