The Stalls of Barchester
Synopsis
Scholar Dr. Black's seemingly mundane assignment of sorting through the assets of the Barchester Cathedral library takes an eerie turn when he comes across the papers of the late Archdeacon, who plotted to gain his position through murder. However, he soon comes to discover something truly horrific about the wooden choir stalls in the church, which are tied to a famous local tree and a sinister local legend.
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Type: Clip • Published 2022-11-23
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Gordon Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Gordon Clark, M.R. James
- Original Title
- The Stalls of Barchester
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Lawrence Gordon Clark
Lawrence Gordon Clark, M.R. James
John McGlashan
Roger Waugh
Lawrence Gordon Clark
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Lawrence Gordon Clark
Writer
Lawrence Gordon Clark
Director
John McGlashan
Director of Photography
Roger Waugh
Editor
Lawrence Gordon Clark
Producer
Verena Coleman
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What is The Stalls of Barchester about?
Scholar Dr. Black's seemingly mundane assignment of sorting through the assets of the Barchester Cathedral library takes an eerie turn when he comes across the papers of the late Archdeacon, who plotted to gain his position through murder. However, he soon comes to discover something truly horrific about the wooden choir stalls in the church, which are tied to a famous local tree and a sinister local legend.
Who directed The Stalls of Barchester?
The Stalls of Barchester was directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark.
Who stars in The Stalls of Barchester?
The principal cast of The Stalls of Barchester includes Robert Hardy, Clive Swift, Thelma Barlow, Will Leighton, Harold Bennett.
When was The Stalls of Barchester released and how long is it?
The Stalls of Barchester was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 45m.