Crystal Gazing
Synopsis
Experimental drama set in London during the Thatcher administration involving four characters: Neil, a science-fiction illustrator; Kim, a woman rock musician; Vermilion, an analyst of satellite photography; and Julian, an old friend of the illustrator who has just finished his Ph.D thesis on the fairy-tales of Charles Perrault. Their four lives are closely interlinked as events happen to each of them.
Top Cast
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Gavin Richards
Neil Holt
Lora Logic
Kim
Mary Maddox
Vermilion
Jeff Rawle
Julian
Maggie Shevlin
Narrator
Patrick Bauchau
Husband
Alan Porter
Magician
Keith Allen
Monologist
Chuck Hayward
Band Member (as Charles Hayward)
Ben Annesley
Band Member
Philip Legg
Band Member
Nicholas Le Prevost
Examiner
James Leahy
Examiner
Dinah Stabb
Shop Assistant
Beata Vigh-Anderson
Book Thief
Liz Smith
Lady in Pub
Roderic Leigh
Fireworks Salesman
John Howe
Man on Crossed Line
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Wollen, Laura Mulvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Laura Mulvey, Peter Wollen
- Original Score
- Mike Ratledge, Lora Logic, John Altman
- Original Title
- Crystal Gazing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Wollen, Laura Mulvey
Laura Mulvey, Peter Wollen
Mike Ratledge, Lora Logic, John Altman
Diane Tammes
Larry Sider
Peter Sainsbury
Department Leadership Roster
Diane Tammes
Director of Photography
Laura Mulvey
Writer
Peter Wollen
Director
Peter Wollen
Writer
Larry Sider
Editor
Laura Mulvey
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crystal Gazing
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What is Crystal Gazing about?
Experimental drama set in London during the Thatcher administration involving four characters: Neil, a science-fiction illustrator; Kim, a woman rock musician; Vermilion, an analyst of satellite photography; and Julian, an old friend of the illustrator who has just finished his Ph.D thesis on the fairy-tales of Charles Perrault. Their four lives are closely interlinked as events happen to each of them.
Who directed Crystal Gazing?
Crystal Gazing was directed by Peter Wollen, Laura Mulvey.
Who stars in Crystal Gazing?
The principal cast of Crystal Gazing includes Gavin Richards, Lora Logic, Mary Maddox, Jeff Rawle, Maggie Shevlin.
When was Crystal Gazing released and how long is it?
Crystal Gazing was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Crystal Gazing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crystal Gazing was composed by Mike Ratledge, Lora Logic, John Altman.