The Scold's Bridle
“Who said dying in your sleep was peaceful?”
Synopsis
Detective Cooper investigates the bizarre circumstances surrounding the murder of Matilda who was found dead in her bath wearing the Scold's Bridle.
Top Cast
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Bob Peck
Detective Sergeant Cooper
Miranda Richardson
Dr. Sarah Blakeney
Douglas Hodge
Jack Blakeney
Trudie Styler
Joanna Lascelles
Beth Winslet
Ruth Lascelles
Siân Phillips
Mathilda Gillespie
Virginia McKenna
Violet Orloff
Paul Brooke
Duncan Orloff
Miles Anderson
Detective Inspector Harmer
Hugh Bonneville
Tim Duggan
Finbar Lynch
Dave Hughes
Alan MacNaughtan
James Gillespie
Alan Williams
Bob Spede
Christine Moore
Jenny Spede
Clare Clifford
Headmistress
John Pirkis
Sir William Cavendish (as John Duval)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Thacker
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Bicât, Minette Walters, Jamie Nuttgens
- Original Score
- Junior Campbell
- Original Title
- The Scold's Bridle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Thacker
Tony Bicât, Minette Walters, Jamie Nuttgens
Junior Campbell
John Kenway
St. John O'Rorke
Michael Wearing, Chris Parr
Department Leadership Roster
David Thacker
Director
Tony Bicât
Writer
Junior Campbell
Original Music Composer
St. John O'Rorke
Editor
Michael Trevor
Production Design
John Kenway
Director of Photography
Chris Parr
Producer
Richard Hammatt
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Scold's Bridle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Scold's Bridle about?
Detective Cooper investigates the bizarre circumstances surrounding the murder of Matilda who was found dead in her bath wearing the Scold's Bridle.
Who directed The Scold's Bridle?
The Scold's Bridle was directed by David Thacker.
Who stars in The Scold's Bridle?
The principal cast of The Scold's Bridle includes Bob Peck, Miranda Richardson, Douglas Hodge, Trudie Styler, Beth Winslet.
When was The Scold's Bridle released and how long is it?
The Scold's Bridle was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Scold's Bridle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Scold's Bridle was composed by Junior Campbell.
Is The Scold's Bridle based on a book or true story?
The Scold's Bridle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Minette Walters".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Scold's Bridle?
The Scold's Bridle holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).