Artemis '81
Synopsis
Paranormal novelist Gideon Harlax is drawn into a battle between the forces of good, represented by alien angel Helith, and the forces of evil, represented by Helith's evil brother Asrael. Ranging from Oxford to Denmark, a North Sea ferry to an alien planet, Harlax unwittingly becomes part of an ancient plot that may result in the destruction of Earth...
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Hywel Bennett
Gideon Harlax
Dinah Stabb
Gwen Meredith
Dan O'Herlihy
Albrecht Von Drachenfels
Sting
Helith
Anthony Steel
Tristram Guise
Roland Curram
Asrael
Ian Redford
Jed Thaxter
Ingrid Pitt
Hitchcock Blonde
Daniel Day-Lewis
Library Student
Margaret Whiting
Laura Guise
Mary Ellen Ray
Sonia
Cornelius Garrett
Pastor
Siv Borg
Pastor's Wife
Frode Berg
Pastor's Son
Sylvia Coleridge
Library Scholar
Sevilla Delofski
Magog
Patricia Gallimore
Nurse
Eleanor Forsythe
Mother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alastair Reid
- Screenplay & Story
- David Rudkin, Roger Gregory
- Original Score
- Dave Greenslade
- Original Title
- Artemis '81
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Gaelic, Welsh
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alastair Reid
David Rudkin, Roger Gregory
Dave Greenslade
David Jackson
Mike Hall
David Rose
Department Leadership Roster
David Jackson
Director of Photography
Al Barnett
Costume Design
Mike Hall
Editor
Gavin Davies
Production Design
David Rose
Producer
David Rudkin
Writer
Alastair Reid
Director
Dave Greenslade
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Artemis '81
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What is Artemis '81 about?
Paranormal novelist Gideon Harlax is drawn into a battle between the forces of good, represented by alien angel Helith, and the forces of evil, represented by Helith's evil brother Asrael. Ranging from Oxford to Denmark, a North Sea ferry to an alien planet, Harlax unwittingly becomes part of an ancient plot that may result in the destruction of Earth...
Who directed Artemis '81?
Artemis '81 was directed by Alastair Reid.
Who stars in Artemis '81?
The principal cast of Artemis '81 includes Hywel Bennett, Dinah Stabb, Dan O'Herlihy, Sting, Anthony Steel.
When was Artemis '81 released and how long is it?
Artemis '81 was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 3h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Artemis '81?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Artemis '81 was composed by Dave Greenslade.