The Obelisk
“A trip with love and new friends.”
Synopsis
A seaside resort in 1938. For Hilda, it seems as if romance almost died when she married school teacher Ernest. Only the movies can keep this spark alive. As she follows her pompous husband up the cliff walk to visit the obelisk, she wonders how he will react to the two sailors who want to join them.The boisterous Tiny is rather coarse, but his friend Stan has lovely manners and such very blue eyes....
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giles Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Pauline Macaulay, E.M. Forster
- Original Title
- The Obelisk
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giles Foster
Pauline Macaulay, E.M. Forster
Graham Benson
Department Leadership Roster
Graham Benson
Producer
Pauline Macaulay
Writer
Giles Foster
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Obelisk
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What is The Obelisk about?
A seaside resort in 1938. For Hilda, it seems as if romance almost died when she married school teacher Ernest. Only the movies can keep this spark alive. As she follows her pompous husband up the cliff walk to visit the obelisk, she wonders how he will react to the two sailors who want to join them.The boisterous Tiny is rather coarse, but his friend Stan has lovely manners and such very blue eyes....
Who directed The Obelisk?
The Obelisk was directed by Giles Foster.
Who stars in The Obelisk?
The principal cast of The Obelisk includes Rosemary Martin, Peter Sallis, Keith Drinkel, Nick Ellsworth, Mary Griffiths.
When was The Obelisk released and how long is it?
The Obelisk was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 30m.
Is The Obelisk based on a book or true story?
The Obelisk is adapted from the following source material: Book: "E.M. Forster".