Sweet William
“The only one he loved was Ann, apart from Edna, Pamela, Sheila, Mrs Kershaw...”
Synopsis
William is a dashing and eccentric Scotsman whose charms rapidly overwhelm the sweet and naïve Ann, but she nearly as quickly begins to comprehend that her new beau is anything but a one-woman man. In addition to his two ex-wives, with whom he remains remarkably close, William exhibits a disturbing attraction for nearly any female who crosses his path -- Ann's friends among them.
Top Cast
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Sam Waterston
William McClusky
Jenny Agutter
Ann Walton
Anna Massey
Edna McClusky
Arthur Lowe
Captain Walton
Geraldine James
Pamela
Daphne Oxenford
Mrs. Walton
Peter Dean
Roddy
Rachel Bell
Mrs. Kershaw
Tim Pigott-Smith
Gerald
Emma Bakhle
Daisy Kershaw
Victoria Fairbrother
Sheila
Ivor Roberts
Uncle Walter
Joan Cooper
Aunt Bea
Sara Clee
Actress
Melvyn Bragg
Self
David Wood
The Vicar
Sally Bazely
Sara Benfield
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Whatham
- Screenplay & Story
- Beryl Bainbridge
- Original Title
- Sweet William
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Kendon Films Ltd., Berwick Street Productions, Boyd's Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Whatham
Beryl Bainbridge
Peter Coulson
Jeremy Watt, Don Boyd
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Whatham
Director
Beryl Bainbridge
Screenplay
Jeremy Watt
Producer
Peter Coulson
Editor
Sheelagh Killeen
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet William
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweet William about?
William is a dashing and eccentric Scotsman whose charms rapidly overwhelm the sweet and naïve Ann, but she nearly as quickly begins to comprehend that her new beau is anything but a one-woman man. In addition to his two ex-wives, with whom he remains remarkably close, William exhibits a disturbing attraction for nearly any female who crosses his path -- Ann's friends among them.
Who directed Sweet William?
Sweet William was directed by Claude Whatham.
Who stars in Sweet William?
The principal cast of Sweet William includes Sam Waterston, Jenny Agutter, Anna Massey, Arthur Lowe, Geraldine James.
When was Sweet William released and how long is it?
Sweet William was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Is Sweet William based on a book or true story?
Sweet William is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Beryl Bainbridge".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sweet William?
Sweet William holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).