Patience
“An opera by W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan”
Synopsis
In a world gone mad with languid ladies and affected gentlemen, the lovesick maidens of Castle Bunthorne forsake their handsome soldier suitors to pursue poet aesthete - and fake - Reginald Bunthorne. But he loves the village milkmaid, Patience, who doesn't like poetry or understand love. When Patience finally learns what love is, it's Reginald's rival she falls for.
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- Director
- Dave Heather, John Cox
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert
- Original Score
- Arthur Sullivan
- Original Title
- Patience
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Brent Walker Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Heather, John Cox
William S. Gilbert
Arthur Sullivan
Judith de Paul, George Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Judith de Paul
Producer
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Dave Heather
Director
John Cox
Director
Arthur Sullivan
Original Music Composer
William S. Gilbert
Writer
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What is Patience about?
In a world gone mad with languid ladies and affected gentlemen, the lovesick maidens of Castle Bunthorne forsake their handsome soldier suitors to pursue poet aesthete - and fake - Reginald Bunthorne. But he loves the village milkmaid, Patience, who doesn't like poetry or understand love. When Patience finally learns what love is, it's Reginald's rival she falls for.
Who directed Patience?
Patience was directed by Dave Heather, John Cox.
Who stars in Patience?
The principal cast of Patience includes Derek Hammond-Stroud, John Fryatt, Sandra Dugdale, Terry Jenkins, Anne Collins.
When was Patience released and how long is it?
Patience was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Patience?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Patience was composed by Arthur Sullivan.