The Pledge
Synopsis
Three criminals pledge to free the soul of their friend from his gibbeted corpse in this short film based on 'The Highwayman' by Lord Dunsany.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Digby Rumsey
- Screenplay & Story
- Digby Rumsey, Lord Dunsany
- Original Score
- Michael Nyman
- Original Title
- The Pledge
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Southern Arts, Fantasy Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Digby Rumsey
Digby Rumsey, Lord Dunsany
Michael Nyman
Alan Mackay, Peter Greenaway
Digby Rumsey
Department Leadership Roster
Digby Rumsey
Writer
Alan Mackay
Editor
Digby Rumsey
Producer
Peter Greenaway
Editor
Digby Rumsey
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pledge
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What is The Pledge about?
Three criminals pledge to free the soul of their friend from his gibbeted corpse in this short film based on 'The Highwayman' by Lord Dunsany.
Who directed The Pledge?
The Pledge was directed by Digby Rumsey.
Who stars in The Pledge?
The principal cast of The Pledge includes Glenn Cunningham, Ronald Forfar, Frank McDermott, Peter Rutherford, Roger Watkins.
When was The Pledge released and how long is it?
The Pledge was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pledge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pledge was composed by Michael Nyman.