United Kingdom / Aug 03, 1962 / PG
The Cruel Necessity (1962)
Directed by Peter Dews
1h 15minruntime
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Plot
A story of choices leading to redemption or further from it, set against a backdrop of human nature and societal constraints.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| James Ottaway | Whalley |
| Joby Blanshard | Downes |
| John Barcroft | Marten |
| John Ringham | Ingoldsby |
| Timothy Palmer | Prince Henry |
| Maurice Colbourne | Bishop Juxon |
| Jerome Willis | The Lord General Fairfax |
| Alan Rowe | Solicitor-General Cook |
| Julian Battersby | Trooper |
| Ralph Broome | Trooper |
| John Murray Scott | A Crier |
Genres
DramaTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Cruel Necessity |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | BBC |
| Release date | 3 agosto 1962 |
| Production | Peter Dews |
| Writer | David Lytton |
| Assistant directors | Peter Dews |
Release dates
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