Roots
Synopsis
Presentation of Arnold Wesker's play of the 1950s. A young girl returns to her family home in Norfolk, having been educated in cultural and political matters by her boyfriend Ronnie. Through trying to pass on what she has learned, she discovers her own voice and views.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Curtis
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Wesker
- Original Title
- Roots
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Curtis
Arnold Wesker
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Simon Curtis
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Arnold Wesker
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roots
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roots about?
Presentation of Arnold Wesker's play of the 1950s. A young girl returns to her family home in Norfolk, having been educated in cultural and political matters by her boyfriend Ronnie. Through trying to pass on what she has learned, she discovers her own voice and views.
Who directed Roots?
Roots was directed by Simon Curtis.
Who stars in Roots?
The principal cast of Roots includes Jane Horrocks, Imelda Staunton, Timothy Spall, Pam Ferris, Ewan Hooper.
When was Roots released and how long is it?
Roots was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.