Talent
Synopsis
A play with music by Victoria Wood. Julie (Julie Walters) is a young woman seeking escape, with the help of her frumpish friend Maureen (Wood) she prepares for her singing debut at a seedy Manchester club's talent show.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Baz Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Victoria Wood
- Original Score
- Victoria Wood
- Original Title
- Talent
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Baz Taylor
Victoria Wood
Victoria Wood
David Rees, Ron Swain
Peter Eckersley
Department Leadership Roster
Baz Taylor
Director
Victoria Wood
Original Music Composer
Victoria Wood
Writer
David Rees
Editor
Ron Swain
Editor
Colin Pocock
Production Design
Peter Eckersley
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Talent
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What is Talent about?
A play with music by Victoria Wood. Julie (Julie Walters) is a young woman seeking escape, with the help of her frumpish friend Maureen (Wood) she prepares for her singing debut at a seedy Manchester club's talent show.
Who directed Talent?
Talent was directed by Baz Taylor.
Who stars in Talent?
The principal cast of Talent includes Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Kevin Lloyd, Peter Ellis, Bill Waddington.
When was Talent released and how long is it?
Talent was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Talent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Talent was composed by Victoria Wood.