Mr. Wakefield's Crusade
Synopsis
Darkly comic murder mystery adapted from a novel by Booker Prize-winning author Bernice Rubens. Luke Wakefield is not so much a knight in shining armour as an oddball in a suit. And his crusade is more of a "who ami" than a "whodunit".
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Peter Capaldi
Luke Wakefield
Richard Griffiths
Porter
Michael Maloney
Richard
Pam Ferris
Mad Marion
Miranda Richardson
Sandra
Paul Brooke
Doctor
Gillian Raine
Sebastian's Housekeeper
Mossie Smith
Connie
Doreen Mantle
Chrissie
Philip Bird
TV Newsreader
Albert Welling
Detective Inspector
Brinley Jenkins
Old Welsh Man
Steve Hervieu
Reporter
Richard Bebb
Richard Cobham
Joshua Richards
Welsh Customer
Laurence Allan
Welsh Barman
Ruth Kenley-Letts
Gallery Receptionist
Tanveer Ghani
Post Office Clerk
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Angela Pope
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernice Rubens, Paul Hines, Stephen Jeffery-Poulter
- Original Score
- Rachel Portman
- Original Title
- Mr. Wakefield's Crusade
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Angela Pope
Bernice Rubens, Paul Hines, Stephen Jeffery-Poulter
Rachel Portman
Department Leadership Roster
Angela Pope
Director
Paul Hines
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Wakefield's Crusade
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What is Mr. Wakefield's Crusade about?
Darkly comic murder mystery adapted from a novel by Booker Prize-winning author Bernice Rubens. Luke Wakefield is not so much a knight in shining armour as an oddball in a suit. And his crusade is more of a "who ami" than a "whodunit".
Who directed Mr. Wakefield's Crusade?
Mr. Wakefield's Crusade was directed by Angela Pope.
Who stars in Mr. Wakefield's Crusade?
The principal cast of Mr. Wakefield's Crusade includes Peter Capaldi, Richard Griffiths, Michael Maloney, Pam Ferris, Miranda Richardson.
When was Mr. Wakefield's Crusade released and how long is it?
Mr. Wakefield's Crusade was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Wakefield's Crusade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Wakefield's Crusade was composed by Rachel Portman.
Is Mr. Wakefield's Crusade based on a book or true story?
Mr. Wakefield's Crusade is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bernice Rubens".