

Time in Advance
Synopsis
The future. Criminals serve prison sentences before they commit their crimes. Prisons are on new planets that are being colonised. After serving their time, the former prisoners return to their home planet.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Peter Sasdy
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Erickson, William Tenn, Irene Shubik
- Original Score
- Norman Kay, John Baker
- Original Title
- Time in Advance
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- BBC TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sasdy
Paul Erickson, William Tenn, Irene Shubik
Norman Kay, John Baker
Irene Shubik
Department Leadership Roster
Irene Shubik
Producer
Peter Sasdy
Director
Tony Abbott
Production Design
Norman Kay
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Advance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Time in Advance about?
The future. Criminals serve prison sentences before they commit their crimes. Prisons are on new planets that are being colonised. After serving their time, the former prisoners return to their home planet.
Who directed Time in Advance?
Time in Advance was directed by Peter Sasdy.
Who stars in Time in Advance?
The principal cast of Time in Advance includes Edward Judd, Mike Pratt, Wendy Gifford, Dyson Lovell, Jerome Willis.
When was Time in Advance released and how long is it?
Time in Advance was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Time in Advance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Time in Advance was composed by Norman Kay, John Baker.
