Return to Glennascaul
Synopsis
Orson Welles, taking a break from the filming of "Othello," is driving in the Irish countryside one night when he offers a ride to a man with car trouble. The man relays to Welles a strange tale of an encounter he had once before at the same isolated location.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 9, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hilton Edwards
- Screenplay & Story
- Hilton Edwards
- Original Score
- Hans Gunther Stumpf
- Original Title
- Return to Glennascaul
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Dublin Gate Theatre, T. R. Royle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hilton Edwards
Hilton Edwards
Hans Gunther Stumpf
Georg Fleischmann
Joseph Sterling
Richard Gordon, Micheál Mac Liammóir, Hilton Edwards
Department Leadership Roster
Hilton Edwards
Director
Hilton Edwards
Screenplay
Micheál Mac Liammóir
Producer
Hilton Edwards
Producer
Joseph Sterling
Editor
Georg Fleischmann
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return to Glennascaul
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Return to Glennascaul about?
Orson Welles, taking a break from the filming of "Othello," is driving in the Irish countryside one night when he offers a ride to a man with car trouble. The man relays to Welles a strange tale of an encounter he had once before at the same isolated location.
Who directed Return to Glennascaul?
Return to Glennascaul was directed by Hilton Edwards.
Who stars in Return to Glennascaul?
The principal cast of Return to Glennascaul includes Orson Welles, Michael Laurence, Shelah Richards, Helena Hughes, John Dunne.
When was Return to Glennascaul released and how long is it?
Return to Glennascaul was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Return to Glennascaul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return to Glennascaul was composed by Hans Gunther Stumpf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Return to Glennascaul?
Return to Glennascaul holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).