United Kingdom / Mar 16, 1992
The Old Devils (1992)
Directed by Tristram Powell
1vote
0reviews
2h 38min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
An adaptation of the novel by Kingsley Amis about a group of university friends reunited in retirement. Alun Weaver has found success as a celebrated London-based writer. After returning home to Wales with his alluring wife Rhiannon he reunites with old friends who chose to remain in the valleys. Long dormant romance are rekindled and rivalries resurrected in this turbulent story of ageing, friendship, lust, nostalgia and nationalism.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Anna Cropper | Gwen Cellan-Davies |
| Elizabeth Spriggs | Dorothy Morgan |
| Gerald James | Percy Morgan |
| Desmond Barrit | Tarquin Jones |
| Howell Evans | Gareth Pumphrey |
| Pippa Guard | Rosemary Weaver |
| Tristram Jellinek | Victor Norris |
| Dilys Price | Sian Smith |
| Joy Roston | Angharad Pumphrey |
| Noel Williams | Dr Dewi |
| Simon Corris | Young Peter |
| Colin Heber-Percy | Young Malcolm |
| Shirley King | Laura Morgan |
| John Lovat | William |
| Sian Owen | Literary Lady |
| Ian Puleston-Davies | Young Charlie |
| Sian Rhys | Young Gwen |
Show more
| Clara Salaman | Young Rhiannon |
| Anwen Williams | Eluned |
| James Frank Benson | Minister |
| Caroline Berry | Delyth |
| Robert Blythe | Bearded Thug |
| David Charles | Glam Rad Reporter |
| Meredith Edwards | Old Bore |
| Islwyn Evans | Gwynfor Pratt RA |
| Bernard Latham | English Barman |
| Anna Linstrum | Young Angharad |
| Molly Parkin | Self |
| Gareth Potter | Wine Waiter |
| John Prior | Intercity Steward |
| Steve Speirs | Gareth's Fan in Pub |
| Stan Stennett | Haydn Pignatelli |
| William Roberts | Llewellyn Caswallon Pugh |
| Dorien Thomas | Unpleasant Young Man |
| Hugh Thomas | Alun's Fan in Bookshop |
| Huw Tudor | Hywel Cramp |
| Mark Venables | Adrian |
| Terry Victor | Taxi Driver |
| Jack Walters | Billy Morgan |
| Tony Wright | Helmut |
| Andrea Hessayon | Waitress |
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Old Devils |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Cymraeg |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 16 marzo 1992 |
| Writer | Andrew Davies, Kingsley Amis |
| Assistant directors | Tristram Powell |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Editorial content to complete
6 sections to complete. You can show them now and start filling them in.
