The Orchard End Murder
Synopsis
Charthurst Green, Kent, 1966. Pauline Cox accompanies Mike Robins to a village cricket match in which he is playing, but becomes bored and wanders away. She fetches up at the local railway station, where she is first entertained to tea by the garrulous, hunchbacked station master, then upset by the intrusion of the latter's assistant Ewen, who proceeds to kill a rabbit in her presence. Making her way back to the match, Pauline is waylaid by the simple-minded Ewen as she crosses an apple orchard; when his advances become violent, she tries to fight him off and he strangles her. The station master helps in covering up the murder, burying the corpse in the orchard.
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Tracy Hyde
Pauline Cox
Clive Mantle
Ewen
Bill Wallis
Railway Gatekeeper
Mark Hardy
Mike Robins
Raymond Adamson
Mr Wickstead
Jessie Evans
Mrs Trowel
David Wilkinson
Batsman
Jeremy Watt
Bowler
Geoffrey Frederick
Cricket Captain
Alan Neame
Rector
Cyril Cross
Village Policeman
Rik Mayall
Policeman
Peter Hutchins
Detective
Alexander John
News Reader
Mollie Maureen
Old Woman at Station
Mark Hardy
Robins
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Marnham
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Marnham
- Original Score
- Sam Sklair
- Original Title
- The Orchard End Murder
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Marnham & Harvey Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Marnham
Christian Marnham
Sam Sklair
Peter Goddard
Julian Harvey
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Haynes
Production Design
Debbie Scragg
Costume Design
Christian Marnham
Director
Julian Harvey
Producer
Christian Marnham
Writer
Peter Goddard
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Orchard End Murder
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What is The Orchard End Murder about?
Charthurst Green, Kent, 1966. Pauline Cox accompanies Mike Robins to a village cricket match in which he is playing, but becomes bored and wanders away. She fetches up at the local railway station, where she is first entertained to tea by the garrulous, hunchbacked station master, then upset by the intrusion of the latter's assistant Ewen, who proceeds to kill a rabbit in her presence. Making her way back to the match, Pauline is waylaid by the simple-minded Ewen as she crosses an apple orchard; when his advances become violent, she tries to fight him off and he strangles her. The station master helps in covering up the murder, burying the corpse in the orchard.
Who directed The Orchard End Murder?
The Orchard End Murder was directed by Christian Marnham.
Who stars in The Orchard End Murder?
The principal cast of The Orchard End Murder includes Tracy Hyde, Clive Mantle, Bill Wallis, Mark Hardy, Raymond Adamson.
When was The Orchard End Murder released and how long is it?
The Orchard End Murder was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Orchard End Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Orchard End Murder was composed by Sam Sklair.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Orchard End Murder?
The Orchard End Murder holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).