The Errand
Synopsis
A soldier at an elite military institution is sent on a strange and increasingly nightmarish errand in this full-on fever-dream thriller from long-time Pete Walker collaborator David McGillivray (House of Whipcord).
Top Cast
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Edward Kalinski
The Captain
Peter Howell
The Major
Ray Roberts
The Farmer
Dorothy Alison
The Farmer's Wife
Philomena McDonagh
Girl
Brian Attree
Assassin
John Collin
Warrant Officer
Timothy Morand
Lieutenant
Tom Bowles
2nd Captain
Maurice Blake
Man on Bicycle
Peter Ashley
Escort
Alan Jones
Patrolman (uncredited)
Berwick Kaler
Garrett's voice (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nigel Finch
- Screenplay & Story
- David McGillivray
- Original Score
- DeWolfe
- Original Title
- The Errand
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Budget
- $12K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nigel Finch
David McGillivray
DeWolfe
Jim Elderton
Godfrey Kirby, David McGillivray, John P. Vilton
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Finch
Director
David McGillivray
Writer
Godfrey Kirby
Producer
Jim Elderton
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Errand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Errand about?
A soldier at an elite military institution is sent on a strange and increasingly nightmarish errand in this full-on fever-dream thriller from long-time Pete Walker collaborator David McGillivray (House of Whipcord).
Who directed The Errand?
The Errand was directed by Nigel Finch.
Who stars in The Errand?
The principal cast of The Errand includes Edward Kalinski, Peter Howell, Ray Roberts, Dorothy Alison, Philomena McDonagh.
When was The Errand released and how long is it?
The Errand was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Errand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Errand was composed by DeWolfe.