Trial Run
Synopsis
Housewife Rosemary Edmonds leaves her family to take up residence in a remote cottage on the Otago coastline so that she can conduct a photographic essay on the yellow-eyed penguin. No sooner has she moved in than she becomes the victim of a series of increasingly more malevolent attacks from an unknown assailant.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Annie Whittle
Rosemary Edmonds
Judith Gibson
Frances Hunt
Christopher Broun
James Edmonds
Philippa Mayne
Anna Edmonds
Stephen Tozer
Michael Edmonds
Martyn Sanderson
Alan West
Lee Grant
Mrs. Jones
Frances Edmond
Police Constable Miller
Teresa Woodham
Publisher
Allison Roe
Allison
Karen Sims
Reporter
Maggie Eyre
Miss Walsh
Margaret Blay
Ghost
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Market
Festival / Special Debut
July 23, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melanie Read
- Screenplay & Story
- Melanie Read, Caterina De Nave
- Original Score
- Jan Preston
- Original Title
- Trial Run
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Cinema and Television Productions, New Zealand Film Commission, Double Feature Investments
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melanie Read
Melanie Read, Caterina De Nave
Jan Preston
Allen Guilford
Finola Dwyer
Don Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Melanie Read
Director
Don Reynolds
Producer
Melanie Read
Writer
Allen Guilford
Director of Photography
Finola Dwyer
Editor
Judith Crozier
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trial Run.
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New Zealand Feature Films
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trial Run
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trial Run about?
Housewife Rosemary Edmonds leaves her family to take up residence in a remote cottage on the Otago coastline so that she can conduct a photographic essay on the yellow-eyed penguin. No sooner has she moved in than she becomes the victim of a series of increasingly more malevolent attacks from an unknown assailant.
Who directed Trial Run?
Trial Run was directed by Melanie Read.
Who stars in Trial Run?
The principal cast of Trial Run includes Annie Whittle, Judith Gibson, Christopher Broun, Philippa Mayne, Stephen Tozer.
When was Trial Run released and how long is it?
Trial Run was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Trial Run?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trial Run was composed by Jan Preston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trial Run?
Trial Run holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).