The Cormorant
Synopsis
For a young couple, the small cottage tucked away in a quiet village in the mountains of north Wales, a legacy from a distant, estranged uncle, is a dream come true. The one condition of the inheritance is that they keep the uncle's beloved pet cormorant. They soon discover, however, that the cormorant is no mere bird, but a foul and malignant creature that may exact a greater price than they are willing to pay. Filmed as part of the BBC series, "Screen Two".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Markham
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Gregory, Peter Ransley
- Original Score
- John Lunn
- Original Title
- The Cormorant
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Welsh
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Markham
Stephen Gregory, Peter Ransley
John Lunn
Ashley Rowe
Tim Kruydenburg
Ruth Caleb
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Markham
Director
Peter Ransley
Writer
Ray Price
Production Design
Tim Kruydenburg
Editor
John Lunn
Original Music Composer
Jakki Winfield
Costume Design
Ashley Rowe
Director of Photography
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What is The Cormorant about?
For a young couple, the small cottage tucked away in a quiet village in the mountains of north Wales, a legacy from a distant, estranged uncle, is a dream come true. The one condition of the inheritance is that they keep the uncle's beloved pet cormorant. They soon discover, however, that the cormorant is no mere bird, but a foul and malignant creature that may exact a greater price than they are willing to pay. Filmed as part of the BBC series, "Screen Two".
Who directed The Cormorant?
The Cormorant was directed by Peter Markham.
Who stars in The Cormorant?
The principal cast of The Cormorant includes Ralph Fiennes, Helen Schlesinger, Thomas Williams, Buddug Morgan, Derek Hutchinson.
When was The Cormorant released and how long is it?
The Cormorant was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cormorant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cormorant was composed by John Lunn.
Is The Cormorant based on a book or true story?
The Cormorant is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen Gregory".