The Disappearance of Harry
Synopsis
Harry Webster (David Lyon) is an apparently normal husband and father who resides in contemporary Nottingham, England, which was once host to a flourishing textile industry. One day, Harry leaves his house and vanishes. A note he left behind alludes to a double life he no longer wishes to lead. His wife Liz (Annette Crosbie) conducts a search for her husband. Her findings raise a disturbing question: Did Harry have anything to do with a series of recent factory bombings?
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Annette Crosbie
Lizzy Webster
Cornelius Garrett
Freddie
David Lyon
Harry Webster
Philip Locke
Guthfrithson
Dudley Sutton
Stan Harris
Leonard Preston
Geoff
Cora Kinnaird
Pat
Rosalind Knight
Dr Abbeydale
Peter Dahlsen
Edwards
David Calder
Bracey
Wolfe Morris
Antique Dealer
Roger Kemp
Chairman
Pat Connell
Reporter
Suzan Crowley
Reporter
Niall Padden
Detective
Allan Mitchell
Desk Sergeant
Charlotte West-Oram
Receptionist
Mike Walling
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Despins
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Despins, Howard Wakeling
- Original Title
- The Disappearance of Harry
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Labrahurst Ltd., Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Despins
Joseph Despins, Howard Wakeling
Tony Lawson
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Despins
Director
Joseph Despins
Writer
Howard Wakeling
Writer
Tony Lawson
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What is The Disappearance of Harry about?
Harry Webster (David Lyon) is an apparently normal husband and father who resides in contemporary Nottingham, England, which was once host to a flourishing textile industry. One day, Harry leaves his house and vanishes. A note he left behind alludes to a double life he no longer wishes to lead. His wife Liz (Annette Crosbie) conducts a search for her husband. Her findings raise a disturbing question: Did Harry have anything to do with a series of recent factory bombings?
Who directed The Disappearance of Harry?
The Disappearance of Harry was directed by Joseph Despins.
Who stars in The Disappearance of Harry?
The principal cast of The Disappearance of Harry includes Annette Crosbie, Cornelius Garrett, David Lyon, Philip Locke, Dudley Sutton.
When was The Disappearance of Harry released and how long is it?
The Disappearance of Harry was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.