
Hackney Marshes
Synopsis
Artist John Smith tells stories about tower block life, editing in bold, unconventional fashion, cutting into the material and highlighting the components and conventions of the film form - yet an intimate portrait of the block's inhabitants still emerges.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Smith
- Original Score
- Richard Denton, Martin Cook
- Original Title
- Hackney Marshes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Smith
Richard Denton, Martin Cook
Laurie Bunce
Udi Eichler
Department Leadership Roster
Laurie Bunce
Editor
Udi Eichler
Producer
John Smith
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hackney Marshes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hackney Marshes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hackney Marshes about?
Artist John Smith tells stories about tower block life, editing in bold, unconventional fashion, cutting into the material and highlighting the components and conventions of the film form - yet an intimate portrait of the block's inhabitants still emerges.
Who directed Hackney Marshes?
Hackney Marshes was directed by John Smith.
Who stars in Hackney Marshes?
The principal cast of Hackney Marshes includes Not specified.
When was Hackney Marshes released and how long is it?
Hackney Marshes was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Hackney Marshes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hackney Marshes was composed by Richard Denton, Martin Cook.



















