The Bad Sister
Synopsis
Jane is the illegitimate daughter of a Scottish landowner. She is disowned and expelled from his estates, but although she settles down to a new life in London, she is still haunted by the memory of her childhood and her mother's mysterious death. In a trance, she sets out on dreamlike journeys in search of freedom and revenge.
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Dawn Archibald
Jane
Kevin McNally
Tony
Matyelok Gibbs
Meg
Marty Cruikshank
Mary/Marie
Hugh Millais
Dalzell
Isabel Dean
Mrs Marten
Clive Merrison
Paul
Libba Davies
Kathy
Neil Cunningham
Stephen
Emma Jacobs
Miranda
Bill Denniston
Luke
Ian Stewart
Mr Elliott
Maeve Watt
Louise Dalzell
Allan Mitchell
Doctor
Annilee Kuukka
Jane
Harriet Laidlaw
Jane
A.S. Ross
Interviewer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Wollen, Laura Mulvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Emma Tennant, Peter Wollen
- Original Score
- Karl Jenkins, Mike Ratledge
- Original Title
- The Bad Sister
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Moving Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Wollen, Laura Mulvey
Emma Tennant, Peter Wollen
Karl Jenkins, Mike Ratledge
Andy Kemp
Nigel Stafford-Clark
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Wollen
Writer
Peter Wollen
Director
Andy Kemp
Editor
Laura Mulvey
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bad Sister
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What is The Bad Sister about?
Jane is the illegitimate daughter of a Scottish landowner. She is disowned and expelled from his estates, but although she settles down to a new life in London, she is still haunted by the memory of her childhood and her mother's mysterious death. In a trance, she sets out on dreamlike journeys in search of freedom and revenge.
Who directed The Bad Sister?
The Bad Sister was directed by Peter Wollen, Laura Mulvey.
Who stars in The Bad Sister?
The principal cast of The Bad Sister includes Dawn Archibald, Kevin McNally, Matyelok Gibbs, Marty Cruikshank, Hugh Millais.
When was The Bad Sister released and how long is it?
The Bad Sister was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bad Sister?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bad Sister was composed by Karl Jenkins, Mike Ratledge.
Is The Bad Sister based on a book or true story?
The Bad Sister is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Emma Tennant".