Akenfield
Synopsis
As a young man, Tom, prepares to leave the Suffolk village of his birth, voices and experiences from his family's past crowd in on his mind, weaving a poetic tapestry of the love of home and the longing to get away from it.
Top Cast
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Ronald Blythe
The Vicar
Ethel Branton
Mrs. Quantrill
Lyn Brooks
Charlotte Rouse
Garrow Shand
Tom Rouse
Peggy Cole
Dulcie Rouse
Barbara Tilney
Jean Quantrill
Ida Page
Aunt Ida
Ted Dedman
Ted
Mollie Dedman
Mollie
Charlie Cornish
Charlie
Charlie Whiting
Charlie
Robin Buckingham
Robin
Alan Wright
Young Tom Rouse
Mary Hammond
Young Dulcie Rouse
F.O. Staddon
The Minister
Bob Wilson
Farmer
Reg Hall
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
London Film Festival Premiere
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Blythe
- Original Title
- Akenfield
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Angle Films Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hall
Ronald Blythe
Ivan Strasburg
Rex Pyke
Rex Pyke, Peter Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hall
Director
Rex Pyke
Producer
Rex Pyke
Editor
Ronald Blythe
Writer
Peter Hall
Producer
Ivan Strasburg
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Akenfield
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Akenfield about?
As a young man, Tom, prepares to leave the Suffolk village of his birth, voices and experiences from his family's past crowd in on his mind, weaving a poetic tapestry of the love of home and the longing to get away from it.
Who directed Akenfield?
Akenfield was directed by Peter Hall.
Who stars in Akenfield?
The principal cast of Akenfield includes Stanley Baxter, Ronald Blythe, Ethel Branton, Lyn Brooks, Garrow Shand.
When was Akenfield released and how long is it?
Akenfield was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Akenfield?
Akenfield holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).