
An Inspector Calls
Synopsis
An Inspector Calls is a play written by English dramatist J. B. Priestley, first performed in 1945 (in Russia) and 1946 (in the UK). It is considered to be one of Priestley's best known works for the stage and one of the classics of mid-20th century English theatre. The play's success and reputation has been boosted in recent years by a successful revival by English director Stephen Daldry for the National Theatre in 1992. This is a re-edited version of the 1982 BBC TV adaptation, originally serialised in three parts.
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- Director
- Michael Simpson
- Original Title
- An Inspector Calls
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Simpson
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Simpson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Inspector Calls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An Inspector Calls about?
An Inspector Calls is a play written by English dramatist J. B. Priestley, first performed in 1945 (in Russia) and 1946 (in the UK). It is considered to be one of Priestley's best known works for the stage and one of the classics of mid-20th century English theatre. The play's success and reputation has been boosted in recent years by a successful revival by English director Stephen Daldry for the National Theatre in 1992. This is a re-edited version of the 1982 BBC TV adaptation, originally serialised in three parts.
Who directed An Inspector Calls?
An Inspector Calls was directed by Michael Simpson.
Who stars in An Inspector Calls?
The principal cast of An Inspector Calls includes Nigel Davenport, Bernard Hepton, Margaret Tyzack, Sarah Berger, David Sibley.
When was An Inspector Calls released and how long is it?
An Inspector Calls was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Inspector Calls?
An Inspector Calls holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).
