Heartbreak House
Synopsis
Captain Shotover, a retired seafarer, is reluctantly hosting a weekend house party for his two daughters and their bohemian friends. As they indulge in dangerous flirtations, will anyone notice their drift to destruction?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cedric Messina
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bernard Shaw
- Original Title
- Heartbreak House
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cedric Messina
George Bernard Shaw
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George Bernard Shaw
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Cedric Messina
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartbreak House
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What is Heartbreak House about?
Captain Shotover, a retired seafarer, is reluctantly hosting a weekend house party for his two daughters and their bohemian friends. As they indulge in dangerous flirtations, will anyone notice their drift to destruction?
Who directed Heartbreak House?
Heartbreak House was directed by Cedric Messina.
Who stars in Heartbreak House?
The principal cast of Heartbreak House includes John Gielgud, Siân Phillips, Lesley-Anne Down, Daniel Massey, Barbara Murray.
When was Heartbreak House released and how long is it?
Heartbreak House was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.