Return Journey
“Dylan Thomas - Return Journey”
Synopsis
A dramatic recreation of Dylan Thomas' last tour of America, starring actor Bob Kingdom as the Welsh poet. Originally a successful stage production, the show was adapted for this recorded version by renowned actor Anthony Hopkins (in his directorial debut). Dylan Thomas was one of the twentieth century's greatest poets. He was born in the Uplands district of Swansea in 1914 and died in New York in 1953 at the age of 39. Towards the end of his life, Dylan Thomas toured America, performing his works before sell out audiences across the country. The film features the poems "Fern Hill"; "Do Not Go Gently into that Good Night"; "A Poem in October"; "And Death Shall Have No Dominion"; "A Story (The Outing)" and "Return Journey" .
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- Anthony Hopkins
- Original Title
- Return Journey
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
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Anthony Hopkins
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Anthony Hopkins
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Return Journey about?
A dramatic recreation of Dylan Thomas' last tour of America, starring actor Bob Kingdom as the Welsh poet. Originally a successful stage production, the show was adapted for this recorded version by renowned actor Anthony Hopkins (in his directorial debut). Dylan Thomas was one of the twentieth century's greatest poets. He was born in the Uplands district of Swansea in 1914 and died in New York in 1953 at the age of 39. Towards the end of his life, Dylan Thomas toured America, performing his works before sell out audiences across the country. The film features the poems "Fern Hill"; "Do Not Go Gently into that Good Night"; "A Poem in October"; "And Death Shall Have No Dominion"; "A Story (The Outing)" and "Return Journey" .
Who directed Return Journey?
Return Journey was directed by Anthony Hopkins.
Who stars in Return Journey?
The principal cast of Return Journey includes Bob Kingdom.
When was Return Journey released and how long is it?
Return Journey was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 54m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Return Journey?
Return Journey holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).