The Siege of Manchester
Synopsis
A German mercenary is hired to defend the small township of Manchester during the English Civil War.
Top Cast
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Alan Dobie
Captain Rosworm
Eve Pearce
Mrs Rosworm
Derek Benfield
Sergeant Byrom
André Morell
Richard Heyrick
John Dearth
Captain Birch
Manning Wilson
Captain Holcroft
Peter Bayliss
Richard Holland
David Valla
Mr Booth
Oliver Johnston
Thomas Prestwich
John Sharp
Alexander Green
James Villiers
Lord Strange
Phillip Manikum
Lord Molyneux
Denis Carey
Sir John Mounson
Clive Graham
Captain Windebanke
Kevin Stoney
Peter Egerton
Donald Eccles
Old Mr Radcliffe
Terence Soall
Mr Howarth
Brian Peck
Captain Bradshaw
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Keith Dewhurst, Rosemary Hill
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- The Siege of Manchester
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Wise
Keith Dewhurst, Rosemary Hill
Benjamin Frankel
Cedric Messina
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Wise
Director
Keith Dewhurst
Writer
Cedric Messina
Producer
Eileen Diss
Production Design
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Siege of Manchester
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Siege of Manchester about?
A German mercenary is hired to defend the small township of Manchester during the English Civil War.
Who directed The Siege of Manchester?
The Siege of Manchester was directed by Herbert Wise.
Who stars in The Siege of Manchester?
The principal cast of The Siege of Manchester includes Alan Dobie, Eve Pearce, Derek Benfield, André Morell, John Dearth.
When was The Siege of Manchester released and how long is it?
The Siege of Manchester was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Siege of Manchester?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Siege of Manchester was composed by Benjamin Frankel.