Spider's Web
Synopsis
Clarissa, the wife of a Foreign Office diplomat, is given to daydreaming. 'Supposing I were to come down one morning and find a dead body in the library, what should I do?' she muses. Clarissa has her chance to find out when she discovers a body in the drawing-room of her house in Kent.
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Penelope Keith
Clarissa Hailsham-Brown
Robert Flemyng
Sir Rowland Delahaye
Thorley Walters
Hugo Birch
Holly Aird
Pippa Hailsham-Brown
Elizabeth Spriggs
Mildred Peake
David Yelland
Jeremy Warrender
John Barcroft
Inspector Lord
Jonathan Newth
Henry Hailsham-Brown
Brian Protheroe
Oliver Costello
David Crosse
Elgin
Mark Draper
Constable Jones
Lee Fox
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Coleman
- Screenplay & Story
- Agatha Christie
- Original Score
- Norman Kay
- Original Title
- Spider's Web
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Coleman
Agatha Christie
Norman Kay
Howard Billingham
Cedric Messina
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Coleman
Director
Betty Aldiss
Costume Design
Howard Billingham
Editor
Cedric Messina
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spider's Web
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spider's Web about?
Clarissa, the wife of a Foreign Office diplomat, is given to daydreaming. 'Supposing I were to come down one morning and find a dead body in the library, what should I do?' she muses. Clarissa has her chance to find out when she discovers a body in the drawing-room of her house in Kent.
Who directed Spider's Web?
Spider's Web was directed by Basil Coleman.
Who stars in Spider's Web?
The principal cast of Spider's Web includes Penelope Keith, Robert Flemyng, Thorley Walters, Holly Aird, Elizabeth Spriggs.
When was Spider's Web released and how long is it?
Spider's Web was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Spider's Web?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spider's Web was composed by Norman Kay.
Is Spider's Web based on a book or true story?
Spider's Web is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Agatha Christie".