The Blue Boy
“A Mother's Worst Nightmare”
Synopsis
Marie is an insecure housewife whose husband, Joe, is having an affair. The two of them take a holiday to rural Scotland, but by sheer bad luck, end up at the hotel Joe uses for his "getaways." There, Marie is told the story of a young boy who drowned in a nearby lake long ago, and finds herself becoming more and more obsessed with his ghost.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Murton
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Murton
- Original Score
- Philip Appleby
- Original Title
- The Blue Boy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- BBC, GBH, BBC Scotland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Murton
Paul Murton
Philip Appleby
Stuart Wyld
Peter Hayes
Rebecca Eaton, Andrea Calderwood, Kate Swan
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Murton
Director
Paul Murton
Writer
Stuart Wyld
Director of Photography
David Beeton
Costume Design
Philip Appleby
Original Music Composer
Peter Hayes
Editor
Kate Swan
Producer
Graham Rose
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Boy
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What is The Blue Boy about?
Marie is an insecure housewife whose husband, Joe, is having an affair. The two of them take a holiday to rural Scotland, but by sheer bad luck, end up at the hotel Joe uses for his "getaways." There, Marie is told the story of a young boy who drowned in a nearby lake long ago, and finds herself becoming more and more obsessed with his ghost.
Who directed The Blue Boy?
The Blue Boy was directed by Paul Murton.
Who stars in The Blue Boy?
The principal cast of The Blue Boy includes Emma Thompson, Adrian Dunbar, Eleanor Bron, Phyllida Law, David Horovitch.
When was The Blue Boy released and how long is it?
The Blue Boy was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blue Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blue Boy was composed by Philip Appleby.