Punky Night at Hinton St. George
Synopsis
Children parade through the streets of Hinton St George in Somerset on the last Thursday of October. Children have hollowed out pumpkins or mangelwurzels, a type of animal fodder turnip to make lanterns following a tradition in this part of West Somerset that coincides with Halloween. Punky or Punkie Night is thought to date from the turn of the 20th century or perhaps medieval times chanting rhymes and following a Punkie King and Queen.
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- Director
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- Original Title
- Punky Night at Hinton St. George
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 27/10/1977
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1m
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What is Punky Night at Hinton St. George about?
Children parade through the streets of Hinton St George in Somerset on the last Thursday of October. Children have hollowed out pumpkins or mangelwurzels, a type of animal fodder turnip to make lanterns following a tradition in this part of West Somerset that coincides with Halloween. Punky or Punkie Night is thought to date from the turn of the 20th century or perhaps medieval times chanting rhymes and following a Punkie King and Queen.
Who directed Punky Night at Hinton St. George?
Punky Night at Hinton St. George was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Punky Night at Hinton St. George?
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When was Punky Night at Hinton St. George released and how long is it?
Punky Night at Hinton St. George was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1m.