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6.8 / 10(6 votes)IMDb198712mUnited Kingdom

Making Waves

Synopsis

A group of elderly women go on vacation to the seaside. One of them takes her son along and constantly watches him saying he has a brain tumor. His problem is something else entirely.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jenny Wilkes
Screenplay & Story
Clare Boylan, Jenny Wilkes
Original Title
Making Waves
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
12m
Production Studios
British Screen Productions, Channel 4 Television, Production Pool

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jenny Wilkes

Screenplay & Story

Clare Boylan, Jenny Wilkes

Director of Photography

Kenneth MacMillan

Film Editing

William Diver

Department Leadership Roster

Jenny Wilkes

Director

William Diver

Editor

Jenny Wilkes

Writer

Kenneth MacMillan

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Making Waves.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Making Waves

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Making Waves about?

A group of elderly women go on vacation to the seaside. One of them takes her son along and constantly watches him saying he has a brain tumor. His problem is something else entirely.

Who directed Making Waves?

Making Waves was directed by Jenny Wilkes.

Who stars in Making Waves?

The principal cast of Making Waves includes Sheila Hancock, Kenneth Cranham, Lila Kaye, Maggie Holland, Pat Keen.

When was Making Waves released and how long is it?

Making Waves was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 12m.