The Designated Mourner
Synopsis
Jack and Judy are husband and wife, and Howard is Judy's father. They live in some fictional undemocratic and repressive country, and tell us a story about their lives, mostly from Jack's point of view.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hare
- Screenplay & Story
- Wallace Shawn
- Original Score
- Richard Hartley
- Original Title
- The Designated Mourner
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hare
Wallace Shawn
Richard Hartley
Oliver Stapleton
George Akers
Simon Curtis, Mark Shivas, Mike Nichols, Donna Grey, David Hare
Department Leadership Roster
David Hare
Director
Bob Crowley
Production Design
Mike Nichols
Producer
Wallace Shawn
Writer
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Donna Grey
Producer
David Hare
Producer
George Akers
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Designated Mourner
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What is The Designated Mourner about?
Jack and Judy are husband and wife, and Howard is Judy's father. They live in some fictional undemocratic and repressive country, and tell us a story about their lives, mostly from Jack's point of view.
Who directed The Designated Mourner?
The Designated Mourner was directed by David Hare.
Who stars in The Designated Mourner?
The principal cast of The Designated Mourner includes Mike Nichols, Miranda Richardson, David de Keyser.
When was The Designated Mourner released and how long is it?
The Designated Mourner was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Designated Mourner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Designated Mourner was composed by Richard Hartley.