The Treasure of Abbot Thomas
Synopsis
The Reverend Justin Somerton, a scholar of medieval history, and his protégé Lord Peter Dattering are visiting an abbey library. While studying a stained glass window, they uncover clues leading to a treasure hidden by a disgraced abbot.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Gordon Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- John Bowen, M.R. James
- Original Score
- Geoffrey Burgon
- Original Title
- The Treasure of Abbot Thomas
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Gordon Clark
John Bowen, M.R. James
Geoffrey Burgon
Roger Waugh
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John Bowen
Writer
Lawrence Gordon Clark
Director
Rosemary Hill
Producer
Roger Waugh
Editor
Geoffrey Burgon
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Treasure of Abbot Thomas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Treasure of Abbot Thomas about?
The Reverend Justin Somerton, a scholar of medieval history, and his protégé Lord Peter Dattering are visiting an abbey library. While studying a stained glass window, they uncover clues leading to a treasure hidden by a disgraced abbot.
Who directed The Treasure of Abbot Thomas?
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas was directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark.
Who stars in The Treasure of Abbot Thomas?
The principal cast of The Treasure of Abbot Thomas includes Michael Bryant, Sheila Dunn, Anne Blake, Frank Mills, Virginia Balfour.
When was The Treasure of Abbot Thomas released and how long is it?
The Treasure of Abbot Thomas was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Treasure of Abbot Thomas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Treasure of Abbot Thomas was composed by Geoffrey Burgon.