Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter
Synopsis
An enraged detective's wife kills her husband by smashing in his skull with a heavy blunt instrument - but no murder weapon can be found, and the police are baffled.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Howard Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Chapman, Roald Dahl
- Original Title
- Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Anglia Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Howard Davies
Robin Chapman, Roald Dahl
Department Leadership Roster
John Howard Davies
Director
Robin Chapman
Writer
Roald Dahl
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter about?
An enraged detective's wife kills her husband by smashing in his skull with a heavy blunt instrument - but no murder weapon can be found, and the police are baffled.
Who directed Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter?
Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter was directed by John Howard Davies.
Who stars in Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter?
The principal cast of Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter includes Susan George, Michael Byrne, Hugh Cross, George Little, David English.
When was Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter released and how long is it?
Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 25m.