Screen Play
Synopsis
A narrator relates the Japanese tale of two lovers who defy their families and society to be together. The tale ends happily, until something happens to make this tale truly Japanese in character.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry JC Purves
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernst Loub
- Original Score
- Nigel Hess
- Original Title
- Screen Play
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Channel 4 Television, Bare Boards Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry JC Purves
Ernst Loub
Nigel Hess
Glenn Holberton
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Cornford
Costume Design
Glenn Holberton
Producer
Barry JC Purves
Director
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What is Screen Play about?
A narrator relates the Japanese tale of two lovers who defy their families and society to be together. The tale ends happily, until something happens to make this tale truly Japanese in character.
Who directed Screen Play?
Screen Play was directed by Barry JC Purves.
Who stars in Screen Play?
The principal cast of Screen Play includes Michael Maloney.
When was Screen Play released and how long is it?
Screen Play was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Screen Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Screen Play was composed by Nigel Hess.