The Departure
“Gillian Anderson resumes her role as Blanche DuBois in a prequel to Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire”
Synopsis
Inspired by the Young Vic theatre's acclaimed production in 2014, the film takes place in the days before Blanche arrives at her sister Stella's home.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Departure: a short film starring Gillian Anderson
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-06
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gillian Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew O'Hagan
- Original Title
- The Departure
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Young Vic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gillian Anderson
Andrew O'Hagan
Christopher Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Gillian Anderson
Director
Andrew O'Hagan
Writer
Christopher Ross
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Departure
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What is The Departure about?
Inspired by the Young Vic theatre's acclaimed production in 2014, the film takes place in the days before Blanche arrives at her sister Stella's home.
Who directed The Departure?
The Departure was directed by Gillian Anderson.
Who stars in The Departure?
The principal cast of The Departure includes Gillian Anderson, Bruce Alexander, Suzanne Bertish, Rollo Skinner, Corey Johnson.
When was The Departure released and how long is it?
The Departure was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 18m.