The Ruby in the Smoke
Synopsis
Sally Lockhart has struck a man dead with just three words, sent to her in a message from her father just before he drowned in the South China Seas. But unfortunately, Sally has no idea what the words The Seven Blessings mean. Before long, she is drawn into a mystery filled with opium, secrets from her own past and, at the heart of it all, the Ruby of Agrapur.
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Trailer - The Ruby in the Smoke - Billie Piper & Matt Smith
Type: Teaser • Published 2018-05-16
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Billie Piper
Sally Lockhart
Matt Smith
Jim Taylor
Julie Walters
Mrs. Holland
JJ Feild
Frederick Garland
Hayley Atwell
Rosa Garland
Elliot Cowan
Hendrick Van Eeden
Sian Thomas
Mrs Rees
Trevor Cooper
Mr Higgs
Robert Glenister
Samuel Selby
Dominic Coleman
Jeremiah Blyth
Miles Anderson
Major Marchbanks
Ramon Tikaram
Maharaja
Don Gilet
Henry Hopkins
David Harewood
Matthew Bedwell
Tony Maudsley
Mr. Berry
Martin Jarvis
Voice of Capt. Lockhart (voice)
Kay Lyon
Ellen
Robert Putt
Porter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Percival
- Screenplay & Story
- Adrian Hodges
- Original Score
- Martin Phipps
- Original Title
- The Ruby in the Smoke
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- BBC, GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Percival
Adrian Hodges, Philip Pullman, Caroline Skinner
Martin Phipps
Peter Greenhalgh
Kristina Hetherington
Kate Bartlett, Rebecca Eaton, Matt Harrigan, Sally Woodward Gentle
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Percival
Director
Peter Greenhalgh
Director of Photography
Kate Bartlett
Producer
Kristina Hetherington
Editor
Matt Harrigan
Producer
Adrian Hodges
Screenplay
Donal Woods
Production Design
Martin Phipps
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ruby in the Smoke
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What is The Ruby in the Smoke about?
Sally Lockhart has struck a man dead with just three words, sent to her in a message from her father just before he drowned in the South China Seas. But unfortunately, Sally has no idea what the words The Seven Blessings mean. Before long, she is drawn into a mystery filled with opium, secrets from her own past and, at the heart of it all, the Ruby of Agrapur.
Who directed The Ruby in the Smoke?
The Ruby in the Smoke was directed by Brian Percival.
Who stars in The Ruby in the Smoke?
The principal cast of The Ruby in the Smoke includes Billie Piper, Matt Smith, Julie Walters, JJ Feild, Hayley Atwell.
When was The Ruby in the Smoke released and how long is it?
The Ruby in the Smoke was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ruby in the Smoke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ruby in the Smoke was composed by Martin Phipps.
Is The Ruby in the Smoke based on a book or true story?
The Ruby in the Smoke is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philip Pullman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ruby in the Smoke?
The Ruby in the Smoke holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).