The Innocent
Synopsis
A young Yorkshire boy struggles to come to grips with squabbling parents, a doctor who wants to institutionalize him because of his epilepsy, and a mother who refuses to accept that he is different in any way – and that is only the half of it. The boy, Tim, also acts as a go-between for his friend Carns, who is having an affair with a married woman. Eventually, things start to sort themselves out, and Tim sees life getting more interesting when he and his friend Win slowly get a relationship going.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Andrew Hawley
Timothy 'Tim' Dobson
Kika Markham
Mrs. Dobson
Liam Neeson
John Carns
Patrick Daley
Eddie King
Paul Askew
Stanley
Lorraine Peters
Win's grandmother
Tom Bell
Frank Dobson
Richard Hope
Mouth Organ Player
Jack Carr
Mill Owner
Clive Wood
Turner
Miranda Richardson
Mary Turner
Richard Laxton
Reg Reid
Denis Lill
Doctor
Alison Lloyd
Wool Shop Owner
Bill Rodgers
Drinks Bearer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Mackenzie
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Jenkins
- Original Score
- Francis Monkman
- Original Title
- The Innocent
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Tempest Films Ltd., TVS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Mackenzie
Ray Jenkins, Tom Hart
Francis Monkman
Roger Deakins
Dickie Bamber, Jacky Stoller
Department Leadership Roster
John Mackenzie
Director
Ray Jenkins
Screenplay
Jacky Stoller
Producer
Francis Monkman
Original Music Composer
Roger Deakins
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Innocent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Innocent about?
A young Yorkshire boy struggles to come to grips with squabbling parents, a doctor who wants to institutionalize him because of his epilepsy, and a mother who refuses to accept that he is different in any way – and that is only the half of it. The boy, Tim, also acts as a go-between for his friend Carns, who is having an affair with a married woman. Eventually, things start to sort themselves out, and Tim sees life getting more interesting when he and his friend Win slowly get a relationship going.
Who directed The Innocent?
The Innocent was directed by John Mackenzie.
Who stars in The Innocent?
The principal cast of The Innocent includes Andrew Hawley, Kika Markham, Liam Neeson, Patrick Daley, Paul Askew.
When was The Innocent released and how long is it?
The Innocent was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Innocent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Innocent was composed by Francis Monkman.
Is The Innocent based on a book or true story?
The Innocent is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tom Hart".