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8.0 / 10(1 votes)19801h 39mUnited Kingdom

High Tide

Synopsis

Ian McShane stars as Peter Curtis, who has just been released from prison after serving four years for manslaughter. His victim's mysterious last words lead him on a frantic quest for answers in the tidal estuaries of the West of England, where he finds himself on a collision course with other parties who are as eager to solve the mystery as he is, and are seemingly even prepared to kill to find the answer.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 27, 2010

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Colin Bucksey
Screenplay & Story
Andrew Brown
Original Score
Richard Hartley
Original Title
High Tide
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 39m
Production Studios
Southern Television

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Colin Bucksey

Screenplay & Story

Andrew Brown

Original Score & Music

Richard Hartley

Film Editing

Michael Hunt

Department Leadership Roster

Andrew Brown

Screenplay

Judy Steele

Production Design

Michael Hunt

Editor

Richard Hartley

Richard Hartley

Original Music Composer

Colin Bucksey

Colin Bucksey

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for High Tide.

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Frequently Asked Questions About High Tide

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is High Tide about?

Ian McShane stars as Peter Curtis, who has just been released from prison after serving four years for manslaughter. His victim's mysterious last words lead him on a frantic quest for answers in the tidal estuaries of the West of England, where he finds himself on a collision course with other parties who are as eager to solve the mystery as he is, and are seemingly even prepared to kill to find the answer.

Who directed High Tide?

High Tide was directed by Colin Bucksey.

Who stars in High Tide?

The principal cast of High Tide includes Ian McShane, Kika Markham, Terence Rigby, John Bird, Wendy Morgan.

When was High Tide released and how long is it?

High Tide was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.

Who composed the musical score for High Tide?

The original motion picture soundtrack for High Tide was composed by Richard Hartley.