The Shell Seekers
“A story of lost dreams... and second chances.”
Synopsis
After a mild heart attack at 63, Penelope Keeling is not ready to be an invalid yet...despite her children's attempts to take control of her life. She's given them everything she could over the years, but now they want Penelope to sell her most prized possession. Torn between the selfish demands of her children and her desire to hold onto cherished mementos of the past, Penelope must learn what is really important to her. She returns to the seashore, the only place she was ever truly free, in an unforgettable odyssey that will take her back to her home, her heart and another chance for happiness.
Top Cast
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Angela Lansbury
Penelope Keeling
Sophie Ward
Antonia
Mark Lewis Jones
Danus
Anna Carteret
Nancy
Christopher Bowen
Noel
Patricia Hodge
Olivia
Andrew Keir
Lawrence
Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy
Sophie
Irene Worth
Dolly Keeling
Sam Wanamaker
Richard
Denis Quilley
Cosmo
Serena Gordon
Annabel
Michael Gough
Roy Brookner
David Simeon
Mr. Plackett
John Rowe
George
Tracey Childs
Penelope (age 20)
William Hope
young Richard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Waris Hussein
- Screenplay & Story
- John Pielmeier
- Original Title
- The Shell Seekers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Marian Rees Associates, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Waris Hussein
John Pielmeier
Department Leadership Roster
John Pielmeier
Writer
Waris Hussein
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shell Seekers
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What is The Shell Seekers about?
After a mild heart attack at 63, Penelope Keeling is not ready to be an invalid yet...despite her children's attempts to take control of her life. She's given them everything she could over the years, but now they want Penelope to sell her most prized possession. Torn between the selfish demands of her children and her desire to hold onto cherished mementos of the past, Penelope must learn what is really important to her. She returns to the seashore, the only place she was ever truly free, in an unforgettable odyssey that will take her back to her home, her heart and another chance for happiness.
Who directed The Shell Seekers?
The Shell Seekers was directed by Waris Hussein.
Who stars in The Shell Seekers?
The principal cast of The Shell Seekers includes Angela Lansbury, Sophie Ward, Mark Lewis Jones, Anna Carteret, Christopher Bowen.
When was The Shell Seekers released and how long is it?
The Shell Seekers was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shell Seekers?
The Shell Seekers holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).