The Lonely Shore
Synopsis
One of the most conceptually original of all the films that Ken Russell made for Monitor, this imagines an expedition of alien archaeologists (represented only by the soundtrack commentary) examining various artefacts strewn along a stretch of Britain's coastline and musing on their possible significance.
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- Director
- Ken Russell
- Original Title
- The Lonely Shore
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Huw Wheldon
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Ken Russell
Director
Huw Wheldon
Producer
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What is The Lonely Shore about?
One of the most conceptually original of all the films that Ken Russell made for Monitor, this imagines an expedition of alien archaeologists (represented only by the soundtrack commentary) examining various artefacts strewn along a stretch of Britain's coastline and musing on their possible significance.
Who directed The Lonely Shore?
The Lonely Shore was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in The Lonely Shore?
The principal cast of The Lonely Shore includes Tony Church.
When was The Lonely Shore released and how long is it?
The Lonely Shore was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 16m.