The Changeling
Synopsis
Sexual passion breeds violence in the Thomas Middleton and William Rowley written tale of a beautiful woman who falls in love with a sea-captain. Filmed with lush production values and at a leisurely, very British pace, Helen Mirren is riveting as Beatrice-Joanna, a young lass already torn by love and commitment.Beatrice-Joanna (Helen Mirren) is betrothed to Lord Alonzo de Piraquo (Malcolm Reynolds) but is in love with Alsemero (Brian Cox). She hires her father's manservant, De Flores (Stanley Baker), to kill Alonzo but after he has done so, she realises De Flores wants her as a reward.The Changeling was an instalment of the BBC's Play of the Month series and is a production for television of a 1622 Jacobean tragedy of the same name, written by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley.
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BBC Play of the Month: The Changeling (1974)
Type: Clip • Published 2016-09-23
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Stanley Baker
De Flores
Helen Mirren
Beatrice-Joanna
Brian Cox
Alsemero
Alan Webb
Vermandero
T. P. McKenna
Tomazo de Piracquo
Frances Tomelty
Diaphanta
Norman Rossington
Lollio
Susan Penhaligon
Isabella
Kenneth Cranham
Antonio
Malcolm Reynolds
Alonzo de Piracquo
Tony Selby
Jasperino
Raymond Francis
Alibius
Anthony Douse
Franciscus
George Camiller
Pedro
Lionel Guyett
Servant
Christopher Saul
Servant
Chris Sanders
Servant
Joyce Graeme
Madwoman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Page
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Hatherley, Thomas Middleton, William Rowley
- Original Score
- Geoffrey Burgon
- Original Title
- The Changeling
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Page
Frank Hatherley, Thomas Middleton, William Rowley
Geoffrey Burgon
Cedric Messina
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Page
Director
Cedric Messina
Producer
Betty Aldiss
Costume Design
Geoffrey Burgon
Original Music Composer
Fanny Taylor
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Changeling
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What is The Changeling about?
Sexual passion breeds violence in the Thomas Middleton and William Rowley written tale of a beautiful woman who falls in love with a sea-captain. Filmed with lush production values and at a leisurely, very British pace, Helen Mirren is riveting as Beatrice-Joanna, a young lass already torn by love and commitment.Beatrice-Joanna (Helen Mirren) is betrothed to Lord Alonzo de Piraquo (Malcolm Reynolds) but is in love with Alsemero (Brian Cox). She hires her father's manservant, De Flores (Stanley Baker), to kill Alonzo but after he has done so, she realises De Flores wants her as a reward.The Changeling was an instalment of the BBC's Play of the Month series and is a production for television of a 1622 Jacobean tragedy of the same name, written by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley.
Who directed The Changeling?
The Changeling was directed by Anthony Page.
Who stars in The Changeling?
The principal cast of The Changeling includes Stanley Baker, Helen Mirren, Brian Cox, Alan Webb, T. P. McKenna.
When was The Changeling released and how long is it?
The Changeling was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Changeling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Changeling was composed by Geoffrey Burgon.