United States / Dec 03, 1989 / PG
A story of lost dreams... and second chances.
1h 42min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
After a mild heart attack at 63, Penelope Keeling is not ready to be an invalid yet...despite her children's attempts to take control of her life. She's given them everything she could over the years, but now they want Penelope to sell her most prized possession. Torn between the selfish demands of her children and her desire to hold onto cherished mementos of the past, Penelope must learn what is really important to her. She returns to the seashore, the only place she was ever truly free, in an unforgettable odyssey that will take her back to her home, her heart and another chance for happiness.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy | Sophie |
| Irene Worth | Dolly Keeling |
| Sam Wanamaker | Richard |
| Denis Quilley | Cosmo |
| Serena Gordon | Annabel |
| Michael Gough | Roy Brookner |
| David Simeon | Mr. Plackett |
| John Rowe | George |
| Tracey Childs | Penelope (age 20) |
| William Hope | young Richard |
Genres
DramaTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Shell Seekers |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Marian Rees Associates, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions |
| Release date | 3 dicembre 1989 |
| Writer | John Pielmeier |
| Cinematography | Kenneth J. Withers |
| Assistant directors | Waris Hussein |
| Camera operators | Kenneth J. Withers |
| Additional photography | Kenneth J. Withers |
| Costume design | Ann Brodie |
| Makeup | Ann Brodie |
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| Hairstyling | Ann Brodie |
Release dates
TV
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