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A man just released from prison for manslaughter heads to the tidal estuaries in the West Country hoping to solve the mystery behind his victim's cryptic last words. However, he is not the only person looking for answers. Thriller, originally made as part of anthology series Armchair Thriller, starring Ian McShane, Wendy Morgan and John Bird
1980
subtitles
Movie/Drama
Mystery
Police/Crime Drama
Thriller
Cast & Crew
Ian McShane
(Actor)
.. Curtis
Wendy Morgan
(Actor)
.. Celia
John Bird
(Actor)
.. Cyril
Terence Rigby
(Actor)
.. Matthews
Malcolm Terris
(Actor)
.. Maxwell
Anna Fox
(Actor)
.. Miss Benson
Kika Markham
(Actor)
.. Helen
Toby Salaman
(Actor)
.. Smith
Colin Bucksey
(Director)
More Information
Did You Know..
Ian McShane
(Actor)
.. Curtis
Born:
September 29, 1942
in
Blackburn
Best Known For:
Playing antiques dealer Lovejoy.
Early-life:
Ian David McShane was born on September 29, 1942, in Blackburn, Lancashire, but grew up in Urmston. He's the son of Scottish footballer Harry McShane, who was playing for Blackburn Rovers at the time, and his wife Irene. Despite considering a career in football, he knew he would never be as good as his dad, and turned to acting instead. He trained alongside Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art during the early 1960s.
Career:
McShane's first film was 1962's The Wild and the Willing. After that, he built a reputation as a fine stage actor thanks to various West End productions. His first starring role came in 1966's Skywest and Crooked, which co-starred Hayley Mills and was directed by her actor father John. He played Heathcliff in an acclaimed TV adaptation of Wuthering Heights and gained plaudits for such productions as Roots, Jesus of Nazareth and Disraeli. McShane became a household name thanks to Lovejoy in 1986, and even appeared in Dallas. Other projects include Deadwood (for which he won a Golden Globe award), Sexy Beast, Kings, 44 Inch Chest, The Pillars of the Earth, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Jack the Giant Slayer.
Quote:
'There are times when I think this is such a silly business, that a lad from Manchester should be doing a real job.'
Trivia:
Divorced twice, but has been happily married to actress Gwen Humble since 1981. He has two grown-up children.
Wendy Morgan
(Actor)
.. Celia
John Bird
(Actor)
.. Cyril
Born:
November 22, 1936
in
Bulwell, Nottinghamshire
Best Known For:
Being a satirist, actor and comedian.
Early-life:
John was born in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, on November 22, 1936. He went on to attend King's College, Cambridge, where he met John Fortune. He first made his mark in the 1960s on the satirical comedy series That Was the Week That Was.
Career:
As an actor, Bird has starred in Dick Turpin, Educating Marmalade, Danger: Marmalade at Work, A Very Peculiar Practice, Yes, Prime Minister, Inspector Morse, Joint Account, EL C.I.D., Chambers, and Absolute Power. His film credits include Jabberwocky (1977). He is best known for his work with John Fortune and Rory Bremner in the Channel 4 satirical TV series Bremner, Bird and Fortune.
Quote:
'Over the years, I've had the chance to work with some wonderful actors and directors.'
Trivia:
In 2008, he was the patron of the Mole Valley Arts Alive Festival.
Terence Rigby
(Actor)
.. Matthews
Malcolm Terris
(Actor)
.. Maxwell
Anna Fox
(Actor)
.. Miss Benson
Kika Markham
(Actor)
.. Helen
Toby Salaman
(Actor)
.. Smith
Colin Bucksey
(Director)
