In the Bleak Midwinter
“The drama. The passion. The intrigue... And the rehearsals haven't even started.”
Synopsis
Out of work actor Joe volunteers to help try and save his sister's local church for the community by putting on a Christmas production of Hamlet, somewhat against the advice of his agent Margaretta. As the cast he assembles are still available even at Christmas and are prepared to do it on a 'profit sharing' basis (that is, they may not get paid anything) he cannot expect - and does not get - the cream of the cream. But although they all bring their own problems and foibles along, something bigger starts to emerge in the perhaps aptly named village of Hope.
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A Midwinter's Tale (1995) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Michael Maloney
Joe
Richard Briers
Henry
Joan Collins
Margaretta
Nicholas Farrell
Tom Newman
Julia Sawalha
Nina
Celia Imrie
Fadge
John Sessions
Terry Du Bois
Jennifer Saunders
Nancy
Gerard Horan
Carnforth
Mark Hadfield
Vernon Spatch
Hetta Charnley
Molly
Adrian Scarborough
Young actor
Brian Pettifer
Ventriloquist
Patrick Doyle
Scotsman
Shaun Prendergast
Mule Train Man
Allie Byrne
Tap Dancer
Katy Carmichael
Mad Puppet Woman
Ann Davies
Mrs Branch
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 9, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Branagh
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Branagh
- Original Score
- Jimmy Yuill
- Original Title
- In the Bleak Midwinter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment, Midwinter Films (GB)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh
Jimmy Yuill
Roger Lanser
Neil Farrell
David Barron
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Branagh
Director
Kenneth Branagh
Writer
Neil Farrell
Editor
Roger Lanser
Director of Photography
Jimmy Yuill
Original Music Composer
Caroline Harris
Costume Design
Tim Harvey
Production Design
David Barron
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Bleak Midwinter
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What is In the Bleak Midwinter about?
Out of work actor Joe volunteers to help try and save his sister's local church for the community by putting on a Christmas production of Hamlet, somewhat against the advice of his agent Margaretta. As the cast he assembles are still available even at Christmas and are prepared to do it on a 'profit sharing' basis (that is, they may not get paid anything) he cannot expect - and does not get - the cream of the cream. But although they all bring their own problems and foibles along, something bigger starts to emerge in the perhaps aptly named village of Hope.
Who directed In the Bleak Midwinter?
In the Bleak Midwinter was directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Who stars in In the Bleak Midwinter?
The principal cast of In the Bleak Midwinter includes Michael Maloney, Richard Briers, Joan Collins, Nicholas Farrell, Julia Sawalha.
When was In the Bleak Midwinter released and how long is it?
In the Bleak Midwinter was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Bleak Midwinter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Bleak Midwinter was composed by Jimmy Yuill.