Mysterious Castles of Clay
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Mysterious Castles of Clay is a 1978 film about a termite colony; filmed in Kenya by film-makers Joan and Alan Root, and narrated by Orson Welles. (narration replaced by Derek Jacobi, in a later release titled "Castles of Clay")
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Root
- Original Title
- Mysterious Castles of Clay
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
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What is Mysterious Castles of Clay about?
Mysterious Castles of Clay is a 1978 film about a termite colony; filmed in Kenya by film-makers Joan and Alan Root, and narrated by Orson Welles. (narration replaced by Derek Jacobi, in a later release titled "Castles of Clay")
Who directed Mysterious Castles of Clay?
Mysterious Castles of Clay was directed by Alan Root.
Who stars in Mysterious Castles of Clay?
The principal cast of Mysterious Castles of Clay includes Orson Welles, Derek Jacobi.
When was Mysterious Castles of Clay released and how long is it?
Mysterious Castles of Clay was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 57m.