Separate Tables
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Synopsis
The lives of a disparate group of unfulfilled people converge at a small, seaside English hotel.
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Top Cast
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Deborah Kerr
Sibyl Railton-Bell
Rita Hayworth
Ann Shankland
David Niven
Angus Pollock
Wendy Hiller
Pat Cooper
Burt Lancaster
John Malcolm
Gladys Cooper
Mrs. Railton-Bell
Cathleen Nesbitt
Gladys Matheson
Felix Aylmer
Mr. Fowler
Rod Taylor
Charles
Audrey Dalton
Jean
May Hallatt
Miss Meacham
Priscilla Morgan
Doreen
Hilda Plowright
Mabel (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Rattigan, John Gay
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- Separate Tables
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Norlan Productions, Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions, Clifton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delbert Mann
Terence Rattigan, John Gay
David Raksin
Charles Lang
Marjorie Fowler, Charles Ennis, George Boemler
Harold Hecht, Burt Lancaster, James Hill
Department Leadership Roster
Delbert Mann
Director
Terence Rattigan
Screenplay
John Gay
Screenplay
Harry Horner
Production Design
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Marjorie Fowler
Editor
Charles Ennis
Editor
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Harold Hecht
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Burt Lancaster
Producer
James Hill
Producer
George Boemler
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Separate Tables
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What is Separate Tables about?
The lives of a disparate group of unfulfilled people converge at a small, seaside English hotel.
Who directed Separate Tables?
Separate Tables was directed by Delbert Mann.
Who stars in Separate Tables?
The principal cast of Separate Tables includes Deborah Kerr, Rita Hayworth, David Niven, Wendy Hiller, Burt Lancaster.
When was Separate Tables released and how long is it?
Separate Tables was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Separate Tables?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Separate Tables was composed by David Raksin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Separate Tables?
Separate Tables holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).