
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.
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July 27, 2010
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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
Colin Bucksey
Andrew Brown
Richard Hartley
Michael Hunt
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Brown
Screenplay
Judy Steele
Production Design
Michael Hunt
Editor
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Colin Bucksey
Director
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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.
