Swann
“She knew too much to feel safe...”
Synopsis
Rose Hindmarsh finds herself at the centre of a controversy when she meets author Sarah Maloney as she investigates the life of Mary Swann, an obscure poet who was brutally murdered in a small town in rural Ontario.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Benson Gyles
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Shields, David Young
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- Swann
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Greenpoint Films, Majestic Films International, Norstar Entertainment, Shaftesbury Films, BBC Film, Ontario Media Development Corporation, Téléfilm Canada
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Benson Gyles
Carol Shields, David Young
Richard Rodney Bennett
Robin Sales
Ann Scott, Christina Jennings
Department Leadership Roster
David Young
Writer
Ann Scott
Producer
Christina Jennings
Producer
Robin Sales
Editor
John Dondertman
Production Design
Elisabetta Beraldo
Costume Design
Anna Benson Gyles
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swann
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swann about?
Rose Hindmarsh finds herself at the centre of a controversy when she meets author Sarah Maloney as she investigates the life of Mary Swann, an obscure poet who was brutally murdered in a small town in rural Ontario.
Who directed Swann?
Swann was directed by Anna Benson Gyles.
Who stars in Swann?
The principal cast of Swann includes Brenda Fricker, Miranda Richardson, Michael Ontkean, David Cubitt, Sean McCann.
When was Swann released and how long is it?
Swann was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Swann?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swann was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.
Is Swann based on a book or true story?
Swann is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carol Shields".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swann?
Swann holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).