Blue Remembered Hills
Synopsis
On an idyllic summer afternoon in the summer of 1943, a group of children play in the West Country hills, fields and forests. With no adults around, they indulge in spontaneous games and horseplay - sometimes echoing the distant war, at other times revealing their own insecurities and petty vindictiveness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Gibson
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Potter
- Original Score
- Marc Wilkinson
- Original Title
- Blue Remembered Hills
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Gibson
Dennis Potter
Marc Wilkinson
Nat Crosby
David Martin
Kenith Trodd
Department Leadership Roster
Kenith Trodd
Producer
David Martin
Editor
Richard Henry
Production Design
Nat Crosby
Director of Photography
Brian Gibson
Director
Dennis Potter
Writer
Andrew MacKenzie
Costume Design
Marc Wilkinson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Remembered Hills
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What is Blue Remembered Hills about?
On an idyllic summer afternoon in the summer of 1943, a group of children play in the West Country hills, fields and forests. With no adults around, they indulge in spontaneous games and horseplay - sometimes echoing the distant war, at other times revealing their own insecurities and petty vindictiveness.
Who directed Blue Remembered Hills?
Blue Remembered Hills was directed by Brian Gibson.
Who stars in Blue Remembered Hills?
The principal cast of Blue Remembered Hills includes Colin Welland, Michael Elphick, Robin Ellis, John Bird, Helen Mirren.
When was Blue Remembered Hills released and how long is it?
Blue Remembered Hills was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Blue Remembered Hills?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue Remembered Hills was composed by Marc Wilkinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue Remembered Hills?
Blue Remembered Hills holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).