Misterioso
Synopsis
On the death of her mother, a young woman in northern England learns that her father is actually her step-father. She embarks on a search for her birth father, finds him running a jazz club in London, and learns a lot of happy and sad things about her family that she didn't know before. The title of the film is the classic jazz piece, "Misterioso," by Thelonious Monk, which features prominently in it.
Top Cast
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Jack Shepherd
Paul Webster
Susan Sylvester
Rachel
Hugh Ross
John
Eilidh Alexander
Dawn
David Michaels
Will
Paul Stacey
Mike Riley
Sharon Duce
Joan Glen
Keith Marsh
Mr Jackson
Margery Mason
Mrs Jackson
Angela Douglas
Helen
Gawn Grainger
Brian
Angela Morant
Sarah
David Jackson
Stan
Gabrielle Reidy
Gillian
Valerie Buchanan
Pat
Rachel Ogilvy
Ann
Bill Berry
Ray Gardner
Chris Laurence
Bass Player
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Glenister
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Plater
- Original Title
- Misterioso
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Glenister
Alan Plater
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Plater
Writer
John Glenister
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Misterioso
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Misterioso about?
On the death of her mother, a young woman in northern England learns that her father is actually her step-father. She embarks on a search for her birth father, finds him running a jazz club in London, and learns a lot of happy and sad things about her family that she didn't know before. The title of the film is the classic jazz piece, "Misterioso," by Thelonious Monk, which features prominently in it.
Who directed Misterioso?
Misterioso was directed by John Glenister.
Who stars in Misterioso?
The principal cast of Misterioso includes Jack Shepherd, Susan Sylvester, Hugh Ross, Eilidh Alexander, David Michaels.
When was Misterioso released and how long is it?
Misterioso was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.