Forever Young
Synopsis
A lonely young boy idolizes his local priest. An old acquaintance of the priest shows up one day, and the boy learns that his idol isn't exactly what he seems to be--it turns out that many years before, the priest had betrayed his friend, and now his friend has come back for revenge.
Top Cast
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James Aubrey
James
Nicholas Gecks
Father Michael
Karen Archer
Mary
Alec McCowen
Father Vincent
Liam Holt
Paul
Jane Forster
Cathy
Rudi Davies
Suzie (as Ruth Davies)
Joseph Wright
Luke
Jason Carter
Young Michael
Julian Firth
Young James
Oona Kirsch
Maureen
Eileen Fletcher
Alison
Carol MacReady
Brenda
Philip McGough
Ian
Pamela Miles
Carol
Martin Duncan
John
Robin Wentworth
Bert
Shelley Borkum
Sandra
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Drury
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Rosenthal, Ray Connolly
- Original Title
- Forever Young
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Goldcrest Films International, Enigma Productions, Channel Four Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Drury
Jack Rosenthal, Ray Connolly
Max Lemon
David Bill, Chris Griffin, David Puttnam
Department Leadership Roster
David Bill
Producer
Chris Griffin
Producer
David Puttnam
Producer
Max Lemon
Editor
David Drury
Director
Ray Connolly
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forever Young
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Forever Young about?
A lonely young boy idolizes his local priest. An old acquaintance of the priest shows up one day, and the boy learns that his idol isn't exactly what he seems to be--it turns out that many years before, the priest had betrayed his friend, and now his friend has come back for revenge.
Who directed Forever Young?
Forever Young was directed by David Drury.
Who stars in Forever Young?
The principal cast of Forever Young includes James Aubrey, Nicholas Gecks, Karen Archer, Alec McCowen, Liam Holt.
When was Forever Young released and how long is it?
Forever Young was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.