Murrain
Synopsis
When a mystery illness infects the pigs of a village farmer and a local boy is also taken ill, the villagers try to convince a veterinarian that it is caused by a curse from a woman they believe to be a witch.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Nigel Kneale
- Original Title
- Murrain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Associated Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cooper
Nigel Kneale
Nicholas Palmer
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Kneale
Writer
Nicholas Palmer
Producer
Michael Eve
Production Design
John Cooper
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murrain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murrain about?
When a mystery illness infects the pigs of a village farmer and a local boy is also taken ill, the villagers try to convince a veterinarian that it is caused by a curse from a woman they believe to be a witch.
Who directed Murrain?
Murrain was directed by John Cooper.
Who stars in Murrain?
The principal cast of Murrain includes David Simeon, Bernard Lee, Una Brandon-Jones, David Neal, Marjorie Yates.
When was Murrain released and how long is it?
Murrain was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 55m.