The Piper's Tune
Synopsis
A group of children fleeing Napoleon's armies attempt to protect a mountain escape route from being discovered by a pursuing French platoon.
Top Cast
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Anna
Roberta Tovey
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Angela White
Maria
Malcolm Ranson
Thomas
Brian Wills
Paul
Graham Wills
Peter
Delene Scott
Joan (The Escaper)
Christopher Rhodes
The Captain
Harold Siddons
The Sergeant
Frederick Piper
Gonzalez (The Traitor)
Charles Rolfe
Martinez
Nora Gordon
Theresa
George Woodbridge
The Woodman
Sydney Bromley
The Shepherd
Tony Thawnton
The Mountain Guide
Release History & Theatrical Window
World Premiere at Odeon Theatre, Port Talbot, Wales
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Muriel Box
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Barnes
- Original Score
- William Davies
- Original Title
- The Piper's Tune
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Children's Film Foundation (CFF), A.C.T. Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Muriel Box
Michael Barnes, Frank Wells
William Davies
Jean Barker
Robert Dunbar
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Dunbar
Producer
Jean Barker
Editor
Michael Barnes
Screenplay
Muriel Box
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Piper's Tune
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Piper's Tune about?
A group of children fleeing Napoleon's armies attempt to protect a mountain escape route from being discovered by a pursuing French platoon.
Who directed The Piper's Tune?
The Piper's Tune was directed by Muriel Box.
Who stars in The Piper's Tune?
The principal cast of The Piper's Tune includes Mavis Ranson, Roberta Tovey, Angela White, Malcolm Ranson, Brian Wills.
When was The Piper's Tune released and how long is it?
The Piper's Tune was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Piper's Tune?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Piper's Tune was composed by William Davies.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Piper's Tune?
The Piper's Tune holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).