The End of Arthur's Marriage
Synopsis
In this off-beat musical – a satire that combines fantasy, social observation and songs – a working class man goes to put a deposit on a new house only to find he prefers spending to saving and is happy to spend his money on a few hours of happiness rather than a lifetime's conventionality.
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Ken Jones
Arthur
Maureen Ampleford
Emmy
Charles Lamb
Dad
Winifred Dennis
Mum
Robert Dougall
Newsreader
Janie Booth
Mavis
Hugh Paddick
House Agent
Joanna Dunham
Mrs. Thurloe
Edward de Souza
Mr. Thurloe
Ian Ellis
Mark
Derek Royle
Taxi Driver
Howell Evans
Angry Driver
Alec Coleman
Shaving Man
Kenneth Allsop
Interviewer
Fanny Carby
Connie
Toni Palmer
Janet
Elizabeth Morgan
Mother
John Fortune
Server
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Logue, Stanley Myers
- Original Score
- Paul Jones, Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- The End of Arthur's Marriage
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Loach
Christopher Logue, Stanley Myers
Paul Jones, Stanley Myers
Stan Hawkes
James MacTaggart
Department Leadership Roster
James MacTaggart
Producer
Stan Hawkes
Editor
Paul Jones
Original Music Composer
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Ken Loach
Director
Christopher Logue
Writer
Stanley Myers
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The End of Arthur's Marriage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The End of Arthur's Marriage about?
In this off-beat musical – a satire that combines fantasy, social observation and songs – a working class man goes to put a deposit on a new house only to find he prefers spending to saving and is happy to spend his money on a few hours of happiness rather than a lifetime's conventionality.
Who directed The End of Arthur's Marriage?
The End of Arthur's Marriage was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in The End of Arthur's Marriage?
The principal cast of The End of Arthur's Marriage includes Ken Jones, Maureen Ampleford, Charles Lamb, Winifred Dennis, Robert Dougall.
When was The End of Arthur's Marriage released and how long is it?
The End of Arthur's Marriage was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The End of Arthur's Marriage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The End of Arthur's Marriage was composed by Paul Jones, Stanley Myers.