Germany / Feb 20, 1985 / 16 / Berlin International Film Festival (Golden Bear Winner)
A small town... a random act of violence... an unsolved mystery.
1h 42min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
The mysterious death of an enigmatic young man newly arrived in the suburb of Wetherby releases the long-repressed, dark passions of some of its residents.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Joely Richardson | Jean Travers (Young) |
| Robert Hines | Jim Mortimer |
| Marjorie Yates | Verity Braithwaite |
| Penny Downie | Chrissie |
| Christopher Fulford | Arthur |
| Diane Whitley | Policewoman |
| Stephanie Noblett | Suzie Bannerman |
| Patrick Blackwell | Derek (Chrissie's Husband) |
| Katy Behean | Marcia (Young) |
| Brenda Hall | Landlady |
| Alan Rickman | TV Commentator (archival footage) |
| Matthew Guinness | Randall |
Genres
DramaMystery
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Wetherby |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Greenpoint Films, Zenith Entertainment, Film4 Productions |
| Release date | 19 giugno 1985 |
| Production | Simon Relph, Patsy Pollock |
| Writer | David Hare |
| Casting | Patsy Pollock, Gail Stevens |
| Editing | Chris Wimble |
| Cinematography | Stuart Harris, Sophie Baker, Jeremy Gee, Tom McDougall, Shaun O'Dell |
| Assistant directors | David Hare, Valerie Booth |
| Lighting | Brian Smith, Chuck Finch |
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| Camera operators | Shaun O'Dell, Sophie Baker, Jeremy Gee, Tom McDougall, Stuart Harris |
| Additional photography | Sophie Baker, Jeremy Gee, Tom McDougall, Shaun O'Dell, Stuart Harris |
| Production design | Hayden Griffin, Jamie Leonard |
| Art direction | Jamie Leonard, Hayden Griffin |
| Set decoration | Hayden Griffin, Jamie Leonard |
| Music | Nick Bicât, Ric O'Connor, Ian Fuller, Clive Winter, Tony Britten |
| Sound | Ric O'Connor, Nick Bicât, Ian Fuller, Clive Winter, Tony Britten |
| Costume design | Jane Greenwood, Lindy Hemming, Gwenda Levy, Jeanne Richmond, Christopher Tucker |
| Makeup | Jeanne Richmond, Jane Greenwood, Lindy Hemming, Gwenda Levy, Christopher Tucker |
| Hairstyling | Jane Greenwood, Lindy Hemming, Gwenda Levy, Jeanne Richmond, Christopher Tucker |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Jun 19, 1985
Germany / Nov 21, 1985 / 16
Australia / Nov 13, 1986
Spain / Apr 29, 1987
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