Doombeach
Synopsis
A young boy dies after swimming at a seaside resort, and the local children, led by Gavin, investigate and are led to suspect that contamination from a nearby nuclear plant is to blame. Their teacher is sympathetic, but has broken into her house, perhaps as a warning. Gavin is nearly killed after talking about the problem on TV, but gradually all is uncovered - with terrible consequences for Gavin.
Top Cast
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Glenda Jackson
Miss Ricketts
Michael Sheard
Headmaster
Jeremy Coster
Gavin
Donna Taibe
Terri
Alex Mitchell
Mark
James Brown
Steve
Timothy Brown
Richard
Amaia Díaz
Jo
Nicola Duncan
Niki
Jordan Bhatt
Zit
Elsbeth Benjafield
Gavin's Mum
Kairen Kemp
Shirley
Peter Marshall
TV Presenter 1
Emma Freud
TV Presenter 2
Mathew Zajac
Photographer
Angus Young
Cabbie
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Finbow
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Finbow
- Original Score
- David Hewson
- Original Title
- Doombeach
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Children's Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Finbow
Colin Finbow
David Hewson
Liza Thompson-Farrell, Will Grove-White, Trupti Magecha, Millie Baker
Colin Finbow
Brianne Perkins
Department Leadership Roster
Brianne Perkins
Producer
Colin Finbow
Director
Colin Finbow
Editor
Liza Thompson-Farrell
Director of Photography
Will Grove-White
Director of Photography
Trupti Magecha
Director of Photography
David Hewson
Original Music Composer
Millie Baker
Director of Photography
Colin Finbow
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doombeach
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What is Doombeach about?
A young boy dies after swimming at a seaside resort, and the local children, led by Gavin, investigate and are led to suspect that contamination from a nearby nuclear plant is to blame. Their teacher is sympathetic, but has broken into her house, perhaps as a warning. Gavin is nearly killed after talking about the problem on TV, but gradually all is uncovered - with terrible consequences for Gavin.
Who directed Doombeach?
Doombeach was directed by Colin Finbow.
Who stars in Doombeach?
The principal cast of Doombeach includes Glenda Jackson, Michael Sheard, Jeremy Coster, Donna Taibe, Alex Mitchell.
When was Doombeach released and how long is it?
Doombeach was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Doombeach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doombeach was composed by David Hewson.