Turtle Diary
“They share a strange and amusing obsession.”
Synopsis
Two separate people, a man and a woman, find something very stirring about the sea turtles in their tank at the London Zoo. They meet and form an odd, but sympathetic camaraderie as they plan to steal two of the turtles and free them into the ocean.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Turtle Diary Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-03
Top Cast
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Glenda Jackson
Neaera Duncan
Ben Kingsley
William Snow
Richard Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Michael Gambon
George Fairbairn
Rosemary Leach
Mrs. Inchcliff
Eleanor Bron
Miss Neap
Harriet Walter
Harriet Sims
Jeroen Krabbé
Mr. Sandor
Nigel Hawthorne
Publisher
Michael Aldridge
Mr Meager
Peter Capaldi
Assistant Keeper
Gary Olsen
Lorry Driver
Tony Melody
Garage Attendant
Harold Pinter
Man in Bookshop
Barbara Rosenblat
American Woman
Chuck Julian
American Man
Rom Anderson
Girl at Zoo
Bryan Pringle
Zoo Receptionist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 14, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Irvin
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Pinter
- Original Score
- Geoffrey Burgon
- Original Title
- Turtle Diary
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- CBS Theatrical Films, United British Artists (UBA), britannic, The Samuel Goldwyn Company, British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Irvin
Harold Pinter, Russell Hoban
Geoffrey Burgon
Peter Hannan
Peter Tanner
Peter Snell, Richard Johnson, Bernard Sofronski
Department Leadership Roster
John Irvin
Director
Harold Pinter
Screenplay
Richard Johnson
Producer
Peter Tanner
Editor
Peter Hannan
Director of Photography
Leo Austin
Production Design
Geoffrey Burgon
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Turtle Diary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Turtle Diary about?
Two separate people, a man and a woman, find something very stirring about the sea turtles in their tank at the London Zoo. They meet and form an odd, but sympathetic camaraderie as they plan to steal two of the turtles and free them into the ocean.
Who directed Turtle Diary?
Turtle Diary was directed by John Irvin.
Who stars in Turtle Diary?
The principal cast of Turtle Diary includes Glenda Jackson, Ben Kingsley, Richard Johnson, Michael Gambon, Rosemary Leach.
When was Turtle Diary released and how long is it?
Turtle Diary was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Turtle Diary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Turtle Diary was composed by Geoffrey Burgon.
Is Turtle Diary based on a book or true story?
Turtle Diary is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Russell Hoban".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Turtle Diary?
Turtle Diary holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).