ITV Playhouse

1979 NR 49m 6.4

Like Curse of the Demon (1957), this adaptation is only very loosely based on the original ghost story by M.R. James. However, it does feature eerie scenic views and is directed by Lawrence "Ghost Story For Christmas" Gordon Clark

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Main Cast

Iain Cuthbertson Iain Cuthbertson Julian Carswell
Jan Francis Jan Francis Prudence Dunning
Bernard Gallagher Bernard Gallagher Derek Gayton
Joanna Dunham Joanna Dunham Jean Gayton
Edward Petherbridge Edward Petherbridge Henry Harrington
Christopher Good Christopher Good John Harrington
Patricia Shakesby Patricia Shakesby Elise Marriott
David Calder David Calder John Marriott
Jane Lowe Jane Lowe Joanna
Alan Downer Alan Downer Peter

Creators

Lawrence Gordon Clark Lawrence Gordon Clark Director
Clive Exton Clive Exton Writer
M.R. James M.R. James Writer

Info about ITV Playhouse

Studio(s): Yorkshire Television, Associated-Rediffusion Television

Originally Released: Apr 24, 1979

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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