The Gamekeeper
Synopsis
George Purse is the gamekeeper for the duke's estate, a role he takes seriously. His position gives him a certain status, but he has an uneasy relationship with some of the locals, not least those who turn to poaching
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Hines, Ken Loach
- Original Title
- The Gamekeeper
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Associated Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Loach
Barry Hines, Ken Loach
Chris Menges, Charles Stewart
Roger James
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Loach
Director
Roger James
Editor
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
Martin Johnson
Production Design
Ken Loach
Writer
Charles Stewart
Director of Photography
Barry Hines
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Gamekeeper.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gamekeeper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gamekeeper about?
George Purse is the gamekeeper for the duke's estate, a role he takes seriously. His position gives him a certain status, but he has an uneasy relationship with some of the locals, not least those who turn to poaching
Who directed The Gamekeeper?
The Gamekeeper was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in The Gamekeeper?
The principal cast of The Gamekeeper includes Phil Askham, Rita May, Andrew Grubb, Peter Steele, Michael Hinchcliffe.
When was The Gamekeeper released and how long is it?
The Gamekeeper was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Is The Gamekeeper based on a book or true story?
The Gamekeeper is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Barry Hines".