A State of Siege
Synopsis
Malfred Signal leaves her life of stifling gentility as an art teacher in a South Island private girls' school and decides to live out her dream – painting alone in the remote North. One terrifying night, beset by a prowler, but confronting only her own image at every step, she relives her past.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Ward
- Screenplay & Story
- Janet Frame, Timothy White, Vincent Ward
- Original Score
- John Cousins
- Original Title
- A State of Siege
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- University of Canterbury, School of Fine Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Ward
Janet Frame, Timothy White, Vincent Ward
John Cousins
Alun Bollinger, Mike Rathbone
Chris King
Timothy White
Department Leadership Roster
Timothy White
Writer
John Cousins
Original Music Composer
Vincent Ward
Writer
Timothy White
Producer
Gwen Kaiser
Costume Design
Alun Bollinger
Director of Photography
Chris King
Editor
Vincent Ward
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A State of Siege
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A State of Siege about?
Malfred Signal leaves her life of stifling gentility as an art teacher in a South Island private girls' school and decides to live out her dream – painting alone in the remote North. One terrifying night, beset by a prowler, but confronting only her own image at every step, she relives her past.
Who directed A State of Siege?
A State of Siege was directed by Vincent Ward.
Who stars in A State of Siege?
The principal cast of A State of Siege includes Anne Flannery, Peggy Walker, John Bullock, Peter McCauley, Maime White.
When was A State of Siege released and how long is it?
A State of Siege was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for A State of Siege?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A State of Siege was composed by John Cousins.
Is A State of Siege based on a book or true story?
A State of Siege is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Janet Frame".