The Breakthrough
Synopsis
An adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's 1966 short story of the same title, broadcast as part of the BBC's "BBC2 Playhouse".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graham Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- Clive Exton
- Original Title
- The Breakthrough
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graham Evans
Clive Exton, Daphne du Maurier
Ken Pearce
Irene Shubik
Department Leadership Roster
Graham Evans
Director
Clive Exton
Screenplay
Ken Pearce
Editor
Irene Shubik
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Breakthrough
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What is The Breakthrough about?
An adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's 1966 short story of the same title, broadcast as part of the BBC's "BBC2 Playhouse".
Who directed The Breakthrough?
The Breakthrough was directed by Graham Evans.
Who stars in The Breakthrough?
The principal cast of The Breakthrough includes Simon Ward, Brewster Mason, Thomas Ellice, Clive Swift, Anthony Nicholls.
When was The Breakthrough released and how long is it?
The Breakthrough was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.