The Dead Past
Synopsis
The Chronoscope is a device that analyses ancient photons to allow a glimpse into any event in Earth's distant past. Historian Arnold Potterley is rebuffed when he petitions for use of the Chronoscope to study ancient Carthage. So he commissions the building of a private time-viewing machine.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gorrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Paul, Isaac Asimov, Irene Shubik
- Original Score
- Dudley Simpson
- Original Title
- The Dead Past
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- BBC TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gorrie
Jeremy Paul, Isaac Asimov, Irene Shubik
Dudley Simpson
Irene Shubik
Department Leadership Roster
John Gorrie
Director
Irene Shubik
Producer
Norman James
Production Design
Susan Wheal
Costume Design
Dudley Simpson
Original Music Composer
Jeremy Paul
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dead Past
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What is The Dead Past about?
The Chronoscope is a device that analyses ancient photons to allow a glimpse into any event in Earth's distant past. Historian Arnold Potterley is rebuffed when he petitions for use of the Chronoscope to study ancient Carthage. So he commissions the building of a private time-viewing machine.
Who directed The Dead Past?
The Dead Past was directed by John Gorrie.
Who stars in The Dead Past?
The principal cast of The Dead Past includes George Benson, James Maxwell, David Langton, Willoughby Goddard, Sylvia Coleridge.
When was The Dead Past released and how long is it?
The Dead Past was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dead Past?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dead Past was composed by Dudley Simpson.