Lost for Words
Synopsis
Deric Longden and his wife, Aileen, come to terms with the fact that his mother, Annie, is getting too old to live on her own. Annie suffers her first stroke and a nursing home is the obvious solution, but which one and where?
Top Cast
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Thora Hird
Annie Longden
Pete Postlethwaite
Deric Longden
Penny Downie
Aileen Longden
Anne Reid
Gloria Brooks
Keith Clifford
Fred
Tom Higgins
Doctor
Jennifer Luckraft
Nurse
Katherine Dow Blyton
Sister
Eddie Caswell
Widower
Diana Flacks
Mrs Corey
David Shimwell
Young Man
Malcolm Hebden
Chemist
Ruth Holden
Mrs Elliot
Dinah Handley
Do-Gooder
Gillian Waugh
Therapist
Noreen Kershaw
Margaret
Dennis Blanch
Man with Dogs
Maxine Burth
Nurse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan J.W. Bell
- Screenplay & Story
- Deric Longden
- Original Score
- Jim Parker
- Original Title
- Lost for Words
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Yorkshire Television, Bard Entertainments
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan J.W. Bell
Deric Longden
Jim Parker
Alan Pyrah
Janey Walklin
Keith Richardson, Margaret Matheson, Sita Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Alan J.W. Bell
Director
Deric Longden
Screenplay
Janey Walklin
Editor
Alan Pyrah
Director of Photography
Andrew Sanderson
Production Design
Sita Williams
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost for Words
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What is Lost for Words about?
Deric Longden and his wife, Aileen, come to terms with the fact that his mother, Annie, is getting too old to live on her own. Annie suffers her first stroke and a nursing home is the obvious solution, but which one and where?
Who directed Lost for Words?
Lost for Words was directed by Alan J.W. Bell.
Who stars in Lost for Words?
The principal cast of Lost for Words includes Thora Hird, Pete Postlethwaite, Penny Downie, Anne Reid, Keith Clifford.
When was Lost for Words released and how long is it?
Lost for Words was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Lost for Words?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lost for Words was composed by Jim Parker.
Is Lost for Words based on a book or true story?
Lost for Words is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Deric Longden".