The Black Candle
Synopsis
Lily Whitmore is the heir to a crumbling factory that she's determined to restore to its former glory. Unfortunately, Lily must instead turn her attention to the conniving Lionel Filmore who's determined to marry into the family no matter what.
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Tara Fitzgerald
Victoria Mordaunt
Samantha Bond
Bridget Mordaunt
Nathaniel Parker
Lionel Filmore
James Gaddas
Joe Skinner
Bob Smeaton
Fred Skinner
Brian Hogg
Bill Whitmore
Anne Jameson
Ma Skinner
Mo Harrold
Annie Whitmore (as Mo Harold)
Cathy Sandford
Lily Whitmore
Denholm Elliott
William Filmore
Siân Phillips
Daisy Barnett
Roger Avon
George Fields
Peggy Shields
Peg the Maid
Preston Lockwood
Bright
Robert Hines
Douglas Filmore
Mark Elstob
Bernard Barnett
Simon Waters
Simon Barnett
Alexander Hanson
Richard Kemp
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Battersby
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Hann
- Original Score
- Dominic Muldowney
- Original Title
- The Black Candle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Portman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Battersby
Gordon Hann, Nicole Cauverien, Catherine Cookson
Dominic Muldowney
Ken Morgan
Andrew Nelson
Michael Chaplin, Ray Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Morgan
Director of Photography
Ashley Wilkinson
Production Design
Andrew Nelson
Editor
Tip Tipping
Stunt Coordinator
Gordon Hann
Screenplay
Ray Marshall
Producer
Roy Battersby
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Candle
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What is The Black Candle about?
Lily Whitmore is the heir to a crumbling factory that she's determined to restore to its former glory. Unfortunately, Lily must instead turn her attention to the conniving Lionel Filmore who's determined to marry into the family no matter what.
Who directed The Black Candle?
The Black Candle was directed by Roy Battersby.
Who stars in The Black Candle?
The principal cast of The Black Candle includes Tara Fitzgerald, Samantha Bond, Nathaniel Parker, James Gaddas, Bob Smeaton.
When was The Black Candle released and how long is it?
The Black Candle was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Candle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Candle was composed by Dominic Muldowney.
Is The Black Candle based on a book or true story?
The Black Candle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Catherine Cookson".