
Talking Heads
Synopsis
Six monologues tell the stories of six different repressed souls: a man dominated by his mother, a vicar's wife, an inveterate letter writer, a hopeful actress, a recently widowed woman, and an elderly shut-in.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Stuart Burge, Alan Bennett, Tristram Powell, Giles Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Bennett
- Original Title
- Talking Heads
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Stuart Burge, Alan Bennett, Tristram Powell, Giles Foster
Alan Bennett
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Stuart Burge
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Alan Bennett
Writer
Alan Bennett
Director
Tristram Powell
Director
Giles Foster
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Frequently Asked Questions About Talking Heads
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Talking Heads about?
Six monologues tell the stories of six different repressed souls: a man dominated by his mother, a vicar's wife, an inveterate letter writer, a hopeful actress, a recently widowed woman, and an elderly shut-in.
Who directed Talking Heads?
Talking Heads was directed by Stuart Burge, Alan Bennett, Tristram Powell, Giles Foster.
Who stars in Talking Heads?
The principal cast of Talking Heads includes Alan Bennett, Patricia Routledge, Maggie Smith, Stephanie Cole, Julie Walters.
When was Talking Heads released and how long is it?
Talking Heads was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 3h 0m.
