Pericles, Prince of Tyre
Synopsis
When Prince Pericles, visiting Antioch, discovers the dreaded answer to King Antiochus's riddle, he flees for his life straight into famine, shipwreck, love, fatherhood, and another shipwreck. He loses his wife and daughter, and doesn't find them again until the story moves us through resurrection, attempted murder, pirates, prostitution, and divine revelation.
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Mike Gwilym
Pericles
Juliet Stevenson
Thaisa
Amanda Redman
Marina
Patrick Allen
King Simonides
Patrick Godfrey
Helicanus
Norman Rodway
Cleon of Tarsus
Annette Crosbie
Dionyza
Edward Petherbridge
Gower
John Woodvine
King Antiochus
Edita Brychta
Antiochus' Daughter
Robert Ashby
Thaliard / Fifth Knight
John Bardon
Lord of Tyre / Fisherman of Pentapolis / Storm Sailor
Iain Mitchell
Lord of Tyre / Pirate
Toby Salaman
Escanes / Pandar
Christopher Saul
Lord of Tarsus / Fourth Knight
Gordon Gostelow
Fisherman of Pentapolis
Richard Derrington
Fisherman of Pentapolis / Gentleman of Ephesus
Roger Bizley
Marshal / Pirate
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hugh Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- David Snodin, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Martin Best
- Original Title
- Pericles, Prince of Tyre
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 57m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Time-Life Television Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hugh Jones
David Snodin, William Shakespeare
Martin Best
David Hambelton
Shaun Sutton
Department Leadership Roster
Don Taylor
Production Design
Colin Lavers
Costume Design
David Hugh Jones
Director
David Hambelton
Editor
Shaun Sutton
Producer
Martin Best
Original Music Composer
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What is Pericles, Prince of Tyre about?
When Prince Pericles, visiting Antioch, discovers the dreaded answer to King Antiochus's riddle, he flees for his life straight into famine, shipwreck, love, fatherhood, and another shipwreck. He loses his wife and daughter, and doesn't find them again until the story moves us through resurrection, attempted murder, pirates, prostitution, and divine revelation.
Who directed Pericles, Prince of Tyre?
Pericles, Prince of Tyre was directed by David Hugh Jones.
Who stars in Pericles, Prince of Tyre?
The principal cast of Pericles, Prince of Tyre includes Mike Gwilym, Juliet Stevenson, Amanda Redman, Patrick Allen, Patrick Godfrey.
When was Pericles, Prince of Tyre released and how long is it?
Pericles, Prince of Tyre was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Pericles, Prince of Tyre?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pericles, Prince of Tyre was composed by Martin Best.