Penda's Fen
“I'm Nothing Pure”
Synopsis
Through a series of real and imagined encounters with angels, demons, and England's pagan past, a pastor's son begins to question his religion and politics, and comes to terms with his sexuality.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Clarke
- Screenplay & Story
- David Rudkin
- Original Score
- Paddy Kingsland
- Original Title
- Penda's Fen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Clarke
David Rudkin
Paddy Kingsland
Michael Williams
Henry Fowler
David Rose
Department Leadership Roster
Joyce Hawkins
Costume Design
Michael Edwards
Production Design
Alan Clarke
Director
David Rudkin
Writer
Henry Fowler
Editor
David Rose
Producer
Michael Williams
Director of Photography
Paddy Kingsland
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penda's Fen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Penda's Fen about?
Through a series of real and imagined encounters with angels, demons, and England's pagan past, a pastor's son begins to question his religion and politics, and comes to terms with his sexuality.
Who directed Penda's Fen?
Penda's Fen was directed by Alan Clarke.
Who stars in Penda's Fen?
The principal cast of Penda's Fen includes Spencer Banks, John Atkinson, Georgine Anderson, Ron Smerczak, Ian Hogg.
When was Penda's Fen released and how long is it?
Penda's Fen was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Penda's Fen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Penda's Fen was composed by Paddy Kingsland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Penda's Fen?
Penda's Fen holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).