Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun
Synopsis
The singular life of Beryl Markham - renowned aviatrix, author and adventurer
Top Cast
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Stefanie Powers
Beryl Clutterbuck Markham
Claire Bloom
Lady Delamere
Peter Bowles
Lord Jack Carberry
Brian Cox
Jack Purves
Niamh Cusack
Clara Clutterbuck
Trevor Eve
Denys Finch Hatton
Frederic Forrest
Raoul Schumacher
James Fox
Mansfield Markham
Rupert Frazer
Duke of Gloucester
Joseph Mydell
Kibii
Sverre Anker Ousdal
Baron Bror Blixen-Finecke
Nicola Pagett
Emma Orchardson
John Rubinstein
Arthur Kane
Jack Thompson
Tom Campbell Black
Frederick Treves
Lord Delamere
Timothy West
Charles Clutterbuck
Peter Sands
Prince of Wales
Jason Carter
Gervase
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Screenplay & Story
- James Fox, Allan Scott
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 12m
- Production Studios
- LWT, New World Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Richardson
James Fox, Allan Scott
John Addison
Steve Yaconelli
Robert K. Lambert, David A. Simmons
Stefanie Powers, Tamara Asseyev
Department Leadership Roster
Stefanie Powers
Producer
Allan Scott
Writer
Steve Yaconelli
Director of Photography
Tamara Asseyev
Producer
Tony Richardson
Director
Robert K. Lambert
Editor
David A. Simmons
Editor
Timian Alsaker
Production Design
Jane Robinson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun
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What is Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun about?
The singular life of Beryl Markham - renowned aviatrix, author and adventurer
Who directed Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun?
Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun was directed by Tony Richardson.
Who stars in Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun?
The principal cast of Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun includes Stefanie Powers, Claire Bloom, Peter Bowles, Brian Cox, Niamh Cusack.
When was Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun released and how long is it?
Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 3h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun was composed by John Addison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun?
Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).