Thacker
Synopsis
A Gothic comedy, featuring a distinguished cast, and starring Leslie Phillips and Margaret Tyzack. Retired colonial army officer George Thacker has high hopes of recapturing his memories of an idyllic English village life after a lifetime of meting out justice in the Far East. But instead of peace and quiet, he is greeted by violence, voodoo and a distressed damsel, brandishing a shotgun. Worst of all, the ghost of his old flame, Edith, still haunts him, threatening both his marriage and his life.
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Leslie Phillips
George Thacker
Margaret Tyzack
Marjorie Thacker
Graham Crowden
Humphrey Folland
Freda Dowie
Edith Folland
Stephen Moore
Bernard Hadon Smith
Celia Imrie
Ann Hadon Smith
Philip Jackson
Ben Royce
Selina Cadell
Lizzie Royce
Andrew Tiernan
Davey Royce
Samantha Bond
Ginny Morgan
John McArdle
Martin Strickland
John McEnery
Reg Faulkner
Steve Sweeney
Dennie Faulkner
Wayne Foskett
Malcolm Faulkner
Rupert Holliday-Evans
Geoff Waldron
Michael Garner
Dr Simon Fowles
David Boyce
Frank Leach
Ian Bartholomew
Sgt Colin Creech
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Spence
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony McNabb
- Original Score
- John Du Prez
- Original Title
- Thacker
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Spence
Tony McNabb
John Du Prez
Hilary Salmon
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Spence
Director
Tony McNabb
Writer
Hilary Salmon
Producer
John Du Prez
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thacker
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What is Thacker about?
A Gothic comedy, featuring a distinguished cast, and starring Leslie Phillips and Margaret Tyzack. Retired colonial army officer George Thacker has high hopes of recapturing his memories of an idyllic English village life after a lifetime of meting out justice in the Far East. But instead of peace and quiet, he is greeted by violence, voodoo and a distressed damsel, brandishing a shotgun. Worst of all, the ghost of his old flame, Edith, still haunts him, threatening both his marriage and his life.
Who directed Thacker?
Thacker was directed by Richard Spence.
Who stars in Thacker?
The principal cast of Thacker includes Leslie Phillips, Margaret Tyzack, Graham Crowden, Freda Dowie, Stephen Moore.
When was Thacker released and how long is it?
Thacker was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Thacker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thacker was composed by John Du Prez.