Terminus
Synopsis
This fly on the wall-style documentary from 1961 won an Oscar for best documentary, and shows the changing patterns of human emotions during 24 hours in the life of Waterloo Station.
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London Waterloo film - John Schlesinger's Terminus (1961) - extractOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2008-02-07
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Mannheim-Heidelberg International Filmfestival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Schlesinger
- Screenplay & Story
- John Schlesinger, Julian Cooper, Michell Raper
- Original Score
- Ron Grainer
- Original Title
- Terminus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
- Production Studios
- British Transport Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Schlesinger
John Schlesinger, Julian Cooper, Michell Raper
Ron Grainer
Robert Paynter, Kenneth Higgins
Hugh Raggett
Edgar Anstey
Department Leadership Roster
John Schlesinger
Director
John Schlesinger
Writer
Edgar Anstey
Producer
Hugh Raggett
Editor
Kenneth Higgins
Director of Photography
Ron Grainer
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Terminus
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What is Terminus about?
This fly on the wall-style documentary from 1961 won an Oscar for best documentary, and shows the changing patterns of human emotions during 24 hours in the life of Waterloo Station.
Who directed Terminus?
Terminus was directed by John Schlesinger.
Who stars in Terminus?
The principal cast of Terminus includes Peggy Ashcroft, Gertrude Dickin, Margaret Lacey, Matthew Perry, John Schlesinger.
When was Terminus released and how long is it?
Terminus was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Terminus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Terminus was composed by Ron Grainer.