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6.9 / 10(195 votes)IMDb20091h 45mUnited Kingdom

Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983

“Nine years on, another Morley child has gone missing on her way home from school.”

Synopsis

Detective Chief Superintendent Maurice Jobson is forced to remember the very similar disappearance of Clare Kemplay, who was found dead in 1974, and the subsequent imprisonment of local boy Michael Myshkin. Washed-up local solicitor John Piggott becomes convinced of Myshkin's innocence and begins to fight on his behalf, unwittingly providing a catalyst for Jobson to start to right some wrongs.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 6, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Anand Tucker
Screenplay & Story
Tony Grisoni, David Peace
Original Score
Barrington Pheloung
Original Title
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Studios
Screen Yorkshire, Lipsync Productions, Revolution Films, Film4 Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Anand Tucker

Screenplay & Story

Tony Grisoni, David Peace

Original Score & Music

Barrington Pheloung

Director of Photography

David Higgs

Film Editing

Trevor Waite

Producers

Alasdair Maccuish, Andrew Eaton, Anita Overland, Wendy Brazington, Liza Marshall

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:David Peace

Department Leadership Roster

Anand Tucker

Anand Tucker

Director

Tony Grisoni

Tony Grisoni

Writer

Alison Dominitz

Production Design

Caroline Harris

Costume Design

Andrew Eaton

Andrew Eaton

Producer

David Higgs

Director of Photography

Anita Overland

Producer

Wendy Brazington

Producer

Trevor Waite

Editor

Barrington Pheloung

Barrington Pheloung

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983

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What is Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983 about?

Detective Chief Superintendent Maurice Jobson is forced to remember the very similar disappearance of Clare Kemplay, who was found dead in 1974, and the subsequent imprisonment of local boy Michael Myshkin. Washed-up local solicitor John Piggott becomes convinced of Myshkin's innocence and begins to fight on his behalf, unwittingly providing a catalyst for Jobson to start to right some wrongs.

Who directed Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983?

Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983 was directed by Anand Tucker.

Who stars in Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983?

The principal cast of Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983 includes David Morrissey, Lisa Howard, Chris Walker, Shaun Dooley, Jim Carter.

When was Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983 released and how long is it?

Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983 was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

Who composed the musical score for Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983 was composed by Barrington Pheloung.

Is Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983 based on a book or true story?

Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Peace".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983?

Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983 holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).