The Deadly Game
“If you lose, you may not play again.... ever.”
Synopsis
Several criminal lawyers reunite every year in the Swiss mountains to entertain themselves with fake trials and murder mysteries. At one year's party, an unwitting American becomes part of the game.
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BBC1 continuity 27th December 1982
Type: Teaser • Published 2013-07-16
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- James Yaffe, Friedrich Dürrenmatt
- Original Score
- Elizabeth Parker
- Original Title
- The Deadly Game
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- BBC Drama Group, Primetime Television Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer
James Yaffe, Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Elizabeth Parker
Hillard Elkins, Mort Abrahams, Edie Landau, Ely A. Landau
Department Leadership Roster
George Schaefer
Director
James Yaffe
Writer
Elizabeth Parker
Original Music Composer
Hillard Elkins
Producer
Edie Landau
Producer
Ely A. Landau
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deadly Game
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What is The Deadly Game about?
Several criminal lawyers reunite every year in the Swiss mountains to entertain themselves with fake trials and murder mysteries. At one year's party, an unwitting American becomes part of the game.
Who directed The Deadly Game?
The Deadly Game was directed by George Schaefer.
Who stars in The Deadly Game?
The principal cast of The Deadly Game includes George Segal, Trevor Howard, Robert Morley, Emlyn Williams, Alan Webb.
When was The Deadly Game released and how long is it?
The Deadly Game was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deadly Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deadly Game was composed by Elizabeth Parker.
Is The Deadly Game based on a book or true story?
The Deadly Game is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Friedrich Dürrenmatt".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deadly Game?
The Deadly Game holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).