Destiny
Synopsis
A small town shopkeeper is conned into standing for an extreme right-wing party at a by-election, and later discovers that it's financed by the corporation that has dispossessed him of his business.
Top Cast
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Colin Jeavons
Dennis Turner
Iain Cuthbertson
Richard Cleaver
Saeed Jaffrey
Gurjeet Singh Khera
Nigel Hawthorne
Major Lewis Rolfe
Paul Copley
Paul McShane
Peter Jeffrey
Frank Kershaw
Gabrielle Lloyd
Sandy Clifton
David Robb
Peter Crosby
Alan Lake
Monty Goodman
John Price
Bob Clifton
Rosalie Crutchley
Mrs. Howard
Annie Hayes
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Screenplay & Story
- David Edgar
- Original Title
- Destiny
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Newell
David Edgar
Margaret Matheson
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Newell
Director
David Edgar
Writer
Margaret Matheson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Destiny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Destiny about?
A small town shopkeeper is conned into standing for an extreme right-wing party at a by-election, and later discovers that it's financed by the corporation that has dispossessed him of his business.
Who directed Destiny?
Destiny was directed by Mike Newell.
Who stars in Destiny?
The principal cast of Destiny includes Colin Jeavons, Iain Cuthbertson, Saeed Jaffrey, Nigel Hawthorne, Paul Copley.
When was Destiny released and how long is it?
Destiny was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.