Hanover Street
“The fateful entanglements of two men in love with the same woman.”
Synopsis
Margaret is a nurse in England during WW2, and married to a secret agent. Things get complicated when she falls for David, an American pilot.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Harrison Ford in Hanover Street 1979 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-24
Top Cast
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Harrison Ford
David Halloran
Lesley-Anne Down
Margaret Sellinger
Christopher Plummer
Paul Sellinger
Alec McCowen
Maj. Trumbo
Max Wall
Harry Pike
Patsy Kensit
Sarah Sellinger
Shane Rimmer
Col. Ronald Bart
Sherrie Hewson
Phyllis
William Hootkins
Beef
John Ratzenberger
Sgt. John Lucas
Cindy O'Callaghan
Paula
Di Trevis
Elizabeth
Richard Masur
2nd Lieut. Jerry Cimino
Jay Benedict
Cpl. Daniel Giler
Keith Buckley
Lieutenant Wells
Eric Stine
Farrell
Hugh Fraser
Capt. Harold Lester
Suzanne Bertish
The French Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hyams
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Hyams
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Hanover Street
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Hanover Street, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hyams
Peter Hyams
John Barry
David Watkin
James Mitchell
Paul N. Lazarus III
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hyams
Director
Peter Hyams
Writer
Paul N. Lazarus III
Producer
John Barry
Original Music Composer
David Watkin
Director of Photography
James Mitchell
Editor
Philip Harrison
Production Design
Joan Bridge
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanover Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hanover Street about?
Margaret is a nurse in England during WW2, and married to a secret agent. Things get complicated when she falls for David, an American pilot.
Who directed Hanover Street?
Hanover Street was directed by Peter Hyams.
Who stars in Hanover Street?
The principal cast of Hanover Street includes Harrison Ford, Lesley-Anne Down, Christopher Plummer, Alec McCowen, Max Wall.
When was Hanover Street released and how long is it?
Hanover Street was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
How much did Hanover Street make at the box office?
Hanover Street grossed $3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Hanover Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hanover Street was composed by John Barry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hanover Street?
Hanover Street holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).