Bitter Harvest
“I want something good to happen to me before I die!”
Synopsis
A pretty young woman will do anything to escape her deadly dull existence in the backlots of Wales. But when she reaches the bright lights of London is the price too high?
Top Cast
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Janet Munro
Jennie
John Stride
Bob
Thora Hird
Mrs. Jessup (uncredited)
Alan Badel
Karl
Vanda Godsell
Mrs. Pitt
Norman Bird
Mr. Pitt
Barbara Ferris
Violet
Allan Cuthbertson
Mr. Eccles
Terence Alexander
Andy
Colin Gordon
Charles
Anne Cunningham
Ella
Richard Thorp
Reg
Francis Matthews
Mike
William Lucas
Mr. Medwin
Daphne Anderson
Mrs. Medwin
Derek Francis
Mr. Jones
May Hallatt
Aunt Sarah
Mary Merrall
Aunt Louisa
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Graham Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Willis
- Original Title
- Bitter Harvest
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Independent Artists, The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Graham Scott
Ted Willis, Patrick Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Graham Scott
Director
Ted Willis
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Harvest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bitter Harvest about?
A pretty young woman will do anything to escape her deadly dull existence in the backlots of Wales. But when she reaches the bright lights of London is the price too high?
Who directed Bitter Harvest?
Bitter Harvest was directed by Peter Graham Scott.
Who stars in Bitter Harvest?
The principal cast of Bitter Harvest includes Janet Munro, John Stride, Thora Hird, Alan Badel, Vanda Godsell.
When was Bitter Harvest released and how long is it?
Bitter Harvest was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Is Bitter Harvest based on a book or true story?
Bitter Harvest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patrick Hamilton".