A Swarm in May
Synopsis
John Owen returns to the Choir School at the start of term to find that he is the youngest Singing Boy in the school. This means he must also be Beekeeper - a traditional role. One of the traditional duties of the Beekeeper is to sing a solo in the Cathedral. Owen hates and dreads the prospect, so he persuades the smallest boy in the school, Iddingley, to take his place. Then, while exploring one of the Cathedral towers without permission, Owen finds something which makes him change his mind, and solves a mystery which has been baffling people for hundreds of years...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Finbow
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Finbow, William Mayne
- Original Title
- A Swarm in May
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Children's Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Finbow
Colin Finbow, William Mayne
Andrew Fleury
Brianne Perkins
Department Leadership Roster
Colin Finbow
Director
Brianne Perkins
Producer
Colin Finbow
Writer
William Mayne
Writer
Andrew Fleury
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is A Swarm in May about?
John Owen returns to the Choir School at the start of term to find that he is the youngest Singing Boy in the school. This means he must also be Beekeeper - a traditional role. One of the traditional duties of the Beekeeper is to sing a solo in the Cathedral. Owen hates and dreads the prospect, so he persuades the smallest boy in the school, Iddingley, to take his place. Then, while exploring one of the Cathedral towers without permission, Owen finds something which makes him change his mind, and solves a mystery which has been baffling people for hundreds of years...
Who directed A Swarm in May?
A Swarm in May was directed by Colin Finbow.
Who stars in A Swarm in May?
The principal cast of A Swarm in May includes Frank Middlemass, Oliver Hicks, Jack May, Milo Twomey, Rory Macfarquhar.
When was A Swarm in May released and how long is it?
A Swarm in May was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Is A Swarm in May based on a book or true story?
A Swarm in May is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Mayne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Swarm in May?
A Swarm in May holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).