The Lost Language of Cranes
Synopsis
When a young gay man comes out of the closet, his friends support him, but when he comes out to his parents, he stirs up a wealth of hidden feelings and secrets in their relationship.
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Brian Cox
Owen Benjamin
Eileen Atkins
Rose Benjamin
Angus Macfadyen
Philip Benjamin
Corey Parker
Elliot Abrahams
Cathy Tyson
Jerene
René Auberjonois
Geoffrey Lane
John Schlesinger
Derek Moulthorp
Ben Daniels
Robin Bradley
Nigel Whitmey
Winston Penn
Richard Warwick
Frank
Nicholas Le Prevost
Nick
Frank Middlemass
Alex
Edmund Kente
Bob
Paul Cottingham
Porno Boy 1
Tom Harden
Porno Boy 2
Sjaak Van De Bent
Singer
Adam Matalon
Doorman
Ben McVeigh
Crane Child
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nigel Finch
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean Mathias, David Leavitt, Sheryl Crown
- Original Score
- Julian Wastall
- Original Title
- The Lost Language of Cranes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nigel Finch
Sean Mathias, David Leavitt, Sheryl Crown
Julian Wastall
Remi Adefarasin
Sue Wyatt
Kimberly Myers, Mark Shivas
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Finch
Director
Sue Wyatt
Editor
Remi Adefarasin
Director of Photography
Sean Mathias
Writer
Bruce Macadie
Production Design
Julian Wastall
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Language of Cranes
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What is The Lost Language of Cranes about?
When a young gay man comes out of the closet, his friends support him, but when he comes out to his parents, he stirs up a wealth of hidden feelings and secrets in their relationship.
Who directed The Lost Language of Cranes?
The Lost Language of Cranes was directed by Nigel Finch.
Who stars in The Lost Language of Cranes?
The principal cast of The Lost Language of Cranes includes Brian Cox, Eileen Atkins, Angus Macfadyen, Corey Parker, Cathy Tyson.
When was The Lost Language of Cranes released and how long is it?
The Lost Language of Cranes was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lost Language of Cranes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lost Language of Cranes was composed by Julian Wastall.
Is The Lost Language of Cranes based on a book or true story?
The Lost Language of Cranes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Leavitt".