The Appointment
“A chilling tale of the supernatural!”
Synopsis
Prophetic nightmares precede a family's confrontation with an evil, unseen force.
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The Appointment (1980) clip - on BFI Blu-ray from 11 July 2022 | BFIOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2022-07-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Avoriaz Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 26, 1982
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$800K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lindsey C. Vickers
- Screenplay & Story
- Lindsey C. Vickers
- Original Score
- Trevor Jones
- Original Title
- The Appointment
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $800K
- Production Studios
- First Principle Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lindsey C. Vickers
Lindsey C. Vickers
Trevor Jones
Brian West
Sean Barton
Tom Sachs
Department Leadership Roster
Lindsey C. Vickers
Director
Lindsey C. Vickers
Writer
Richard Hammatt
Stunt Coordinator
Tom Sachs
Producer
Brian West
Director of Photography
Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
Sean Barton
Editor
Michael Stringer
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Appointment
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What is The Appointment about?
Prophetic nightmares precede a family's confrontation with an evil, unseen force.
Who directed The Appointment?
The Appointment was directed by Lindsey C. Vickers.
Who stars in The Appointment?
The principal cast of The Appointment includes Edward Woodward, Jane Merrow, Samantha Weysom, John Judd, Alan Stuart.
When was The Appointment released and how long is it?
The Appointment was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Appointment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Appointment was composed by Trevor Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Appointment?
The Appointment holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).