Across the Lake
Synopsis
Starring Anthony Hopkins as speed king Donald Campbell. Set in 1967, Campbell broke the 300mph water speed barrier in his beloved Bluebird K7.
Top Cast
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Anthony Hopkins
Donald Campbell
Rosemary Leach
Connie Robinson
Mark Stratton
"Robbie" Robinson
John Rowe
Jack Stanley
Ewan Hooper
Leo Villa
Angela Richards
Tonia Benn
Dexter Fletcher
Jimmy
Brian Osborne
Maurie Parfitt
Julia Watson
Sarah Williamson
Phyllis Calvert
Lady Dolly Campbell
Terence Harvey
Frank Muller
Peter Harlowe
David Benson
Daniel André Pageon
Louis Goosens
Robert East
Ken Norris
Peter Meakin
TV Interviewer
Jeffrey Longmore
Photographer
Paul Williamson
Stephen Darbishire
Jonathan Elsom
Norman Buckley
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Maylam
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Milner
- Original Title
- Across the Lake
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Maylam
Roger Milner
Andrew Dunn
Ray Wingrove
Innes Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Milner
Writer
Tony Maylam
Director
Innes Lloyd
Producer
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Ray Wingrove
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Across the Lake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Across the Lake about?
Starring Anthony Hopkins as speed king Donald Campbell. Set in 1967, Campbell broke the 300mph water speed barrier in his beloved Bluebird K7.
Who directed Across the Lake?
Across the Lake was directed by Tony Maylam.
Who stars in Across the Lake?
The principal cast of Across the Lake includes Anthony Hopkins, Rosemary Leach, Mark Stratton, John Rowe, Ewan Hooper.
When was Across the Lake released and how long is it?
Across the Lake was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Across the Lake?
Across the Lake holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).